By Patrick McAuliffe Keep in mind, I have not yet seen all of the Marvel or DC movies. The assumptions I draw are just that – assumptions. My knowledge of most of them comes second-hand. For others who are hardcore Marvel/DC movie fans, feel free to comment and tell me if I’m semi-right. I’ve been wanting to share my thoughts on these recent comic book movies for a while. Two separate incidents from this summer made…
Return of the Taco Bell!
By Tom Casey Once an icon in the Old Marketplace, Taco Bell will return to campus in glorious fashion. The popular restaurant chain will replace Holy Habaneros as the primary source of Tex-Mex food in the New Union. Sodexo and Campus Facilities jointly announced the— I’m lying. According to all available public information, Taco Bell is not coming back to campus. I lied. Here, I have the graces to immediately admit my fib. Over the…
Transgender Television: Media Acceptance or Corporate Exploitation?
By Sean Glendon 41% of transgender individuals attempt suicide. That’s two out of every five, which is staggering, especially when compared to the general population. Up to 20% of the LGB community attempts suicide, meaning the T community is double the rates of the other counterparts in the movement. The overall population suicide attempt rate is only 4.5%, meaning a transgender individual is nearly 10 times more likely to attempt suicide than a person…
ABCs of Binghamton
Alright – Many of the things at Binghamton are ‘Alright’. “How was the food?” “Not great, alright I guess.” Breaks – Just like a middle school dance, Binghamton’s break schedule is awkward and isolated. You’ll be home longer than your friends, and won’t be able to go on spring break with them. Cafe – Yeah, you know that cafe in the marketplace? It’s not actually a Starbucks; it’s Sodexo. Disappointment – A feeling you…