Christian Bongiorno

cbongio1@binghamton.edu

7 Articles


Opinions

RFK Jr. will influence 2024 presidential election

Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) Jr. is a third-party independent candidate planning to run against Joe Biden and Donald Trump in this November’s presidential election. RFK Jr. is particularly known for being an...


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Tipping culture is out of hand

Long story short, I was thirsty after running an errand at the Town Square Mall — so I stopped into Tai Chi to get a mango milk tea. The total cost was...


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Country music has to reach new audiences

On Feb. 20, Beyoncé’s “Texas Hold ‘Em” launched at number one on the Hot Country Songs Chart while “16 Carriages” launched at number nine. Beyoncé is the first Black woman to have...


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Media teams should be encouraged to take on new and unique directions.

Mark Robinson and Josh Stein are set to square off this Election Day in North Carolina’s Governor race. Robinson, the Republican nominee, is the state’s lieutenant governor — while Stein, the Democratic...


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Restrictions must be placed on court storming

On Saturday, Feb. 24, fans dashed toward the court after Wake Forest’s upset win over the eighth ranked Duke Blue Devils. Things turned south quickly when a fan bumped into Duke’s star...


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An age cap is needed for politicians

This is an expansion of a point made by a previous column titled “Aging leaders should pass the baton.” The past presidential election featured two candidates — Donald Trump and Joseph Biden....


Community

Nanu's Nashville Hot Chicken, a Philadelphia-based halal franchise, arrives Downtown

Binghamton’s Downtown added to its late-night food offerings with the introduction of Nanu’s Nashville Hot Chicken on Jan. 26. Originally from Philadelphia, the location — whose menu features chicken tenders and wings,...