Rebecca Liebson, Author at The Statesman

I’ve spent the past four years covering Stony Brook — their media relations is a nightmare for student journalists

Rebecca LiebsonOpinions Top StoryApril 28, 2019April 28, 2019

My meeting with Sheprow was not an isolated incident, but part of a pattern of university officials trying to suppress student journalists at Stony Brook — the only SUNY institution with a journalism school.

Governor Cuomo visits SBU to discuss NY state budget

Rebecca LiebsonFeatured News Top StoryApril 12, 2019April 22, 2019

He went on to outline several infrastructure projects aimed at stimulating the local economy, including $10 million for downtown revitalization, $131 million for the Nassau Hub and $55 million for the Ronkonkoma Hub.

President Stanley responds to LaValle Stadium petition

Rebecca LiebsonFeatured News Top StoryFebruary 24, 2019February 25, 2019

Stony Brook University President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. said the school is not considering any plans to rename Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium. The name became a point of contention last month after the state senator, whom the stadium is named after, voted against a ban on gay conversion therapy.

Students petition to rename LaValle Stadium

Rebecca LiebsonFeatured News Top StoryFebruary 13, 2019February 18, 2019

Almost 500 Stony Brook students have signed a petition calling on the university to change the name of Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium after its namesake voted against a ban on gay conversion therapy.

House of Shade provides safe space for black LGBTQ* students

Rebecca Liebson & Elisha AsifNewsFebruary 13, 2019February 17, 2019

“We are here and whether or not you like us, we are here to stay,” they said. “We’re a prominent force to be reckoned with.”

Male student sues SBU for gender discrimination

Rebecca LiebsonFeatured News Top StoryFebruary 7, 2019February 9, 2019

A male student at Stony Brook University is suing the school and two SUNY employees for gender discrimination and for violating his due process rights.

Former grad student says she was unfairly expelled in new lawsuit

Rebecca LiebsonFeatured NewsFebruary 2, 2019February 2, 2019

A former Stony Brook student is suing the university and two of its employees, claiming she was unfairly taken out of her student teaching internship and expelled from the graduate English education program after she expressed concerns about her former student teaching supervisor.

NY State Senator Kenneth P. LaValle votes against ban on gay conversion therapy

Rebecca Liebson & Brianne LeddaFeatured News Top StoryJanuary 27, 2019February 24, 2019

Kenneth P. LaValle — the New York state senator who represents parts of Brookhaven and the East End and longtime supporter of Stony Brook University — is one of only four state senators who voted against legislation banning the practice of gay conversion therapy.

SBU student reported missing

Rebecca LiebsonFeatured NewsDecember 17, 2018December 24, 2018

A missing persons alert has been issued for Stony Brook University student Michael McLaughlin.

Stony Brook athlete passes away after being hit by vehicle

Rebecca LiebsonBreaking Featured NewsDecember 6, 2018December 6, 2018

A GoFundMe fundraiser has been started for the family of freshman Noah Farrelly, the Stony Brook University student athlete who is in critical condition after being struck by a car on campus this Tuesday.