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Politicians should stop making excuses for their defeats
Last month, for a few brief moments, the American political commentariat was engaged in debate and discussion around the comments made by freshman Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. In response to a tweet by...
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Students of color deserve to feel protected by their university
Many Binghamton University students are outraged as a result of the University’s response, or lack thereof, to the shooting of local restaurant owner Shakeel Khan. Khan was shot at approximately 10 p.m....
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We must recognize the plight of the Yazidis
Last week, American-backed forces liberated the town of Baghouz in Syria. In so doing, they uprooted the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) from the last vestiges of its territory in...
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Democratic leadership should embrace more progressive views
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) recently stated that it will not work with nor support any candidates running in a primary against any Democratic incumbent. The committee stated that this change...
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Can you be in a sorority and still be a feminist?
With rush finished, pledging is well underway on Binghamton University’s campus, and many freshman and sophomore women are currently experiencing the more unsavory end of Greek life. Pledging is the formal process...
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We must do more to support those affected by gun violence
A mass shooting happens, lives are lost, discourse on the cause is opened up, thoughts and prayers are sent and we slowly go back to normal. We go about our daily lives....
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Regulations on electronic tobacco products do little to deter usage
The tobacco industry has always had a polarizing effect on society. It’s criticized not only for the risks associated with tobacco usage, but also for the power of the companies within the...
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How does BU's meal plan system affect healthy eating habits?
At Binghamton University, students have a meal plan system unlike many other colleges. While most colleges rely mainly on a swipe system, allotting a certain number of weekly “swipes” to enter dining...
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It's important to be aware of privilege
As defined through sociocultural standards, privilege is the right or benefit given to some people, but not others. A contextually fluid definition rather than a fixed one, privilege can change and mean...
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The wealthy should not have an advantage in college admissions
A few years ago, I babysat an eighth grader whose mom had asked me questions about the college admissions process. The girl was 14, but her mom already planned for her to...