Opinions Archives – The Statesman

How COVID-19 transformed my first summer back home from college

Minal Chawla is a junior health science major who found ways to keep busy and stay happy while in quarantine. From self-care to Zoom sessions, Chawla recounts how she made her stay-in summer memorable.

Lessons I learned in quarantine

COVID-19 Special Issue Op-eds Opinions Special IssuesSeptember 2, 2020September 2, 2020

After spending time in quarantine in both Palo Alto, California and Long Island, New York, a Stony Brook University journalism major shares lessons she learned from her experience.

Editorial: How The Statesman adapted to COVID-19

Editorials Opinions Top StorySeptember 1, 2020September 1, 2020

If we wanted to survive, we had to adapt. The Statesman was going digital.

What it’s like to live on campus with COVID-19 regulations

COVID-19 Special Issue Op-eds Opinions Special IssuesAugust 30, 2020September 1, 2020

#OPINION A Stony Brook senior recounts their first two weeks back on campus amidst the global pandemic. They discuss not only the limitations of physical space and interaction, but the emotional strain the virus can have on students mentally.

COVID-19 has taken a significant toll on people’s mental health

COVID-19 Special Issue Op-eds Opinions Special IssuesAugust 30, 2020September 4, 2020

#OPINION The COVID-19 pandemic and self-isolation have had a toll on the mental health of many. Thankfully, there are a number of ways one can find help, while also following social distancing guidelines.

The American response to COVID-19 illustrates the importance of scientific literacy

COVID-19 Special Issue Op-eds Opinions Special IssuesAugust 27, 2020August 31, 2020

#OPINION From people refusing to wear masks to those with a mistrust of vaccines, the response to COVID-19 by the American people and government highlights the importance of scientific literacy.

A New Yorker’s view on five ever-changing months

Op-eds OpinionsAugust 23, 2020August 24, 2020

#OPINION Gerta Mullacori, a junior studying biology at Stony Brook University, recounts how the last five months have affected her life as a New Yorker. She also details how the COVID-19 pandemic changed her neighborhood of Ridgewood, Queens.

Reporting as an intern during COVID-19

Op-eds OpinionsAugust 23, 2020August 24, 2020

Junior journalism major, Fanni Frankl, reflects upon her transition as a journalism intern amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Stony Brook is postponing fall sports, and the NCAA should follow

Op-eds OpinionsAugust 11, 2020

While the Big 10 and Pac-12 conferences recently postponed their seasons, the remaining Power Five conferences are intending to play college football this fall. While many professional athletes can opt-out of playing, college athletes cannot do so.

Before you post, fact-check yourself

Op-eds OpinionsAugust 7, 2020August 12, 2020

#OPINION Users are taking advantage of social media spaces to have conversations about relevant issues from COVID-19 to the crisis in Yemen. However, some of these widely-shared posts have contained fallacies ranging from harmless to potentially harmful.

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Zoom University is cheating students out of a proper education

Do your part – vote for USG elections this week

COVID-19 presents an opportunity to restructure our society around sustainability

How COVID-19 transformed my first summer back home from college

Lessons I learned in quarantine

Editorial: How The Statesman adapted to COVID-19

COVID-19 has taken a significant toll on people’s mental health

Stony Brook is postponing fall sports, and the NCAA should follow