Top Story Archives – The Statesman

Former Stony Brook women’s soccer coach leaves Yale following sexual misconduct allegations

by Ryan MagillSports Top StoryNovember 22, 2019November 22, 2019

Former Stony Brook Women’s Soccer head coach Brendan Faherty left his position at Yale University on Wednesday as allegations of sexual misconduct and inappropriate sexual relations with former players of his came to light, reportedly taking place during his stint as head coach at the University of New Haven from 2003 to 2009.

SUNY prepared to cancel Elsevier subscription if contract negotiations go sour

by Brianne LeddaNews Top StoryNovember 22, 2019November 22, 2019

SUNY is negotiating a contract renewal with Elsevier, a scientific and medical journal publisher, according to an email sent to Stony Brook University’s Faculty Senate on Thursday, Nov. 21.

USG proposes to eliminate judicial branch in constitutional referendum

by Maya BrownNews Top StoryNovember 13, 2019November 17, 2019

Stony Brook University’s USG is proposing to get rid of its judicial branch in a constitutional referendum.

Stony Brook students face paperwork and confusion at the polls

by Brianne LeddaNews Top StoryNovember 10, 2019November 12, 2019

Stony Brook students faced confusion and extra paperwork when they tried to vote on campus on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Students who switched dorm buildings on campus since the last voting cycle were asked to fill out affidavits, worrying some that their votes wouldn’t count.

SBU set to invest $1.6 million in Plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

by Brianne LeddaNews Top StoryNovember 3, 2019November 9, 2019

Stony Brook University will invest more than $1.6 million into its Plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, according to updates linked in a campus-wide email sent on Friday, Nov. 1.

“Take a Stand: Walk with Me” march preaches message of awareness for domestic violence

by Alek LewisNews Top StoryOctober 27, 2019October 27, 2019

Students, faculty and domestic violence prevention organizations marched together in “Take a Stand: Walk With Me” on Oct. 23 to raise awareness about domestic and relationship violence.

Celebrating “30 Years of Latino Excellence at SBU”

by Justin MitselmakherArts Top StoryOctober 21, 2019October 23, 2019

On Wednesday, Oct. 9, the Hispanic Heritage Month Planning Committee held the 30th Annual Opening Ceremony Celebration, to welcome Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM). Ballroom A of the Student Activities Center was decorated with tables containing centerpieces of flags of Latin American countries.

A letter from Santiago

by Eric ZolovOpinions Top StoryOctober 21, 2019October 21, 2019

We’re living in a different country from that of last Thursday. No one saw this coming. The media, colleagues and friends — everyone is trying to come to terms with what happened, what it means and where the country goes from here.

SBU hosts its first ever diversity and inclusion conference

by Maya BrownNews Top StoryOctober 21, 2019October 21, 2019

Stony Brook University (SBU) hosted its first “Ignite The Student Leader in You,” a seven-hour diversity and inclusion conference on Saturday, Oct. 19 in the Student Activities Center.

Janet Mock, transgender rights activist, speaks about living authentically

by Maya BrownNews Top StoryOctober 20, 2019October 20, 2019

Janet Mock sat in front of a group of 50 students at a Breakfast Meet and Greet in the Goldstein Family Student-Athlete Development Center held in her honor on Wednesday, Oct. 16. “Live and speak your truth. If you’re not able to do that, then you’re not living,” Mock, a best-selling author, television host, director, producer and transgender rights activist, said.

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Former SBU professor pleads guilty to funneling cancer research funds

Local student seeks Democratic nomination to challenge state senator Kenneth LaValle

Interim President Michael Bernstein confirms interest in permanent position

SBU town hall discusses Elsevier negotiations