Melissa Bykofsky
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Peaceful rally held after cancellation of Caribbean event
Hundreds of students peacefully marched from the New University Union to the library fountain Friday, sending a message to administration that they will not be silenced in the fight for the Carribean...
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Dance team wins regional contest
Binghamton University’s Masti, an all-female South Asian fusion dance team, placed first at Mugabla 2009, an annual intercollegiate dance competition. BU’s team beat out 10 competitors, including Rochester University, State University of...
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Workers Union protests SUNY budget cuts
Students paraded signs reading, “Banks got bailed out, Schools got sold out” around the library fountain Wednesday in protest of recent budget cuts to the State University of New York system. The...
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Foundation to cover initial fees of audit
The external audit of Binghamton University’s athletic program will cost $520 per hour, which will be initially covered by SUNY through the Research Foundation, according to a spokesman. The Research Foundation provides...
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Rally applauds troops’ efforts in wars abroad
Monday marked the 20-year anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, and the College Republicans celebrated the day of freedom with a rally supporting American troops “fighting for freedom” overseas. “The...
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State law bans act of texting while driving, fines charged
Following the lead of local government officials, New York state Gov. David Paterson has signed legislation into law which bans texting while driving. The law, which was signed and approved on Aug....
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Club frisbee barred from tournaments
The Big Bear Ultimate Frisbee club team was placed on suspension after breaking an agreement with the department of Intramurals & Club Sports at Binghamton University during a tournament weekend. The team...
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Pipe Dream profiles walk-on players
Charlie Fackler, a senior sociology major, was an all-league foward at Half Hollow Hills East High School in Dix Hills, N.Y. As a senior in high school he averaged 14.7 points and...
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Men’s basketball adds six members to roster
The Bearcats men’s basketball team added six walk-on players to its roster Thursday after open tryouts were held earlier this month. According to a report from the Press & Sun-Bulletin, the six...
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Secure alternative study experience abroad
During a cold winter day at Binghamton University, you pulled out a map, found your dream location across the globe and got all ready to pack your bags for the following spring...