Columns

Heteronormativity should not control our view of breastfeeding

Lately, there has been much controversy around the issue of public breastfeeding. Many believe that before a woman proceeds to breastfeed in a room full of people, she should go into a...


Staff Editorials

Apply Yourself

Leap day came and went, and whether we like it or not, March is upon us and it’s time to apply for jobs and summer internships. Sure, it can be tedious and...


Columns

President and Senate have duty to nominate justice

With the recent death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, nominated by President Reagan, the opinions on how to fill his vacant seat came from seemingly everywhere. Some were relieved that the...


Guest Columns

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...


Guest Columns

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...


Columns

Pre-school ed. crucial for a child's development

Preschool education in the United States has long been associated with bringing social, emotional and cognitive benefits to a child’s development. In most instances, the preschool experience correlates with a smoother transition...


Guest Columns

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,...


Columns

Hillary Clinton best choice for 2016

There is no denying the appeal of Bernie Sanders. Promises of free public education for all, an increase in the minimum wage to $15, decreased prices of prescription drugs and hitting Wall...


Columns

Hillary Clinton supporters should stick to issues

From the year of 1789, our country has been run by 44 presidents with a very common feature: they all belong to the male gender. With this overwhelming presence of testosterone, our...


Columns

Response to Sarah Saad’s column on political correctness

Sarah Saad’s column “We should respect each other through our language” is incredibly conscious of being respectful which, in many ways, is commendable. However, there is not enough of a rigorous examination...