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Who moved my cheese?
They say you are what you eat. If that’s the case, I’m a big, fat hunk of cheese. I eat cheese for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack and dessert. I eat cheese with...
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Random acts of unkindness
The violent crackdown on recent Wall Street protests is a haunting vision of things to come for the economy and protests alike. ...
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An unfortunate Homecoming
In high school, I used to poke fun at our Homecoming. Everyone gathered to watch a bunch of Jews from Long Island suit up to play some semblance of football, against a...
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Hungry for a change
I said I would never do it. I wouldn’t sink to that level. I promised myself I would stick to writing meaningful pieces about the quest for truth and human betterment. Or,...
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A statue apart
A statue of a bearcat is being unveiled in front of the Events Center on Saturday. We can't make them leave the tarp on, but we can try. ...
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What will it be, money or happiness?
I was recently speaking to a friend when the topic of college majors came up. Are some more difficult than others? Do some require more work and man-hours spent bent over the...
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With 602 notches on his bedpost, Hall awaits Mo'
This past Monday, Yankees closer Mariano Rivera broke the all-time record for saves with 602. Some baseball pundits claim that this statistic, the number that shows the standard closer’s effectiveness, now solidifies...
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Our "Brain" simply cannot process parking
Entering my junior year at Binghamton University, I was filled with feelings of ambivalence. I would face classes that are — or at least should be — harder than anything I’ve taken...
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The Dollar Show is Binghamton's diamond in the rough
During a brief discussion of oxymorons, one of my professors said, “It’s like asking, ‘Did you have fun in Binghamton last night?'” The class laughed. I agreed. I think most students who...
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How to turn 21, the only way I know
Everyone has a 21st birthday, but not everyone really knows how to turn 21. I can hear you laughing and saying, “What, do I need training?” And the answer is yes. Yes...