Melissa Bykofsky

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Death toll in Chile passes 720

Devastation in the form of an earthquake struck again Saturday, this time in central Chile. With a magnitude of 8.8, the earthquake is said to be one of the largest earthquakes ever...


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Reps unite in call for Broadus’ resignation

In her first statement since the review was released almost two weeks ago, Binghamton University President Lois DeFleur, along with Provost Mary Ann Swain, said the findings must be dealt with “objectively”...


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Thirer sought to lower bar for star basketball players

Athletic department and administration officials worked together to make the 2008-09 men’s basketball team the NCAA champions they were, but before all that, they pressured the Office of Undergraduate Admissions to lower...


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Alumni couple dig up memories of a relationship’s start

It all started in Cayuga Hall of College-in-the-Woods, where the friendship of two Binghamton University students blossomed into so much more. Now, 27 years later, Jeannie and Neil Steiner, ‘86 alumni, are...


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Student band to perform local benefit for Haiti

The Jennys, a band of four Binghamton University students, will perform a benefit concert on Thursday. All proceeds will go to an organization that provides relief for Haiti. The band will ask...


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Course introduces SOM students to India’s culture, economy

Students enrolled in a winter course through the School of Management participated in a 10-day tour of India in hopes of learning how Indian culture promotes a quickly growing economy. The four-credit...


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SUNY audit completion date is still uncertain

Over the past few years, Binghamton University has been thrown into national news headlines for both the good and the bad, but more so the latter. As the University awaits the results...


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Vigil awakens hope for Haitian tragedy

A candlelight vigil held for the victims of the earthquake in Haiti brought mourners at Binghamton University together as speakers told stories that hit close to home and shared personal reflections. The...


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If approved, state schools to gain control over budgets

A recent legislative proposal by New York Gov. David Paterson could provide CUNY and SUNY systems, including Binghamton University, with increased independence from the state budget process. The Public Higher Education Empowerment...


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Retired prof leaves behind 13 grandkids

Sol Raboy, professor emeritus of physics at Binghamton University and a member of the Endwell community, died Dec. 27, 2009 at the age of 89. Raboy joined the BU physics department in...