The Statesman

Cuomo cracks down on underage drinking ahead of Labor Day

Brittany Bernstein • August 31, 2015

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday that there will be a crackdown on underage drinking and fake IDs across the state.

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New York joins 24 states in Palcohol ban

Cory Haltman • August 19, 2015

New York state joined 24 other states on Friday, Aug. 14 in banning the sale of a new type of alcohol available in powder form and commonly referred to as “Palcohol.”

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The Sexwolf: I really like porn

Kate Valerio • March 22, 2015

Everyone is curious about sex. It’s this morbid curiosity that has made the pornography industry so huge and still growing.

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Men’s Rugby participates in Red Watch Band Training

Manju Shivacharan • March 1, 2015

On Feb. 27, the Stony Brook men's club rugby team participated in a Red Watch Band training session to learn how to handle alcohol overdose situations. In an effort to get other student clubs and organizations involved, the team challenged three other sports clubs to also participate in the training.

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Condoms, lube and dental dams oh my

Hunter David Frederick • February 12, 2015

Sex, drugs and alcohol. This magical trifecta is usually used to describe college life, often negatively and by people who may not have any idea what they are talking about.

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Police blotter for the week of Monday, Oct. 20

Kelly Frevele • October 30, 2014

On Monday, Oct. 20 a gym bag was reported stolen from the running track. The case is now closed. On Monday, Oct. 20 an individual was issued a summons for speeding and a referral for marijuana at...

Police Blotter for the week of Monday, Aug. 25

Kelly Frevele • September 9, 2014

On Monday, August 25, one man was referred for smoking marijuana in Benedict College. On Monday, August 25, four subjects smoking marijuana in a vehicle were referred in Kelly Quad. On Monday,...

Police Blotter for 4/10-4/13

Ashleigh Sherow • April 17, 2014

Marijuana: On Thursday, April 10, two students were referred for smoking in a vehicle near West Apartments F. On Sunday, April 13, a fire alarm went off as the result of smoking in a room at...

Tobacco legislation will not curtail smoking

Anusha Mookherjee • April 8, 2014

In a close vote, Suffolk County voted to raise the age to purchase tobacco to 21. Currently, the age to purchase in Nassau County is 19, and the legal age to purchase tobacco will soon be going up to 21 in New York City. Lawmakers seem to believe banning substances is the proper step to stop teens from smoking, drinking and finding even stronger (and more dangerous) substances to use. However, it is clear through patterns we have seen in history, and even among friend groups, that the laws only promote crime and an illegal black market.

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Police blotter for Feb. 24-March 6

Ashleigh Sherow • March 13, 2014

Theft: On Tuesday, Feb. 25, a cell phone was reported stolen from West Side Dining. On Monday, March 4, there was a report of a stolen SBU ID card. The report was unfounded. On Tuesday, March 5, maintenance...

Alcohol is for more than simply drinking

Christopher Leelum • March 11, 2014

Alcohol is one versatile organic compound. It can be chugged in cans, gulped in glasses or squandered in red Solos. The ignorant suck it out of hand sanitizer, and the wise tape it to their bodies to pass security. They even give it out for free at church. But alcohol is also used in another, more important aspect—in medicine.

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College life is more than just drinking and partying

Hunter David Frederick • March 11, 2014

Sex. Drugs. Alcohol. Wild parties filled to the brim with red Solo cups and loud music. This is what comes to mind for some students when they go away to college. They are away from their parents influence for the first time, and they are free to have new experiences at their leisure.

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