Maya Brown, Author at The Statesman

“Red flags” indicate unhealthy behavior that leads to a toxic relationship

Maya BrownNews Sex and Relationships 2022March 6, 2022March 9, 2022

While every relationship has its trials, experts say a toxic relationship is one that is consistently unpleasant and affects a person’s health and well-being.

Pressure builds on SUNY chancellor to resign

Maya Brown & Steven KeehnerAdministration NewsDecember 6, 2021

The SUNY Student Assembly executive board called on SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras to resign in a press release on Dec. 3 after transcripts revealed vulgar statements directed at a former aide who accused former Gov. Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment.

West C Apartment residents forced to relocate to West A due to “necessary renovations”

Maya BrownNewsNovember 5, 2021November 5, 2021

Students living in West C Apartments are being forced to relocate to West A starting in two weeks due to “necessary renovations” being done to the residential building.

Survey results reveal lack of transparency from administration and general concern of campus conditions

Maya Brown2021 News Special Issues State of the University 2021 Top StoryOctober 6, 2021October 18, 2021

The Statesman asked students to express their concerns and opinions about the University’s current state, including administration, students and professors, for our “State of the University” special issue. About 84 students accepted the challenge, and the results are below.

Ideologies clash as Turning Point USA protest arrives to SBU campus

Maya Brown & Steven KeehnerLong Island News Student Life Top StorySeptember 13, 2021September 13, 2021

About 200 people from Turning Point USA (TPUSA), the New York Young Republican Club, the Long Island Loud Majority and surrounding community members gathered around the fountain at the Academic Mall on Sunday, Sept. 12, to protest mandatory vaccines.

SUNY Chancellor comments on vaccination requirements during Union ceremony

Maya BrownAdministration Faculty NewsAugust 27, 2021

On Wednesday, Aug. 25, the State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor Jim Malatras came to Stony Brook University for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the newly-rebuilt Student Union.

SBU pauses distribution of Johnson & Johnson vaccine; adds new vaccination opportunities

Maya Brown & Sara RubergAdministration News Top StoryApril 13, 2021

Stony Brook University has paused distribution of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to students and employees due to concerns about potential negative side effects.

New update to septic system will remove nitrogen and dioxane from Long Island water

Maya BrownLong Island News STEMApril 3, 2021

Stony Brook University’s Center for Clean Water Technology (CCWT) has revealed an updated septic system that removes water contaminants at a high rate.

USG Executive Council candidates outline their priorities for ongoing election

Alek Lewis & Maya BrownNews USGMarch 31, 2021

The candidates for the Executive Council of Stony Brook University’s Undergraduate Student Government debated their platforms on March 26. Elections started on SBEngaged on March 29 and will be held until April 2 at noon.

Diet culture’s complicated relationship to body positivity

Maya BrownFeatures News Sex and Relationships 2021 Student Life Top StoryMarch 24, 2021March 24, 2021

Danaher has struggled with anorexia nervosa — an eating disorder characterized by distorted body image and a compulsive fear of being overweight — since the age of 13. She is now 22.