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The wrecked tail from American Airlines flight 587 is lifted out of Jamaica Bay Nov. 12. All 255 on board are believed dead.

AA flight 587 crashes in Queens
A senior Bush administration official said, “It’s looking like it’s not a terrorist attack.”
Beth Holland - Newsday

NEW YORK – A jetliner with 260 people aboard plummeted into Queens Monday, killing all aboard and leaving at least six people missing in Belle Harbor, a neighborhood still torn by grief from the World Trade Center tragedy.

New classes reflect issues raised by Sept. 11 attacks
The topics include the social, cultural and political causes of terrorism, the role of the United States in world affairs and its history, psychological factors, civil liberties and public opinions.
There have been vigils, teach-ins, guest speakers and prayer sessions. Now Binghamton University students can turn to the classroom in seeking answers and solace since the events of Sept. 11.
• Group accommodates racially mixed students
• Real time course registration results in mixed reviews
• Paper questions readership program
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Sports Headlines

Canadians no match for BU, eh!
With only a week left before their season opener against Dartmouth College, the Bearcats’ play is much improved since their loss to Upstate AAU last week.
In its final exhibition game, the Binghamton University men’s basketball team dismissed the former Canadian National Champions of Bishop’s University in an impressive 83-54 victory at home on Sunday.
• Lady Cats’ aggressive D calms the Storm
• DeClemente leads BU volleyball team to senior day victory
• First ever Div. I tourney for BU women’s soccer
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Opinion Headlines

Gambling on registration

Before this academic year, course registration seemed a little like a game of roulette. A student would sit down at the table, pick some numbers, place a bet, and watch the wheel spin. Sometimes the student could win big, like getting every single course requested – and with Fridays off. Other times the student could come up empty. Like landing a Monday 8:30 discussion or getting shut out of an intro history class.
• Deconstructing racism
• Letters to the Editor
• Surviving group meetings