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...
Columns
Embracing recreational cannabis can revitalize Binghamton's economy
It’s finally happened! It’s what we’ve all been waiting for — recreational cannabis use has been legalized within the state of New York! On Wednesday March 31, New York State Gov. Andrew...
Staff Editorials
Editorial: Stop the blame game
On Feb. 27, Binghamton University (BU) students received a B-Line News Addition from administrators condemning “racist incidents” on campus. With little to no detail as to what these racist incidents entailed, Pipe...
Columns
TikTok promotes unnecessary, cyclical materialism
In this day and age, there is a social media app for everyone. Whether you prefer looking at what’s new in fashion, want to screenshot delicious recipes or keep up to date...