Nayden Villorente, Author at The Statesman

Carlos Santos Jr. putting himself and Stony Brook on the global map

Nayden VillorenteBack On Campus 2023 SportsSeptember 24, 2023September 24, 2023

From becoming a hometown hero to carrying the weight of a nation on his shoulders, Long Island native Carlos Santos Jr. has already been on the winner’s podium and is living his childhood dream. Over the summer, Santos represented El Salvador in the 2023 Central American and Caribbean Games.

Stony Brook women’s soccer gears up for Battle of Long Island

Nayden VillorenteSports Women's SoccerSeptember 16, 2023September 16, 2023

After missing a grand opportunity on Thursday, the Stony Brook women’s soccer team is looking to bounce back against the defending conference champions. The Seawolves are looking to get back in the win column as they face the Hofstra Pride on Sunday.

Stony Brook women’s soccer picks Hampton apart for second year in a row

Nayden VillorenteSports Women's SoccerSeptember 11, 2023September 11, 2023

There was no trap game in store for the Seawolves on Sunday, who took on the Hampton Pirates down in Virginia and thrashed them 6-1. Though it was a far cry from last year’s historic 12-0 romping, Stony Brook still earned three points.

Stony Brook men’s soccer loses in trip to D.C.

Nayden VillorenteMen's Soccer SportsSeptember 6, 2023September 6, 2023

After allowing two goals in under half a minute, the Stony Brook men’s soccer team remains winless in nonconference games.

Hat trick by Azzam Ruiz sinks Stony Brook men’s soccer

Nayden VillorenteMen's Soccer SportsAugust 28, 2023August 29, 2023

After a hat trick by Iona forward Camil Azzam Ruiz, the Stony Brook men’s soccer team is still in search of its first win.

Scoreless draw keeps Stony Brook women’s soccer winless

Nayden VillorenteSports Women's SoccerAugust 20, 2023August 27, 2023

The Seawolves returned to Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium on Sunday in hopes of bouncing back from their opening night loss. Facing off against the Bryant Bulldogs, Stony Brook was unable to break down their backline in a scoreless stalemate.

Catharina von Drigalski back for one final run with Stony Brook women’s soccer

Nayden VillorenteFall Sports Preview 2023 Sports Women's SoccerAugust 16, 2023August 16, 2023

As her final season with the Stony Brook women’s soccer team approaches, defender Catharina von Drigalski is looking to cap off her illustrious college career with a bang.

Stony Brook celebrates 22nd annual Diversity Day and Strawberry Festival

Nayden VillorenteNews Student LifeMay 4, 2023

Stony Brook University students filled the Student Activities Center on May 3 as they looked to enjoy a vast array of delicious cuisines and celebrate togetherness.

First female FSA executive director appointed

Nayden VillorenteFaculty NewsApril 13, 2023April 13, 2023

FSA Executive director Diana Kubik is already rolling out new changes for the Stony Brook community.

USG gives update in CulinArt investigation, passes two amendments in Senate meeting

Nayden VillorenteNewsMarch 14, 2023May 3, 2023

Stony Brook University’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG) hosted its longest meeting of the year on March 2 in the Student Activities Center with less than 10 students in the audience, covering issues spanning from the CulinArt investigation to Faculty Student Association (FSA) updates.