Sara Ruberg, Author at The Statesman

36 questions that lead to love: A Q&A with Arthur Aron

Sara Ruberg, Stephanie Mach & Juliana SlocumMultimedia VideosApril 13, 2021

In a 1997 Stony Brook study, psychologist Arthur Aron explored whether intimacy between two strangers could be accelerated by having them ask each other 36 personal questions.

SBU pauses distribution of Johnson & Johnson vaccine; adds new vaccination opportunities

Maya Brown & Sara RubergAdministration News Top StoryApril 13, 2021

Stony Brook University has paused distribution of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to students and employees due to concerns about potential negative side effects.

Students talk about what body positivity means to them

Sara RubergMultimedia Sex and Relationships 2021 VideosMarch 26, 2021March 29, 2021

For this year’s Sex and Relationship Special Issue, The Statesman chose the theme “body positivity.” Seven participants chose to step in front of our cameras and tell us their stories.

Budget task force discusses increasing revenue through research opportunities in town hall

Sara RubergAdministration NewsJanuary 25, 2021January 27, 2021

The Research and Innovation Task Force identified several areas of needed growth for Stony Brook University’s research programs during a public forum on the Strategic Budget Initiative on Jan. 21.

Stony Brook Athletics prepares for basketball and spring sports

Sara RubergMultimedia VideosNovember 24, 2020November 24, 2020

Shawn Heilbron discusses plans in a video interview to keep athletes and coaches safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Basketball season starts on Nov. 25, which will be the first time a Stony Brook team has played since March.

Residential students from restricted states and abroad must undergo mandatory quarantine

Sara RubergAdministration News Student LifeJuly 30, 2020

International students and students from states with high rates of COVID-19 must quarantine either in New York or in a state with any travel restrictions before moving into university housing. Students may quarantine on or off-campus.

Former SBU professor Nancy Goroff wins democratic primary, set to face Lee Zeldin in general election

Niki Nassiri & Sara RubergFaculty Long Island NewsJuly 21, 2020August 26, 2020

Nancy Goroff will compete with Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin for a seat in the House of Representatives this November. If she were to defeat Zeldin this upcoming election, Goroff would become the first female Ph.D. scientist in Congress.

CARES Act mandates SBU to give $9.8 million to students in need

Maya Brown & Sara RubergAdministration NewsJune 10, 2020June 10, 2020

About 1,100 students have completed applications related to COVID-19 financial needs, Rick Gatteau, vice president for student affairs and dean of students said in a June 2 webcast.

Cincinnatians march for the Black Lives Matter movement

Sara RubergMultimedia PhotosJune 8, 2020June 9, 2020

Photos taken by Multimedia Editor Sara Ruberg from Cincinnati’s Black Lives Matters peaceful protests on Sunday, May 31. Later on, over 300 people were arrested for breaking curfew.

Seniors mourn a final semester cut short by COVID-19

Sara RubergNews Student Life Top StoryApril 19, 2020April 30, 2020

For Melanie Fales, a senior and Stony Brook’s last theatre major, the university’s decision to go remote impacted so much more than just her senior experiences.