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Muslim Student Association increases awareness for World Hijab Day
The hijab, a traditional veil or head covering worn by some Muslim women, is often seen but rarely discussed. World Hijab Day, held on Feb. 1, aimed to provide a venue for...
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Center of Civic Engagement welcomes new director
Students and faculty at Binghamton University interested in volunteering and community engagement will be under new leadership as of Monday, Feb. 5. Kelli Huth will become the new director of BU’s Center...
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Black History Month kicks off, focuses on black art
An “Arts is activism” sign hung behind Kristen Mann’s table as she made finishing touches to her live painting of two black women reflected on a black canvas. This painting session was...
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BU takes precaution following flu outbreak
This year’s flu season is expected to be the worst in 15 years, and the season at Binghamton University is no exception: There have been three times as many cases on campus...
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Campus club rexamines Women's Suffrage movement
Although white women got the right to vote with the help of the women’s suffrage movement in 1920, black women in some southern states couldn’t cast ballots until more than 40 years...
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Textbook prices present challenges to students, faculty
Students taking classes with Josh Reno will not need to buy books this semester. Reno, an assistant professor of anthropology, is one of several professors at Binghamton University who are doing away...
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Residential Life budget rises 14 percent over three years
The Office of Residential Life is one of the most prominent offices on campus, tasked with overseeing the operation of residential halls and communities and commanding a budget that has increased by...
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Students snag discounts on business attire
Kristal Clark browsed the racks of clothing at J.C. Penney, trying to find the perfect outfit for her resident assistant interview later this week. Clark, a sophomore majoring in mathematics, was one...
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Long-term government shutdown could impact students, faculty
The federal government reopened Monday following a 69-hour shutdown, but the impacts of a future shutdown could have effects on the Binghamton University campus. A long-term shutdown could affect federal research grants,...
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University partners with GradGuard, offers tuition insurance
Getting sick, struggling academically and facing mental health issues are all reasons that students might choose to withdraw from a semester. If they did so after the fourth week of classes, none...