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A map of the 2014 Ukrainian ethnic conflict.MONDOLKIRI1/CC BY-SA 3.0

Russia won’t invade Ukraine — for now

Saad Haroon February 16, 2022
#OPINION: The entire Western bloc, as well as the news media, is buzzing with rumors of an impending confrontation, with British officials putting troops on alert. Regardless of the rhetoric, Russia is unlikely to invade Ukraine in the near future.
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How SUNYs vaccine mandate infringes our liberties

How SUNY’s vaccine mandate infringes our liberties

Giavonna Rossi February 3, 2022
#OPINIONS: If we continue to require vaccination for in-person classes, we must provide services for those who refuse the vaccine. Individual liberties must be safeguarded while the public is protected.
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Turning Point protest at Stony Brook Univeristy on Sept. 12, 2021.  KAT PROCACCI/ THE STATESMAN

TPUSA’s chapter approval by SBU is a win for political diversity

Lauren Pena January 23, 2022
If we are going to be selective about what groups are allowed at SBU, everyone should be held to the same standards. If diversity is a value we intend to uphold, dissenting views should not be met with such hostility. 
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The official cover of Red (Taylors Version). The album was released on Nov. 12, 2021. PUBLIC DOMAIN

Why the battle to protect artists starts with us

Justin Chassin January 19, 2022
Too often, record labels abuse their authority over artists' master recordings to maximize profit at the detriment of artists who create original material. It is critical that we raise awareness of these issues in order to prevent mistreatment.
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Hospitals must prioritize the treatment of COVID-vaccinated patients

Hospitals must prioritize the treatment of COVID-vaccinated patients

Michael Cleary November 15, 2021
#OPINION: It is time to stop prioritizing the treatment of unvaccinated COVID-19 patients. We can no longer enable the selfishness of the unvaccinated.
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View of the Bridge of the Americas POE El Paso Texas.  U.S. Customs and Border Protection  FLICKR VIA CC BY-SA 2.0

Biden’s $1.2 Trillion infrastructure package has passed, but what’s next?

Benjamin Joffe November 14, 2021
On Nov. 5, President Biden’s $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill passed in Congress and will be signed by the President within the next week. The bill will provide billions of dollars to states for the improvement of roads and other transportation infrastructure, as well as the expansion of broadband internet service, endeavors which will hopefully stimulate the economy. 
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Students walking on the quad.  REBECCA LEGGIO

Economic barriers inhibit lower-income students

Xenia Gonikberg November 14, 2021
#OPINION: The fact that there are so many barriers to education and to succeeding in the workforce highlights an overarching problem within education and employment systems in this country.
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Elon Musk at a TEDxTalk in 2017. STEVE JURVETSON
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Billionaires and charitable organizations must work together to end world hunger

Justin Chassin November 7, 2021
#OPINION The World Food Programme (WFP) needs continued funding from billionaire investors such as Elon Musk. However, as the cost of addressing world hunger increases, the WFP must do a better job of communicating specific spending plans to convince donors.
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Tomatoes gene-edited with CRISPR/Cas9 in the PROCERA gene, developed by The Sainsbury Laboratory, Norwich.  PUBLIC DOMAIN

Impacting hunger and malnutrition must be central in the future of gene-edited crops

Matt Venezia October 25, 2021
#OPINION: To ensure the greatest impact on malnutrition and hunger, future approvals of gene-edited crops must be in nations where these problems are prevalent and in crops that are relied upon by impoverished populations. 
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The mental health impacts of the pandemic must be acknowledged by SBU faculty

Justin Chassin October 24, 2021
#OPINION: As we embark on the second half of our first in-person semester in a long time, I still feel like we’re in recovery from the pandemic. The past few semesters have been a challenge.
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Environmental concerns must be a top priority in the future of cryptocurrency

Katharina Buczek October 18, 2021
#OPINION: Regulating cryptomining to be sourced solely from renewable energy should be a priority in the fight against global warming before it is too late.
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Sleep is important for college students and their mental health

Xenia Gonikberg October 17, 2021
If you prioritize sleep and mental health overall, it will help you do better on that test or submit a higher quality assignment because you are not rushing to do it and you can focus on doing it well, instead of just doing it to finish it.
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