Opinions
The US should let the Venezuelan people fight their own democratic uprising
Recently, Venezuela has found itself at the center of headlines. Between allegations of stolen elections, brutal repressions of democratic opposition, extreme economic failure and millions of Venezuelans fleeing abroad, it is easy...
Opinions
Zohran Mamdani has brought new life to the Democratic Party
It would be uncontroversial to say that the current Democratic Party is rudderless. After its defeat in the 2024 election, the party’s approval ratings have plummeted to record lows despite President Trump’s...
Opinions
We must embrace Democratic populism
The modern world has a complex relationship with the term “populism,” often seeing it as an unsavory, even hostile, buzzword to describe authoritarian regimes. In fact, the term populism is often used...
Columns
Self-care was never meant to be an industry
Self-care was once considered a lost practice, revived by attempts to preserve connection with mind, body and soul and restore balance by taking care of your mental health. It meant setting boundaries...
Staff Editorials
Amid federal suppression, Binghamton University must protect peaceful protest
On Oct. 7, Binghamton University issued an unsigned B-Line statement in response to a protest held on campus. Within the statement, the University affirmed “the right of all community members to express...
Opinions
China’s canal investments are its silent weapons for geopolitics
In a recent column, I discussed how the United States needs to prioritize infrastructure investments on a global scale to underscore the importance of trade in diplomacy. My main emphasis was that...
Opinions
The true story behind Columbus Day emphasizes the immigrant struggle
The American public’s opinion on Christopher Columbus and Columbus Day has become increasingly negative. A 2024 YouGov poll suggests that roughly 52 percent of Americans view Columbus favorably, but this number decreases...
Opinions
Antivax misinformation preys upon vulnerable parents
An increasingly concerning trend has emerged over the last five years: the number of kindergartners exempt from vaccines has risen from 2.2 to 3.6 percent. The reason behind this increase is not...
Opinions
The dark side of looksmaxxing
I transferred into Binghamton University this year, and it’s safe to say I’ve noticed some good-looking Bearcats on my way to class. If you’re a guy, you’re not alone if you don’t...
Opinions
ChatGPT is not your friend
It’s only been three years since ChatGPT was unveiled to the public, and with its release came a massive adoption of large language models as a tool for the ills of everyday...