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The Central African Republic needs the right help

The civil war in the Central African Republic (CAR) started in late 2012 when an alliance of rebel groups from the northeastern part of the country toppled the government of President Francois...


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Pulpous Fiction

“I pushed down my cold, hard fingers onto the soft moist surface. I rubbed every crevice with vigor. I was hungry for the flesh!” These are the words that you might picture...


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Debunking the common misconceptions and issues of feminism

I know what you’re thinking. Just by reading the title of this article, you’re immediately deterred to continue reading any further simply because of the inclusion of one particular word: feminism. Understanding...


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My journey with Asperger's Syndrome

To those who know me, it might come as a surprise to learn that I was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome in ninth grade. Coming out to people now, I’m usually confronted with...


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Your Own Private Sex Shop

I may rip on 2015 quite often, but if there’s one thing I’m happy to see, it’s “Passion Parties” coming en vogue in the Southern Tier. If you haven’t heard yet, get...


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Stop feeling sorry for yourself and deal with it

Students are always digging themselves into a rut. There is constant complaining: “I’m tired,” “I have so much work to do,” “I have so much stuff on my mind.” Why don’t we...


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Surrounded by friends, I couldn't feel sadder about life

Last winter break, I was sitting around my coffee table catching up with my greatest friends from home. Laughter was all the neighbors could hear. As we reflected on the past and...


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Bernie Sanders can push our nation forward

Seven years ago this month, 69 million Americans voted Barack Obama into office. It was the largest amount of votes for a candidate in the nation’s history and the highest percentage of...


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Is your makeup formulating sexist conclusions on female capacity?

Recently, while out in public, I overheard one of the most discriminatory and sexist remarks I have ever heard in my life. It went a little something like this: “Hilary Clinton is...


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We need to rebuild our sidewalks

When a city is built, a growing population is anticipated and sidewalks are built so that people may walk along to wherever they need to go. Binghamton University is a city. With...