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BU community must confront sexual assault

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and it brings to light a topic which is often uncomfortable to speak about. Those who have been hurt by sexual assault should never be afraid...


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Being good can be its own reward

Late one night last weekend, I saw a student stumbling across campus. This young man had no money and no jacket, despite the frigid temperature. In a panic, he approached another student...


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Most abortions should be morally condemned

Abortion ranks high on the list of contentious issues in this country. Sternly divided on both sides of the aisle sit advocates of pro-choice, who approve abortion at various stages during pregnancy,...


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Planning out college doesn't always work well

I’ve been a planner for as long as I can remember. At my freshman orientation, I wrote out a plan for the next four years: the clubs I’d join, the internships I’d...


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Flaws are what make us unique

In every sport or art form, there will always be flaws. When these activities are seen as a future for a young girl or boy, it is likely for insecurities to arise....


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Failure shouldn't define you; might bring you success

Upon receiving my first big exam grade at Binghamton back, I was excited and nervous. I opened up Blackboard, checked my grade and saw a beautiful 68 radiating toward me. This was...


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Take ownership of your food choices at school

Whether you refuse to eat anything that wasn’t grown in dirt or you’re the total embodiment of stalwart carnivore Ron Swanson of TV’s “Parks and Recreation,” you have a belief system about...


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Trump's worldview unrealistic in dealing with foes

The extent of the controversiality surrounding Donald Trump’s presidential campaign is surely no secret, but what would it mean if the horrid reality of his election were to come true? Apart from...


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Pseudo-liberalism dilutes free speech

Prioritized in the first amendment of our Bill of Rights, freedom of speech is the most important component of democracy and the distinguishing factor between countries like ours and North Korea. The...


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Therapy should not limit identity

From the moment that you walk into a therapist’s office, the therapist will be looking the client up and down, interpreting what is said. They will attempt to name the issue with...