Columns
Though not flawless, John McCain was a hero to many
On Aug. 25, Senator John Sidney McCain lost his battle with cancer. In his last book before his death, “The Restless Wave,” McCain quotes his hero, Robert Jordan, from his favorite novel...
Columns
Older actors make unrealistic teenagers
Coming-of-age movies are a staple in most teenagers’ lives. The recent resurgence of teen-led rom-coms and television series has seen shows covering darker, more real topics and having realistically diverse casts. However,...
Columns
Learning from lecturers can enhance students' education
For those of you who may have wondered where I’ve been for the last semester (yes, I know this is a total of precisely zero people), I took some time away from...
Staff Editorials
Editorial: Printing in progress
Since Binghamton University replaced the Pharos printing system with Print@Binghamton at the beginning of the semester, students have been encountering difficulties while trying to print, especially during the first week of classes....
Columns
A legal definition of anti-Semitism will not prevent biased incidents
It is unquestionable that anti-Semitism exists today. We have seen neo-fascists in the past few years openly walk the streets of Charlottesville, where they chanted things like “Jews will not replace us,”...
Columns
Catholic clergy members should condemn corrupt priests
Religious fervor and fanaticism are things most people associate with issues like foreign terrorism, secluded communities and even cult-based crimes. They usually aren’t things most Americans associate with Christianity, the most popular...
Columns
Students should support the nationwide prison strike
As students were just getting back into their school routines, inmates in at least 17 states were organizing a nationwide prison strike. Our two worlds — those of students and of prisoners...
Columns
We need to stop glorifying artists who exploit their models
When I was in third grade, I developed a slight obsession with Greek mythology. It was during this time that I learned about the Muses — the goddesses of literature, science and...
Staff Editorials
Editorial: Fresh start for safety
The recent University statement regarding developments in the promised security updates addresses much of the apprehension voiced by students in the aftermath of last semester’s tragic events. As we begin a new...
Columns
Students must find a balance between schoolwork and leisure time
With summer over and the fall semester just beginning, I find myself feeling both excited and sad. I spent my summer here in Binghamton with a couple of friends, and although we...