Columns

The Palestinian people’s anti-colonial struggle deserves more support

An anti-colonial struggle is one in which an oppressed nation seeks to liberate itself from the shackles of imperialism and the violence that accompanies it. Cuba and Spain. Haiti and France. Kenya...


Columns

Halloween is no excuse for ignorant, offensive costumes

With Halloween approaching, recognition of privilege is more important than ever in order to be sensitive to ignorant costumes. Of course, dressing up in costumes displaying blatant cultural appropriation is racist, but...


Opinions

Yu Yu Hakusho's ending picks up the pieces

“It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish” is a common phrase used to denote that a rough start to something doesn’t spell certain doom. This could apply to anything —...


Staff Editorials

BU administration must be proactive, like our student body

At Binghamton University, there have been a lot of exciting initiatives taken recently to bolster student rights and University life. Most of these improvements have been initiated by, or advocated for, by...


Opinions

Tabloid media needs to retire misogynistic smear campaigning

On Sept. 6., Joe Jonas of the iconic band The Jonas Brothers and Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner confirmed that they were in the process of a divorce. In a joint...


Opinions

American freedoms are threatened

Over many centuries, the United States has prided itself for the number of freedoms and liberties it has provided to its citizens. While the nuances of this argument belong to an entirely...


Opinions

The manga industry needs to change

Comic books are an incredibly unique storytelling medium. Some of my favorite fictional stories and characters made their first appearances in comics. These characters are not just popular in comics but in...


Staff Editorials

Protest is a right, abortion should be too

On Sept. 18, in the Glenn G. Bartle Library breezeway, an anti-abortion table set up by the Binghamton University College Republicans and Students for Life of America (SFLA) featured massive dramatic signs...


Opinions

New NYC robocop is a waste of resources

In a move seemingly inspired by the films of Paul Verhoeven, New York City Mayor Eric Adams recently unveiled a new 420 pound automated robot, K5, that the New York Police Department...


Guest Columns

The case against universities

Why are you in college? According to a Gallup poll, most students report that their primary reason for attending college is to earn better job prospects. But what makes college degrees lucrative?...