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Sex Column: Make an effort to expand your tastes

“MascBUguys,” “No femmes” and “NoBlacks” are all Grindr profiles currently displayed in the Binghamton community. Now, this isn’t any new development in gay hookup culture where the only body type men seem...


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College lifestyle and experiences foster close-knit, long-term friendships

Before I got to college there was one thing I worried about more than anything else. Ironically, it had nothing to do with realizing my life path as quickly as possible, or...


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Feminism isn't a fad; 'trendy' mindset limits abilities of activist goals

As I sit in class Facebook-stalking, I can’t help but become angered by the ridiculous comments that are currently trending down my feed. As my side bar is filled up with clothing...


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Millennials not interested in 'do-nothing' politics

Millennials don’t dig politics. Although there are those of us who still pretend to read newspapers, listen to NPR, watch “The Daily Show” or, better yet, find an independent news source of...


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Slash and burn agriculture creates hazardous conditions in Southeast Asia

For the last several years, an annual haze has descended upon parts of Southeast Asia. At its worst, it has created hazardous conditions which have forced the closing of schools and caused...


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Stop searching for frogs to kiss and be your own prince charming

Years ago, while sitting around the dinner table at her house, my aunt gave my sisters a little piece of advice: That throughout life they were going to come into contact with...


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Seeking help to treat a mental illness is nothing to be ashamed about

The way mental illness is portrayed in the U.S. is wrong. Depression is not always laying in bed crying; it can also be numbness. Anxiety is not always being jittery and on...


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While planning this year's Halloween costume, don't forget to be yourself

Well, folks, the season is upon us. You’ve probably been bombarded with advertisements for pumpkin-spiced lattes, candles, toilet paper and the like. You may have also received offers to go apple picking,...


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Having a hickey on your neck is nothing to feel embarrassed about

“What’s on your neck?” asked my suitemate on Saturday afternoon as I stumbled into my common room, displaying the fresh mark engraved in my skin. “Do you want me to cover that...


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Free trade leads to social decay

On Monday, October 5, a final draft of the Trans­Pacific Partnership was agreed upon. The pending trade agreement would further liberalize tariffs and regulations which currently serve as barriers to trade between...