Columns
There are many faces of anti-Semitism
On April 4, 2017, in Paris, Kobili Traore broke into the apartment of Lucette Attal-Halimi, known by her Hebrew name, Sarah Halimi, a 65-year-old Jewish woman. Yelling in Arabic, he beat her...
Columns
Your vote can be the deciding factor in close races
Whether or not you vote Tuesday will make the difference in one of the most tightly contested national congressional races in the country and ultimately determine the political course of our country....
Columns
Anthony Brindisi is the best choice for representative
Anthony Brindisi and Claudia Tenney are names I’m sure you’re all familiar with right now. Even if you’re someone who doesn’t follow politics and can’t fully tell the difference between Democrats and...
Staff Editorials
Editorial: Studying for your midterm (elections)
With Election Day right around the corner, there are numerous important issues that Binghamton University students should keep in mind when heading to the polls. Now more than ever, it’s necessary that...
Columns
Students should be aware of marijuana's negative effects on developing brains
In recent years, the image of marijuana has undeniably shifted under a more positive light, as its legalization for medical and recreational use has begun to surface throughout the country. Its decriminalization...
Columns
We must acknowledge that anti-Semitism and white supremacy are intertwined
This tragedy was inevitable. The massacre of Jewish people in Pittsburgh was not a matter of “if,” but rather a matter of “when.” Anti-Semitic acts of hatred have been on the rise...
Columns
Should news outlets give far-right figures a platform?
People often uphold that news sources should remain impartial, only presenting the facts of the story. While I generally agree that facts should be central to news coverage, how does that translate...
Columns
College can be a breeding ground for alcoholism
For most people in their late teen years and early 20s, their social life is conflated with, or even dependent on, drinking alcohol. In college, when students escape the restrictions of living...
Columns
Students should prioritize their mental health
It should not be surprising that widespread knowledge regarding mental health is lacking, but hopefully it is upsetting. Understanding of mental health is especially important in a college community where the population...
Columns
Foreign languages should be taught at a younger age
Learning a foreign language is challenging. I have been taking Spanish for almost six years now, and I seem to have hit a wall. It seems that no matter how many Spanish...