Kayla Cloherty

kcloherty@binghamton.edu

7 Articles


Columns

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...


Columns

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...


Columns

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...


Opinions

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...


Opinions

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...


Opinions

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...


Opinions

The two-party system prevents sufficient representation

The more polarized this country becomes, the more I find myself asking what American politics would be without Republicans and Democrats. It is abundantly clear that the two-party system is not leaving...