Tuesday, October 10, 2023 | Vol. CII, Issue 5 | Binghamton University | bupipedream.com
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Planned Parenthood Generation holds Reproductive Rights Rally
Swae Lee headlines Fall Concert
Participants marched around the Brain in support of abortion rights, the queer community and marginalized groups.
See swae page 5 Students packed the Binghamton University Events Center as Swae Lee performed the most iconic songs from his discography.
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Keith Dellapenta news contributor
OCCT raises driver minimum wage Part of Daniel Croce’s two-year plan, bus drivers will now earn $18 per hour, up from $15.20, and receive an $800 training stipend, up from $400. Vera Then
news intern
Off Campus College Transport (OCCT), Binghamton University’s student-run, managed and driven bus service, has raised the minimum wage for its drivers from $15.20 to $18 an hour. The increase was part of a two-year plan developed by the Student Association’s vice president for finance’s office
in June 2022, when Daniel Croce, a senior majoring in business administration, took office. Student bus drivers earn “competitive” pay and paid New York state commercial driving license class B training. Requirements include being 18 or over, at least one year of licensed United States driving
and three remaining semesters as a student. Croce, also the chairman and chief financial officer of OCCT, explained the motivation behind the changes.
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The rain didn’t stop Planned Parenthood Generation (PPGen), a student group advocating for reproductive justice, from holding a Reproductive Rights rally this past Sunday. Starting at 1 p.m., PPGen held the rally amid several important infractions against individual rights, including bodily autonomy issues, like abortion, and acceptance of the queer community, according to their Instagram.
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Volleyball sweeps Bryant 3-0 at home Bearcats remain perfect in AE play with third consecutive win. Jacob Knipes
assistant sports editor
Coming off a 3-1 home win over the University of New Hampshire on Friday night, the Binghamton volleyball team earned a 3-0 sweep over Bryant University on Sunday afternoon at the Events Center.
After a tight first set, the Bearcats picked up their momentum to take the second set and the third set — by double digits, earning their third win of America East (AE) play as they remain undefeated in conference play. “We have to continue to take steps forward, and we have to continue to get better,” said Binghamton head coach Allie Yaeger.
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kai depalma photo assistant Sophomore setter Lottie Scully recorded 29 assists in BU’s 3-0 sweep over Bryant at home on Sunday afternoon.
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Q Center and MRC honor queer history month with distinguished speakers,
Slaughterland Screampark is a thrilling Halloween experience,
The Editorial Board expresses support for pro-choice student protestors,
Men’s soccer emerges victorious against Albany,
Women’s soccer shuts out UMass Lowell,
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