Brianne Ledda, Author at The Statesman

Former SBU professor pleads guilty to funneling cancer research funds

by Brianne LeddaNews Top StoryJanuary 14, 2020January 15, 2020

Girnun could face a maximum of 10 years in jail without parole, and “a fine to be determined,” according to a U.S. Department of Justice press release.

Former swim coach sues SBU for discrimination

by Brianne LeddaNewsNovember 23, 2019November 23, 2019

In a lawsuit filed on Nov. 19, Atkinson claims she did not receive the “same institutional support as male coaches of men’s teams,” and that she was “micromanaged” in a way that “male and/or white coaches and coaches of men’s teams are not.”

Highlights from USG Town Hall

by Brianne LeddaNewsNovember 22, 2019November 22, 2019

The Statesman livestreamed the event, which is currently posted on Facebook. Highlights from the conversation, edited for readability and clarity, are included below. A full transcript of the event is available here.

SUNY prepared to cancel Elsevier subscription if contract negotiations go sour

by Brianne LeddaNews Top StoryNovember 22, 2019November 22, 2019

SUNY is negotiating a contract renewal with Elsevier, a scientific and medical journal publisher, according to an email sent to Stony Brook University’s Faculty Senate on Thursday, Nov. 21.

Weekly Wrap Up Special Edition: USG Constitutional Referendum

by Brianne LeddaMultimediaNovember 14, 2019November 14, 2019

Former USG judiciary member, Eric Wagner and current member, Isaiah Momplaisir talk about the constitutional referendum released this week.

USG proposes restructured constitution in referendum

by Brianne LeddaFeatured NewsNovember 13, 2019November 13, 2019

A campus-wide email announcing the referendum and elections included a link to a Google Drive folder with an annotated draft with the proposed changes, a final draft of the new constitution and a document describing major changes, in addition to the current constitution.

Stony Brook students face paperwork and confusion at the polls

by Brianne LeddaNews Top StoryNovember 10, 2019November 12, 2019

Stony Brook students faced confusion and extra paperwork when they tried to vote on campus on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Students who switched dorm buildings on campus since the last voting cycle were asked to fill out affidavits, worrying some that their votes wouldn’t count.

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