Jacob Lieser
jlieser@binghamton.edu
16 Articles
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The good man/nice guy dichotomy is problematic
Jacob Lieser What do you stand for as a man? Sometimes our circumstances trigger a hardwired desire to respond to any violation against us with hands and fists. Meanwhile, we are constrained...
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The power of reverse role models
Jacob Lieser It’s extremely compelling and motivating to admire greatness in others. For me, that includes mostly the greatest of athletes, leaders and actors — bodybuilder Ronnie Coleman, Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius...
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More men should explore aromatherapy
Jacob Lieser It is that sweet and savory time right before bed. The perils of the day have been left behind, and the passion of tomorrow awaits. I grab my sandalwood tree...
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Injuries: intolerable or insightful?
Injuries can be an infuriating setback in life, but with an intentional shift in outlook toward adaptation, they can offer insightful messages. These new insights may be related to prior passions —...
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We need to love our libraries
Have you ever walked into a public library that isn’t exactly inviting, with stale gray shelves and confusing archives? On the contrary, have you ever walked into a Barnes & Noble or...
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Nurture, don't nullify your nostalgia
It’s 12:30 a.m. on a Friday night. My dad and I lie half-conscious on the couch. I have survived another week of walking the hallways of my high school. All the awkward...
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Don’t let reviews skew your opinions
Think of the person in your life who you take the most recommendations from. Would this same person be great at giving recommendations to everyone else you know? I would think that...
On-Campus Events
ASO presents keynote speaker Dr. Umar
The African Student Organization held its keynote speaker event on April 30 with social media personality Dr. Umar Johnson in the Chenango Champlain Collegiate Center’s Multipurpose Room. The conversation centered around navigating...
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Put down the j and just press play
Many people love movies for the escape they can provide from the monotony of everyday life. After a long day, it’s nice to immerse yourself into any world of your choosing. Whatever...
On-Campus Events
Q Center and Libraries encourage discussion on expression and control with Banned Book and Censorship Panel
On Tuesday, the Q Center and Binghamton University Libraries collaborated on a “Banned Books and Censorship Panel,” featuring three panelists who discussed censorship through their own distinct lenses. The three panelists were...