Michael Kohut, Author at The Statesman

Dealing with depression and anxiety in college

Michael KohutOpinionsApril 2, 2017April 2, 2017

Dealing with mental health problems at this point in life can be extra difficult because of the sheer amount of things happening around you.

The paradox of the paraplegic

Michael KohutFeatured OpinionsFebruary 12, 2017

It sucks, but a hard truth about being disabled is that sometimes, due to nonchalant oversight by others, you’ll get screwed over.

The alternative facts to Sodexo

Michael Kohut & Emily BensonFeatured OpinionsJanuary 29, 2017

“The truth is Sodexo is the best dining service around, and I have the alternative facts to prove it.”

It’s looking like a bright (but distant) future for ‘ol Mary Jane

Michael KohutFeatured OpinionsSeptember 26, 2016

A thaw in policy and opinion towards decriminalization and medical usage means that, over time, pot could quietly become a non-issue.

I’m with her, unfortunately

Michael KohutFeatured OpinionsAugust 24, 2016

I’m voting for Hillary Clinton. This doesn’t mean that I want Hillary Clinton to be president; to put it another way, #ImAgainstHim.

Stony Brook Smash Bros. Club brings “Melee” fans together

Michael KohutArts Top StoryMay 18, 2016

This is the story of the Stony Brook Smash Bros. Club, population: 383, according to the club’s president.

Stony Brook gamer “Dabuz” looks to become the king of “Smash Bros.”

Michael KohutSportsMay 14, 2016

For Samuel Buzby, being a world-class “Super Smash Bros.” player is what sets him apart from his peers.

Students celebrate the life of Nicholas Holt at vigil

Michael KohutFeatured News Top StoryMay 8, 2016

A memorial and candlelight vigil was held Saturday for Nicholas Holt, the Stony Brook freshman who died last month after he attended a party.

Campus Briefing: USG Elections Board member impeached

Michael KohutFeatured News Top StoryMay 8, 2016May 8, 2016

The Undergraduate Student Government senators debated changing the size of the Elections Board and impeached former Elections Board member Malik Archer.

The curious case of the missing peach tea

Michael KohutFeatured OpinionsMay 8, 2016

The one constant in my daily routine, the pick-me-up that I could count on, went missing. Pure Leaf Peach Tea, my favorite drink, disappeared without a trace.