Becca Porath

Contributing Release Writer

rporath1@binghamton.edu

32 Articles


Television

Political speeches sweep the Oscars

Another highlight of the night was the completely out-of-character performance by Lady Gaga. Stripped down and dressed in a simple yet beautiful gown, Gaga belted out and stunned the crowd with her ...


Television

Why political TV has turned more cynical

Until recently, demeaning the political process was seen as disrespectful, un-American even. ...


Arts & Culture

Everything you need to know about Parade Day

We all know that Parade Day is the craziest, most fun day of the Binghamton University school year. Thousands of people will pour into State Street, one of your friends may get...


Arts & Culture

Drink until you see stars with Release's Oscar drinking game

While always glamorous and highly anticipated, the show has its duller moments. So what better way to make the best of the Oscars than with alcohol? ...


Movies

Actors making it big on the big screen this year

Teller has proven himself not only as a witty sidekick, but also as a leading man with heartthrob potential. ...


Lifestyles

Internships 101: A Q&A with Laura O'Neill of the Career Development Center

Laura O’Neill, the academic internship program coordinator at Binghamton University’s Career Development Center (CDC), addressed some of our most frequently asked questions about this imperative key to success. ...


Lifestyles

Why finals week is actually awesome

There’s no better way to bond with people in your classes than crying together and complaining about how inevitably screwed you all are. ...


Lifestyles

Why cold weather schools are better schools

We may not be going to the beach, tanning in the winter or even considering going out without gloves, but in some ways, we have an upper hand ... ...


Arts & Culture

GenEds that should and shouldn't exist

While many students do not argue with the idea of general education requirements, what they want are skills that they will actually need in the real world. ...


Lifestyles

How to exercise without the gym

The gym can begin to seem like a dreary place where dreams go to die, but there are plenty of things you can do to stay fit instead of going to the ...