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Group, faculty discourage stereotyping

The ethnicity of Abdulsalam Al-Zahrani, the man charged in the Dec. 4 stabbing of Binghamton University anthropology professor emeritus Richard Antoun, has caused speculation on campus regarding the motives behind the attack....


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Bearcats show potential against tough competition

Looking at its schedule alone, it is easy to say Binghamton University women’s basketball has gotten off to a poor start in the 2009-10 season. The Bearcats are 2-5. They are 0-3...


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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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Cultural group awaits meeting with officials

Members of the Caribbean Student Association (CSA) and the Binghamton University community continued their efforts this past week to pressure administration to reinstate their Carnival event. The cultural organization held a rally...


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Vigil to be held on Friday

Despite his status as professor emeritus within Binghamton University’s anthropology department, Richard Antoun — whom colleagues described as a “peacemaker” — spent more time in his office than many full-time faculty members....


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Housing rule troubles students, UP

The Binghamton University housing license, which requires dorming students to live on campus for a full school year, with few exceptions, is causing confusion and controversy for students who had other housing...