Sex Issue 2024

Sexual trauma does not justify further violence in Palestine

Editor’s Note (2/13/24): A previous version of this article described the New York Times’ Oct. 7 sexual violence report as “debunked” by various sources. The article’s language has since been amended to more...


Sex Issue 2024

Love is complicated, embrace it

It’s a draining force that overpowers the best of us. Your resistance is often futile. We sing songs about it, tell stories about it and remind ourselves of its presence on a...


Sex Issue 2024

'Sex and Gender in Antiquity' explores gender-based norms, homosexual relationships between historical figures

A course offered by the Middle Eastern and Ancient Mediterranean Studies (MEAMS) department allows students to explore how gender and sexuality were perceived during ancient times. The course, AMS 280S: Sex and...


Sex Issue 2024

A Q&A with Diane Miller Sommerville

Diane Miller Sommerville is a professor of history at Binghamton University. She teaches “Sex in American History” and “Women, Family and Sex in the Early United States,” which focus on issues regarding...


Sex Issue 2024

'Say the damn word': The state of abortion rights, locally and nationwide

Since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last June, abortion access has been stuck in a state of limbo across the United States. Though abortion rights have been threatened nationwide,...


Sex Issue 2024

Sexual health resources to know

Binghamton University students can find numerous sexual health resources both on campus and in the surrounding community. Here are a few notable ones to be aware of. On-campus Resources: Decker Student Health...


Sex Issue 2024

Talk about sex more

Sex. Woah. I feel like I’m going to get in trouble for writing that word. I’m so used to writing about anything but sex. It feels weird to talk about. It feels...


Sex Issue 2024

A guide to dating in Binghamton

There are a lot of things to consider when you go on a date with someone. From picking an outfit to scheduling a time you are both free, planning a date can...


Sex Issue 2024

Feminist films for an empowering Galentine's Day

Whether you have no Valentine’s Day plans, are looking for an entertaining Galentine’s Day activity or are simply interested in watching a film this weekend, this article is for you. Here are...


Sex Issue 2024

A look into the most popular dating apps

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, love is looming in the Binghamton air. The red- and pink-hearted holiday is emblematic of a fairytale type of love, except in this day and...