Vincent Sparagna, Author at The Statesman

Student orgs talk mental health in the Latinx community

by Vincent SparagnaArtsNovember 11, 2018November 11, 2018

Several Stony Brook groups associated with Latinx community came together to discuss issues of mental health. Issues include the need for Latinx healthcare professionals and stigma of mental health care in Latinx community.

My reflections on speaking with President Stanley

by Vincent SparagnaOpinionsOctober 21, 2018October 21, 2018

Vincent Sparagna recalls his discussion with President Stanley on various topics from increasing graduation rate to the messy budget cuts.

Career Center teaches students effective salary negotiation

by Vincent SparagnaNewsOctober 20, 2018October 20, 2018

Assistant Director of Graduate Career Services Alfreda James and Employer Relations Associate Crystal Diaz outlined the steps to effective salary negotiation at the Career Center on Tuesday, Oct. 16.

Research shows Alzheimer’s disease relationship with obesity and testosterone

by Vincent SparagnaNewsOctober 14, 2018October 14, 2018

Though old age is the biggest risk factor for Alzheimer’s, Pike’s talk suggested that biological factors such as obesity and low testosterone levels in men can further increase risk of getting the disease.

Inside my mind behind my eating disorder

by Vincent SparagnaOpinions Top StoryOctober 3, 2018October 3, 2018

I face a fundamental dilemma that’s disturbed me for nearly three years now: a constant struggle with disordered eating, particularly cycles of binging and purging.

Dr. Ram Raju gives commentary on America’s “two-tiered” healthcare system

by Vincent SparagnaNewsSeptember 28, 2018

Senior Vice President and Community Health Investment Officer for Northwell Health, Dr. Ram Raju, spoke about the flaws in the United States’ health care system in a lecture at the Charles B. Wang Center Theater on Wednesday, Sept. 26

Students discuss ways to promote inclusion at USG’s Diversity Dialogues

by Vincent SparagnaFeatured News Top StorySeptember 23, 2018March 18, 2020

Ian Lesnick, the student representative from the Office of Diversity who helped run the event, explained that USG formed the Office of Diversity in response to Donald Trump’s “Muslim ban,” expressing the student body’s intent to support everyone on campus.