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Student charged in night club assault
By Robert Hadad-Zlokower
A Binghamton University men’s basketball player was arrested Sunday and charged with second-degree assault, a felony, after police said he repeatedly kicked a BU student in the head early Sunday morning in a Downtown bar.
Frat grieves loss of brother after weekend crash
By Ashley Tarr
A single-car accident resulted in the death of a Binghamton University student this weekend. The driver of the car, who was the victim’s fraternity brother, was charged with vehicular manslaughter and driving while intoxicated.
Officials urge caution after local STD increase
By Caitlin Sweeny
A local syphilis outbreak has renewed concern over the growing number of people infected with sexually transmitted diseases each year in the United States. With an estimated 19 million new infections reported last year, health officials are warning that just because you’re not showing symptoms it doesn’t mean you’re STD-free.
SPORTS »
Almost Perfect: Yannuzzi tosses near no hitter, Bearcats take two of three for third straight series win
By Evan Drellich
After a stellar outing to clinch the first America East regular season title in Bearcats history at the end of last season, Gio Yannuzzi worked last off-season to repeat those results every time in 2008, his final season with the team.
Faisal Mohamed: Heart of a champion
By Dave Cunningham
Most college students spend their higher-learning years collecting body fat and liquor bottles to decorate their apartment. On the other hand, many of the top student athletes spend the better part of their college years trying to collect as many wins and athletic accolades as possible.
BU track star takes home Rookie of the Meet Award at AE Championship
By Ben Masur
Binghamton University’s track and field teams competed in the outdoor America East Championships over the weekend hosted by Maine.
OP/ED »
Everything that rises
By The Editorial Board
It’s hard to envision a more disquieting way to end the 2007-08 academic year.
Boycotting, in the athlete’s view
By Brian Koralewski
With the Olympics to take place in the historic city of Beijing this summer, an uproar of protests has erupted over China’s form of government and its treatment of not only its own citizens but especially the region of Tibet. Hence, some international governments, including our own, are showing signs of a possible boycott. Let us take a look back into history and keenly review what boycotting has really accomplished:
Requiem for a salad in five parts
By Chris Harnick
Being a vegetarian and eating at the dining halls can be a little rough. Salads can get boring and while Sodexo offers vegan and vegetarian options, they often don’t look appetizing and are filled with onions, the vegetable bane of my existence. With the number of options they have I wasn’t too shocked in October when Binghamton University was named by peta2 as one of the “Most Vegetarian-Friendly Colleges in America.”