Special Issues Archives – The Statesman

Next in line, Seawolves basketball prepares to take on the pandemic

Despite the rising number of cases and hospitalizations in many states, both Men’s and Women’s Basketball are preparing for their respective seasons that are set to begin on Nov. 25.

Satirical album runs down the ugly history of United States presidents

Arts Election 2020 Music Special IssuesNovember 7, 2020November 7, 2020

Artist David W. Jacobsen released “POTUS,” a humorous album serving as an homage to former U.S. presidents who are often overlooked. Each song on “POTUS” teaches the listener something new.

Why I’m voting third party this year

2020 Election 2020 Op-eds Special IssuesNovember 7, 2020November 9, 2020

#OPINION: I’m writing this on Oct. 23 — a day before early voting opens in New York. For the last six months, I have stared down the dreaded dilemma: Who should I vote for in the most important election of my lifetime?

From the archives: Student coverage of U.S. presidential elections

Archives Editorials Election 2020November 4, 2020November 5, 2020

Even under normal circumstances, every campaign comes with its own unique characteristics. The circumstances surrounding this 2020 election cycle, however, have been extraordinary.

Stony Brook University Election Day Voting Photo Gallery

Election 2020 Multimedia PhotosNovember 3, 2020November 5, 2020

Stony Brook University students head over to the Walter J. Hawrys Campus Recreation Center to vote on Election Day. The recreation center was strictly used as a voting center on Nov. 3.

Election Special Issue Podcast

Election 2020 Multimedia Podcasts Special IssuesNovember 3, 2020November 5, 2020

Podcast Intern Jules Slocum interviews SBU political science professor Helmut Norpoth, an expert on election forecasting, voter behavior and creator of the “Primary Model.” Listen to him talk about his prediction for Trump’s re-election.

SBU Professor Nancy Goroff and incumbent Lee Zeldin vie for eastern Suffolk’s seat in Congress

Election 2020 Long Island News Special IssuesNovember 3, 2020November 4, 2020

In New York’s Congressional District 1, former Chairwoman of Stony Brook University’s Chemistry Department Nancy Goroff (Democrat) and incumbent Lee Zeldin (Republican) are on the ballot for the Nov. 3 election.

WSHU hosts an informative conversation about the current political climate

Arts Culture Election 2020 Special IssuesNovember 2, 2020November 4, 2020

On Friday, Oct. 30, WSHU held a virtual discussion titled “Through the Looking Glass: A Campaign Like No Other” with a panel of journalists, professors and media critics.

Center for Civic Justice pushes for more voter engagement at Stony Brook University

2020 Election 2020 News Special IssuesNovember 1, 2020November 5, 2020

The Center for Civic Justice had a single mission before Nov. 3 — to get students to vote. The center provides services and support that empowers students to contribute to their community. Voting during elections allows students to do so.

“Every vote really does count.” Young voters feel a push to the polls in 2020

Election 2020 News Special IssuesNovember 1, 2020November 4, 2020

Both Harvard Polls and what has already been observed in early voter turnout data show that decades of attempts to get young people to “rock the vote” may have finally paid off.

Special Issues

Ford prepares for a different look in year two as head coach

After heartbreak, the Seawolves are looking to the future

A new wave of players leads the charge at Stony Brook

Following historic season, Women’s Basketball refuses to back down

Expectations high in Stony Brook despite rapid turnover for Men’s Basketball