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'Nuclear Deterrence' is losing all of its meaning
The current state of international politics is filled with constant and rampant escalation. Apart from the conflicts we are already familiar with from watching the news, there are also now greater risks...
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Character designs must be compelling
Making cool stuff is tough. I wrote a whole column about this topic a while back. While writing that column, I thought a lot about how character design plays a great role...
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Media teams should be encouraged to take on new and unique directions.
Mark Robinson and Josh Stein are set to square off this Election Day in North Carolina’s Governor race. Robinson, the Republican nominee, is the state’s lieutenant governor — while Stein, the Democratic...
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Creative art improves media
I’m not a damn artist. The only thing I know how to draw is Spider-Man. Yeah, he’s showing up again. What I can do, however, is appreciate great art — especially art...
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Spider-Man comics have gone downhill
Alright, alright, not all of them. This is coming from me, the guy who has Spidey columns comprising half of his Pipe Dream repertoire. So, what does the title mean? I’m talking...
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Unrecognized nations are geopolitical minefields
When you look at the map of the world either in a book, on a globe or on the internet, you see are different nations with their own territories. But something that...
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Pipe Dream's SA Endorsements
Every year, Pipe Dream’s E-Board interviews every candidate on the ballot for the following year’s Student Association (SA) leadership and Binghamton University Council representative. Each candidate had the opportunity to discuss their...
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'Dune: Part Two' is a triumphant reminder of the power of cinema
In 2021, director Denis Villeneuve released his long-awaited adaptation of Frank Herbert’s classic 1965 science fiction novel “Dune.” After a two-year wait that was further prolonged by a Screen Actor’s Guild strike,...
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Adopting is a moral obligation for prospective pet owners
We live in an age of designer dogs, backyard breeders and puppy mills, making it not uncommon for prospective owners to spend thousands of dollars on a dog. This trend of buying...
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Adaptations should stick to source material
Think of your favorite movie. There’s a good chance it was based on a piece of fiction. Think of your favorite show, game or book. It might have been based on something...