Esmeralda Murray
emurray9@binghamton.edu
8 Articles
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Banks' homophobic comments are indefensible
She is brash, unapologetic and I can’t help but wonder if she is purposefully pushing these arguments to force us into thinking. ...
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Kardashians are not role models
While chasing what can be considered a lofty dream should by no means be discouraged, hoping to become models or beauty queens like Kendall and Kylie without being willing to put in ...
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Plan to fund community college fails to target root causes
Offering free tuition and the opportunity to attend school to those who are willing to work for it is a terrific offer, but the real solution lies in what happens once students ...
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Grand jury decisions spur overdue debate
It is imperative that we use the national attention given to these incidents as a means to address persistent issues. ...
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Stop censoring Cosby's victims
Imagine your assailant being loved by many, protected by his prestige and affluence. Imagine attempting to share your story and being met with doubt and suspicion because the person you are accusing ...
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Response: Functional benefits of social media outweigh costs
Is refreshing your newsfeed instead of studying for midterms a waste of time? Yes. Should we stop immersing ourselves in wireless interactions? Never. ...
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Pursue romance on personal terms
Congruity is what matters most: a relationship works when you and your significant other compromise and agree on what defines your relationship and what makes you both happy. ...
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Past sex work shouldn't diminish a job candidate's value to employers
We live in a society where sex workers are treated with repugnance and contempt. ...