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Moving past our country's cultural crisis
It is no secret that the United States faces a cultural crisis. In the last decade, the U.S. has gone through profound social changes brought about by the internet, globalization and a...
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Fulfillment over finances
A friend once reminded me that there is no true way to know if you are making the right or wrong decision. Instead, you need to trust your body. At the end...
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Giving mental illness a bad rap
A few weeks ago, rapper Kid Cudi posted on Facebook about his decision to check himself into rehab for depression and anxiety: “I am not at peace. I haven’t been since you’ve...
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Election 2016: Don't compromise on your ideals
“Why should I even vote? It wouldn’t count anyway.” “Why vote for a third party? That’s a wasted vote — you may as well not even bother.” Though I am not the...
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Give your OCCT driver thanks, not spit
“Can I see your student ID?” “Uhh, I don’t have it on me right now, come on man.” “I’m sorry, but I can’t let you ride without a student ID.” With his...
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Why we all need 20:1
A few Sundays ago, my sorority hosted a 20:1 Sexual Assault Prevention and Bystander Intervention presentation. 20:1 is a group made up of Binghamton University students who educate other students about the...
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US needs to stop sugar-coating research on nutrition
Step inside any dining hall at Binghamton University and you can see a variety of healthy snack bars, such as Odwalla, arrayed on the shelves. Although low-fat, these bars are sugar-laden, containing...
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Al-Qaida, neglected by US media, is still a major threat
Since the summer of 2014, the self-described Islamic State group has captured the world’s attention. After it seized vast swathes of land in Iraq and Syria, ISIL became synonymous with terrorism. The...
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Why mindfulness matters
Recently, I have been feeling drained: midterm season has officially arrived, I am traveling frequently and not sleeping enough. Last week, I felt guilty when my 30-minute nap became two hours —...
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Why the existence of Kurdistan is no longer disputable
There was a time when it appeared that Islamic State, rapidly expanding into Syria, could not be stopped. The world idly stood by as the group used horrific violence in order to...