Stephanie Izquieta

sizquie1@binghamton.edu

8 Articles


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Embrace vulnerability and uncertainty

As a freshman, everything interested me, but nothing held my attention. Truth be told, I was not enjoying my time here. I made friends easy enough and my classes were enlightening, but ...


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Mr. President, marijuana legalization is a top priority for all

Above all, if the president truly wants young Americans to care about war and peace, then ending marijuana prohibition is the first step to chipping away at the drug war. ...


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Institutional racism hits home

We have been taught about individual racism, which consists of overt acts by individuals that cause death, injury, destruction of property or denial of services or opportunity. But institutional and systemic racism ...


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Lift on Cuba embargo is long overdue

This year marks the United Nations 23rd attempt to end the embargo since 1992. Only two member countries continue to support the embargo, the U.S. and its ally Israel. ...


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Death with dignity is a human right

In an age of increased longevity, death can be prolonged to the point that it does more harm than good. ...


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Internet privacy must be protected

As technology continues to disrupt society int eh name of innovation, we need to ask ourselves the hard questions. ...


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Students deserve reform in University drug policy

While Stenger's PSA was well-intentioned, it completely misses the point. ...


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College is no place for militarization

More than 100 campus police forces have received military materials from the Pentagon. Schools that participate in the program range from liberal arts to community colleges to the entire University of Texas ...