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Stony Brook University to lift mask mandate following New York guidance

Stony Brook University (SBU) is set to lift its indoor mask mandate on Wednesday, March 2, following new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and New York state guidelines announced last week.

Mold in dorms poses health concern

News Student Life Top StoryFebruary 25, 2022February 27, 2022

Mold is one of the most common problems encountered in college dorms, and SBU is not immune to this. Students have long complained of mold in their dorms, but more concerningly, have also complained about a lack of urgency from Campus Residences.

SBU students still concerned about COVID-19 on campus

News Student LifeFebruary 13, 2022

Although cases have declined since the break, according to the Stony Brook COVID-19 dashboard, students continue to voice their fears about their physical and mental health as the semester progresses.

Students complain about campus dining food and services

News Student LifeFebruary 4, 2022

SBU students are expressing frustration about food quality on campus. Scores of students on social media sites such as Reddit, have been complaining about poor food quality, sanitation and hygiene issues and food poisoning.

SBU students face unique challenges with loans

News Student LifeDecember 1, 2021January 23, 2022

On top of these financial implications, there are also the looming mental and psychological effects that debt has on students’ mental health. Many students experience profound stress, anxiety and feelings related to shame when thinking about their financial situations related to school. In a 2021 survey, one in 14 student borrowers said they experienced suicidal ideation because of taxing debt situations.

Outside the Classroom, Ep. 2

Faculty Multimedia Podcasts Student LifeNovember 24, 2021February 24, 2022

We’re back with another episode of Outside the Classroom. This week, Justin Kenny sits down with Barbra Selvin, an associate professor from the School of Communications and Journalism, who has been with the school since its inception in 2007.

The Hoopla Sportscast: Frankie Policelli

Hoopla 2021 Men's Basketball Multimedia Podcasts Sports Student LifeNovember 21, 2021February 24, 2022

Mike Anderson of The Statesman sits down with Stony Brook men’s basketball team’s redshirt-sophomore forward Frankie Policelli. They reflect on the Seawolf experience, hopes for the new season and the team’s chemistry on and off the court.

SBU community discusses economy during the pandemic

News Student LifeNovember 15, 2021

The Center for Civic Justice (CCJ) and Up to Us, a non-profit nationwide touring program dedicated to fiscal education, hosted “The Economy and the COVID-19 Pandemic” community dialogue on Nov. 10 to promote discussion on fiscal policy.

Outside the Classroom, Ep. 1

Faculty Multimedia Podcasts Student LifeNovember 11, 2021February 24, 2022

Welcome to the first episode of Outside the Classroom, the Stony Brook University podcast where we sit down with faculty around campus and get to learn a little bit more about them.

Students band together to form new surf club on campus

News Student LifeNovember 10, 2021

Stony Brook students and surfing enthusiasts founded a new club to share their passion for the sport with surfers and non-surfers alike.

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Light the Brook held on Staller Steps for the first time

USG kicks off Halloween with SpookyBrook festivities

Some campus residence halls lack carbon monoxide detectors

Writing Department celebrates National Day of Writing

Stony Brook students scramble to finalize voting decisions