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Senior Column: Change is needed for growth; now it is needed for survival

I never thought I would write for a newspaper, but I always thought it was cool. I was always jealous of people who had the ability to amplify their voices through a...


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Senior Column: This is a time to reflect on our privileges

In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and all the hysteria that has emerged due to this disease I, like many other seniors around the country, have come to a rather stark...


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Senior Column: Your experience is what makes BU so special

When I was thinking of what to write my senior column about, I decided to talk about what made my time at Binghamton University so special, which were the events I went...


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Venezuela is the latest in U.S. political interference

The world may be grappling with a global pandemic disrupting every element of our lives, but that has not stopped the U.S. government from continuing its regime change efforts abroad. Recent escalations...


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BU must take stronger steps to creating a greener campus

I am sure most, if not all, Binghamton University students are familiar with the OZZI system. We’ve all seen the bright green plastic boxes in the dining halls and around campus. The...


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Older generations in power are leaving hardship for younger generations to deal with

The coronavirus has surpassed 1 million cases as of this writing, with the United States leading the world with more than 330,000 cases. It seems pretty rough so far, with a higher...


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Current social distancing and quarantine measures have led to a decrease in pollution

No one can stop talking about the coronavirus pandemic that has swept the world. I certainly can’t blame them — as the numbers of infected and dying individuals rise, the reality of...


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Organic food is a better, but much more expensive option

If you’ve been to a grocery store in the past few years, you’ve probably heard of organically produced food. Organic food, once confined to small health food stores run by gleefully high...


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For younger generations, dark times call for dark humor

How many times within the past week have you heard someone say something along the lines of “I’d rather get the coronavirus than miss the opportunity to walk at graduation, take an...


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Cancelling clubs and activities can be harmful to students

Everyone can admit it — these last few days have felt like a science fiction apocalypse, with schools dropping like flies and states of emergency being announced in different cities on a...