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Letters

Letter to the Editor: Harry Katz '74

Dear Editor, As a SUNY Binghamton graduate — class of ‘74 — I have some sobering words for the current undergraduate community. An anthropology major who lived and breathed cultural anthropology, I...


Letters

Letter to the Editor: It's your turn to help

You weren’t impressed with the tailgate party at Homecoming. Fair enough. The Alumni Association invites you, the students, to help us throw a cooler party that will attract more alumni back to...


Guest Columns

Without the culling of deer, Binghamton's nature preserve will not survive

I remember the first time I toured Binghamton University’s campus. During the tour, the guide mentioned the Nature Preserve: I immediately perked up. It reminded me of a similar preserve called Teatown...


Guest Columns

Alumni Column: Former editor reflects on 9/11

For the 10th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center, I was asked to write a blog post about my experience that day. I was living in London at the...


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Young people's pessimistic view of politics is deeply misguided

With the upcoming presidential race, much of the focus has centered on ridiculous jargon and scandals. Because of this, young people are more frequently distancing themselves from politics. This is wrong. Not...


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Don't forget the queer in LGBTQ

Along with the majority of this country’s population, I received the news of the legalization of same-sex marriage with elation. Yes, the ruling would confer a plurality of tangible benefits to millions...


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Cherish your loved ones, because life is filled with unpredictable moments

I think the hardest thing about death is that it is so final; when your life is over, it’s over. You don’t get a last goodbye, or one last phone call. All...


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Toss your misconceptions about Binghamton and explore the beauty of Downtown

Downtown Binghamton is about to be a big deal, and you should be a part of it. If you aren’t already in love with Downtown Binghamton because of its gorgeous architecture, incredible...


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College offers chance to balance interests

Joining groups is one way to turn a standard college career into an incredible life-changing experience. ...


Columns

Don't hesitate to put all your eggs in one basket

And if I had put all my eggs in one basket, and then that basket dropped and all my eggs shattered and my life were a yolky, sticky, salmonella-y mess, then I’d ...