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Despite challenges, we face a brighter future
Donald Trump will be the next president of the United States of America. Truth be told, I didn’t expect to write that sentence. I suspect many of those living in cities, or...
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We repeated history
As I sit here and watch this election, I can’t help but question how we got to this point. I think about those who fought in the civil rights movement, those who...
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Opening discussion
I grew up in a home where open discussions in a forum style were the norm; my parents created an environment where my brother and I, from an early age, were welcome...
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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...