Derin Aksoy
daksoy@binghamton.edu
25 Articles
On-Campus Events
BUJA hosts Undoukai sports festival to foster community and celebrate Japanese culture
The Binghamton University Japanese Association hosted its first-ever Undokai event last Sunday. Students met on the Peace Quad to participate in traditional Japanese-style fall games and learn more about sport traditions in...
Reviews
'A Big Bold Beautiful Journey' opens doors to growth and romance
“A Big Bold Beautiful Journey” hit theaters last week, released on Sept. 19. The third feature film from American filmmaker and director Kogonada, the movie stars Colin Farrell and Margot Robbie, who...
Off-Campus Events
Haudenosaunee Festival connects community to Indigenous culture
In a vibrant celebration of local and nationwide Indigenous heritage, Binghamton University kicked off its Haudenosaunee Festival last Thursday. The three-day festival was a collaboration with University faculty, Indigenous peoples and other...
Listicle
Try some of these returning fall drinks from Starbucks
As summer comes to an end, Starbucks’ fall drinks menu may be the best part of beginning a new school year — especially for those ready to embrace autumn’s aesthetic. The Aug....
Off-Campus Events
In showcase of spirituality, Phelps Mansion Museum holds biannual Psychic Fair
The Phelps Mansion Museum hosted its biannual Psychic Fair last weekend, an event aimed at sharing the local spiritual community with a larger audience. Vendors, psychic mediums and ghost hunters filled the...
On-Campus Events
UFEST returns to Peace Quad, offering connection and entertainment
UFEST, one of Binghamton University’s biggest campus events, made its annual return on Aug. 23. Held on the Peace Quad to mark the beginning of the fall semester, students connected with clubs,...
Orientation Issue 2025
Advice from an ex-theater kid
I was a big theater kid in high school. I took part in every play, put in extra time to make posters and was entrenched in the community theater gave me —...
Orientation Issue 2025
Five off-campus study spots to explore
Whether you are just starting college or preparing to graduate, a good study spot is essential. Many students’ first choice is on campus, but spots are often few and far between. However,...
On-Campus Events
School of the Arts showcases student artwork and performances with Festival of the Arts
The University School of the Arts held its annual Festival of the Arts, an immersive two-day festival celebrating student artwork from a variety of creative disciplines. The Festival of the Arts is...
On-Campus Events
University hosts lecturer Jen DeGregorio's poetry book launch
Supporters of the Creative Writing Program gathered in the Jay S. and Jeanne Benet Alumni Lounge last week to celebrate the debut poetry book by Jen DeGregorio Ph.D. ‘21, “What to Wear...