Special Issues Archives – The Statesman

NCAA approves schedule for playing fall sports in spring 2021

On Sept. 22, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Board of Directors approved a 2021 spring schedule for teams who had their fall 2020 seasons postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Stony Brook recruitment plans change amidst COVID-19 precautions

Fall Sports Preview Special Issues SportsSeptember 14, 2020September 15, 2020

The NCAA instituted a ban on in-person recruiting in March and has extended the ban on a monthly basis. Other subsequent rulings have left coaches and administrators trying to hit a moving target while they attempt to do their jobs.

Student volunteers stayed behind to serve the community through the COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 Special Issue Multimedia VideosSeptember 5, 2020September 6, 2020

Stony Brook Volunteer Ambulance Corps’ (SBVAC) president, Nikhil Bamarajpet, and Chief of Operations, Zachary Davidson, talk about their experiences working as emergency medical service (EMS) volunteers throughout the pandemic. SBVAC…

How COVID-19 transformed my first summer back home from college

COVID-19 Special Issue Op-eds Opinions Special IssuesSeptember 4, 2020September 6, 2020

Minal Chawla is a junior health science major who found ways to keep busy and stay happy while in quarantine. From self-care to Zoom sessions, Chawla recounts how she made her stay-in summer memorable.

The New Campus Look

COVID-19 Special Issue Multimedia PhotosSeptember 4, 2020September 6, 2020

The Stony Brook University campus takes new measures to adhere to social distancing guidelines and other COVID-19 precautionary regulations

Student volunteer EMS continue serving the campus through the COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 Special Issue News Special Issues Top StorySeptember 3, 2020September 3, 2020

The Stony Brook Volunteer Ambulance Corps (SBVAC), the university’s collegiate emergency medical services (EMS) agency founded in 1970, is made up of 39 trained student volunteers. The organization, which usually responds to 900-1000 calls a year, including helping overwhelmed local EMS, became essential workers in a global health crisis.

Lessons I learned in quarantine

COVID-19 Special Issue Op-eds Opinions Special IssuesSeptember 2, 2020September 2, 2020

After spending time in quarantine in both Palo Alto, California and Long Island, New York, a Stony Brook University journalism major shares lessons she learned from her experience.

The Weekly Wrap Up Ep. 6

COVID-19 Special Issue Multimedia PodcastsSeptember 1, 2020September 1, 2020

Today on the Weekly Wrap Up, editors give an overview of The Statesman’s The Statesman’s COVID-19 issue. Hear about news on new restrictions, how students adjust to mask requirements and an opinion from a student on science literacy in regards to COVID-19.

COVID-19 causes remote meetings and budget cuts for student organizations

COVID-19 Special Issue News Special Issues Student Life USGSeptember 1, 2020September 1, 2020

Clubs and organizations thrive on interaction, community and events, all of which are a vital part of campus life. However, they are now forced to adapt to a remote experience and limited funds in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

In-person classes may be canceled if student COVID-19 cases rise

COVID-19 Special Issue News Special IssuesAugust 31, 2020September 1, 2020

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Aug. 27 that in-person classes must stop for two weeks for any New York college with more than 100 cases, or if 5% of their on-campus population is infected.

Special Issues

Perseverance is key as fall sports are postponed

Sam Kamara’s fifth season to play out differently than planned

Freshman athletes adapt to multiple realities this fall

Former Stony Brook pitcher Tom Koehler discusses COVID-19’s impact on sports

Stony Brook Football prepares for unprecedented spring season