Special Issues Archives – The Statesman

Off-campus eating for on-campus students? It’s only a walk away

No car? No problem. Like many students who live on campus, I do not have a car. My off-campus trips are limited to the Sunday shopping route and Suffolk County…

Let’s face it: Trump’s coming back (in spirit)

Election Day 2022 Opinions Special IssuesOctober 23, 2022October 24, 2022

#OPINION: I wish I could say all of the candidates Trump endorsed this year lost tremendously. However, candidates who impersonate his rhetoric usually make it to the general election, clearly indicating that the seven years Trump has been relevant aren’t a temporary stint.

New York should be preparing for the “red wave”

Election Day 2022 OpinionsOctober 23, 2022October 23, 2022

#OPINION: Kathy Hochul and Lee Zeldin are neck and neck in the polls for New York governor. The term “red wave” is not some preposterous buzzword, but a fair reflection of the current state of New York politics.

Stony Brook students scramble to finalize voting decisions

Election Day 2022 News Student LifeOctober 23, 2022October 27, 2022

With 2022 midterm elections swiftly approaching, Stony Brook University is ramping up its efforts to promote voter participation among students.
Seawolves are no exception to the trend of high voter participation nationwide, as the university continues to emphasize voting for elections both on and off campus.

Center for Civic Justice hosts community dialogue to prepare students for midterm elections

Election Day 2022 NewsOctober 23, 2022

The Center for Civic Justice hosted its first community dialogue of the semester to inform students about the upcoming midterm elections and the national debt issue.

Midterm elections could hinge on four Long Island congressional races

Election Day 2022 NewsOctober 23, 2022October 27, 2022

Long Island’s four highly competitive congressional races are drawing considerable attention from both parties. Two districts on Long Island are favoring Republicans by just three points, and the other two districts are favoring Democrats by just two and five points.

Voting access needs to be improved across the U.S.

Election Day 2022 OpinionsOctober 23, 2022October 27, 2022

#OPINION: Some states continue to suppress voters with restrictive bills limiting access to mail and absentee voting. Since every American experiences the voting process differently, not every single law works for everyone. At the same time, there are ways to improve voting access across the United States.

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