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Retired prof leaves behind 13 grandkids

Sol Raboy, professor emeritus of physics at Binghamton University and a member of the Endwell community, died Dec. 27, 2009 at the age of 89. Raboy joined the BU physics department in...


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Women’s hoops prove better than last year

Six games into their conference schedule, Binghamton University women’s basketball (6-13, 2-4 America East) sits in seventh place in the America East. With head coach Nicole Scholl having stated her team’s goal...


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Saudi Arabia Consulate to cover legal fees

According to a report from the Press & Sun-Bulletin, the graduate student accused of fatally stabbing a Binghamton University professor will have a lawyer and other legal fees paid for by the...


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University strict on policy for cheaters

Finals week can be a desperate time for students who are trying to make the grade for the semester, which may lead some to cheat on exams. “We do see a spike...


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Community gathers to remember professor

Professor Richard T. Antoun’s name was added to his brother-in-law’s “List of Fallen Heroes” at the conclusion of a memorial Friday, during which mourners celebrated the life of a man who stood...


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Hanukkah for all

When I was in kindergarten, I attended a school in a predominantly Christian neighborhood. We were studying the concept of less vs. more, and the teacher asked if any of us had...


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Papa Roach rocks out at Broome County Arena

Usually the home to events such as “Disney on Ice” and Binghamton Senators ice hockey games, the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena featured quite a different atmosphere last Tuesday night. Enthusiastic fans...


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Foreign students use break to travel

As the end of the semester approaches and students finish cramming for finals, they look forward to heading home to a month of relaxation, reunions with friends and much-needed sleep. However, there...


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Did college live up to freshman expectations?

A student’s freshman year in college brings about a slew of changes that require some adjustments — notably to a heavier workload, larger classes and greater responsibilities. Although many first-year students feel...


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Best and biggest of 2009

If the year 2009 has taught us one thing, it’s that bigger is always better. From record-breaking films like “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” to stellar personalities like Lady Gaga, 2009 did...