Deniz Gulay
ugulay@binghamton.edu
99 Articles
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'No Kings' proves that protests aren't enough
For nearly two years, the United States has seen large crowds gather to protest the Trump administration. Millions have marched on streets with signs and banners to protest violations of laws and...
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Space mining calls for global cooperation
Deniz Gulay Our modern world is built on highly developed methods of industry. The technologies we use and the food we eat, as well as our means of transportation, communication and so...
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The end of media monoculture is a concern for democratic unity
Deniz Gulay I would argue that the biggest question of this decade — if not this entire century — is the question of identity. We, as a civilization, unite or divide ourselves....
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'Backrooms' demonstrates that movies aren't always the best storytelling choice
Deniz Gulay In a previous column, I discussed the issues with adapting books and stories to cinema. I believe just as strongly as I did back then that the series format is...
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'Son of the Century' should be a model for future biopics
I’ve always had a soft spot for movies and series that depict history creatively. It is one thing to make a documentary where a narrator recites which battles were fought on which...
Housing Issue 2026
Housing must be the primary cause of the American left
As we approach this year’s midterm elections, it is important to emphasize the role of need-based policy in campaigns. Along with voting rights, gender rights and labor rights, a key concept that...
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Opportunities for diplomacy must be seized in Korea
North and South Korea are one of the curious vestiges of the Cold War. After 1945, Korea was split into North Korea and South Korea, and the division hardened after the inconclusive...
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War hawks should have no place in politics
Peace is something often taken for granted by those who’ve never seen war. The luxuries and safety of the First World, even when we consider problems at home like inflation, unemployment and...
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The power of amnesia in video game story design
The video game Disco Elysium is unique in that it fully immerses the player in the story. This isn’t to say no other video game can be truly “immersive,” but a fundamental...
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The Great Man Theory is overly criticized
The task of the humanities is to understand the roots of human behavior. Researchers and professionals collectively spend their resources constructing theories, systems and approaches that analyze us as a society. However,...