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New frats, groups, should be welcomed

Binghamton University’s strong emphasis on student involvement stems from the idea that everyone should be involved in some way, and many students here take that to heart. I do not think it...


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Plan for long-term faculty could alleviate financial stress

Binghamton University is taking initiative to combat budget cuts by offering full-time employees a percentage of their annual salary if they resign or retire early. “The Voluntary Separation Program (VSP) focuses on...


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Committee seeks to overcome past election problems

Members of the Student Association are making changes to the executive board election process to avoid the many recounts and runoff elections that occurred last year. “Our system has been in place...


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Men’s lax returns with experience

Despite losing a key field leader and finishing last season with just three wins, the Binghamton University men’s lacrosse team may be more experienced than ever this year, and the Bearcats will...


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Thanks for nothing

A few hours after last Friday’s editorial — which demanded our administrators take responsibility for their mistakes in the basketball fiasco — went to print, President Lois DeFleur and Provost Mary Ann...


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High school sophomores to start college early

Eight states across the country are looking to start a program to have their high school sophomores skip 11th and 12th grade and be directly placed into a community college. According to...


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Organization gives underground musicians a boost

Binghamton Underground Music Presents, otherwise known as BUMP, is a student organization at Binghamton University that seeks to bring bands and set up local venues for students in the Binghamton area. According...


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Men’s tennis falls to Columbia, 4-3

Struggling with injuries, the Binghamton University men’s tennis team dropped its first match of the year to 56th-ranked Columbia University, 4-3. The loss puts the Bearcats at 5-1 on the season, while...


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Arnett MVP at AE indoors

The Binghamton University track and field teams solidified themselves as forces to be reckoned with at the America East championship in Boston this past weekend. The Bearcats featured six first-place finishes with...


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Mrs. Palin, you missed the point

On Saturday, I did something that I haven’t done in a few months, maybe even a year. I watched an episode of “Family Guy.” Truth be told, I have shied away from...