The Editorial Board

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Editorial: Spring 2023 Diversity Report

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Spring 2023 Diversity Survey results: Graphics by Alexa Valadez/Design Assistant From the Editorial Board: In what is now a three-year tradition, Pipe Dream conducted a diversity survey of all our staff and...

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Editorial: A not-quite living wage

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Over spring break, Binghamton University finally announced it would raise minimum stipends for full-time, 10-month doctoral students from $17,000 to $21,000 in fall 2023. Doctoral students already receiving stipends above $21,000 and...

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Editorial: Students are not feeling good, like they should, about Spring Fling

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When @bingsapb posted to Instagram saying they would announce Spring Fling performers over spring break, Binghamton University students were abuzz with anticipation over who would perform this year. In the comment section,...

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Editorial: The SA must break its information barrier

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As journalists, transparency is a core part of our jobs and how we present information — but it shouldn’t stop with us. We call upon Binghamton University’s Student Association (SA) to adhere...

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Editorial: The opioid crisis is growing — so should our efforts to solve it

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Recently, New York state mandated that naloxone, or Narcan, be made available in all university residence halls. At Binghamton University, naloxone kits are now available in AED life-safety equipment stations campus-wide. Additionally,...

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‘Just Breathe’ — a step in the right direction

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Two Fridays ago, Just Breathe opened its doors as the first legal cannabis dispensary in New York outside of NYC. Owner Damien Cornwell, a local production studio owner and partner with the...

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Deepfakes pose a real threat

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Over the past few years, there has been a massive increase in deepfake pornography, a new form of sexual harassment where the perpetrator is anonymous. Deepfakes are problematic in general, as they...

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Editorial: Fall 2022 Report Card

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Administration: B- It’s largely been a controversy-free semester from Binghamton University’s administration, or at least closer to one than before. A great deal of the news has been positive. This started fairly...

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Editorial: The season of giving never ends

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Around the holidays, volunteering usually increases by around 50 percent, and donations toward food banks spike. While this uptick in generosity is useful, issues of food insecurity should not only be prioritized...

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Editorial: Youth voting plays a crucial role in our future

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Young voters were crucial to Democratic successes in this recent midterm election. Democrats have gained control over the U.S. Senate and have had limited losses in the U.S. House of Representatives. The...