Christine Kelley, Author at The Statesman

Mass shootings can not define the South

Christine KelleyEditorials Opinions Top StoryNovember 21, 2022November 21, 2022

#OPINION: Virginia is awful and terrifying and beautiful and welcoming. If we embrace community and simple pleasures, we can navigate our way out of this violent fascist mess.

How Battery Park helped me connect with my family history

Christine KelleyEditorials Opinions Top StoryNovember 1, 2022November 3, 2022

It is Oct. 23, 2022. I am crying outside Castle Clinton because in a way, this is where I was born. I have never been to Battery Park in my life. But a part was here long ago: 139 years and two weeks earlier.

Sanger Hall soon to be Chinn Hall

Katherine Procacci & Christine KelleyBreaking News Top StoryOctober 3, 2022October 4, 2022

On Monday, Oct. 3, Stony Brook President Maurie McInnis sent an email informing students that Sanger Residence Hall is being renamed to Dr. May Edward Chinn Hall.

Roe v. Wade’s defeat continues to wreak havoc months later

Anya Marquardt & Christine KelleyOpinionsAugust 10, 2022

#OPINION: Abortion rights in America are taking a nosedive. In the month since Roe v. Wade’s defeat, states have put abortion on the ballot. Eleven states bar even rape and incest victims from getting abortions.

President McInnis announces the renaming of Sanger Hall

Christine KelleyNews Student Life USGJune 29, 2022July 5, 2022

Sanger Hall, a residential hall in Tabler Community, will receive a new name after nearly two years of public pressure. Sanger Hall is named after Planned Parenthood founder Margaret Sanger, an activist for women’s rights and birth control.

Professor awarded Pew fellowship for penguin research

Christine KelleyEarth Day 2022 NewsApril 24, 2022

Lynch, an associate professor and endowed chair for ecology and evolution at Stony Brook University, is one of the Pew Charitable Trusts’ six 2022 marine fellows, who are all pioneers of conservation research.

Police investigate burglary at Shop Red West

Sara Ruberg & Christine KelleyNews Top StoryApril 14, 2022April 14, 2022

A burglary occurred at the campus bookstore around 4 a.m. on April 14. The University Police Department is investigating the incident with Suffolk County Police.

SBU art show explores faith and humanity

Christine KelleyArts Fine ArtApril 13, 2022April 13, 2022

“I Am At War” explores the symbolic role of objects in Catholicism and art history. Donato, a devout Catholic, says his work…at Stony Brook has evaluated sanctity, objects and whether faith can exist outside the Catholic Church.

President McInnis to announce Sanger College renaming decision

Christine KelleyAdministration NewsApril 3, 2022

Stony Brook University officials are recommending that President Maurie McInnis approve the renaming of Sanger College. McInnis will announce her decision this week.

As Texas attacks trans youth, solidarity remains vital

Christine KelleyOp-eds Opinions Sex and Relationships 2022March 6, 2022March 7, 2022

#OPINION: Trans liberation movements are globally active. Our mere existence proves that Gov. Abbott is wrong. Come look for us. We aren’t going away anytime soon.