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BU builds up Korean relations

During the week of Oct. 26, Binghamton University President Lois DeFleur accompanied a group of faculty members and administrative officials to Seoul, South Korea to strengthen Binghamton University’s partnerships with Korean universities...


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The end of the world as we know it

Is the world coming to an end? The Mayans seem to believe so. According to their calendar, the world will meet its extinction in two years. A couple of weeks ago, my...


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Athletes take on more than just the game at Binghamton

Congratulations. You’ve just signed your National Letter of Intent to play Division I athletics. You feel proud, accomplished, thankful and relieved. A portion, if not all, of your college education is now...


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In defense of English and psychology: Don’t bash my major

There will definitely come a time in your academic career when your friends will complain about their GPAs and you either whine with them or you shuffle your feet because your GPA...


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Foundation awards $2.2M, divided among researchers

The National Science Foundation (NSF) recently awarded Binghamton University $2.2 million in grants for various research projects in everything from organic chemistry to psychology to anthropology. These grants will help BU obtain...


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Professor studies families to find root of depression

One professor at Binghamton University hopes to identify the causes of mental health problems in children, through studies and research, over the next five years. Dr. Brandon Gibb, associate professor of psychology,...


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Political organizations hold debate

Binghamton University’s political organizations held an informal debate Thursday, during which they discussed current national and world issues. Representatives from the College Democrats, College Republicans and College Libertarians participated in the forum,...


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Daniel’s NFL Picks: Week 12

Lock: New England (-5.5) over MIAMI: In this final week of our pool, the lock has never meant this much. The Pats are coming off a tough loss to the undefeated Saints,...


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Festival celebrates global holiday traditions

This past Wednesday, students and staff celebrated a combination of 14 different cultural holidays at the first Festival of Lights. The program, sponsored by Binghamton University’s Multicultural Resource Center, consisted of presentations,...


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When it comes to fitness, BU’s facility, fees need improvement

In an age when being healthy is considered cool, Binghamton University is sitting at the loser table of the college community. Its fitness center sticks out like a rolly backpack in a...