Jessie Heller

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Hillel and LASU connect cultures

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Hillel and the Latin American Student Union (LASU) joined together to bridge the cultural gap that exists between the students that make up Binghamton University.

Love Out Loud calls out modern slavery

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While most people consider slavery a thing of the past, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship looked at its continued presence in the modern world during their annual event, “Love Out Loud.”

Professor talks religion, cruelty, the evolution of empathy

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John Teehan, an associate professor of religion at Hofstra University, visited Binghamton University Monday to discuss the relationship between religion, empathy and cruelty from an evolutionary-cognitive perspective, as part of the weekly Binghamton University Evolutionary Studies Program (EvoS) discussions.

Students unite for MRC Cultural Fair

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A spirit of collaboration and cooperation highlighted the Cultural Fair on Wednesday, as more than 300 students and 40 student groups celebrated in the Mandela Room with music and prizes as they broadened their cultural horizons.

Student panel reviews smoking ban

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In response to a SUNY-wide smoking ban proposed by SUNY Chancellor Nancy Zimpher, the Student Association has organized a panel to allow students to voice their opinions on the potential ban.

Crime analyses show conflicting results

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The Daily Beast, a website that features pop culture news, placed Binghamton among other public schools as well as Ivy League institutions on its list of “America’s 25 Most Crime-Rattled Colleges,” but NerdWallet disagrees.

Kick-off showcases downtown businesses

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Terra Cotta on State Street bustled with students and city residents enjoying the free food, entertainment and giveaways at CommuniKey’s Downtown Student Kickoff.