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Disney adults don't deserve hate
In my opinion, there is nothing more refreshing than getting a Dole Whip on a hot Magic Kingdom day after a thrilling ride on the Jungle Cruise. I have many memories of...
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Anthropocentrism and capitalism are driving extinction
The mother and daughter are the last of their species. Their names are Najin and Fatu, and they stand alone in fields of grass and along river basins. They have beautiful brown...
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The U.S.' lack of criticism of the Bolivian coup is hypocritical
With the memory of Jan. 6 fresh in the minds of Democratic lawmakers, loyalists of Jair Bolsonaro — the former president of Brazil — received immediate condemnation by the Western media after...
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Corporate buybacks should be strictly regulated
Let’s say that your company just created a new, popular invention. If you charge the right price and the invention falls into the hands of millions of consumers, your company might just...
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BU's on-campus housing is classist
Coming in as a freshman at Binghamton University, I did not put much thought into where I would choose to live on campus because I figured all the dorms would be fairly...
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Teachers should work with ChatGPT
The development of ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence (AI) chat system created by OpenAI researchers, has been one of the most widely discussed topics in recent news and media. Released in November of...
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Depictions of drug addiction ignore systemic causes
One of my responsibilities as an older sister is the drug talk. While I’ve taken it upon myself to pass down a voice of reason, there is a noticeable discrepancy in my...
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'Dupe' trend contributes to makeup overconsumption
The recent “dupe” trend, in which TikTok users compare high-end products to similar drugstore products, has taken over the platform. Just about everything has been “duped” — basic white socks, perfumes and...
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Hakeem Jeffries’ election weakened the Democratic Party
After securing enough votes in November, Hakeem Jeffries is now the Minority Leader in the House of Representatives. Jeffries, a longtime ally of Nancy Pelosi, has long been an outspoken advocate against...
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Israel’s far-right government proves disastrous for Palestinians
Benjamin Netanyahu was sworn in as Prime Minister on Dec. 29, 2022, for the third time, having held the office previously between 1996 and 1999 and between 2009 and 2021. Having consistently...