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Columns

Putin's dictatorship makes himself, and Russia, untouchable

The famed Greek philosopher Plato’s lesser-known elder brother, Glaucon, had an interesting take on the subject of justice. He believed firmly that justice was only performed out of fear of punishment, and...


Columns

Biden's cooperation with North Korea is a vital step in preventing nuclear war

What happens when a dangerous animal is backed into a corner? It does not calm down. It does not suddenly become reasonable and opt to negotiate or surrender. When an animal is...


Columns

BU must do more to address racism on campus and locally

During the second week of my sociology class this semester, our professor Joshua Price brought to the class’s attention a racial incident that had occurred in a discussion section. A student had...


Staff Editorials

Editorial: Stop AAPI Hate

On April 4th, Binghamton Pan Asian Leaders Council (BPALC) and the Asian Student Union (ASU) held a “Binghamton Stop Asian Hate Crimes Rally” on campus. It has been a year marked by...


Columns

Disproportionate burdens of child care hinder women's progress in the workplace

As well as marking one year since the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic, last March simultaneously celebrated Women’s History Month. This month has been dedicated to celebrate...


Columns

Banning gender-affirming care is unscientific, abhorrent

About two months ago, I wrote a column about the New York State Legislature repealing an anti-trans law. It was a wonderful move by New York’s lawmakers but unfortunately is not representative...


Columns

Mischaracterization of the Stop Asian Hate movement's goals ignores systemic issues

Three weeks ago, I wrote about the horrific Atlanta shootings. In the weeks afterward, I received an outpouring of support from family, friends and professors, and I am so grateful for them...


Columns

Incarcerated individuals deserve the right to vote

On Sunday, March 7, the 56th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, President Biden signed an executive order to improve access to voting rights and called on Congress to pass the John Lewis Voting...


Staff Editorials

Editorial: A shot worth taking

On April 5, it was announced to Binghamton University students that there would be COVID-19 vaccines available at a new on-campus site. Emails were sent out to students identified as eligible, encouraging...


Columns

Binghamton's no-visitor policy exacerbates feelings of social isolation on campus

In June 2020, Binghamton University sent out a special housing license addendum which outlined a new set of rules for students living on campus in the 2020-2021 school year. One of the...