The Statesman

Provost Student Advisory Group unavailable to students

Denise De Sousa • April 1, 2014

Since the Provost Student Advisory Group sponsored its first lecture event last semester, called “Guns 4 Greatness,” nothing but an unresponsive provost, a neglected Facebook page and five shadowy PSAG members seem to be all that is left of a group lacking public presence.

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The presidency of Anna Lubitz

Sarah Elsesser • November 19, 2013

Anna Lubitz is well known on campus. She is President of the Pre-Veterinary Society. She ran for Homecoming queen last year. She was a member of The Spirit of Stony Brook Marching band and sang the National Anthem at sporting events. Her mother works in President Stanley’s office.

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Support from administration fuels activist groups on campus

Keith Olsen • November 12, 2013

However surprising it might be to the current students of Stony Brook University, our campus was once such an active base of operations for left-leaning political causes that many considered it the “Berkeley of the East.” After the end of the Vietnam War and the demonization of liberal ideals that came with Carter’s defeat, the political activity at the university quickly lost this identity. While liberal causes have continued to have a fairly muted presence on campus, the new drive toward allowing males who have had sex with other males to donate blood calls back to years past when students truly cared enough to change the world.

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Campus news briefing: course evaluations and pool renovations

Kelly Zegers • April 22, 2013

At this week’s USG senate meeting, Patricia Aceves, director of the Faculty Center, presented revisions to online course evaluations. According to Aceves, a faculty member has been developing new questions...

Concert security issues draw to close as artist is announced

Kelly Frevele • April 22, 2013

The music of Kendrick Lamar filled a college stadium this past weekend. But this stadium was not at Stony Brook University—it was at SUNY Buffalo. Rumors have circulated around campus that the...

USG elections: The After Party wins but few students at polls

Kristin Behr • April 16, 2013

The After Party dominated the polls this past week in Stony Brook University’s Undergraduate Student Government Elections, claiming every position from president to senators. Adil Hussain, a junior...

The After Party sweeps USG spring elections

Emily McTavish • April 13, 2013

The Undergraduate Student Government election results came in last night with The After Party boasting victories in all but one category. Adil Hussain, who also ran for USG president last spring, came...

Pop-Tart cat incident unveils lack of student representation

Anusha Mookherjee • April 12, 2013

USG at this point has turned into a popularity contest. Across the board, there is no depth to the platforms of the candidates. But at the end of the day, we are voting on who is the least worst.

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Getting to know USG candidates

Matt Sacco • April 8, 2013

At a debate held on Tuesday in the Student Activities Center, executive candidates for the next academic year’s Undergraduate Student Government expressed viewpoints largely party-driven, but ones...

Locals complaining about SBU students

Giselle Barkley • April 8, 2013

Local residents have a number of issues with off-campus housing that could jeopardize housing options for students if left unresolved. According to News 4 New York, Brookhaven residents are unhappy...

Campus briefing: Student Activity Fee increases

Kelly Zegers • April 3, 2013

At this week’s USG senate meeting, President Anna Lubitz presented her choices for members of the upcoming SUNY Assembly. The nominations of Steve Adelson for Executive Council, CJ Kottuppally for...

“Elect-Her” initiative comes back to SBU for a second year

Caithlin Pena • March 4, 2013

This year, the Undergraduate Student Government is teaming up with the American Association of University Women (AAUW) and Running Start to bring “Elect Her-Campus Women Win” back to Stony Brook University...