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Students rally behind Sodexo workers
By Ashley Tarr
Nearly 100 students, faculty and community members rallied in 25-degree temperatures Wednesday in support of Sodexo workers on campus.
HCC to discuss course proposal
By Caitlin Sweeny
A new writing course, which was offered for the first time this semester, could be made permanent come spring — and, some fear, a replacement for the literature-themed ENG 117 classes.
SUNY officials call for money to stay in-house
By Evan Drellich
State officials reached a stalemate on more than $5 billion in proposed budget cuts Tuesday, as the SUNY Board of Trustees agreed on its budget for the 2009-10 year during separate meetings in Albany.
SPORTS »
District of Colonials: Bearcats no match for George Washington contenders
By Joe Geyer
The sports jackets came off early in a heated matchup as Binghamton University men’s basketball head coach Kevin Broadus returned to his former place of employment to face his friend and mentor, George Washington University head coach Karl Hobbs, and his Colonials on Wednesday night.
Volleyball prepares for AE tourney
By Justin Mathew
All season long, the Binghamton University women’s volleyball team has worked toward one goal: the America East Tournament. This afternoon, the Bearcats begin their efforts of realizing that goal.
Vikings face Bearcats in first home contest
By Joe Geyer
Coming off of a blowout victory at Colgate, the Binghamton University women’s basketball team is looking to open the Events Center the right way today with a win over Portland State of the Big Sky Conference.
RELEASE »
Binghamton becomes ‘Urinetown’
By Diana Glogau
Your bladder is bursting. You scramble to get to the nearest public bathroom. Your hand reaches for the door and, hold on, you’re required to pay.
Trials and tribulations: moving in with your sweetie
By Elena Cox
It’s that time of year again. No, not the holidays — it’s lease-signing time. While moving into your first house or apartment is difficult enough, you may find yourself faced with an even harder decision — whether or not you should move in with your significant other.
Want a job? Better get sober quickly
By Ashley Morgan
It’s senior year. Finally an end to the mindless papers and ridiculous General Education requirements. Finally you get that stupid piece of paper that doesn’t really mean much. You’re off to the real world with responsibilities and college loan debts. However, you’re finally in need of that dirty four-letter phrase — a job.
OP/ED »
Writing for the masses
By The Editorial Board
We remember some great introductory English classes: there was one about baseball and America, another on sex at the turn of the 19th century. You could even receive credit for studying “The Lord of the Rings.”
Speaking up, internationally
By Bob Wright
“God damn America.” These three words, without context or explanation, might have emerged from any number of sources: a laid-off worker, an irreverent comedian, a black pastor, a person who has lost family or friends in conflict. In their exclamation, these speakers grasp to articulate complex grievances with the United States, but settle on the simplicity of righteous indignation.
In the hierarchy of needs, warmth wins
By Nate Fleming
We few, we unhappy few, we band of smokers.