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Binghamton needs economic investment

I first visited Binghamton University as a senior in high school. I was excited to see my first real college and the surrounding area. After touring, I made my way back to...


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Even if you are not getting paid, make the most of your internship

It’s summer, and many students are taking on internships. It is one of the few opportunities to really stand out and prove your competence, all the while being fearless and taking on...


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Orientation experience will not define life as a Bearcat

If you have an awesome orientation experience, that’s incredible; you should consider yourself lucky. But if you’re like me and you don’t, don’t worry. It’s OK, and it all works out in ...


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Be conscious beyond the Binghamton bubble

Take heed to maintain an awareness of the world beyond the artificial college environment, but also an awareness of what’s right in front of you. All of it matters equally. ...


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Don't hesitate to put all your eggs in one basket

And if I had put all my eggs in one basket, and then that basket dropped and all my eggs shattered and my life were a yolky, sticky, salmonella-y mess, then I’d ...


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Embrace vulnerability and uncertainty

As a freshman, everything interested me, but nothing held my attention. Truth be told, I was not enjoying my time here. I made friends easy enough and my classes were enlightening, but ...


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Quitting doesn't mean giving up

Whether it’s putting in too much money to repair a run-down car or staying in an intimate relationship well past its expiration date, we fear quitting because we’ve invested too much time. ...


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Quitting is sometimes the best option

It’s hard not to sound incredibly cliché when giving general advice or talking about lessons you’ve learned along the course of a journey. Of course, expressions like “expand your horizons” or “do...


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Don't brush hookups aside, be accountable

So, you had that casual hookup last night. Now what do you do? It may be Springhamton all of the sudden, and the student body has seemingly grown from 2,000 to 20,000,...


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Passion is key to enjoying experiences

T-shirts and shorts have retuned to campus, which can only mean one thing at Binghamton University: the spring semester is nearly over. This season has a special significance to me this year,...