BU Pipe Dream

Pipe Dream is the student newspaper of Binghamton University, located in Vestal, New York. This publication is released twice a week. Previously, it was printed in a tabloid format until Spring 2012, but it has since transitioned to a broadsheet format, featuring colorful front and back pages.

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Be wary of nostalgia

1 week ago | bupipedream.com | Kevin O'Connell

Nostalgia is an emotion I’ve frequently come across throughout my college experience. During such a formative time of our lives, it is easy to revert back to our favorite things from childhood; when life is difficult, I like to revisit music I enjoyed when I was younger or replay an old favorite video game, and I’m confident that I’m not the only one. At the same time, I can’t help but feel cynical about nostalgia.
Local activists hold rally and march for Trans Day of Visibility

3 weeks ago | bupipedream.com | Marco Flores

A local youth advocacy group held a rally on Monday to celebrate and show their solidarity with the transgender community. Organized by We Outside 607, a volunteer-run initiative to “engage and motivate youth throughout Binghamton,” the rally began at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Promenade.
Beloved East Side eatery to reopen for the second time

1 month ago | bupipedream.com | Marco Flores

Pasquale’s Deli, a popular family-owned business on the East Side of Binghamton, will reopen on March 15. The deli was opened in 1987 by Perry Pasquale, operating for nearly 40 years before closing in 2023, citing “some unexpected circumstances, staffing shortage and issues beyond our control.” according to a report from WNBF, a local commercial radio station.
Beware of those who ‘fight the Matrix’

1 month ago | bupipedream.com | Kevin O'Connell

The other day, I was pretty baffled by a statement Elon Musk made at the Conservative Political Action Conference. Referring to his actions with the new Department of Government Efficiency, he compared his work to “fighting the Matrix.” As a huge fan of the 1999 film “The Matrix,” I was incredibly confused. In case you haven’t seen it (check it out, it’s amazing), the film depicts a fake world inside a computer simulation created by evil machines to enslave and extract energy from humanity.
Playing video games and rejecting the end of the world

1 month ago | bupipedream.com | Kevin O'Connell

Over winter break, I spent a significant portion of my time in the same way I imagine many of my fellow students did: doomscrolling. In the wake of the presidential election, my social media feeds were awash with terrified posts about the future of American politics. The scared sentiments of transgender and immigrant Americans joined the usual horrors of climate change and war overseas.
Local officials remove unhoused encampment along Susquehanna River

Dec 2, 2024 | bupipedream.com | Marco Flores

The Binghamton Public Works Department joined local police in clearing an unhoused encampment by the Susquehanna River after a reported fire. Following the incident on Nov. 20, police allowed inhabitants of these encampments to collect all the belongings they could carry before clearing out the area. The encampment’s removal sparked a debate among local officials about solutions to Binghamton’s homelessness crisis.
Woman’s basketball captures win against LIU

Nov 24, 2024 | bupipedream.com | James Leather

The Binghamton women’s basketball team snapped a three-game losing streak on Friday night, defeating LIU 65-54. In a dominant second quarter, the Bearcats put up 21 points before surviving a back-and-forth second half to secure the Bearcats’ third win on the season. “Give a lot of credit to LIU,” said Binghamton head coach Mary Grimes. “Every game we’ve watched, they make their opponent play out of character.
Swimming and diving swept by Cornell on the road

Nov 11, 2024 | bupipedream.com | James Leather

The Binghamton’s men’s and women’s swimming and dive teams continued their 2024-25 season with a dual meet against Cornell. Despite their efforts, the Bearcats fell short on both sides. The men’s team was defeated with a final score of 149-94, while the women’s team concluded their meet at 153-90. Despite their losses, one Bearcat on the men’s side achieved two individual event wins. “I thought it was good,” said Binghamton head coach Jerry Cummiskey. “I think we competed really well.
Pipe Dream Sports women’s basketball all-conference picks 2024-25

Nov 3, 2024 | bupipedream.com | James Leather

Adrianna Smith, Maine — Sr., ForwardAdrianna Smith was arguably the best player in the America East last season. During her 2023-24 campaign, she started all 34 games for the Black Bears, averaging 16.4 points, 10.8 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game, earning her a spot on the AE conference first team. Smith also set a school record with 22 double-doubles and six games with over 14 rebounds. A two-time all-conference selection, she was also named AE Player of the Year as a sophomore.
Nehemiah Benson: ‘The key is playing the right way’

Nov 3, 2024 | bupipedream.com | James Leather

With a new season on the horizon for America East basketball, Binghamton senior forward Nehemiah Benson is poised to make a significant impact in his second year at BU. After transferring from Rider University in 2022, Benson saw a jump in his success on the court in his first year at BU, setting career highs in points, rebounds and assists. “The key is playing the right way, letting my shots come organically and not forcing anything,” Benson said.