Kayla Cloherty
kcloherty@binghamton.edu
11 Articles
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Protein isn't everything
It seems like every time you enter a grocery store, there is one word you can’t avoid: protein. From protein bars to protein chips, the choices are endless. This craze has coincided...
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Social media echo chambers do more harm than good
America has many political issues, but one often goes unnoticed: social media echo chambers. Echo chambers are internet bubbles that feed information to reinforce an individual’s preexisting views. The very nature of...
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Learning to embrace solitude
“I’m too scared to eat in the dining hall alone.” That is a sentiment many college students share, especially those at the beginning of their journey. It’s easy to see why: you...
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Don't live through your Instagram feed
Many of us may be familiar with the term “do it for the gram.” While on the surface it is a funny phrase about doing something outrageous for social media, I believe...
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The power of language in combating stigma and overcoming the U.S. drug crisis
The United States has a problem on its hands that it can no longer ignore. Since 1999, over one million people in the United States have died due to drug overdoses. Young...
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Future success in the GOP means breaking away from Trump
The future of the GOP is uncertain as the Trump era nears its end. Because of this, much discussion has surrounded two Republican figures as possible successors — Vice President JD Vance...
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Make walking part of your philosophy
When’s the last time you walked just to walk? As college students, we walk a lot — especially those of us who live on campus. Whether it’s a brisk walk to make...
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The uncertain future of MAGA
In the 2024 election, Donald Trump won decisively, taking both the Electoral College and the popular vote and demonstrating strong momentum behind his ideas. Similar to his 2016 campaign, he often tapped...
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Touch grass, become a better student
The phrase “touching grass” has become common on social media, aimed toward those who spend too much time online. Although it may sound like just another snarky piece of internet slang, it...
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Zohran Mamdani's victory proves the rising influence of young voters
In the late hours of Election Day, New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani addressed a crowd of his supporters, smiling ear to ear. Mamdani’s campaign was filled with energy and enthusiasm, which...