Tejen Shah, Author at The Statesman

Closing NYC schools for Muslim holidays creates tension between religious groups

Tejen ShahOpinions Top StoryApril 7, 2015April 7, 2015

Mayor de Blasio made NYC the first big city in the U.S. to close its schools in observance of two Muslim holidays, following suit of several smaller towns across the country.

Expelled students at OU were dealt with accordingly

Tejen ShahOpinionsMarch 31, 2015April 1, 2015

The recent transgressions of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity at the University of Oklahoma has the entire nation second-guessing the future of American society.

Snow storms endanger schedules and lives

Tejen ShahOpinionsFebruary 12, 2015February 12, 2015

Despite the fact most of us have grown out of our once immensely powerful imaginations, there is one thing that keeps us young—it is white and falls from the heavens.

Why can’t we stop fighting?

Tejen ShahOpinionsJanuary 29, 2015January 29, 2015

Religion is something that was created by mankind to do three things: keep people sane, make them easier to govern and give them a reason to unite as one people.

Why we need fraternity houses

Tejen ShahOpinions Top StoryNovember 13, 2014December 30, 2014

If you are like 90 percent of the student population at Stony Brook University, chances are you have either been to or heard of a fraternity party.

Traditions bring people together

Tejen ShahOpinions Top StoryOctober 23, 2014October 23, 2014

Earlier this month, the Hindu Student Council held its annual Garba celebration. Over 500 people attended the colorful event.

Yik Yak and the problem of accountability

Tejen ShahOpinionsOctober 14, 2014October 14, 2014

Social media has made us into our worst nightmares: antisocial beings who are fooled into thinking that what they are doing is actually an adequate substitute for human interaction.

Finish in Four funding will help students finish on time

Tejen ShahOpinionsOctober 7, 2014October 7, 2014

Stony Brook University has become one of the most well known and respected institutions in the country. Each year, the university admits a more accomplished and more competitive freshman class.

Use ZebraNet—it works

Tejen ShahOpinions Top StoryAugust 26, 2014August 27, 2014

Many of us like to find opportunities on our own, but many struggle. There is no shame in getting some help, especially from the world-class institution you pay thousands of dollars to to attend.

You chose Stony Brook for a reason

Tejen ShahOpinionsJuly 18, 2014

Hello freshman! You thought this day would never come, didn’t you? Well, it is here! You are finally in college, a place where all your academic dreams will come true.