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BU prof recalls college road trips with Obama
In Barack Obama’s old Toyota, during the car rides between Chicago and Madison, Wis., the U.S. presidential-hopeful and a professor at Binghamton University talked about practically everything. “He told me about his...
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Grant awarded to boost City gardens
In order to increase access to fresh food in impoverished Binghamton neighborhoods, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation awarded the Volunteers Improving Neighborhood Environments organization a $39,592 Environmental Justice grant...
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The homestretch
I can’t wait for this election to be over. I have never been so sick of anything in all my life, and that’s including the several million times I was subjected to...
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The one that wants the NFL crown is already wearing it
As a New York Giants fan, I have had very little to complain about this season. The team is 7-1 and atop the NFC East. They’ve beaten some decent teams and simply...
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Daz, the heart of BU men’s soccer
To most of Binghamton University, Darren McAllister is just a soccer player from Scotland. He may be recognized by his thick accent or lucky number seven on the back of his jersey....
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Musicians help rock the vote
“Rock the Vote.” You’ve seen it on T-shirts, bumper stickers and commercials. The slogan created to encourage voting among the youth of America is now a motto for many musicians as well....
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Tina Fey: The true maverick of ‘08
She’s arguably the most famous brunette woman in America, maybe even the world at the moment. If you’ve opened up a newspaper at any point over the last week, you were probably...
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Advisers to offer scheduling assistance
Students having trouble figuring out what courses to take next semester can find some relief at next week’s Scheduling Fest. The academic advising session is set to take place on Tuesday, Nov....
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Got blacklists?
Good news! It’s easier than ever to be a terrorist these days. All you need to do is oppose the government and not shut up about it. For example, if you live...
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Ex-BU student to stay in Serbia, officials say
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia’s police chief said Friday a Serbian basketball player who fled the United States after a bar brawl that left a fellow student in a coma will not...