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Blast from the past, with a twist
Barack Obama: Good evening, Mr. Lincoln; I can’t tell you what an honor it is to finally speak with you after almost a century and a half. Abe Lincoln: Well, I must...
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Tell me more
The Binghamton University administration is likely being candid with the community when it says it simply does not yet know where it will scale back to meet state budget cuts, which have...
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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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Lee’s NFL Picks: Week 14
Lock: New York Jets (-3.5) over SAN FRANCISCO: Note to the Jets: Way to F up last week — the Pats and Dolphins are on your trail. The AFC East is going...
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Let them eat cake, and find a compromise
Last week’s terror attacks in Mumbai were a tragedy of epic proportions — the targets were high class hotels and other western institutions with Brits, Americans and Jews being the main targets...
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Cultural show to feature dancing, fashion
More than half of the available tickets for this week’s cultural performance by Binghamton University’s International Indian Student Union have already sold out, according to group members. IISU will be hosting their...
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Sodexo bargains near completion
After working under an extended contract for months, a handful of student demonstrations and a number of negotiation push-backs, Sodexo workers on campus have reached a tentative agreement with the corporation. According...
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The Killers, Kayne, and Axl
Finals are approaching. Chances are you’ve got your favorite CD on repeat to get you through this rough time, but that old played-out album is probably getting, well, played out. Luckily, new...