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A proposal, which could eliminate the VPMA position from the SA constitution, will be voted on by the Assembly next week. The amendment needs a majority vote before moving on to the next phase of approvals. Read More

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The Binghamton University men’s basketball team is getting its season on track after back-to-back wins over Utah Valley University and Quinnipiac University. The team’s junior transfers are at the forefront of the team’s success. Read More

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The VPMA controversy carousel is in full swing again. Instead of eliminating the position, we hope the Assembly works to fix it. Read More

December 02, 2008feed me
Vote to settle VPMA debate nears

By Marina Gaft

An amendment to remove the vice president of multicultural affairs position from the Student Association constitution was discussed extensively Monday at an Assembly meeting. The amendment, proposed by Adam Shamah, a sophomore majoring in finance, was reviewed and approved by the Student Assembly Rules Committee on Wednesday, Nov. 19, with a vote of 7 to 2. It is set to be debated and voted on at next Monday’s Student Assembly meeting, where it will need a two-thirds majority to pass.…
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December 02, 2008feed me
Two for the money: Alvin shines on turkey weekend

By Randy Benjenk

In his first game back from suspension over a shoplifting incident, junior guard Malik Alvin lifted the Binghamton University men’s basketball team with his shooting, defense and clutch plays. Behind Alvin’s 14 points, the Bearcats (2-2) defeated Utah Valley University (4-1), 73-66, on Saturday at the Events Center. With Binghamton clinging to a two-point lead with 1:26 remaining in the game, Alvin drained a 3-pointer to put Binghamton up five. On the next defensive possession, he blocked a Wolverine 3-pointer…
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December 02, 2008feed me
Binghamton becomes ‘Urinetown’

By Diana Glogau

Your bladder is bursting. You scramble to get to the nearest public bathroom. Your hand reaches for the door and, hold on, you’re required to pay. Well, this crazy notion is the basis for “Urinetown,” a satirical musical comedy filled with greed, corruption, social injustice and the possibility that following your heart may just result in that oh-so-cliche happy ending. Inspired by a trip to Europe in which Greg Kotis, writer of the book and lyrics for “Urinetown,” found himself…
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