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Climate change is inextricably intertwined with socioeconomic inequality
It is impossible to separate climate change from social and economic inequality. Besides the fact that capitalism is driven by mass fossil fuel consumption, the global economic inequality created by capitalist practices...
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Internships put unneccessary stress on students
The pressure to get ahead and prepare yourself for graduation is something that every student faces and feels obligated to succumb to in order to succeed. “You should be applying to internships...
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Soulmates don't exist
Do soulmates exist? If you couldn’t guess, I — the heartless bitch behind this screen, who often finds her faith in love dwindling in the presence of frat douches and alpha-male gym-bros...
Staff Editorials
Editorial: A not-quite living wage
Over spring break, Binghamton University finally announced it would raise minimum stipends for full-time, 10-month doctoral students from $17,000 to $21,000 in fall 2023. Doctoral students already receiving stipends above $21,000 and...
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Chainsaw Man is the best modern comic
Since the late 19th century, comic books have been a staple in popular culture. Once characters like Superman and Batman were introduced in the late 1930s, this point was ingrained even deeper....
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Americans should take advantage of the real estate buyer's market
Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, the real estate market boomed. Home prices across the United States rose to unprecedented levels in some parts of the country. This boom was primarily...
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Congressional attitudes toward TikTok are hypocritical
Last month’s grueling five-hour Congressional hearing with TikTok chief financial officer Shou Chew laid bare two crucial issues. One, Congress remains unconcerned with managing Big Tech unless the corporation in question is...
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TikTok controversy highlights need for stronger privacy protection in U.S.
On March 23, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testified before Congress for the first time regarding potential security concerns over the app. His testimony brought forth a rare flicker of bipartisanship. Chew...
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Labor unions should increase in white-collar sector
During 2022, the share of American citizens who participated in unions dropped to an all-time low of 10.1 percent. This is despite the prevalence of movements seen in the news in recent...
Staff Editorials
Editorial: Students are not feeling good, like they should, about Spring Fling
When @bingsapb posted to Instagram saying they would announce Spring Fling performers over spring break, Binghamton University students were abuzz with anticipation over who would perform this year. In the comment section,...