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Be conscious beyond the Binghamton bubble

Take heed to maintain an awareness of the world beyond the artificial college environment, but also an awareness of what’s right in front of you. All of it matters equally. ...


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Don't hesitate to put all your eggs in one basket

And if I had put all my eggs in one basket, and then that basket dropped and all my eggs shattered and my life were a yolky, sticky, salmonella-y mess, then I’d ...


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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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Quitting doesn't mean giving up

Whether it’s putting in too much money to repair a run-down car or staying in an intimate relationship well past its expiration date, we fear quitting because we’ve invested too much time. ...


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Quitting is sometimes the best option

It’s hard not to sound incredibly cliché when giving general advice or talking about lessons you’ve learned along the course of a journey. Of course, expressions like “expand your horizons” or “do...


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Don't brush hookups aside, be accountable

So, you had that casual hookup last night. Now what do you do? It may be Springhamton all of the sudden, and the student body has seemingly grown from 2,000 to 20,000,...


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Passion is key to enjoying experiences

T-shirts and shorts have retuned to campus, which can only mean one thing at Binghamton University: the spring semester is nearly over. This season has a special significance to me this year,...


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Negative perception of GMOs is damaging and unwarranted

Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) have an image problem. They have been denigrated by groups calling for an outright ban. In response to these activists, certain restaurants, such as Chipotle, have removed GMO...


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Binghamton experience abundant with memories

Dear Binghamton, Know that I love you. Know that a bond formed as I headed east on Route 17 before my freshman year, exclaiming as I passed each mile marker. Binghamton 247....


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In wake of disaster, make monetary donations

Another common misconception is that you should donate items such as blankets, clothes, food and other physical goods. While this might seem like an excellent method of contributing to the relief effort, ...