Arts & Culture

How to get the most of your study abroad experience

Only two weeks into the spring semester and the frigid weather has us all dreaming of a tropical climate. Escaping Binghamton winters can be a reality through studying abroad, and 500 students...


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Four Loko update: What's going on with your favorite poison

Whether they’ll admit to it or not, most students have encountered a drunken night during their college years. There are many drinks to choose from, but a popular choice from 2010 was...


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Looking hot depite the Binghamton cold

As the temperature quickly begins to drop, maintaining your swagger for Downtown seems a bit more difficult for both genders. Here are some tips on how to look as cool as the...


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Release's Fashion Picks

While it may not feel like it, spring 2011 is quickly approaching and so are the latest fashion trends. College students can adopt the runway look without the runway cost. ...


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Teen drama 'Skins' pushes the envelope

There are a few common elements that the majority of teen soaps on television today share: the glamorization of sex and drugs and the chunk of cash the main characters possess to...


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Recent censorship rewrites history, music & modern art

Censorship plays a crucial role in society; recently, however, censorship may seem to be going a bit too far. ...


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Local commuters experience college differently

Transitioning from high school to college is hard, but when you're commuting from your childhood home, feeling like you belong can be even harder. ...


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Very superstitious: Finding ways to get the best grade possible without studying

With finals just around the corner, everyone can use a little bit of luck. Some people rely on old pre-test rituals they have been doing since the fourth grade, while others just...


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Holiday gift guide 2010

Finding the perfect gift for your secret Santa can be challenging, so the Release staff came up with a comprehensive guide for any type of friend. Fashionista friend: Everybody has a fashionable...


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The best place to study is...

Finding a place to cram for finals is difficult when tons of others are doing the same. Here are some suggestions for where to get your study on. Barnes & Noble If...