Alexandra Medina
amedin10@binghamton.edu
4 Articles
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Glamorizing serial killers in media is dangerous
Over the years, society has become more and more fascinated with the concept of evil. From popular documentaries to true crime podcasts — my personal favorite being “Crime Junkie” — criminal evil...
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The avocado industry thrives on exploitation of Mexico
On February 11, 2022, the U.S. government administered a temporary ban on the inspection of avocados imported from Michoacán, Mexico. Why? Mexico supplies 80 percent of the United States’ avocados, and with...
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"Hangxiety" is a common effect after drinking
Recently, I feel that the concept of “hangxiety” has been floating around a lot among my roommates and my fellow peers — all of whom are 21 years old, of course. It...
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Olympics fans should respect athletes' mental health
I’ve been a fan of the Olympics ever since I saw Shaun White take center stage in 2006 with his flaming red hair, desire to impress and ability to execute the impossible....