Katherine Procacci, Author at The Statesman

On-screen couples breaking stereotypes: a reenactment

Katherine Procacci & Maria LyndersArts Movies Sex and Relationships 2023March 26, 2023March 27, 2023

Historically, on-screen romance hasn’t always represented real life. But in recent years, movies and TV shows have portrayed relationships that have broken social stereotypes, becoming a bit more realistic.

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.

Earthstock Festival 2022 in Photos

Katherine ProcacciEarth Day 2022 Multimedia PhotosApril 24, 2022April 25, 2022

Stony Brook University’s annual, 10 day Earthstock celebration closed on April 22 with its signature festival. Over 50 student groups and vendors lined the academic mall, featuring live musical performances…

Gunna confirmed as headliner for Brookfest 2022

Amaya McDonald & Katherine ProcacciArts Breaking MusicApril 9, 2022April 12, 2022

After two years of virtual events and performances, USG announced the lineup at this year’s in-person Brookfest concert during the USG Block Party. Gunna will be the headliner for the spring 2022 Brookfest concert held on April 21.

FSA introduces the FSA Street Fair during campus lifetime

Katherine Procacci & Joanne YaoMultimedia VideosApril 7, 2022April 7, 2022

On March 31, the Faculty Student Association, in collaboration with the Sustainable Solutions Committee, hosted the FSA Street Fair. Campus organizations had booths to demonstrate what sustainable options are available to students

COVID-19 booster shot is now required for all SUNY, CUNY students to remain on campus

Katherine Procacci & Maria LyndersBreaking NewsJanuary 1, 2022January 7, 2022

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced during a COVID-19 briefing that students in the SUNY and CUNY systems are required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine booster shot, once eligible, to return to campus for the spring semester, effective Jan. 15, 2022.

VIDEO: Highlights of Stony Brook Football home game against Fordham

Katherine ProcacciMultimedia VideosSeptember 26, 2021September 27, 2021

Highlights of the first half of the game against the Fordham Rams on Sept. 25. The Seawolves lost 31-14, their first loss within their conference since 2016.

Barnes & Noble become SBU’s bookstore operator, bringing students new hands-on opportunities

Katherine ProcacciNewsDecember 15, 2020

Stony Brook University has partnered with Barnes & Noble to make it the official campus bookstore and store provider as of Oct. 22, bringing students new opportunities.

Stony Brook University hosts virtual STAY HOMEcoming during COVID-19

Katherine ProcacciNews Student LifeOctober 6, 2020

Stony Brook University is hosting a virtual homecoming event series called STAY HOMEcoming from Oct. 1 until Oct. 10. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Stony Brook University’s homecoming events are being held primarily online.

Journalism professor discusses digital innovation during COVID-19 at virtual “My Life As” lecture

Katherine ProcacciFaculty NewsSeptember 22, 2020September 23, 2020

Professor Sree Sreenivasan kicks off the School of Journalism’s Fall 2020 virtual “My Life As” Speaker Series with the lecture, “What Comes Next? Lessons on Digital Innovation Six Months into the Pandemic” on Sept. 16.