Emily Houston
ehousto1@binghamton.edu
22 Articles
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Senior Column: BU was the right choice
I never wanted to go to Binghamton University. From the very first time I made the list of colleges I wanted to apply to for undergrad, I made sure to keep BU...
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Why do we elect representatives we disapprove of?
According to a Gallup poll, on the day of the 2018 midterm election, congressional approval was at a mere 21 percent. However, Americans that same day chose to re-elect 91 percent of...
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Anthony Brindisi is the best choice for representative
Anthony Brindisi and Claudia Tenney are names I’m sure you’re all familiar with right now. Even if you’re someone who doesn’t follow politics and can’t fully tell the difference between Democrats and...
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Professors should promote female students' participation
There’s something troubling I’ve noticed as I struggle (and fail) to stay awake through each of my classes here at Binghamton University, and I’m sure it’s something you’ve observed in some of...
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Students should be proud to attend Binghamton University
In an article published in the Sept. 17 issue of Pipe Dream, I learned that Binghamton University rose to No. 80 on the list of “Best National Universities” and No. 32 on...
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Learning from lecturers can enhance students' education
For those of you who may have wondered where I’ve been for the last semester (yes, I know this is a total of precisely zero people), I took some time away from...
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Understanding the need for bail reform
The Eighth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution says that it is illegal for courts to require excessive bail as a term for the release of a defendant. Though the language stops short...
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FAFSA should expand to include 'independent' students
There are two simple reasons that most of us decided to attend Binghamton University — it’s a good school and it’s cheap. But even with its comparatively low cost of attendance, $24,000...
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Voting in local elections is imperative
In 2009, a record low of 18.3 percent of eligible U.S. voters headed to the polls to cast their votes for their choice of mayor, county legislator, town supervisors, city council members,...
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Missed connections
Binghamton University is known for its nontraditional dormitory style. While most universities have dorms that stand alone, BU living communities instead foster a closer environment within the greater campus community. But one...