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New, inclusive programs for gifted students alleviate segregation
Recently, New York City public schools — located in some of the most segregated school districts in the country — moved to phase out the gifted and talented program to replace it...
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Demonizing LSD prevents valuable research on health benefits
Modern day “hippies’’ claim we are amid a revival of the 1960s counterculture, an era known for its drug-fueled, antiestablishment cultural wave that flooded through the ’60s into the ’70s. There are...
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Nonreusable cutlery doesn't belong in BU dining halls
As a freshman with no car, no money and no idea how to navigate Downtown Binghamton, dining hall hopping has become a frequent activity for my friends and I. Living in Newing...
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Self-diagnoses are dangerous to internet users
Whether it be a headache or an unusual stomach pain, you most likely have found yourself scouring the internet trying to find the explanation behind some type of medical issue that you...
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Texas abortion laws reverse decades of progress
On Jan. 22, 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Roe v. Wade, a landmark decision legalizing abortion across the United States. Roe v. Wade protects a woman’s right to seek an...
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Extremist police pose violent threats to society
Would you trust a police officer to report a crime if you knew they were a far-right extremist? A somewhat loaded question, I’m aware. But think about it for a moment —...
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Foreign elections are important to domestic issues
Germany and Canada just held important elections in September. But why should you care? While German and Canadian students may actually have the opportunity to vote for candidates in these elections by...
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Systemic violence in Greek life necessitates reform
I love to dance, and after a year of online college and isolation, I was excited to enjoy social events this fall. However, I quickly realized that there are limited options for...
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Unions can combat toxic workplace environments
There are many things about the workplace that we just accept, especially in the hospitality and service industries, without ever stopping to think why it is wrong. Many workers face practical issues...
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Overpolicing gang-afflicted neighborhoods is unproductive
Politicians always try to address gang violence and the rising crime rates of cities, most of the time with more aggressive policing. This seems to be a huge hit with the public...