Danica Lyktey
dlyktey@binghamton.edu
20 Articles
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From stage to screen: Bringing Broadway to new audiences
Growing up close to a hub like New York City, I have always been a fan of live theatre and nothing beats taking a quick train ride to the city to see...
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Fandom isn’t fellowship
Like many others, I am currently obsessed with “Dancing with the Stars.” I tune in every Tuesday at 8 p.m. sharp, ready to watch the dances of the week, send in my...
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From aiming high to falling low
If you’re anything like me, coming back to campus for the fall semester feels like a blank slate, a chance to turn the page and start a new chapter. I revert to...
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Flashy to frugal, or how we wear the economy
One of my favorite pastimes is shopping, whether that be a back-to-school spree or simply walking around my local mall window shopping. However, I’ve noticed something strange in the stores I frequent:...
Drug Issue 2025
Five portrayals of drug addiction in film
Depictions of the very real issue of drug addiction in Hollywood vary largely from highly dramatized glorifications of addiction fit for entertainment to accurate portrayals that tackle the problem head on. Because...
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Finding the middle ground between family vlogging and exploitation
I spent my spring break as I’m sure many others did: binge-watching. Amid countless hours consuming media purely for entertainment, I watched a documentary that particularly stood out to me, not just...
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There are no 'useless' majors
“We don’t read and write poetry because it’s cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion. And medicine,...
Music
Tate McRae releases new album 'So Close to What'
Released on Feb. 21, “So Close To What” is the third studio album by Canadian singer Tate McRae, another electric step on her road to pop stardom. At just 21 years old,...
Listicle
Six Valentine's Day gifts, ranked
The tradition of gift-giving on Valentine’s Day dates back to the 17th century when roses became the flower of choice to mark the day as a representation of love in all its...
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Digital communication has killed the art of conversation
Some of the fondest and most fulfilling moments in my life have been the ones where I get lost in conversation with those I love, like the nights I stayed up talking...