Sophie Miller
smille55@binghamton.edu
9 Articles
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Freshman year is intimidating — take chances anyway
I decided to graduate from Binghamton University a year early, so what would have been my senior year was cut short when classes went online due to the coronavirus. Because my time...
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Sex and relationship podcasts can be entertaining, but some are harmful
Alexandra Cooper and Sofia Franklyn will be the first to tell you that their podcast, “Call Her Daddy,” is not listed under the health and wellness section. That being said, it was...
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TikTok has a massive influence on the music industry
You may pretend to dislike TikTok, but the app is probably on your phone. I know that because it’s on mine. Additionally, TikTok already had 500 million monthly users when it merged...
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The best way to cope with holiday stress may be to focus on yourself
“Blood is thicker than water” is a common expression people use when talking about family. It makes it sound like the blood bonds we have with our families are the strongest and...
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Breastfeeding in public needs to be normalized
Binghamton University recently installed a Mamava Pod, a place for new mothers to breastfeed their babies in private, in the University Union. Public breastfeeding has been a long-standing and controversial issue, so...
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The line of what is offensive should be redrawn
Last week, Pete Davidson performed at Binghamton University. Davidson, who is known for his dark sense of humor, made a few comments during his set that stood out from the rest. At...
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The perceptions surrounding tattoos have changed, but not enough
When I was younger, I told my mom I wanted a tattoo and she scoffed. “Tattoos are trashy, and you won’t be able to be buried in a Jewish cemetery,” she said....
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College students should be granted more room for error
Wannado City was an amusement park in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. There were no roller coasters, Tilt-A-Whirls or zeppole. Instead, kids spent the day indoors, trying out different professions. You could be a...
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The wealthy should not have an advantage in college admissions
A few years ago, I babysat an eighth grader whose mom had asked me questions about the college admissions process. The girl was 14, but her mom already planned for her to...