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Continual problematic actions necessitate ending BU's contract with Sodexo
It’s Restaurant Week in Binghamton, which means that many students will be eating at their top spots in Downtown Binghamton to grab delicious food and support local businesses. Now let’s just pretend...
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The pandemic provided a surprising solution to my procrastination problem
If there is one talent I’ve had, it is being a pro at procrastinating until the night before an assignment is due. I have used every possible excuse to prolong the inevitable...
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U.S. car dependency exacerbates climate crises and hinders public safety
In most United States cities, a car is a prerequisite to the ability to thrive. This is an aspect of our society that has gone unquestioned for generations. In addition to cars...
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Putin's dictatorship makes himself, and Russia, untouchable
The famed Greek philosopher Plato’s lesser-known elder brother, Glaucon, had an interesting take on the subject of justice. He believed firmly that justice was only performed out of fear of punishment, and...
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Biden's cooperation with North Korea is a vital step in preventing nuclear war
What happens when a dangerous animal is backed into a corner? It does not calm down. It does not suddenly become reasonable and opt to negotiate or surrender. When an animal is...
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BU must do more to address racism on campus and locally
During the second week of my sociology class this semester, our professor Joshua Price brought to the class’s attention a racial incident that had occurred in a discussion section. A student had...
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Disproportionate burdens of child care hinder women's progress in the workplace
As well as marking one year since the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic, last March simultaneously celebrated Women’s History Month. This month has been dedicated to celebrate...
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Banning gender-affirming care is unscientific, abhorrent
About two months ago, I wrote a column about the New York State Legislature repealing an anti-trans law. It was a wonderful move by New York’s lawmakers but unfortunately is not representative...
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Mischaracterization of the Stop Asian Hate movement's goals ignores systemic issues
Three weeks ago, I wrote about the horrific Atlanta shootings. In the weeks afterward, I received an outpouring of support from family, friends and professors, and I am so grateful for them...
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Incarcerated individuals deserve the right to vote
On Sunday, March 7, the 56th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, President Biden signed an executive order to improve access to voting rights and called on Congress to pass the John Lewis Voting...