Sonya Gugliara, Author at The Statesman

Photography making a difference: tackling issues from probation reform to climate action

Sonya GugliaraNewsSeptember 3, 2023

High school students from across Suffolk County will be using photography to spread climate change awareness as a part of a participatory photography program in the upcoming school year. This program will open up the climate conversation to a younger generation.

Stony Brook University to be anchor institution in $150 million Governors Island project

Tim Giorlando & Sonya GugliaraBreaking Long Island NewsApril 24, 2023April 24, 2023

BREAKING: After two years of deliberation, Stony Brook University has been chosen as the anchor institution to develop The New York Climate Exchange.

SUNY lifts COVID-19 vaccine mandate starting this summer

Sonya GugliaraNewsApril 14, 2023

State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor John B. King Jr. announced on Tuesday, April 11 that COVID-19 vaccination will no longer be required for students across SUNY’s 64 campuses, effective summer 2023.

Here’s what two “sexperts” have to say about sex therapy

Sonya GugliaraNewsMarch 26, 2023April 6, 2023

A Google search of the term “sex therapy” will immediately bring up the Healthline definition: “a type of talk therapy that’s designed to help individuals and couples address medical, psychological,…

Looking for love? New study shows Tinder might be the way to go (or not)

Sonya Gugliara & Viola FlowersNews Sex and Relationships 2023March 26, 2023April 11, 2023

Ever wonder what the guy on Tinder’s real intentions are but are too afraid to ask? The Statesman did the work so you don’t have to. We matched with 100 guys on Tinder. Here’s what we found.

SBU’s Black World is more than just another media organization

Sonya GugliaraDiversity Special Issue 2023 NewsFebruary 19, 2023February 20, 2023

With Black World’s first printed issue in 10 years scheduled to be released soon, the publication is renewing its mission to represent the voices of Black and Hispanic students on campus.

Atrocities in Iran spark action at Stony Brook

Sonya Gugliara & Kevin SousaDiversity Special Issue 2023 NewsFebruary 19, 2023

But even oceans away from Iran, Stony Brook students are doing their part on campus to raise awareness for the circumstances overseas. “We hear their voice, and we are their voice here,” said an Iranian Ph.D. student who has asked to remain anonymous out of safety concerns.

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