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    Brianne Ledda is a senior journalism major minoring in history and environmental studies. She started writing for the Statesman's News Section in her first few weeks at Stony Brook University, and was promoted to Editor-in-Chief at the end of the Spring 2020 semester. You can contact Brianne via email at [email protected]

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    SBU planning in-person graduation in September for 2020 graduates

    Brianne LeddaAdministrationAlumniNewsMay 10, 2021May 11, 2021

    Stony Brook University plans to hold an in-person September commencement for its 2020 graduates. According to a new page on the university’s commencement website, the ceremony will be held on Friday, Sept. 10 in Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium.

    Hope for the American chestnut trees, a dying species

    Brianne LeddaLong IslandNewsSTEMApril 22, 2021

    “A tree came down, look at that.” Sue Avery, a botanist and certified landscaper, examines a thin wire cage along the border of the Ashley Schiff Preserve on campus.

    SBU workers push to delay in-person work return, argues it violates UUP telecommuting agreement

    Brianne LeddaAdministrationFacultyNewsMarch 6, 2021

    More than 100 people have signed a petition to delay an in-person return to work for Stony Brook employees as early as March 1, arguing that it violates the terms of a union-negotiated telecommuting agreement.

    All classes canceled ahead of impending snowstorm

    Brianne LeddaBreakingNewsJanuary 31, 2021January 31, 2021

    Stony Brook University has canceled all classes and events on Monday, Feb. 1 ahead of an impending snowstorm, according to a campus-wide email.

    SBU looks to avoid downsizing amidst budget crisis

    Brianne LeddaAdministrationNewsJanuary 25, 2021January 27, 2021

    Stony Brook University wants to avoid downsizing as it looks for solutions to its financial troubles, university officials emphasized in a town hall on Jan. 20. 

    Students on campus must test negative before leaving for Thanksgiving break, SUNY Chancellor says

    Brianne LeddaAdministrationNewsNovember 1, 2020

    All students on SUNY campuses must test negative for COVID-19 within ten days before they leave for Thanksgiving break. SUNY campuses have until November 5 to submit a plan outlining their steps to close the fall semester. 

    SBU announces hybrid classes for winter and spring semester

    Brianne LeddaAdministrationNewsTop StorySeptember 25, 2020September 25, 2020

    Stony Brook University will continue its hybrid approach to classes throughout the winter and spring semesters. The spring semester was delayed by one week to start on Feb. 1. There will not be a spring break.

    UUP criticizes university reopening policies

    Brianne LeddaFacultyNewsJune 19, 2020July 31, 2020

    The union argues that these guidelines stand as a direct contradiction to the university’s recent statements on the Black Lives Matter movement, and its declared commitment to black community members.

    School of Medicine aims to increase hospital security

    Brianne LeddaAdministrationNewsJune 13, 2020June 15, 2020

    “We will continue to explore additional opportunities to maintain a safe and secure environment for our employees, for our patients and for the community,” the Stony Brook School of Medicine said in an email to SBU’s medical community.

    Man charged for carrying explosives into Stony Brook University Hospital

    Brianne LeddaBreakingNewsPolice BlotterJune 10, 2020June 10, 2020

    Responding bomb and canine unit officers confirmed that the man, 33-year-old Robert Roden, was carrying three explosive devices in his backpack when he was taken into custody on Tuesday night. Other reports from university police indicate that Roden was also carrying what appeared to be a BB gun.

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