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International Day celebrates diversity on campus

"The Third Annual International Day celebration took place on March 31st in the Campus Center Ice Arena. "Informational tables filled the arena, displaying detailed collages of countries such as England, Ireland, Spain, France and Germany. Many national flags were set…

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Exit sign thefts continue in West Campus buildings

"For the last few years exit signs have been stolen from Oneida Hall and the tunnels connecting Cayuga Hall to the Pathfinder Dining Hall and Onondaga Hall to Littlepage Dining Hall. "Four exit signs have been stolen this semester. On…

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Stage Two of General Education 21 begins

The General Education Taskforce is in the second phase of preparing a new general education structure, known as GE 21. The second phase, is the data collection phase, solicits information about students, faculty, deans and department opinions about issues with…

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Campus unions react to Wisconsin events

"The recent passage of a bill in Wisconsin that would limit collective bargaining rights to state employee unions has campus unions questioning the affect on the rest of the country, including New York state. "One of the more prominent unions…

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McDonald wins S.A. presidency

"Jon McDonald defeated juniors Michael Colucci and John Hughes in the run for the presidency to win Student Association the election. Nathan Hemmes, who ran unopposed for vice president, was also elected. "Over 1,200 students voted in the Student Association…

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Women’s studies sponsors scholarship fundraiser

"The Women Aloud fundraiser drew a crowd close to 100 students, faculty and staff in its 22nd year of the event to raise money for scholarships for women studies students. The Women Aloud Scholarship was awarded to junior women studies…

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1,000 cranes for Japan

"Amanda Woomer has made so many tiny colored paper cranes that now, as she carries on a conversation, she doesn’t notice her hands meticulously completing each fold to produce a finished crane. "In fact, she only notices what she is…

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Two students report rape, decline criminal action

"During a 17-day period from February 12-28 2011, two reports of rape in the third degree were filed with University Police. While the cases did not involve the same victim and occurred on separate sides of campus, one in Riggs…

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S.A. candidates prepare for election

On Monday and Tuesday students will vote for next year’s Student Association president and vice president. There are three presidential candidates vying for the top job. The candidates for president are junior Michael Colucci, John Hughes and Jon McDonald. Sophomore…

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Unreachable Research site

It is a 1.9-mile journey from Culkin Hall to the Rice Creek Field Station, which translates into a 45-minute walk for students, which is not on sidewalks off-campus. This walk is necessary for students who cannot find rides and have…