Columns
YikYak: Cesspool or community?
It’s a Sunday morning in August and my roommates have slung themselves across our common room, limbs stretched and noses tucked behind various screens. I lay on my back on our —...
Columns
The echo of an empty chair
There is a strange, comforting illusion we all fall for in college — the illusion of permanence. We silently convince ourselves that the people we see every single day will always be...
Letters
Letter to the Editor: Statement from B-Healthy
B-Healthy is committed to supporting student wellness through the distribution of high-quality, accessible sexual health resources. In response to a recent Pipe Dream article, “Contemplating novelty condoms,” we would like to provide...
Columns
Goodreads and Letterboxd help us escape from the empty media on other outlets
As I’m writing this, I am looking at a wide array of magazines showcased under opulent lighting and on perfectly placed shelves in a Barnes & Noble. A number of those magazines...
Columns
Make walking part of your philosophy
When’s the last time you walked just to walk? As college students, we walk a lot — especially those of us who live on campus. Whether it’s a brisk walk to make...
Columns
The power of neurodivergent identity
It took me a while to get to this column and that’s okay. I have a week to study for my midterms, but I’ve been procrastinating on my Python project due tonight....
Columns
The European Union is not equipped for the future
A defining characteristic of President Trump’s second term so far has been the Greenland crisis. In the past, I’ve addressed both the pragmatic and ideological issues arising from the dispute over Greenland....
Opinions
Social media normalizes cultural appropriation
Last month, I saw countless TikToks informing the public about Chinese New Year superstitions. The videos announced warnings such as “don’t wash your hair — you’re washing away the good luck!” and...
Staff Editorials
Out with the old, in with the new: Campus dining needed a change
Binghamton University’s contract with Sodexo has long been a point of concern for students and employees regarding food quality and working conditions. Now, after more than 40 years of Sodexo service, the...
Opinions
The uncertain future of MAGA
In the 2024 election, Donald Trump won decisively, taking both the Electoral College and the popular vote and demonstrating strong momentum behind his ideas. Similar to his 2016 campaign, he often tapped...