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Content from the Opinion section of the Albany Student Press

Too many children are homeless in the Capital Region
By Russell Oliver 11/3/15 The truth about homelessness is that it’s becoming a major issue in New York state. The number of homeless people has been notably increasing over recent …

Under 21? Why you should think twice before you drink
By Meghan Mahar 11/3/15 College partying is something we may not all take part in, but we all certainly hear about it. It is one of the reasons many students …
Inspiration to carry you post-graduation
By Meghan Mahar 10/30/15 Some college students know where they’re going post-graduation, but some of them do not. Those who don’t could pick up a lot of tips by listening …
It’s a culture, not a costume
By Daniel Pinzon 10/20/15 Halloween is known as a day to dress up, a day to be something either imaginary or real, a day to play pretend. However, some costumes …
Clock boy costume: Offensive, racist, and uncreative
By Megan Mahar 10/20/15 Ahmed Mohamed made national headlines when a clock he built was mistaken for a bomb. The 14-year-old ninth grader from Texas received a lot of support …

Winter is coming
Russell Oliver 10/13/2015 Winter is coming. While University at Albany students don’t have to worry about the imminent threat of White Walkers, get ready for three to five months …
A Justified Search and Proper Seizure
by Jon Miller 10/13/2015 I’ve lived near New York City for a great deal of my life and it is almost impossible to not hear of it’s “stop-and-frisk” program …
‘Not Again’- Gun violence on campus blamed on mental health
By Megan Mahar 10/13/2015 It was a Thursday evening and I was in the middle of watching the Steelers vs. Ravens game when the news appeared on my television: …
Midterms Are Coming-Preparations for Finals
By Kevin Mercado 10/13/2015 We have arrived at the halfway point of the semester: midterm point. All of the students at the University at Albany are dusting off their textbooks …
Signs speak louder than words: Art project goes awry
By Daniel Pinzon Student artist Ashley Powell hung several signs that read “White Only” and “Black Only” around the University of Buffalo campus in mid-September. This artist’s creation is real. It makes …