Nicolette Cavallaro

ncavall1@binghamton.edu

26 Articles


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'Stay at Home Girlfriend' TikTok trend is problematic

I spend a great deal of time on TikTok. I am up to date on all the trends, know all the sounds and have post notifications turned on for my favorite stars....


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Netflix's password sharing ban harms families who don't live together

In 2007, the world changed. Instead of driving over to your nearest Blockbuster to secure a disk for Friday’s movie night, you could stream everything on your television through Netflix’s brand-new Watch...


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Disney adults don't deserve hate

In my opinion, there is nothing more refreshing than getting a Dole Whip on a hot Magic Kingdom day after a thrilling ride on the Jungle Cruise. I have many memories of...


Opinions

Unruly sports fans should face consequences

As many of you may have seen, the Tennessee Volunteers football team from the University of Tennessee beat the odds this weekend, defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide for the first time in...


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The NHL must do more to address racism

Although hockey is my favorite sport to watch, it’s not a very popular sport in the United States. It’s costly to play, many states don’t have professional teams and the players lack...


Opinions

Fans should leave celebrity relationships alone

Being a part of a fanbase is a lot of fun. There is truly nothing better than being at a movie premier, concert or convention with people who love the same things...


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Viewers fail to understand real-world relevance of "Black Widow"

For the past decade, Marvel has owned the movie box office, producing blockbuster after blockbuster. But since their Infinity Saga ended with Avengers: Endgame, many of their productions have been controversial to...


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Art can be separated from the artists

Ever since I was young, I have had an unhealthy obsession with “Harry Potter.” I loved the books, movies and games. I had hundreds of collectibles and spent a great deal of...


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Fat- and-skinny shaming are incomparable experiences

Like most of Generation Z, I spend a great deal of time endlessly scrolling through TikTok. A topic that often finds itself on my “For You” page is body positivity. You would...


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Taylor Swift is a victim of sexist criticism

As an avid Taylor Swift fan, it’s not uncommon for me to get negative comments about being a fan of the Grammy Award-winning singer. From the public making jokes that she only...