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Students choose jobs for salary, not fulfillment
In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson states that the three unalienable rights for all are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. But what happens when this last one is taken...
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Listen to other party's opinions
Last week on line to vote in the primaries, I befriended an enthusiastic young man, waiting to perform his patriotic duty. He asked me which party I was registered for, to which...
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Reach out to people who matter before it's too late
A few weeks ago, I thought about one of my favorite high school teachers. Her name was Mrs. Killeen and I had her my junior year. I don’t remember many specifics from...
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NY primaries unfair
Growing up and learning about democracy, I always felt lucky. Nothing sounded better to me than the freedom and equality that democracy offers and I felt proud to be a part of...
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Clothing choices do not justify sexual assault
While home for a few days and feeling generous, I offered to run across the street and pick up some overpriced frozen yogurt from Pinkberry for my family. As I was heading...
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Action, not social media, creates environmental change
With the passing of Earth Day on April 22, many took to social media to share rustic photographs, snapshots of ex-getaways and quotes about the grandeur of nature. Much like the poets...
Staff Editorials
Editorial: See you at the ballpark
Just a short walk from the Greyhound Bus Station in Downtown Binghamton, on the corner of Henry and Fayette, you’ll find NYSEG stadium, home of the Binghamton Mets. While the gray concrete...
Columns
Sports aid youth development
The structural performance of sports teams — it’s something rarely talked about by fans. Sitting on the sideline watching your favorite team for entertainment’s sake is one thing, but being on the...
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Music in the Top 40 should not be discounted
If you’ve spent time around someone with “specialized” music tastes, odds are, you’ve heard someone bash Top 40 music and/or be judged for liking Top 40 music. Reasons for Top 40-bashing range...
Staff Editorials
Editorial: Voting's Dope
Two important days are happening this week, both of which are extremely relevant to the college-aged crowd. The first is the New York state presidential primary: a celebration of democratic values. The...