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Transferring to BU was one of my best decisions
When I was 18 years old, I walked onto the campus of SUNY Oneonta an anxious college freshman extremely unsure of my surroundings, and sort of looking forward to what that fall...
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BU gives you the opportunity to pursue your interests
Looking up prospective colleges, I came across the Pipe Dream website. It was the only college newspaper I had seen that fascinated me. I was not considering writing for a paper when...
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As it turns out, home is where the heart is
Last summer, my mom and I became homeless. Mom had been out of work for several months and the waiting list for public housing in my hometown is a year long, so...
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College is full of weirdos
Normally, I’d use this space to tell you about butt sex or better ways you can eat out your girlfriend, and for the last two years it’s been one of my favorite...
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I've truly enjoyed my experience at Binghamton
When I started at Binghamton University three years ago, I was somewhat disappointed. I went to Vestal High School and was hoping I’d end up somewhere more — how do I put...
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US has nuclear excess
We are far removed from the days of Bert the Turtle, the friendly cartoon creature who taught the “Duck and Cover” method to protect them from nuclear explosions. Yet, while Bert and...
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Students choose jobs for salary, not fulfillment
In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson states that the three unalienable rights for all are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. But what happens when this last one is taken...
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Listen to other party's opinions
Last week on line to vote in the primaries, I befriended an enthusiastic young man, waiting to perform his patriotic duty. He asked me which party I was registered for, to which...
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Reach out to people who matter before it's too late
A few weeks ago, I thought about one of my favorite high school teachers. Her name was Mrs. Killeen and I had her my junior year. I don’t remember many specifics from...
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NY primaries unfair
Growing up and learning about democracy, I always felt lucky. Nothing sounded better to me than the freedom and equality that democracy offers and I felt proud to be a part of...