Sonya Gugliara, Author at The Statesman

Student’s views dubbed “extreme” by biology professor

Sonya GugliaraFeatures News Top StorySeptember 20, 2022September 21, 2022

As an ethical vegan and animal rights activist, Laura Streminsky told her TA that she does not feel comfortable dissecting any kind of animal. In response, Professor Marvin O’Neal challenged her core values.

Increased SUNY funding allows for a diversified campus

Sonya GugliaraBack on Campus 2022 NewsSeptember 15, 2022September 18, 2022

Stony Brook University will use newly expanded SUNY funding to diversify the student body and school faculty. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the approval of a $113 million increase in state funding for SUNY schools on July 28.

Monkeypox vaccines are being administered at the Edie Windsor Health Care Center

Sonya GugliaraNews Student LifeSeptember 12, 2022September 12, 2022

Stony Brook University’s Division of Student Affairs announced via email that the monkeypox vaccine is being administered at the Edie Windsor Health Care Center.

Long Island man runs over 320 miles for charity — and friendship

Sonya GugliaraLong Island NewsAugust 24, 2022August 25, 2022

Wai Law finished his third run for charity on July 31. He ran over 320 miles in seven days, raising money for Stony Brook University’s Thomas Hartman Center for Parkinson’s Research and The Adolescent Medicine Fund for Excellence, which contributes to Stony Brook’s Division of Adolescent Medicine.

Two SBU students receive HEAF Alexandra Korry Scholarship

Sonya GugliaraNews Student LifeJune 16, 2022June 21, 2022

Two Stony Brook students, rising senior Sydney Bush and rising junior Jay-Len McLean, were named Alexandra Korry Scholarship recipients by the Harlem Educational Activities Fund (HEAF).

Gene splicing: Why the past should be left behind

Sonya GugliaraEarth Day 2022 Op-eds OpinionsApril 24, 2022

With scientific advancements occurring at an unprecedented rate, tasks that once seemed impossible are now in arms’ reach. One of these not-so-impossible goals is recreating extinct species through genetic modification…

Legendary LI urban planner and SBU professor dies at 94

Sonya GugliaraNews ObituariesApril 24, 2022

Lee Koppelman, a Stony Brook professor and urban planner who worked tirelessly to preserve open space, died on March 21 at Stony Brook University Hospital at the age of 94.

To find home, look to your heart

Sonya GugliaraOp-eds OpinionsApril 21, 2022

#OPINION: It is of utmost significance to remind ourselves of the homes that we’ve had, the homes that we have grown out of, and the homes that we will cherish forever.

SBU professor works on Mobileware’s new carpool service that helps stall climate crisis

Sonya GugliaraNewsApril 20, 2022April 28, 2022

Mobileware’s onTime commuter app provides users with transit schedules and ticketing information, and has launched a new feature that encourages users to carpool through prize incentives with the main objective of reducing carbon emissions.

Stony Brook’s new Foraging and Mycology Society calls all nature lovers to join

Sonya GugliaraNews Student LifeMarch 6, 2022March 7, 2022

Stony Brook’s new Foraging and Mycology Society revealed the popularity of nature exploration and appreciation at the University, with 65 students attending the group’s first meeting.