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They just don’t get it: athletes who have infinite talents, but don’t care
Generally, I like to think that I’m a pretty agreeable guy. I once had a short temper, I admit that. However, things have cooled down, and I find myself with the temperament...
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Lite beers: light on flavor, not calories
Counting calories? There are other choices for the thirsty student than the mass-market, highly-advertised “light” beers. The biggest thing these beverages are light on is flavor. There are various other options that...
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Clear the class schedule for love
After nights of coming home from the Rathskeller Pub empty-handed, you’re finally able to change your relationship status on Facebook from “single” to “in a relationship.” You’ve locked it down. Good for...
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State swipes tuition increase
It’s official: Governor David Paterson and the New York State Legislature have agreed to take 90 percent — $62 million — of this spring’s State University of New York and City University...
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Olympian comes to Vestal
While Binghamton University is still waiting in anticipation for its own Olympic contender, on Monday it has had the pleasure to meet a female athlete who participated in the worldwide event. Jessica...
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Talent, not to be confused with common sense
Michael Phelps proved to the world that he was at the peak of human conditioning by swimming 17 races in nine days and winning gold in all eight of his events during...
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Don’t let the cold slow you down
It’s snowing. The temperature has dropped below zero, and the wind chill, at its worst, is a brutal 20-below. While these harsh conditions will make most people inclined to stay bundled up...
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Service fraternity reaches nation’s top
After 2,615 hours of service, Binghamton University’s chapter of Alpha Phi Omega can call itself a champion. BU’s only co-ed community service fraternity received the Arno Nowotny National Service Award in December...
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At BU, a club of their own
From paintball enthusiasts to environmental activists, the more than 160 student groups at Binghamton University cover an incredible scope of hobbies, cultures and skills. Below, five such groups are profiled. Aikido Aikido...
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For Late Nite, Union renovations pose a problem
Renovations to the Old University Union have forced Late Nite to get creative with programming space. The program, offered through Campus Life, runs Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. According to Andrea Cronkrite, the...