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Hillary Clinton's foreign policy is a major scar on her campaign

As the presidential election draws near, election issues are taking center stage. It is my opinion that former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton should be the next president of the United States,...


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To regain power, conservatives must rework dialogue

Conservatives have taken a huge blow this election. After eight years under President Obama, this election cycle was a real chance for Republicans to nominate someone who encapsulated notions of personal responsibility,...


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United States must embrace national unity

Fifteen years ago, as lower Manhattan burned with fear, anger and smoldering wreckage, President George W. Bush stood atop the pile of rubble and told a wounded New York, “The nation sends...


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Learning about local issues will help build university-community connections

If you picked up Pipe Dream’s summer issue on campus in July or August, or are an avid online reader, you may have seen my column titled, “Binghamton students should register to...


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We must reject the news biases fostered by social media

Turn to the person next to you and ask them if they know if the iPhone 7 will have a headphone jack. Now, ask that same person if they know what Aleppo...


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Environmental policies in Botswana hurt natives

Botswana is often held up as a model African nation. Gaining independence in June 1966, the arid nation had few natural resources and analysts regarded it as having even fewer prospects for...


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Student organizations should increase collaborative efforts

The beginning of the year typically runs into the question, “What are you going to do differently this year?” Whether it’s a personal goal, or a student organization goal, oftentimes I hear...


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Panda reclassification is an important victory

On Sunday, the global animal conservation community had good cause for celebration when the giant panda’s status was officially downgraded from “endangered” to “vulnerable.” The International Union for Conservation of Nature announced...


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Porn sets expectations

The digital age has transformed the accessibility of pornography. With nearly 13 percent of all websites being pornographic, it is safe to say the days of stealing our parents’ dirty VHS tapes...


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Don't let misconceptions of BU dictate your experience

Having lived in Broome County my entire life, I have a unique perspective on this area as both a student and a resident. I am able to recognize the impact of Binghamton...