Letter from the editor
Letter from the Editor
Happy — or maybe not so happy — finals week, everyone! I don’t know about you, but the semester flew by extremely quickly for me. Because the semester is coming to a...
Prism
We shouldn't support Tekashi 6ix9ine
Recently, Brooklyn rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine was arrested and is now facing federal charges of racketeering. He could also face life in prison. Racketeering is a part of a bigger charge of Racketeer...
Prism
Studying abroad offers new perspectives
Hi! I’m Stella Huang, a junior majoring in Chinese studies and a Pipe Dream PRISM contributor. Last semester, I spent six months abroad in China studying Mandarin and came back in August...
Prism
JUMP Nation mentors local students
The Juvenile Urban Multicultural Program, also known as JUMP Nation, aims to help students strive for higher education. Throughout the academic year, the Binghamton University community is presented with general body meetings...
Prism
Rudy Francisco's 'Helium' rises to the top
“Helium” is the debut poetry collection written by Rudy Francisco, who is one of the most recognizable names in the world of spoken-word poetry. As the summary of “Helium” suggests, it’s filled...
Prism
Mick Jenkins gets personal with 'Pieces of a Man'
In the current rap climate, Mick Jenkins came in as somewhat of a dark horse. Often deep and philosophical, Jayson Mick Jenkins is every lyrical hip-hop fan’s dream. His layered metaphors and...
Prism
Recognizing Black Solidarity Day
Black Solidarity Day is a memorial day created in 1969 by Carlos E. Russell, a Black Panamanian-born Brooklyn activist who died in July 2018. He was a professor and chair of field...
Prism
Saying goodbye to Columbus Day
This past Oct. 8, the city of Binghamton celebrated its annual Columbus Day Parade. This event was filled with varieties of food and included a marching band. Some are appalled by the...
Prism
Domestic violence is a societal issue
With October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month, there’s a good chance you’ve witnessed a few discussions regarding how our culture handles domestic violence. Personally, I’ve found many of these open conversations in...
Prism
Discussing the state of LGBTQ rights
October is LGBTQ History Month in the United States. To celebrate, let’s look at history being made in the fight for LGBTQ equality. Currently, 27 states do not explicitly have legislation that...