Shelby Wilson
Columnist
Junior Archaeology
swilson5@binghamton.edu
20 Articles
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Studying abroad? Read the fine print.
DUBLIN — Studying abroad is a great opportunity, and no one would advocate for its many rewarding aspects more than me. I have been in Ireland for nearly three months now and...
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Civic pride at Trinity College would look good across the pond
DUBLIN — Going abroad this semester has opened my eyes to just how different cultures can be, and I don’t just mean cultures in the international sense, but in the collegiate sense...
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Irish history wants us to wake up
DUBLIN — This semester, I am studying abroad in Dublin, Ireland at Trinity College in the city center. Since I arrived I’ve had the opportunity to learn a bit about Irish history,...
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More than just a fluffy friend
When I went home for Thanksgiving, I was once again reminded of how much I love my dog. His name is Han Solo — yes, like the swashbuckling space-hero of “Star Wars”...
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Giffords' inspiring road to recovery
If anyone tuned in to ABC on Monday night, they had the chance to see the first interview of Gabrielle Giffords, the Arizona congresswoman who was shot almost a year ago. Although...
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A case of the fast food blues
It’s no secret that fast food isn’t exactly good for you. The media routinely sheds light on the dangers of the fast food industry, switching between the horrific products that go into...
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Curb your spending, have your fun
For a college student, one of the top causes of stress is money management. With the ever-increasing costs of tuition and living expenses, it’s easy to get overwhelmed when checking your bank...
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The No-frills Facebook model faces impending extinction
I think we all can agree that Facebook, although we love it, can be a real tool. If one of our friends treated us the way Facebook does — changing constantly, selling...
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What will it be, money or happiness?
I was recently speaking to a friend when the topic of college majors came up. Are some more difficult than others? Do some require more work and man-hours spent bent over the...
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If we drug test job applicants, why not welfare or financial aid recipients?
In early summer of 2011, Florida state officials announced a new law requiring welfare recipients to be drug tested. This announcement was met with protests and threats of lawsuits from Florida residents...