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The myth of cancel culture: Why racists have bestsellers

Op-eds OpinionsApril 3, 2021

#OPINION The cancel culture preached by right-wing press is a fallacy. When it comes to causing substantial consequences for those who abuse their high positions, social media outcry often has no significant effect.

Listen to women when they say they’ve been sexually harassed, especially women in sports

Op-eds OpinionsMarch 31, 2021April 13, 2021

#OPINION We need gender inclusivity in every regard, but especially in sports. Until we can collectively realize that what men in sports are doing is wrong, we are never going to truly achieve equality in sports, or anything else.

From the archives: Precursors for pandemic changes

Archives EditorialsMarch 31, 2021

This month, Statesman archivists examined precedents for some of the policies Stony Brook University implemented during the pandemic.

U.S. foreign aid during COVID-19 should extend beyond strategic interests

Op-eds OpinionsMarch 30, 2021

#OPINION It is rare that the U.S., in foreign policy, does something without its own strategic interests in mind. The relationship with these three tiny island nations is no different.

Letter to the editor: Don’t defund the police

Letters OpinionsMarch 30, 2021

#OPINION: While improving the social conditions that lead to crime is a noble goal, police are still necessary to respond to ongoing crime.

Internships are just as important as classes

Op-eds OpinionsMarch 29, 2021

#OPINION Every student needs classes in order to complete their degree. Obviously, this isn’t breaking news — if you look at your major’s degree completion criteria, you’ll notice that they’re mostly made up of classes.

Facebook needs to commit to its misinformation policies

Op-eds OpinionsMarch 28, 2021

#OPINION: The rise of misinformation on social media platforms has inspired an ongoing debate surrounding free speech protections, especially since many users turn to social media as an informational tool.

Self-acceptance is required for successful relationships

Op-eds Opinions Sex and Relationships 2021 Special IssuesMarch 21, 2021March 27, 2021

#OPINION: In a society that relies on human connection and relationships, it is vital for people to create deep bonds with one another. Unfortunately, many cannot develop healthy relationships due to childhood traumas that affect their self-esteem.

Hookup culture liberates us in more ways than one

2021 Op-eds Opinions Sex and Relationships 2021 Special IssuesMarch 21, 2021March 26, 2021

#OPINION: Thanks to more relaxed attitudes toward sex and sexuality, “hook-up culture” – casual sex without emotional intimacy – has become more common among teens and young adults.

What can still be done to equally represent the LGBTQ community in the military

2021 Op-eds Opinions Sex and Relationships 2021 Special IssuesMarch 21, 2021March 27, 2021

#OPINION: Whether it be to prevent equal representation in the workplace or to block adoption and marriage rights, hateful legislation passed on all levels of government demonizes and diminishes LGBTQ people.

Opinions

How the America East ruined their 2021 Baseball Championship — at the expense of Stony Brook

Georgia’s voting law is unfair

Growing fight against voting rights derives from historical disenfranchisement efforts

Baseball sucks — and I love it