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Negativity is not without costs

For most of us, when something bad happens in our lives we react by either talking about it to a loved one, keeping it bottled up inside, or going on a rampage...


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What TV? Online viewing becomes the norm

Let’s face it: as college students, most of us lead pretty busy lives. What with schoolwork, activities, jobs and social lives consuming the lion’s share of our time, we don’t much have...


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A new direction, or not

“Do you play basketball?” I am approximately 6 feet 8 inches tall. I am asked this question, and others like it, multiple times a day. I am still coming to terms with...


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Some advice: follow PostSecret’s example

On postsecret.blogspot.com, Frank Warren’s project is described as “an ongoing community art project where people mail in their secrets anonymously on one side of a postcard.” PostSecret may seem simple, but what...


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‘Cats prepare for regionals

The Binghamton University men’s tennis team continued to impress with another strong showing this past weekend at the Brown Invitational. This weekend’s performance was highlighted by strong play from junior Sven Vloedgraven,...


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Group holds holiday-based fundraiser for homeless

Binghamton University is hosting Sukkah Survivor, a week-long event where students try to sleep outside for as many nights as possible to raise money for the homeless. The week-long competition, sponsored by...


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How to: college on a budget

Even living in our little microcosm of the world at Binghamton University, as students we have a good idea of what it means to be lacking fiscally. Between Third Eye Blind concert...


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Out-of-state tuition low, state comptroller said

New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said that the State University of New York [SUNY] system could take in $340 million in additional revenue over four years if it increases out-of-state tuition...


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Nationally-ranked debate team wins consecutive tournaments

Binghamton University’s debate team has already started the 2009 semester with a bang as it celebrated back-to-back wins at tournaments at King’s College and Clarion University. Juniors Matt Torsiello and Peter Fountain...


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Frat wins Greek God second straight year

Members of Binghamton University’s Greek Life came together Saturday night to present the 24th annual Greek God competition, a showcase of male bodybuilding talents. Corey Campbell from the Chi Phi fraternity became...