Alexis Fischer
afisch15@binghamton.edu
10 Articles
Senior Columns
An eye for an eye
After seven semesters of regretting my admission to Binghamton University, it’s hard to glorify any part of this city. Very rarely does the average student see a day without either a thunderstorm...
Opinions
Disney's characterization of minorities is harmful
Why is it that Disney turns characters of color into nonhumans? In recent decades, a pattern has emerged in Disney’s productions — as viewers have noted, most storylines with a lead of...
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
American treatment centers prioritize finances over client health
Already branded with stigma around treatment, most clients of rehabilitation centers have also fallen victim to the health care industry’s financial prioritization. As advertised, treatment centers are expected to focus on the...
Opinions
"Ag-gag" laws protect harmful factory farming practices
Factory farming is a heartless practice that prioritizes profit over the well-being of animals and the environment. According to the Humane League, routine aspects of factory farming include “various bodily mutilations, extremely...
Columns
Media should emphasize environmental progress
The tremendous weight of how hopeless humans feel toward saving their planet overpowers any desire to act. Thinking back to news stories I have seen addressing environmental issues, there is almost always...
Columns
Art institutions should boycott pro-Putin artists
The Russia-Ukraine conflict has risen all kinds of coverage in the media. Aside from updates on attacks and communications, the news has also provoked some artistic change. Galleries and museums have started...
Columns
Letter writing brings more meaning to communication
We’ve all been astronomically wronged at some point in our life — whether it was by a friend, partner, family member or someone else. Think back to an apology text you might...
Sex Issue 2022
Virginity is not something to be lost
Virginity is a social construct that makes most people feel judged no matter how they perceive it. Those who lose their virginity at a young age get slut-shamed, and those who lose...
Columns
College discourse on eating disorders is toxic
Editor’s note: This column discusses disordered eating and body dysmorphia, so readers should be advised. “You’re withering away,” my roommate said with droopy eyes. I looked at my half-empty smoothie sitting on...