Staff Editorials

Editorial: Spring 2021 Report Card

Administration: C- As we near a possible end to the COVID-19 pandemic and the spring 2021 semester, Binghamton University administration had a lot on their plate. However, in dealing with so many...


Columns

Senior column: Life is a story

Life is a story. So what is my story? Well, here’s a fun fact: I couldn’t speak until I was 4 years old. Instead of attending a traditional preschool, I was placed...


Columns

Senior Column: Being authentically me

Before coming to Binghamton University, I made a list of things that I wanted to do in college. Some items were simple, like “develop a taste in music.” Another goal I had...


Columns

Andrew Yang is not strong enough to lead NYC

In just a few years, Andrew Yang has gone from obscurity to national recognition as a major political figure. Despite his lack of political experience prior to running in the Democratic primaries...


Columns

The U.S. needs to do more in the global fight against COVID-19

My sophomore year, I took an apocalyptic literature class called “The End of the World,” and for an assignment, we were asked to write an essay realistically predicting how the world would...


Staff Editorials

Editorial: Hit me with your best shot

Just over one month ago, Binghamton University made the announcement that the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine would be made available on campus for students and staff. When J&J injections were paused...


Guest Columns

Twitch has become an unlikely platform for political discourse

Are Twitch livestreamers legitimate political commentators? Although the platform began as a setting to watch gamers play, Twitch has increasingly varied its content. Cooking, day-to-day activities, webcam models and political commentaries are...


Columns

BU should expand class options to assist in a timely graduation

As the semester comes to an end and class registration approaches, people are dealing with end-of-the-year stress, including finals and figuring out summer plans. This includes making schedules for the next semester,...


Columns

The stigma surrounding artistic hobbies, careers prevents creative expression

After growing up in New York City, coming to Binghamton was a culture shock or rather, a lack-of-culture shock. I missed the museums, galleries and excess of creative people. My mother’s first...


Columns

Four-day school weeks could be a valuable alternative to hustle culture

This past year, all students have had to adapt to new forms of learning in ways that we never could have imagined. While online classes through Zoom should have theoretically given students...