Viola Flowers, Author at The Statesman

Petition to ban Turning Point USA unsuccessful, chapter is approved

Viola FlowersNewsDecember 5, 2021

Turning Point USA has been officially recognized as an organization on campus, despite the Stony Brook Progressive Coalition’s online petition to bar the chapter from being recognized by the University.

UNITI Cultural Center finds permanent home after 43 years

Viola FlowersNews Student LifeOctober 31, 2021November 4, 2021

The UNITI Cultural Center (UCC) held its ribbon cutting ceremony on Oct. 23 in the Stony Brook Union to celebrate the new 3,500-square-foot permanent space, funded by a three million New York State Assembly grant.

Students march for mental health at fourth annual Walk of Hope

Viola FlowersMental Health Special Issue 2021 NewsOctober 17, 2021October 18, 2021

Stony Brook University students, faculty and staff gathered at the SAC Plaza on Sept. 29 for the fourth annual Walk of Hope, hosted by the Center for Prevention and Outreach to raise mental health awareness during National Suicide Prevention Month.

CPO offers free, informal services for mental health support

Viola FlowersMental Health Special Issue 2021 NewsOctober 17, 2021October 20, 2021

The Center for Prevention and Outreach launched two programs named “Let’s Talk” and “Resilience, Empowerment, Access, Care and Healing Groups” for SBU students to connect with counselors and peers concerning their mental health and emotional needs.

SBU helps fight critical blood shortage, hits close to home for one student

Viola FlowersNews Student LifeSeptember 28, 2021

Stony Brook University’s Student Blood Drive Committee hosted a 9/11 memorial blood drive on Sept. 9, partnering with the New York Blood Center to fight the blood shortage currently affecting blood centers & hospitals.

Reconnected: Stony Brook community reunites after over a year of virtual campus environment

Viola FlowersNews Special IssuesSeptember 10, 2021

Stony Brook is transitioning back to an environment centered around in-person learning and face-to-face social events during fall 2021, providing long-awaited relief to many students on campus.

Stony Brook requires COVID vaccine and testing for students and faculty for fall semester

Viola Flowers2021 Back on Campus 2021 News Special IssuesSeptember 5, 2021September 7, 2021

Students and faculty at Stony Brook University are required to meet their respective COVID-19 vaccine and testing requirements for the 2021 in-person fall semester, according to the Stronger Together website.