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People need to worry less about the one percent and more about themselves

Among many groups mentioned during this election cycle have been the “1-percenters,” an exhalted class of Americans so wealthy that they form the upper 1 percent of the population. Many people look...


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Staying fit without the Gen Ed

It’s senior year at last, but you still have a few more major requirements to go. Ideally, it would be great to focus on those classes alone, but the general education section...


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Our country's duty to Syrian refugees

With the public eye glued to election coverage, issues that may have been overlooked in the media now take center stage. Specifically, the Syrian refugee crisis has given way to debate between...


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The problem with 'fatphobia'

In a study conducted by Glenn Gaesser, director of the Healthy Lifestyles Research Center at Arizona State University, over half the females between the ages of 18 and 25 stated that they...


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The true State Street

Have you ever gone to Downtown Binghamton, sobered up and then seen the horrifying scene that is State Street? Through the screams of friends reuniting, the strangers making out in the corner...


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Election 2016: As a danger to women, Pence trumps Trump

In light of Sunday’s presidential debate, it’s evident that there are a number of things to be anxious about regarding the future of politics in the United States — the main source...


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Why we need to be tobacco-free

Upon returning to Binghamton University this fall, I couldn’t help but notice the sprawling patio outside the New University Union, the hallway connecting Student Wing and Lecture Hall and a glimmering new...


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Drones: a strike on Obama's legacy

For many college students, Nov. 8 will be the first time we are voting for the president of the United States. Because of this fact, it is important to understand how fundamentally...


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Election 2016: not up for debate

I love political debates. There’s something about nerd Christmas that’s so invigorating. From Chris Matthews’ pre-debate “Red Carpet” to the panel discussion afterward, the presidential debates embody a part of our nation’s...


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Study what you love

It would be difficult to quantify the amount of people I have met who absolutely despise their majors. I cannot help but find this to be a curious context — how can...