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Job contract altered for business graduates
A number of firms that have recruited graduating Binghamton University seniors have changed the terms of their new employees’ contracts, officials and recruits said. According to Jillian Kroll, director of placement for...
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Israel turns 61; BU celebrates
Even though it’s halfway across the world, Israel’s 61st year of independence was celebrated by hundreds of Binghamton University students in the Dickinson Amphitheater on Wednesday. The celebration was headed by Hillel...
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Binghamton’s own ‘Cash Cab’
There may not be flashing disco lights, a comedic host or campy sound effects, but the city of Binghamton now has its own Cash Cab roaming the streets of Downtown. In Binghamton,...
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Spring Fling expands to include additional attractions
This weekend, Binghamton University’s Spring Fling 2009 will entertain students once again with the usual carnival staples, along with an added “Adam and Eve” theme. The Student Association programming board has built...
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Police reveal confiscated weapons collection
At Binghamton University, campus police are not the only ones who have an arsenal of weapons at their disposal. Students and visitors on campus have a collection of their own, too. For...
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Sorry nerds, we love the geeks
There’s something about them. Maybe it’s their overall awkwardness. Maybe it’s because they’re unaware that they’re now considered cool. Whatever it is though, we love them for it. We love geeks. Not...
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English department talks back
Members of the Binghamton University English department are up in arms at the recent class size and teaching assistant switch-up. The department has been forced to reduce class sizes and eliminate almost...
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English courses lose TAs to new composition class
Binghamton University English majors may have more trouble fulfilling major requirements starting next semester because of tighter caps on some of their courses. According to Harpur Associate Dean Jennifer Jensen, English majors...
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All 9 seniors anchor ‘Cats in crunch time
All season long, the Binghamton University men’s lacrosse team has been plagued by close losses. The Bearcats compiled a 3-11 overall standing, and failure to step up at the end of matches...
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Frats educate on alcohol
Willie Poon always wanted to be a psychologist. Sadly, though, he was never able to become one. Poon died in a one-car accident on his way back to Binghamton after a trip...