David O'Connor, Author at The Statesman

Evolution of Disney princesses shows societal progress

David O'ConnorOpinionsApril 29, 2013

One of the most interesting points to be made about these movies, and notably their heroines, is how the role of important female characters has evolved through the 20th and early 21st centuries alongside the societal role of the American woman.

Impasses in Congress force states to take their own action

David O'ConnorOpinionsApril 22, 2013April 25, 2013

Despite close to 250 years of the federal government’s growing more influential relative to the states, it is remarkable how much control each U.S. state has over its local affairs. In the last couple of decades, state autonomy appears to have had a revival.

Chavez is still dead

David O'ConnorOpinionsApril 17, 2013

This is not the Cuban Missile Crisis Part Two; the United States and Latin America are not sworn enemies for all time. However, the people and nations of Latin America have sent the United States a message: we are perfectly willing to do business with you, but as equals, not as pseudo-colonies.

Keep strong separation between church and state without persecution

David O'ConnorOpinionsApril 8, 2013April 9, 2013

That being said, the separation of church and state has become one of the founding principles of our society. Though the interpretation of the law may vary, the belief in its legitimate standing in our body of law is generally unquestioned. But one has to be careful that their religious and moral beliefs do not subtly or bluntly become public policy. Governance is a difficult business, especially over a vast and diverse country like the U.S.

Europe in a state of crisis

David O'ConnorOpinions Top StoryApril 1, 2013

Europe is in a state of crisis, but not the one that is typically talked about. The continent is certainly going through difficult economic straits in the past few years;…

Max Brooks Talks About Book, Movie and Zombies In Interview

David O'ConnorArtsMarch 28, 2013March 28, 2013

Prominent author and zombie preparedness expert Max Brooks will be coming to Stony Brook University on Thursday evening to help prepare the campus should zombies ever strike as they did…

Football holds Pro day for NFL hopefuls

David O'ConnorFootball SportsMarch 26, 2013October 19, 2021

There wasn’t any noticeable amount of fanfare or cheers from fans, but Saturday morning into the early afternoon was one of the most important days in the sporting careers of…

Social change; slow and steady wins the race

David O'ConnorOpinions Top StoryMarch 25, 2013March 27, 2013

It is apparent that we are coming to a turning point in American history. The issue of homosexual rights, the civil rights issue of our time, is hitting a crescendo that has manifested itself in the hearing of two Supreme Court cases this month: the case against the Defense of Marriage Act and Proposition 8 from California. There is reason to believe that the Supreme Court will tilt the balance in favor of marriage equality later this year, but this social change in American society must be handled delicately should we want it to last.

Stony Brook men’s basketball falls to Iowa in second round of NIT

David O'ConnorMen's Basketball SportsMarch 23, 2013October 19, 2021

The Stony Brook men’s basketball team’s season came to an end on Friday evening in the second round of the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) against the University of Iowa Hawkeyes,…

Men’s Basketball wins first-ever NIT game, upsets UMass

David O'ConnorSports Top StoryMarch 20, 2013

Stony Brook secured its first ever National Invitation Tournament victory on Wednesday night against the No. 2 seed University of Massachusetts Minutemen, taking the game by a score of 71-58….