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The generation of change
Binghamton’s riddle of the sphinx — how to boost the economy by keeping talented Binghamton University graduates who are turned off by the failing economy — is not easily solved, and certainly...
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By the numbers, State of the Union not saying much, and nothing to write home about
The term “state of the union,” if taken literally, would indicate that a speech with that given name would focus on the present condition of a union of sorts — such as...
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Bearcats to host pivotal conference game Wednesday
Every game is a must-win, but the Binghamton University men’s basketball team’s matchup with the visiting Vermont Catamounts tomorrow night could be the turning point, in one direction or another, for this...
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The Democratic brouhaha — playing nice is really dirty
How appropriate that the most recent Democratic debate took place at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles, Calif. Not only are Obama and Clinton on the party ticket, they’re also up for...
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BU students active in campaign trail
Even as the presidential election begins to weed out major contenders, voters seem to still be waiting in the wings to take part in primaries. According to a government census, less than...
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Fighting eviction, BU students say they're family
A group of six Binghamton University students accused of violating a West Side housing law last semester plan to defend themselves as a family in an open hearing scheduled for next week....
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Two turning points for Giants in Super Bowl run
This year’s Super Bowl is the classic lopsided matchup. It’s David vs. Goliath. It’s Rocky Balboa vs. Ivan Drago. The New York Giants are the underdog story of our time. There is...
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Evan's Super Bowl Pick
Well, really, the egg’s on my face. I went into Week 14 with a sizable lead and, got a little cocky. (See the humble prediction of Ben Masur ‘ who, by the...
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When violence pervades, the media is not responsible - but we are
Everybody has read articles or seen news reports in which an American youth has committed some abominable crime, which is in turn blamed on violence in the media and followed by a...
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Super Bowl XLII: Position by position breakdown
Quarterback: (Adv- Patriots) First thing’s first, lets put the Tom Brady injury speculation to rest. Matt Cassel (New England’s backup) has as much of a chance starting the Super Bowl as I...