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China’s canal investments are its silent weapons for geopolitics
In a recent column, I discussed how the United States needs to prioritize infrastructure investments on a global scale to underscore the importance of trade in diplomacy. My main emphasis was that...
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The true story behind Columbus Day emphasizes the immigrant struggle
The American public’s opinion on Christopher Columbus and Columbus Day has become increasingly negative. A 2024 YouGov poll suggests that roughly 52 percent of Americans view Columbus favorably, but this number decreases...
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Antivax misinformation preys upon vulnerable parents
An increasingly concerning trend has emerged over the last five years: the number of kindergartners exempt from vaccines has risen from 2.2 to 3.6 percent. The reason behind this increase is not...
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The dark side of looksmaxxing
I transferred into Binghamton University this year, and it’s safe to say I’ve noticed some good-looking Bearcats on my way to class. If you’re a guy, you’re not alone if you don’t...
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ChatGPT is not your friend
It’s only been three years since ChatGPT was unveiled to the public, and with its release came a massive adoption of large language models as a tool for the ills of everyday...
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ISIS is reestablishing itself in West Africa
In 2019, ISIS’ last stronghold in Syria fell to Kurdish militants and, since then, the jihadist group has mostly remained out of the headlines. While it has maintained a small presence in...
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The two-party system prevents sufficient representation
The more polarized this country becomes, the more I find myself asking what American politics would be without Republicans and Democrats. It is abundantly clear that the two-party system is not leaving...
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How to heal a broken heart
Heartbreak is a universal experience. But processing it is one of the hardest challenges to overcome — and as I face this experience, I want to reflect on what it feels like....
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The real world can get dark, children's shows should too
When I was a little kid, my daily after-school agenda consisted of only one item — plopping down on my living room floor and watching whatever happened to be playing on Disney...
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Boundaries shouldn't be barriers to caring
Growing up, I watched my dad wake up at ungodly hours of the morning before work to drive people to the airport. Usually, they didn’t even ask. It was a given —...