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Stately taxation
Mistakenly, the state of New York and those in charge of its higher education system think college students, with little warning, should help balance the state’s dilapidated budget. After this year’s financial...
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Grad applications could jump as result of economic trends
If the economic downturn follows past patterns, more college seniors may consider applying for graduate school instead of going straight to work, experts say. Clifford Kern, an economics professor at Binghamton University,...
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Debate Team unable to compete because of budget, drops ranking
The Binghamton University debate team, which has defeated top schools like Harvard University and Cornell University in past years, finished off the 2007 academic year with high ratings from the Cross Examination...
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BU volleyball to play UNH and Maine
It’s nearly playoff time for the Binghamton University women’s volleyball team. But before they can think about the America East Tournament, the Bearcats will have to finish up the regular season with...
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Is new structure sound enough?
It’s that time of year again, folks. The Events Center is ready to come back to life, and this year could not be any more thrilling. The newly-structured Binghamton University men’s basketball...
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Lee’s NFL Picks: Week 11
Lock: Arizona Cardinals (-3) over SEATTLE: The Cardinals have taken complete control of the NFC West. They beat the 49ers twice and they crushed the Rams. OK, so Seattle’s Matt Hasselbeck is...
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The Internet, the new TV destination
Almost two years ago Nielsen Media Research, the company behind the famous Nielsen ratings that TV networks use to gauge how their shows are doing on the market, began to include college...
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For men’s basketball, fresh start in 2008-09 season
At practice on Tuesday, Binghamton University’s men’s basketball coach Kevin Broadus unleashed a harsh verbal tirade on his players over a perceived lack of effort in suicide sprints. He looked over at...
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Girl code on dating a friend’s ex
To many guys, there are few things as frustrating or mysterious as the oft-mentioned — and oft-derided — “girl code.” To us, it seems much too fluid and indefinite a concept, too...
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BU to bring in writer for fall grad ceremony
David Sedaris, a Binghamton-born, Grammy-nominated author, is set to address graduates this semester at the second annual fall commencement ceremony. Sedaris will also receive an honorary doctorate at the Dec. 14 ceremony....