Will Welch, Author at The Statesman

Cuomo pushes for extension of SUNY 2020

Will WelchNews Top StoryJanuary 26, 2016January 27, 2016

Cuomo’s support is an important step toward passing an extension of SUNY 2020, which is set to expire this spring and has been essential to SBU’s growth over the five years.

Fire in Math building evacuates students

Will WelchFeatured News Top StorySeptember 24, 2014January 27, 2016

The Physics and Math buildings were evacuated after a fire on the third floor of the Math building set off alarms at 3:45 p.m. Classes in both buildings have been cancelled for the rest of the day.

Austin Hecker personifies perseverance

Will WelchSportsApril 28, 2014January 27, 2016

Austin Hecker says of himself, “I’m the kind of athlete that doesn’t really stop.” True enough, considering the challenges he has overcome to compete with the Stony Brook Wrestling Club.

USG budget changes for the 2014–15 fiscal year

Will WelchFeatured NewsApril 16, 2014April 24, 2014

The Statesman created a spreadsheet sorted by percent changes in allocations. It shows which clubs and services received the most severe cuts and which received the largest increases.

Theatre arts students modernize Greek tragedy Antigone

Will WelchArts FeaturedApril 7, 2014January 27, 2016

The story of Antigone, a tragedy written by Sophocles in 441 BC, is as relevant to students today as it was to Greeks 2,455 years ago, according to Jeanette Yew, director of the Department of Theater Arts’ upcoming production “The Antigone Project.”

Education reform remains controversial

Will WelchNewsApril 1, 2014November 1, 2015

A panel of education experts and Long Island superintendents condemned the reform agenda of the New York State Board of Regents at an event held at Stony Brook’s Wang Center.

Storify: Stony Brook gets an unexpected morning snow storm

Will WelchFeatured NewsMarch 31, 2014August 23, 2015

Though all forecasts pointed to rain, Stony Brook woke up to snow on Monday, March 31. SBU Transit service was suspended for two hours while roads were cleared, but classes remained in session.

Sewage water floods Union basement

Will WelchNewsMarch 4, 2014

Sewage water flooded the Stony Brook Union basement last Wednesday evening after grease, likely from the Union Commons, clogged the sewer main outside the building.

Governor’s cabinet member outlines state budget at SBU

Will WelchNews Top StoryFebruary 5, 2014November 1, 2015

In a campaign to support the state executive budget, a representative of the governor’s cabinet gave a presentation at the Wang Center.

SUNY continues to push campus tobacco-ban legislation in 2014

Will WelchNews Top StoryJanuary 28, 2014November 1, 2015

With the opening of the new lawmaking session in Albany this month, legislation banning tobacco on State University of New York campuses can again be taken up for vote.