Opinions Archives – The Statesman

The Maui Contradiction

OpinionsAugust 25, 2023

#OPINION: The government doesn’t care about the Hawaiian people; it cares about profit and voter ratings. As American citizens, we should be concerned.

Seawolves, inflation could affect your next car purchase — and it could be from a Chinese brand you’ve never heard of

OpinionsJune 29, 2023July 1, 2023

#OPINION: Until America opens its market to Chinese carmakers, the options remain limited for American consumers looking to save on a car.

Stony Brook media relations has a troubled history with student media

Opinions State of the University 2023April 23, 2023April 27, 2023

During Sheprow’s tenure at Stony Brook, she faced extensive criticism from the student media — including The Statesman — for her relationship with the student press.

From the Archives: STEM to STEAM

ArchivesApril 15, 2023April 15, 2023

High school graduates face a plethora of tough decisions when arriving at their chosen university. At the top of the list: what should I major in?

If we lose the Internet Archive, we’re screwed

OpinionsApril 4, 2023April 8, 2023

#OPINION: If the Internet Archive’s legal appeal fails, it will be a tragedy of historical proportions.

Our pursuit for connections

Opinions Sex and Relationships 2023March 26, 2023April 11, 2023

#OPINION: Looking around the university classroom at my younger peers, I found myself mute. How does a person start a conversation? It was a heavy transaction: a line of dialogue for a connecting thread.

How coming out helped me connect with my Southern upbringing

Opinions Sex and Relationships 2023March 21, 2023April 11, 2023

#OPINION: If I didn’t embrace my queerness, polyamory and leftist politics, I’d be lost. But I need that Southern past to ground me as well. That’s roughly what community does; it bridges your past and your present.

Lack of inclusive sex education is hurting queer students

Opinions Sex and Relationships 2023March 21, 2023April 11, 2023

#OPINION: I wasn’t shown a condom in school until my senior year at a mandatory meeting for students attending prom. Yes, I knew what a condom was — but only from the internet.

Letter to the editor: The real impact of Stony Brook parking changes

Letters OpinionsMarch 13, 2023

#OPINION: What is frustrating to me is not MAPS’ decision to have all students and staff pay for parking, but for them to do so through a tier system that advantages those who can afford to pay the highest premiums.

Super Bowl commercials fumbled in creativity

OpinionsMarch 5, 2023

The adage “nostalgia sells” rings true when it comes to the 20-year fashion cycle or a network reviving a beloved old property. However, if this past Super Bowl showed us…

Opinions

Stony Brook desperately needs to improve course selection

Amid backlash, Drew Barrymore caves under pressure

Navigating the transition to college, dos and donts

The new form of plagiarism that is stumping professors: ChatGPT

We need bipartisan solutions to gun violence