Guest Columns

University should not partner with Lockheed Martin

Even if you don’t know anything about Lockheed Martin, chances are you’ve at least seen the name somewhere on campus. This is because they sponsor and donate to multiple BU programs: Watson...


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Graduate, then get out and change the world

If you were ever told that senior year would be a breeze, you were misinformed. It’s a relative statement. But in my case, the schoolwork does not end, even though I’m finally...


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Reflection from former SA Chief of Staff

After two years of serving as an elected president in Mountainview College and subsequently being promoted by Dillon Schade to serve as chief of staff of the Student Association (SA), it’s safe...


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Open Letter to the University: Student response to Sodexo negotiations

On behalf of Justice for Sodexo Workers On February 25, Justice for Sodexo Workers contacted resident district manager James Ruoff requesting a meeting. His answer stated: “due to the ongoing labor negotiations...


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Letter to the Editor: Response to Brian Deinstadt

In response to the column by Brian Deinstadt, and without meaning to demean in any respect the sincere effort of a promising student, I recommend the following: It demonstrates that Hillary Clinton...


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If Bernie drops out, advocacy must continue

Since his announcement last year, I have been fascinated by the level of activism of the student populations on campuses across this nation in support of Bernie Sanders. While I am a...


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Open Letter to University: Response to Sodexo Union Representatives

Binghamton University’s position on contract negotiations between Sodexo and the United Professional & Service Employees Union (UPSEU) is officially one of neutrality, which, as both Sodexo and UPSEU understand, public rhetoric aside,...


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Open letter to the University: Union members responds

Response to the misleading Sodexo Letter from Carty McMullen: As the Labor Relations Representative for the Sodexo employees on campus, I feel the need to respond to the inaccuracies and half-truths contained...


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'It's On Us' to rework dialogue

On April 30, 2015, in the National Football League Draft, Jameis Winston was the number-one pick by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He won the Heisman Trophy and had a remarkable college season...


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Mayor's HRC decision a mistake

I went to the Binghamton City Council meeting last night. I spoke during the public comment section on the recent proposal by Mayor Rich David that would effectively erase the Binghamton Human...