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OCCT transport brings both pain and joy

I could complain about Off College Campus Transport. I could say that OCCT is a waste of money and time because there aren’t enough buses and they don’t run frequently enough. I...


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Rally organized by SA, petitions signed

Members of Binghamton University’s Student Association have been working to obtain signatures for two budget-related petitions, both a part of the “Many SUNYs, One Voice” program initiated at the State University of...


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Daniel’s NFL picks: Week 9

Lock: NEW ORLEANS (-13.5) over Carolina: Not enough can be said about the Saints; they win ball games no matter what. They win in dominant fashion, they rally from huge deficits and...


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State law bans act of texting while driving, fines charged

Following the lead of local government officials, New York state Gov. David Paterson has signed legislation into law which bans texting while driving. The law, which was signed and approved on Aug....


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Event promotes the safe removal of unused meds

Binghamton University’s Outdoor Pursuits department is scheduled to hold an event Saturday aimed at educating others about the hazards of disposing medicine by pouring it down the drain. The event, titled “Save...


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America East Preseason Poll

The America East men’s basketball preseason coaches’ poll was released at the Tip-Off Luncheon held at the Connecticut State Capitol in Hartford. Boston University was the unanimous choice to win its sixth...


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Cyril’s NFL picks: Week 9

LOCK: SAN FRANCISCO (-4.0) over Tennessee: The 49ers just need to use that same defensive strategy they used on the Colts last week in this game and they just cant go wrong....


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Ryan’s NFL picks: Week 9

LOCK: Green Bay (-9.5) over TAMPA BAY Winless Tampa Bay goes up against the Packers and Aaron Rodgers, who is now the No. 1-ranked fantasy quarterback in points this season (woohoo for...


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Number of college applicants on the rise

Colleges nationwide are seeing a drop in acceptance rates with more students submitting applications, and Binghamton University’s admissions staff is experiencing their share of the trend. “The acceptance rate of applicants has...


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Commentary: Don’t count the Phillies out yet

Since ESPN and all other sports outlets have essentially already given the Yankees their rings, I thought I should point out one important fact — they haven’t won yet. In fact, I...