Columns
Make walking part of your philosophy
When’s the last time you walked just to walk? As college students, we walk a lot — especially those of us who live on campus. Whether it’s a brisk walk to make...
Columns
The power of neurodivergent identity
It took me a while to get to this column and that’s okay. I have a week to study for my midterms, but I’ve been procrastinating on my Python project due tonight....
Columns
The European Union is not equipped for the future
A defining characteristic of President Trump’s second term so far has been the Greenland crisis. In the past, I’ve addressed both the pragmatic and ideological issues arising from the dispute over Greenland....
Opinions
Social media normalizes cultural appropriation
Last month, I saw countless TikToks informing the public about Chinese New Year superstitions. The videos announced warnings such as “don’t wash your hair — you’re washing away the good luck!” and...
Staff Editorials
Out with the old, in with the new: Campus dining needed a change
Binghamton University’s contract with Sodexo has long been a point of concern for students and employees regarding food quality and working conditions. Now, after more than 40 years of Sodexo service, the...
Opinions
The uncertain future of MAGA
In the 2024 election, Donald Trump won decisively, taking both the Electoral College and the popular vote and demonstrating strong momentum behind his ideas. Similar to his 2016 campaign, he often tapped...
Opinions
Predicting the 2026 Academy Awards Best Actress
Depending on how seriously you take it, predicting the Oscars is either a point of pride or the first step toward a gambling addiction. In my last column, I tried my luck...
Opinions
A call to revive stoicism
Since my adolescent years, I have searched for a guideline to help navigate this absurd thing we call life. I wanted something to believe in and resort to during uncertain times. Especially...
Opinions
Civil defense must be reinstated nationwide
In a previous column, I discussed the approaching dilemma of conscription in the future of warfare. Now, with the recent attacks by the United States against Iran, the reintroduction of the draft...
Opinions
The invisible ledger
Imagine you have a free hour — no classes, no meetings, no homework due at midnight. You should feel relieved. Instead, you feel anxious. You sit down to relax, but a voice...