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Arctic Monkeys
At a time when many bands are struggling to stay relevant after media hype leads them to be prematurely called “the next big thing,” the British alt-rock band Arctic Monkeys is defying...
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‘Cats picked to finish first in preseason poll
The Binghamton University volleyball team isn’t going to catch anyone by surprise this season. A year after finishing second, despite being projected to end up in fourth, the Bearcats are the preseason...
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Step outside the bubble
It’s time to face the facts: summer is over and reality has begun. But while most of you spent your summers catching some rays at Jones Beach or sailing around Lake George,...
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BREAKING: 12:40 p.m.: BU student in intensive care
George Hamelos, 20, of the Bronx, was assaulted on State Street around 3 a.m. on Saturday. He was taken to Wilson Memorial Regional Medical Center where he remains in intensive care, according...
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Top fives of summer
Top 5 Movies of Summer 1. District 9 Other than Peter Jackson, “District 9” didn’t have any big-name stars in front of or behind the camera. But who knew a film about...
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A good first step
This year’s Student Association president, Adam Amit, echoed his predecessor’s words this week when he said “The SA is for every student,” but we think the students deserve to hear something more...
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Bearcats’ roseter features 13 new faces
Just two years ago the Binghamton University women’s soccer team won only three of its 19 total games. Now the team is coming off an eight-win season and hoping to rise into...
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Rules of survival
Welcome new Bearcats! I’ve chosen to dedicate my first column of the year to you bright-eyed squirts. For all I know, this could be the first and last time you pick up...
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BU named one of country’s greenest schools
Binghamton University has recently been recognized for its “green activities” by the Princeton Review in its second annual “Green Rating” contest this past July. SUNY Binghamton is one of 15 colleges in...
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Economic crisis hurts more than our wallets
Important political developments took place over these last few months: the continuing debate over how to best reform our current profit-driven health care system, the appointment of judge Sonia Sotomayor to the...