Dorothy Mai, Author at The Statesman

Students and adjuncts rally to save writing

by Dorothy MaiFeatured Multimedia Top StoryNovember 17, 2017November 17, 2017

Stony Brook students and adjuncts rally to save adjunct jobs in the university’s Writing and Rhetoric program on Wednesday, Nov. 15. Due to a budget deficit of $35 million, nearly half of the program’s adjuncts have been let go and will not return for the Spring 2018 semester.

Salsa dances its way to campus at “Latin Dance Explosion!”

by Dorothy MaiFeatured Multimedia Top StorySeptember 28, 2017November 14, 2017

“Everyone knows a lot about ballroom from ‘Dancing with the Stars,'” Meghan DeChello said.

OM Lab brings interactive art to campus

by Dorothy MaiFeatured Multimedia Top StorySeptember 20, 2017September 24, 2017

The Charles B. Wang Center’s cultural program, “OM Lab,” offers visitors a unique experience where they can learn about the significance of the this ancient syllable. Visitors can also record their own voices to add to a collective chant.

Lake Grove Shake Shack prepares for first week of business

by Dorothy MaiFeatured News Top StoryMarch 7, 2017

The Lake Grove Shake Shack opened to the public Tuesday, but a few lucky customers got a taste of the famous burgers and shakes a day early during a soft opening on March 6.

Women’s March generates support from organizations on campus

by Dorothy MaiFeatured NewsFebruary 5, 2017February 5, 2017

Over half a million people united to march alongside one another on Jan. 21 to support women’s rights and protest President Donald Trump in the first weeks of his presidency.

What sexuality do you identify with?

by Dorothy MaiNewsFebruary 9, 2016April 12, 2017

As people are becoming more aware of themselves and the people around them, there are many more options to identify with in terms of sexual and romantic orientation.

Fraternity hosts bike-a-thon to raise awareness of disabilities

by Dorothy MaiNewsOctober 19, 2015October 19, 2015

The SBU chapter of the fraternity Pi Kappa Phi hosted their first outdoor charity event, a bike-a-thon, to raise awareness for people with disabilities on Oct. 15.