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Writing for the masses

We remember some great introductory English classes: there was one about baseball and America, another on sex at the turn of the 19th century. You could even receive credit for studying “The...


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Forget ‘Grey’s,’ give these shows a shot

So, I really like TV, which is something you probably noticed based on this past semester’s issues of Release. This past television season there have been some really surprising and crazy things...


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HCC to discuss course proposal

A new writing course, which was offered for the first time this semester, could be made permanent come spring — and, some fear, a replacement for the literature-themed ENG 117 classes. According...


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Jazz group performs annual show in Fine Arts

Thursday was a jazz-filled day for Binghamton University, with a jazz clinic, a mid-day concert and an evening performance. The Harpur Jazz Ensemble ended the day with their annual jazz concert at...


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Speaking up, internationally

“God damn America.” These three words, without context or explanation, might have emerged from any number of sources: a laid-off worker, an irreverent comedian, a black pastor, a person who has lost...


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BU alum to speak at SA conference

A leadership conference to be hosted by the Student Association this weekend will focus on the SA’s history, workshops to improve leadership and the experiences of local leaders and alumni. The second...


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Want a job? Better get sober quickly

It’s senior year. Finally an end to the mindless papers and ridiculous General Education requirements. Finally you get that stupid piece of paper that doesn’t really mean much. You’re off to the...


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SUNY officials call for money to stay in-house

State officials reached a stalemate on more than $5 billion in proposed budget cuts Tuesday, as the SUNY Board of Trustees agreed on its budget for the 2009-10 year during separate meetings...


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Taking out the Big Blue haters

The New York Giants are amazing. I hate to sound like a broken record, but seriously, I’m not wrong. They are leaving a trail of battered quarterbacks and defenses in their wake...


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At last minute SA cancels trip

A wine tour sponsored by the Student Association Programming Board was canceled last minute for liability reasons. The wine tour, scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 16, was supposed to have included five wineries...