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...
Columns
BU students might want to sign on to Marriage Pact program
Have you ever made the promise to a friend, “If we’re not married by age 40, I’ll marry you?” What if Binghamton University found the perfect friend with whom you should make...
Columns
Gov. Cuomo should be held accountable for sexual assault allegations against him
Six women have now leveled allegations of sexually inappropriate conduct against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Referred to as the “most tumultuous moment of his political career,” Republicans and Democrats alike have...
Columns
Study abroad programs should be more accessible
In my opinion, one of the greatest things you can do while attending college is to pack up your things and spend a little time abroad. I’ve been obsessed with the concept...
Columns
Legislative action has the potential to curb anti-Asian hate crimes
As a persistent crisis within a crisis, Asian immigrants and Asian Americans have been the targets of nearly unimaginable amounts of discrimination worldwide since the onset of COVID-19. The initial exponential rise...
Staff Editorials
Editorial: A review of Husch Blackwell’s report on Binghamton University
Recently, Binghamton University released a review of its Title IX policies in conjunction with Husch Blackwell, an independent law firm. The 34-page report covers the issues of sexual assault, an overview of...