David Hatami
dhatami1@binghamton.edu
14 Articles
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Embracing recreational cannabis can revitalize Binghamton's economy
It’s finally happened! It’s what we’ve all been waiting for — recreational cannabis use has been legalized within the state of New York! On Wednesday March 31, New York State Gov. Andrew...
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Bringing back the local train station could revitalize Binghamton
At the end and beginning of every semester, most Binghamton University students face the challenge of traveling back to their hometowns from Binghamton and vice versa. While students do have some options...
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Off-campus students deserve reliable housing resources
Moving off campus, in many ways, is a student’s first step into the real world. Not the “real” world preached by parents when their child moves into a dorm — no, the...
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The meaning of the Trump presidency may evolve over time
This November’s presidential election will be, in many respects, the most consequential election of the century so far. President Donald Trump, while a highly divisive and controversial figure in current American politics,...
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Random drug tests should be eliminated for most jobs
Forced employee drug tests are an unwarranted, unsanctioned and unnecessary show of force and degradation imposed upon thousands of American workers every year. Not only are drug tests ineffective, but often act...
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Financial literacy is essential to student success
It’s common nowadays for college students to skip the finance section when reading the daily news on their newsfeed. It’s boring and filled with numbers, figures and line graphs. Contemporary terms like...
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The United States’ response to the coronavirus has been apathetic and dangerous
It’s the latest buzz on the streets. Everyone’s talking about it and it’s not getting any better. The coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, has now spread to every continent on Earth except...
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'Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood' provides a unique look into Hollywood
This week brought us the 92nd Academy Awards, which celebrates the best actors, actresses, directors, writers, designers and films in today’s moviemaking industry. Among the films nominated for Best Picture include “Ford...
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Explicit content warnings shouldn't deter artists from controversy
Controversy has always been a consuming influence when it comes to art, and when it comes down to the performing arts, music is certainly no exception. From N.W.A.’s “F**k tha Police,” “Killing...
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Rising anxiety rates are determinably linked to political issues
People no longer trust the government. People are scared of each other. Instead of admiring the beauty of life, people are dreading waking up in the morning. Suicide rates are up, we...