Jonathon Kline, Author at The Statesman

Reverse “isms” are not a thing

Jonathon KlineOpinionsNovember 20, 2014December 30, 2014

So first off, let me start off by saying that reverse racism is NOT an actual thing: it is simply racism. Singling someone out due to their skin color is inherently wrong.

Democratic loss should not become the elephant in the room

Jonathon KlineOpinionsNovember 6, 2014December 30, 2014

This past Election Day, the Republican Party made huge gains nationwide, dominating the Democratic Party in the House of Representatives, the Senate and even the number governors among the states.

Talking in lectures and the library has to stop

Jonathon KlineOpinionsNovember 5, 2014November 4, 2014

When you are trying to study for that soul-crushing midterm in Melville Library, all you hear is the sound of multiple people talking about a bunch of topics you could more or less not care about.

Millenials come up short on election day

Jonathon KlineOpinionsOctober 29, 2014October 28, 2014

The Harvard University Institute of Politics Poll found out that about only a quarter of millennials that can vote plan on going to cast their ballot in this year’s midterm elections.

Learning languages opens up doors to new worlds

Jonathon KlineOpinionsOctober 21, 2014December 30, 2014

A regret that seems to be almost universal among many people is their regret that they did not study a second language while they went to college.

Graduate student work hours cut to save university money

Jonathon KlineOpinionsOctober 16, 2014

Over the semester, the SUNY system has limited almost all of its graduate students to only working up to 29 hours a week so that they will not be considered “full time” workers.

Midterm Elections could change financial aid for all SBU students

Jonathon KlineOpinionsOctober 7, 2014December 30, 2014

An even more significant event will take place early this November: the midterm elections for the United States Senate, which could lead to a Republican dominated House of Representatives and Senate.

Seawolves pride very evident at homecoming

Jonathon KlineOpinions Top StoryOctober 2, 2014

This past weekend, Stony Brook’s Homecoming game ended in spectacular fashion after Stony Brook blew a lead late in the fourth quarter and lost the game in overtime.

Bus system inconsistency a product of overwhelming traffic

Jonathon KlineOpinionsSeptember 25, 2014December 30, 2014

Stony Brook University is kept alive by the vital transportation available to all students, with multiple buses running to and from the commuter lot, the train station and throughout the campus.

Do not mourn Joan Rivers, mourn the good

Jonathon KlineOpinions Top StorySeptember 11, 2014

Earlier this week, iconic comedienne Joan Rivers passed away. Though the cause of death currently unknown, it is being speculated that her death was caused by complications from a surgery she had.