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Bearcats fall to Boston in last road game of season
What do you get when you cross a 3-11 record team with its No. 11 nationally-ranked team conference counterpart? There really is no answer. The Binghamton University women’s lacrosse team continued its...
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From the hardwood to the pavement
The untrained eye would never notice differences between playing team basketball and playing pick-up basketball. But I notice, and the differences are rather compelling. I played on a high school basketball team...
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Warnings signs point to killers
While tragedies like the April 3 shooting at the American Civic Association always come as a surprise, there are signs that can identify individuals who, without help, are more likely to commit...
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Second looks at a shunned habit
Relax, man. That’s what many marijuana advocates, politicians and celebrities are saying as times and paradigms shift and we (cough, cough) celebrate this “high holiday” season. With every campus smoke-out, puffing president...
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Men’s lax loses to SBU, needs win to advance
The Binghamton University men’s lacrosse team is faced with a seemingly simple scenario: Win and get in. The America East tournament field came into focus on Saturday after Binghamton’s 14-9 loss to...
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Racial observations, but with some realism
April 20 marks the 10th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting, and almost a decade later, violence in the United States has not changed much, as evidenced by the shooting that...
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UDC lives up to its potential, students say
Finishing off its second school year, the University Downtown Center has heard some praises. Located at 67 Washington St., the facility houses Binghamton University’s College of Community and Public Affairs. “At first,...
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Same-sex marriage proposed for N.Y.
Legislation that could make same-sex marriage legal in New York state was proposed last week by Gov. David Paterson. Currently, same-sex marriage is legal in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Iowa and Vermont. The bill...
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For the love of inanimate objects
Gay marriage bills are being reintroduced in many states across the country, perhaps a sign of changing times. But while older generations —and governments may be beginning to accept relationships other than...
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Internships hurt in bad economy
Students are throwing in the towel on their summer internship searches and picking up the spatula at the local fast food joint as options quickly run out. After a string of high...