The Statesman

Gyrodyne update: lawsuit now over

Giselle Barkley • October 8, 2013

The roughly six-year lawsuit between Stony Brook University and Gyrodyne Company of America, Inc. ended nearly six months ago, according to President Samuel L. Stanley.

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Food prices increase while quantity decreases

Giselle Barkley • September 15, 2013

The 1.7 percent increase in food prices this academic year may have been lower in comparison with previous years. However, students are more vocal now with the correlation between prices and the quantity...

USG revamps webpage asking for more student input

Giselle Barkley • August 26, 2013

Last semester’s Undergraduate Student Government campaign ended in new leadership and initiated a new set of methods for USG to revamp their image, starting with their new website. In addition...

Campus Spotlight: student recognizes others with compliments

Giselle Barkley • August 25, 2013

Every compliment or act of kindness is a small yet significant way to acknowledge an individual’s importance within a community. These gestures are not rewarding only for those being recognized but also for people like Daniel Ahmadizadeh, who show their appreciation.

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Comparing sports funds: SBU vs. Spelman College

Giselle Barkley • May 5, 2013

While Spelman College cut its intercollegiate programs in the beginning of April to afford campus-wide wellness programs, Stony Brook University’s athletics and recreation fee show no signs of going...

With changes and technical hiccups, Murder Mystery kills

Giselle Barkley • April 21, 2013

Mystery and murder filled the air in SAC Ballroom B as Stony Brook University’s Weekend Life Council and Pocket Theater joined forces to bring this year’s Murder Mystery Dinner, called You Have the Right to Remain Dead, to campus.

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Locals complaining about SBU students

Giselle Barkley • April 8, 2013

Local residents have a number of issues with off-campus housing that could jeopardize housing options for students if left unresolved. According to News 4 New York, Brookhaven residents are unhappy...

Quad directors lead workshop on money management

Giselle Barkley • April 3, 2013

Quad Directors teamed up to help college students become financially literate in their “Manage Your Money Before it Manages You” workshop. The workshop was held on March 27 during Campus Life Time....

Students use new methods of taking notes in the classroom

Giselle Barkley • March 25, 2013

Technology has stepped into the classroom as students have developed more unorthodox ways of taking notes. Using devices ranging from mobile phones to DSL cameras to take pictures of lectures has become...

Anticipation begins for PlayStation 4’s Holiday 2013 arrival

Giselle Barkley • March 10, 2013

With several months until the release of Sony’s new PlayStation 4, the countdown begins. According to PS4 Playstation4.com, the new console is scheduled for release in “Holiday 2013.” The PlayStation 4 will take gaming beyond the walls of the living room or an isolated pastime. Consumers will not only have the ability to stay connected to their games but also to their gaming community.

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SBU requests funds to pay off lawsuit

Giselle Barkley • February 17, 2013

Stony Brook University requested $30 million from the New York State Legislature to pay off part of a $167.5 million judgment, or court order to pay money, resulting from the improper seizure of 245 acres west of campus.

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Dental students donate time to give kids a brighter smile

Giselle Barkley • February 4, 2013

Three-hundred-and-fifty kids bared their teeth at Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine’s 11th annual “Give Kids a Smile Day.” The four hour event, held Feb. 1 for children aged 1 to 17, commenced...