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Asking “why the Jews” turns out more rhetorical than not
A few weeks ago I attended a lecture on peace and justice in the Palestine-Israel area given by activist Ali Abunimah. He argued that what is taking place in Israel would be...
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Evan's NFL picks: Week 10
Lock: HOUSTON (even) over New Orleans: These two have identical records and almost identical points differential. The Saints’ four-game win streak ended last week, and Andre Johnson and Matt Schaub return for...
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Bearcats set to face Bonnies in Elmira
On Saturday the Binghamton University women’s basketball team will attempt to do what the men’s team could not ‘ overcome St. Bonaventure. The Bearcats (0-1) and the Bonnies (3-0) meet at a...
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Ben's NFL picks: Week 10
LOCK: MINNESOTA (-5) over Oakland ‘ With two mediocre teams going against each other, the Vikings get the advantage because they are at home, have Adrian Peterson, and are looking to turn...
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Making a bed they don’t need to sleep in
Binghamton University is going to charge students for a $268 million project. The administration’s ‘East Campus’ project ‘ really, the renovation of the Newing College and Dickinson Community residence halls ‘ will...
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Bright Eyes shines
On ‘the way to Cassadaga to commune with the dead,’ Bright Eyes made a pit stop. Well, they weren’t really heading to Cassadaga, N.Y., but the indie rock band Bright Eyes did...
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Cats host No. 2 ISU
Binghamton University will host the No. 2 wrestling team in the nation, the Iowa State Cyclones, at 11:30 a.m. Sunday at the Sprawl and Brawl Wrestling Duals in the West Gym. The...
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First win for Broadus; BU defeats Quinnipiac 88-75
It had the makings of a typical Binghamton University loss. The Binghamton men’s basketball team went into halftime with a 19-point lead over the Quinnipiac Bobcats in its home opener Wednesday night....
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New for the kids: shoddy manufacturing, loose scruples
When I was younger I used to be obsessed with ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.’ I had the toys, the video games, the lunchbox ‘ I even had a Ninja Turtles-themed birthday party...
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Wigged and unplugged, Vaughn's humor is hot
In his perfect world, Binghamton University professor Ryan Vaughn said he would teach during the day and perform comedy at night. ‘Of course if I did that, I would wear a cape,’...