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Consequences of factory farming largely ignored

In recent years, liberal-minded activists and politicians have taken significant steps to improve the rights of those within the African American and LGBTQ communities, women and many others. Besides further improvement upon...


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Senior citizens unfairly denied right to intimacy

Sex therapist Shirley Zussman insists that “in the long run, sexual pleasure is just one part of what men and women want from each other.” Zussman, still practicing, is now over 100...


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US patriotism can act as a vehicle for progress

In his address at Selma, Alabama last year, President Obama stood beside the sacred bridge where, 51 years ago, Rep. John Lewis, then a young man, marched with so many others to...


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Embrace anxiety to achieve success

On Sunday, Aug. 21, I was fortunate enough to have the privilege of welcoming new students to their first day of college. With shaking hands, students would hand me their IDs to...


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Daily practices of self-care essential to success

Daily practices of self-care are extremely important, but often swept to the wayside when schoolwork and stress come to the forefront. Daily practices are the activities that set one’s soul on fire...


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Find your voice in ours

On campus this year, you are bound to hear countless voices. Well, not quite countless — about 17,000 and rising at last count. While walking across the Spine, crammed up against the...


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Binghamton students should register to vote locally

Welcome freshmen and transfer students! Congratulations on choosing Binghamton University and deciding to join our community for the next four years, give or take. Amidst the flurry of papers, information and events...


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Be realistic, for your own sake

I’m not here to tell you what to expect from college. All the college “hacks” or “things you should know” that are manufactured by Elite Daily or Her Campus are written by...


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Other specified feeding or eating disorder is common, misunderstood

When thinking about an eating disorder, the first images that may come to mind are those of an emaciated white female with ribs and hips exposed. This image is a portrayal of...


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If you love Binghamton, it will love you back

Alright newbs, listen up. You all are about to start the next four years of your life here, and as a graduating senior I’m only going to be here for one of...