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John Roberts: YouTube sensation

Nose taped up, wearing clothes that would probably be found in the juniors department of JCPenny and holding a bag shaped like a chihuahua, John Roberts found his fame. Roberts, described above...


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New chair of Council to further plans for law sch

The local lawyer recently appointed chair of the Binghamton University Council by Gov. David Paterson is connected to the University in a number of ways — including her founding of a club...


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BU swimming loses at home

Before a home crowd that included more than 50 former aquatic Bearcats, the Binghamton University swimming and diving teams watched as a senior performed her last collegiate dive, a freshman proved his...


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The system is flawed, now how do we fix it?

The 2008 college football season has been one for the ages, with a ton of extremely talented teams competing. However, even after the year is over, nobody will know who truly was...


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Some local shops still ok despite recession

In the midst of a recession, Binghamton’s local businesses are just starting to feel the symptoms of a worsening economy. “We haven’t been directly affected by these problems … but as the...


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Council makes freshman writing course permanent

After a successful first semester, WRIT 111 was approved Wednesday by Harpur College Council to become a permanent course at Binghamton University — and some hope it becomes a requirement in the...


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Assembly rules against VPMA referendum

The position of vice president for multicultural affairs for the Student Association at Binghamton University will remain as is, for now. Last night, the Student Assembly failed to garner a two-thirds majority...


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Making a list, checking it twice

Dear Santa Claus, What’s good? We kind of fell out of touch for a while there, and that’s my bad. If we’re being honest with each other, I stopped believing in you...


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San Jose takes a bite out of NHL rankings

The NHL’s team power rankings have changed a bit since we’ve spoken last. There is a new No. 1. A few teams have made some big moves up toward the top and...


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Gov’s word to determine cuts, BU officials say

Though Binghamton University is expected to face more budget cuts, officials cannot confirm when the cuts will occur or what departments will get hit hardest. Gail Glover, a spokeswoman for BU, said...