Opinions Archives – The Statesman

Editorial: Stony Brook University needs to communicate with the campus community

The one thing we do know for sure is that the piling weight of uncertainty is unfair to SBU’s faculty and students. Simply addressing the rumors and telling us what they are just as unsure of what to do would suffice.

Lack of minor programs is a major problem at SBU

Editorials OpinionsMarch 8, 2020March 8, 2020

There aren’t enough options for students, plain and simple. We should be able to pursue what we want without having to declare these subjects as majors and adding the stress of wondering if they will fit in our already hectic schedules.

Why we should stick with primaries and leave caucuses behind

Op-eds OpinionsMarch 4, 2020March 5, 2020

It is counterproductive to have two different types of preliminary votes, especially when one is already being used more than the other — the majority of states using primaries instead of caucuses.

Unlimited dine-in is worth it … but with a few caveats

Op-eds OpinionsMarch 1, 2020March 1, 2020

I never have to worry about leaving hungry since I can take as much as I want, and having one takeout meal a day lets me nab some food between classes without the risk of running late.

Capping insulin costs will protect livelihoods

Op-eds OpinionsFebruary 29, 2020February 29, 2020

Individuals struggling with diabetes (Type 1 or Type 2) depend on insulin for survival. Pharmaceutical companies have taken advantage of this and increased the price of insulin over the years. Insulin costs have increased so much that individuals have decided to ration their insulin per month.

The Trump administration’s travel ban chooses Africans as their next target

2020 Black History Month Opinions Special IssuesFebruary 23, 2020February 25, 2020

[Trump’s] ill-conceived notions about these countries is reflected in racist policies like the travel ban. The way he refers to them also demonstrates the little amount of respect he has for countries that may not be as developed as America.

Downplaying the severity of the coronavirus is counterproductive

Op-eds OpinionsFebruary 22, 2020February 22, 2020

Anya Marquardt is a freshman English major and journalism minor. In late 2019, a new strain of the respiratory illness known as coronavirus began to take form in Wuhan, China….

Onion Bagel: The Window Art of Stony Brook

Onion Bagel OpinionsFebruary 16, 2020February 17, 2020

Yes, students decorate their dorm room windows using post-it notes and cardboard cutouts. These colorful creations allow students to express their innermost thoughts and desires. These god-forsaken art embodies the ultimate trait of college kids: relentless nihilism.

Iowa caucus results plagued by new technology application

Op-eds OpinionsFebruary 9, 2020February 9, 2020

The Iowa caucuses took place last Monday — the first caucuses to take place in the 2020 election season. The former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, Pete Buttigieg, won by a slim margin.

Onion Bagel: Babies will be our entertainment overlords

OpinionsFebruary 9, 2020February 9, 2020

As I stare into the endless void that is my Instagram feed, the one millionth Baby Yoda meme enters my view and catches my attention. I can’t stop my face muscles, as they mold into a big fat grin. This one, which shows a picture of the icon holding a cup of soup, reads “When you wake up feeling a bit cran

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Reflecting on the losses of my last semester at SBU

Reflecting on studying abroad in Florence during the COVID-19 outbreak

A letter to SBU students: staying informed in the face of COVID-19