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State statistics reveal smoking rate decline
According to a story from Newsday, the New York State Department of Health has reported a record-low smoking rate among residents, despite a slight rise nationally. The story states that New York...
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When in college, try the library bookshelves
For someone like me, who has spent most of his time here in Binghamton in the University’s libraries, it is shocking to realize how little I know about the libraries, apart from...
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Housing options can be limited for latecomers
With the school year approaching the halfway point, it’s crunch time for students looking into off-campus housing for next year. The Off Campus College (OCC) Office is available to help students with...
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If stressed, take the time to find a hobby
“See, hobbies are useful!” Toward the end of the semester, you might think, “Hobbies? Down time? Who has time for that?” while you’re preoccupied with tons of textbook pages to read and...
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Life goes on post grad
With friends to hang out with, obligations to different clubs and sports, tests to study for and papers to write, thinking about life after college may seem a little overwhelming to start...
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Indie-fave Minus the Bear roars in Syracuse
As it neared 8 p.m. last Tuesday night, eager fans piled into the Westcott Theater located in downtown Syracuse. In typical “indie kid” fashion, most audience members were sporting Chuck Taylors, shaggy...
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Vlodegraven’s ITA play highlights continued excellence
In his junior year, men’s tennis player Sven Vloedgraven has been nothing short of amazing. As a freshman, Vloedgraven posted a 32-13 combined record between singles and dual matches, along with being...
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Talk it out
From the moment we enter elementary school, we are told that communication (and sharing) is key. So why hasn’t the Binghamton University administration learned the lesson yet? Though we students can be...
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Presidents feel helpless to reduce athletic funds, report says
A recent study by the Knights Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics revealed that nearly every president from the 95 universities with the top competitive NCAA athletic programs felt that the money spent on...
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Board decides on a raise of two percent for SUNY tuition
The board of trustees of the State University of New York met Tuesday and approved a 2 percent tuition increase for the 2010-11 school year. The hike, which still needs to be...