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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...
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People need to worry less about the one percent and more about themselves
Among many groups mentioned during this election cycle have been the “1-percenters,” an exhalted class of Americans so wealthy that they form the upper 1 percent of the population. Many people look...
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Staying fit without the Gen Ed
It’s senior year at last, but you still have a few more major requirements to go. Ideally, it would be great to focus on those classes alone, but the general education section...
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Our country's duty to Syrian refugees
With the public eye glued to election coverage, issues that may have been overlooked in the media now take center stage. Specifically, the Syrian refugee crisis has given way to debate between...