Staff Editorials

Editorial: Dropping the ball

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Sam Sessoms, arguably the best player on Binghamton University’s men’s basketball team, recently announced his decision to transfer to Penn State. Having led the America East in points per game this past...

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Editorial: Returning the tassel

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With President Harvey Stenger’s March 26 announcement that Binghamton University’s 2020 commencement ceremony would be postponed indefinitely, many students are left wondering what to do with their previously purchased graduation caps and...

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Editorial: Condemning racism in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic

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Ever since the coronavirus hit the news, some have used it as an excuse to justify racist comments against individuals of Asian descent, even here at Binghamton University. A March 16 Pipe...

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Editorial: SA E-Board and BU Council representative endorsements

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President — Khaleel James Although James is running unopposed this Student Association (SA) election cycle, the Editorial Board believes he can be a successful leader for next year’s e-board. In the wake...

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Editorial: A response to recent events regarding the coronavirus

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On Wednesday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued an order for all SUNY and CUNY schools to transition to distance learning by March 19. Although there are no confirmed coronavirus cases in Broome County,...

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Editorial: A lonely ballot

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On March 17, Binghamton University students will see fewer options than usual on their ballots when they vote in the 2020 Student Association (SA) E-Board election. Each of the six open positions...

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Editorial: Don’t strike out, BU

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On Feb. 11, Binghamton University received a $60 million donation to build a state-of-the-art baseball stadium, the largest donation in BU’s history. The new sports complex, which is expected to be complete...

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Editorial: Not delayed, just extended

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Construction on the Hinman Dining Hall has been extended through 2021, yet no major announcements have been made since the construction’s expected completion date got quietly pushed back. The Hinman Dining Hall...

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Editorial: There should be no place for hate here

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On Feb. 3, the Frances Beal Society released an audio recording of what they say is a meeting between members of Binghamton University’s chapters of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), College Republicans and...

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Editorial: Food for thought

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In a recent myBinghamton Weekly Poll, approximately 1,800 students, or 42 percent of those who answered, reported that they went hungry at least once in the last 30 days because they could...