Columns
Animal fur in clothing should be reserved for those who need it
t’s that time of year again — temperatures are dropping, the days are shorter and Canada Goose jackets are out in all their glory, ready to battle the frigid cold. Canada Goose...
Columns
"Girlboss" culture disguises marketing tactics behind false feminism
Evidence of “hustle culture” seems to be everywhere. There are countless Instagram photos captioned with hashtags like #riseandgrind and #nodaysoff. Elon Musk’s tweet encouraging people to consider working in technology warns that...
Columns
Our emotional detachment to farm animals makes it easier to abuse them
Every so often, some news organization will report on some atrocity another country commits by eating dogs or cats, or locking them up in crowded, dirty conditions. While horrible, why is this...
Guest Columns
Letter to the Editor: Statement from Human Development Department
As faculty and staff in the human development department, we stand in solidarity with the students who participated in the actions that took place on Thursday, Nov. 14 and Monday, Nov. 18....
Columns
The momentum of BU protests must continue after winter break
Needless to say, there has been a lot of political action on campus the past few weeks. New students must be overwhelmed by the pressure to take sides. Older students may remember...
Columns
Right-wing attacks on free speech are hypocritical
Broome County has been a hotbed of political activity in recent weeks. With protests both on and off campus, tensions have run high. Local politicians such as State Sen. Fred Akshar have...
Staff Editorials
Fall 2019 report card
Administration: B- Binghamton University’s administration didn’t have any large mistakes this semester, but still suffers from several smaller, ongoing issues. While officials were publicly responsive to events such as the death of...
Columns
A liberal arts education is essential — especially for those in the sciences
While waiting in line for my stir-fry to be cooked, I overheard a conversation between two undergraduate students, one of whom is in the School of Management (SOM). She was telling her...
Columns
Participating in Greek life can force some to choose between parts of their identity
As you walk around campus, you’ll see bold Greek letters embroidered on some students’ apparel. These letters show which Greek organization one belongs to and may also highlight how membership in a...
Columns
Is sharing cultural dances with others an act of cultural appropriation?
Cultural appropriation in performing arts has long been debated, especially in cases where cross-cultural borrowing teeters on stealing for economic gain. The most outlandish examples of cultural appropriation in dance, such as...