Opinions
Writers need to be recognized for their talents
TV and film writers should be paid more than they are. What writers are paid now is not enough and should be more proportionate to other salaries in the massive and constantly...
Opinions
Break is the first half of 'breakup'
When people say they want a break in a relationship, are they too scared to say they want to break up? The term “break” is a scapegoat for those who can’t admit...
Opinions
Qatar's funding of American universities is dangerous
The acceptance of substantial foreign funding, particularly Qatar’s $4.7 billion contribution to American higher education between 2001 and 2021, raises significant concerns about campus safety and integrity. When universities accept money from...
Opinions
Make no mistake: Trump attempted a coup
Am I living in an episode of “South Park?” This is what I was thinking as I watched a mob of confused, angry, conspiracy-brained cultists violently break into the Capital and desecrate...
Staff Editorials
Editorial: 2024 local election endorsements
U.S. Congress: Josh Riley The Editorial Board confidently endorses Josh Riley for election to the U.S. House of Representatives. The incumbent, Rep. Marc Molinaro, has not proven to be reliable and trustworthy,...
Opinions
Religion in policymaking contradicts America's founding liberties
There is a misconception that we, the United States, were founded to be a Christian nation and, therefore, our laws and policies must reflect that. This warped perception is largely due to...
Opinions
Alternative parties must embrace grassroots tactics
In my recent article about third-party politics, I emphasized that there are policies that could be useful on a national level — minor political perspectives can nonetheless shape major nationwide issues, such...
Opinions
Why I'm voting third party
This November will be my first time voting in a presidential election. I was 17 in 2020, a less-read, more bubbly and frankly individualistic young girl, consumed by my personal dramas. Outside...
Opinions
Status quo questions of statehood must be resolved
The elections of this year are expected to be incredibly contentious, as the margin of votes between the two main parties has remained slim throughout the year. Important swing states such as...
Opinions
Guest Column: Binghamton is a swing-state college but students don't know their electoral power!
There’s a deeply ingrained myth that voting from New York state makes no difference because it’s a deep-blue state, but that simply is not the case this year in Binghamton. Binghamton is...