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Nice to meet you, I love Big Blue
It is always entertaining to think back to the moment when you met friends for the first time. My introduction to my fellow residents of the third floor in Chenango included a...
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Stenta the savior: men’s soccer advances on penalty kicks
Leaping to his right, simultaneously turning away the ball and Boston’s championship dreams, Jason Stenta never blinked. The nearly 500 fans in attendance rushed West Gym Field, and for the fourth straight...
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The view from the Zoo
According to my editor, as a reporter I’m not supposed to cheer for Binghamton or argue calls if I’m sitting at the press table. Apparently, it’s “unprofessional.” So you’ll find me in...
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Kleptomania: the worst trend since mall hair
It goes without saying that stealing is wrong, so why is it that I find myself reminding people of this seemingly forgotten virtue all the time? It especially peeves me when thieves...
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Are video games the new crack?
Friend: Bro, you’ll never guess what happened to me this afternoon … Me: Tell me! Friend: Well, there I was, chillin’ by the supermarket, when all of a sudden the police started...
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Basketball wins first exhibition game
On Halloween night the Bearcats shook off the cobwebs, but not before giving the crowd a small scare. Mansfield, a Division II team, used an 11-0 run early in the game to...
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Evan’s Picks
Lock: Seattle (-7 1/2) over Oakland It’s the Raiders. They have their two wins of the season and they’re playing the reigning NFC champs. That’s really all I have to say. Upset:...
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Terrorism is everywhere … check your shampoo
Kudos to the Department of Homeland Security for their life-saving security precautions on airlines. And of course, we can’t forget to thank the competent and well-intentioned security staff of America’s airports for...
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Mark’s Picks
Chicago (-14) over Miami This could be a good matchup — two unbeaten teams squaring off, trying to make history. I don’t know why the Dolphins are starting Joey Harrington over Bob...
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Briefs
COURT STREET BRIDGE CLOSES FOR DAY Today the Court Street Bridge will be closed off to vehicles from both directions so it can be re-paved, according to Binghamton City Mayor Matt Ryan....