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BU meal plan system is flawed
“Put your plate on the scale, please.” This sentence will likely sound familiar to all Binghamton University students. This is not only a common phrase for tracking your macros or starting a...
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Your Jewish friends are not okay
As I was preparing to go to sleep during the early hours of Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, I received a stream of alerts from Israeli news sources, identifying a barrage of rockets...
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BU must do more to promote clean energy careers
When we consider the scale of action necessary to address climate change, it’s clear that we need all hands on deck. But what does that really look like? The often under-appreciated key...
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Americans should be more educated about international events
People in America can be very unaware of what is going on around the world. Important events and tragedies happening globally do not come into a lot of people’s radar. For example,...
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The Palestinian people’s anti-colonial struggle deserves more support
An anti-colonial struggle is one in which an oppressed nation seeks to liberate itself from the shackles of imperialism and the violence that accompanies it. Cuba and Spain. Haiti and France. Kenya...
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Halloween is no excuse for ignorant, offensive costumes
With Halloween approaching, recognition of privilege is more important than ever in order to be sensitive to ignorant costumes. Of course, dressing up in costumes displaying blatant cultural appropriation is racist, but...
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Binghamton should revive the Fernand Braudel Center
When I was applying to college a few years ago, I was speaking to a bookstore owner and mentioned my interest in Binghamton University. Immediately, Immanuel Wallerstein’s name was thrown back at...
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Scott Pilgrim is a humanly flawed character
I love comic books with all my heart. Heroes like Superman, Batman and Spider-Man are pillars of modern popular culture that define their genre. What stands out to me, however, is the...
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Spider-man is a relatable role-model
Spider-Man is many things to different people of all ages. Many would argue that he is primarily a character aimed at children. While Spidey has had his fair share of dark, mature...
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Aging leaders should pass the baton
This week, Mitt Romney announced he would not run for reelection to make way for younger leaders. Nancy Pelosi cited a similar reason for stepping down as House Speaker last year, although...