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From fasting to calligraphy, Islamic Awareness Week aims to educate BU campus

In an effort to combat negative stereotypes, the Muslim Students Association (MSA) hosted a weeklong series of events to bring a taste of Islamic history and culture to campus. For every day...


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Following hottest year in history, New York state activists look to energy reform

Despite the long, grueling winter Binghamton University students faced, 2014 was globally the hottest recorded year in history. On Wednesday night, BU’s New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG) hosted the Earth...


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T-Shirts line Spine to support survivors of violence

Every 1-2 minutes, a woman is raped. Before the age of 18, one in four girls and one in five boys will be victims of incest or sexual assault. The Clothesline Project...


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Faculty Senate approves expansion to pluralism requirement, masters program

Faculty and guests gathered in Old Union Hall Tuesday afternoon for Binghamton University President Harvey Stenger’s third Faculty Senate meeting of the 2014-2015 academic year. The meeting consisted of an introduction by...


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Explorchestra offers outlet for musical expression, creativity

Jonathan Zhou looks over pages of sheet music and spends weeks perfecting his original pieces to be performed by Explorchestra, an ensemble composed exclusively of Binghamton University students. Explorchestra was founded in...


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Aiding refugees and advocating for human rights, LiNK looks to change perception of North Korea

Campus activism converged with international action Tuesday night as students and “nomads” discussed North Korean politics. Liberty in North Korea (LiNK), a nonprofit organization that helps North Korean refugees reach safety, hosted...


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With Quarterly Report, reflections on the past and a look to the future

In an effort to update students, faculty and alumni on the goings-on of Binghamton University, President Harvey Stenger released his final quarterly report on the 2014-15 academic school year. The report detailed...


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International fest draws future, current students with performances and giveaways

Students new and old gathered on the Peace Quad Sunday for food, dancing and giveaways as the Student Association (SA) hosted its fourth annual International Fest. Student organizations tabled with activities and...


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Administrators review Campus Climate Survey results

Monday night’s Student Congress meeting focused on the results of the Campus Climate Survey that were released last week. Valerie Hampton, the chief diversity officer for the Office of Diversity, Equity and...


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To shine light on mental illness, Binghamton University groups take to the Brain

Among the students who participated in the walk were organized teams from Lehman Hall, Phi Sigma Sigma, the Zombie Student Association and Circle K. ...