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Ryan emphasizes value of community, teamwork

By Robert Bellon
In Monday’s State of the City address, Binghamton Mayor Matthew Ryan was frank about the effect of the economic climate on the city, yet he was optimistic about his government’s ability to unite, and address a wide array of economic and political troubles. From the outset, Ryan framed Binghamton’s economic…

Groups discuss future of OCCT

By Yelena Levina
Concerns about the financial sustainability of Off Campus College Transport was front-and-center for the second time in two years at a preliminary meeting Friday. The board of directors and members of the Student Association met to discuss changes in authority and the potential for administration involvement, in the hopes of…

Newly-chartered frat rocks boat in IFC; reps resistant to additions

By Jonathan Mart
One new fraternity recently received its charter, and another is in the process of applying for recognition under the Interfraternity Council (IFC) at Binghamton University. Before these changes, there were 15 chartered fraternities, some of whom are unhappy with the addition of new fraternities. Delta Sigma Phi, a newly chartered…
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Bearcats sweep SBU in final dual meet

By Jaki Goldner
The Binghamton University men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams closed out the regular season on a strong note Saturday afternoon, sweeping the visiting Stony Brook University Seawolves. Both teams collected convincing wins, with the men taking a 162-113 decision and the women winning 199-101. The wins put both Bearcat…

Men’s hoops’ win streak snapped at Maine

By Daniel Boruchowitz
It may be cliché to say it’s tougher to win on the road, but for the Binghamton University men’s basketball team, the saying has certainly been proved true this season. The Bearcats (11-14, 6-4 America East) fell on the road to conference foe University of Maine (15-8, 7-3 AE) this…
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Give a little, get a little

By The Editorial Board
“Please” isn’t the only magic word there is — “compromise” is an important one, too. Mayor Matthew Ryan gave a State of the City address Monday, and compromise was his most fundamental recommendation for the national recession, Binghamton’s economic well-being, town-gown relations and more (see Page 1). Judging by the…
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When the skies are not blue, the people are

By Lauren Howley
According to a recent study by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, New York is ranked as the least happy state in the nation. While some may be surprised by this statistic, this may not be surprising at all when you consider Binghamton in the wintertime. In a city…
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