Columns

Is your makeup formulating sexist conclusions on female capacity?

Recently, while out in public, I overheard one of the most discriminatory and sexist remarks I have ever heard in my life. It went a little something like this: “Hilary Clinton is...


Staff Editorials

Editorial: Don't Wake the Bearcat

As BU continues its relentless march towards “premier,” it must be careful to not lose sight of what makes students feel comfortable at a university in the first place. ...


Columns

We need to rebuild our sidewalks

When a city is built, a growing population is anticipated and sidewalks are built so that people may walk along to wherever they need to go. Binghamton University is a city. With...


Staff Editorials

Editorial: If At First You Don't Succeed...

Wiping the slate completely clean provides an unnecessary cushion for those who may have been slacking off, and also discourages students who may have a rocky start from applying themselves in the ...


Columns

Sex Column: Make an effort to expand your tastes

“MascBUguys,” “No femmes” and “NoBlacks” are all Grindr profiles currently displayed in the Binghamton community. Now, this isn’t any new development in gay hookup culture where the only body type men seem...


Guest Columns

Response: Violence should not be the method of peace in the Middle East

In his piece, Toivo Asheeke asks Binghamton to embrace the boycott, divestment and sanctions campaign against Israel, a vibrant democracy in a sea of oppressive and dictatorial regimes, in response to recent...


Columns

College lifestyle and experiences foster close-knit, long-term friendships

Before I got to college there was one thing I worried about more than anything else. Ironically, it had nothing to do with realizing my life path as quickly as possible, or...


Columns

Feminism isn't a fad; 'trendy' mindset limits abilities of activist goals

As I sit in class Facebook-stalking, I can’t help but become angered by the ridiculous comments that are currently trending down my feed. As my side bar is filled up with clothing...


Guest Columns

Give Palestine economic support

As seems customary every year, there is rebellion in occupied Palestine. Since 2000, the year of the Second Intifada, the Palestinian masses divorced from any serious direction from their political parties have...


Staff Editorials

Editorial: The Doctor is In

On Monday afternoon, Binghamton University director of athletics Patrick Elliott announced that women’s soccer coach Sarah McClellan will not be returning next season. McClellan will be reassigned within the department and serve...