Editorial by Matt Gagliano

Dear Readers,

We’re almost there! Only a few more weeks until we all get to go home for a nice “relaxing” month without classes, exams, and being in close proximity to Harvey Stenger. We here at Binghamton Review know that you’re probably eagerly anticipating winter break, but we also know that you’re probably stressed as hell because finals are coming up. While you could do what I do and lobotomize yourself with rusty spoons, we have a tradition of providing you with pictures of cute little doggies (and various other animals that are also cute), to help you destress before finals. These pictures (found on page 8) are guaranteed to help distract you from the existential dread that no doubt lingers within you as we get ever closer to taking those harrowing final exams! Not that you asked, but the adorable puppy on the front cover (and also on the back cover (and also on page 8)) is my new puppy named Sir Reginald Barktholomew III, or Reggie for short. In case you’re like our copy desk chief, Joe, and have a hate boner against my dog for some weird reason, Reggie appears so much in this issue because people did not send me as many dog pictures as I hoped for, so I was forced to use what I had. Also, Reggie is cute as hell, and if you disagree I will beat the shit out of you and leave you bleeding and crippled in a back alley. Do not go looking for Joe, he is already gone. While the dog pictures are certainly the highlight of this issue, believe it or not, there are actual articles as well. If you’re looking for something that toes the line between dog pictures and Binghamton Review articles, might I recommend “We Adopted a Puppy” by Evelyn Medina on page 9. Much like I did a few weeks ago, she recently adopted a puppy, and while it’s not a competition, I can say with utmost certainty that my puppy is cuter, cooler, and could beat her dog in a fight. Reggie is a fucking chad. Moving on to other animals, Michael Levy did more research than any human being should to determine how many human beings it would take to take down a hippopotamus with their bare hands. Why? Who knows! But if you’re curious (because let’s be honest, you’re curious), you should check out “Hippo VS Human: The Never-Ending Debate” on page 11. If you have no heart and don’t care about animals, you deserve to die. Before you do though, you might want to read “Why Experts Fail” by Joe Badalamenti and “Clearing Reagan’s Economic Policy Record” by Siddharth Gundapaneni on pages 6 and 7 respectively. Since you’re an animal hating freak, I assume you’re only reading this issue for the well written political opinion pieces that we’re known for, so luckily for you, this issue still has those. Also, we have a boring crossword on the last two pages. It may or may not be boring. I guess you’ll just have to do it to find out.

Sincerely,

Matt Gagliano

Binghamton Review is a non-partisan, student-run news magazine of conservative thought founded in 1987 at Binghamton University. A true liberal arts education expands a student’s horizons and opens one’s mind to a vast array of divergent perspectives. The mark of true maturity is being able to engage with these perspectives rationally while maintaining one’s own convictions. In that spirit, we seek to promote the free and open exchange of ideas and offer alternative viewpoints not normally found or accepted on our predominately liberal campus. We stand against tyranny in all of its forms, both on campus and beyond. We believe in the principles set forth in this country’s Declaration of Independence and seek to preserve the fundamental tenets of Western civilization. It is our duty to expose the warped ideology of political correctness and cultural authoritarianism that dominates this university. Finally, we understand that a moral order is a necessary component of any civilized society. We strive to inform, engage with, and perhaps even amuse our readers in carrying out this mission.