The Statesman

Staying productive while working from home

Melissa Azofeifa • April 1, 2020

There is a whirlwind of change happening as the world tries to contain the coronavirus (COVID-19); we cannot underestimate the importance of maintaining good mental health to be able to stay productive as people transition to working from home and remote learning.

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Editorial: Stony Brook University needs to communicate with the campus community

The Statesman • March 10, 2020

The one thing we do know for sure is that the piling weight of uncertainty is unfair to SBU’s faculty and students. Simply addressing the rumors and telling us what they are just as unsure of what to do would suffice.

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Working while attending college improves time management

Fanni Frankl • October 27, 2019

In U.S. colleges, where 41.6% of students experience anxiety and 36.4% experience depression, the question of whether working while attending college full time is a choice that takes careful consideration.

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The Mental Health Comedy tour comes to Stony Brook University

Alek Lewis • October 26, 2019

The Mental Health Comedy Tour, hosted by Preston Gitlin and headlined by Joe Matarese, came to the Tabler Arts Center at Stony Brook University on Oct. 17.

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A healthy diet is the best for coping with stress

Matthew Yan • October 11, 2019

College students are constantly stressed. Between ominous tests, looming deadlines and the nagging desire to be involved everywhere to make your resume glow, it’s easy to crack under the pressure and search for some kind of comfort.

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The stigma behind therapy

Anya Marquardt • October 11, 2019

There is a stigma around therapy even though a lot of people could benefit from it.

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World Suicide Prevention Day is a reminder that mental health is a priority

Isabelle Panza • September 15, 2019

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and it is a reminder to every student that their mental health is imperative to leading a happy, healthy life.

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Growth mindsets create success

Matthew Yan • September 8, 2019

This is the fundamental question behind the debate over growth and fixed mindsets, a psychological theory first proposed by Carol Dweck, Ph.D.

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A second cat cafe confirms a trend on Long Island

Jawad Hossain • March 24, 2019

A Kitten Kadoodle Coffee Cafe is set to open in Selden in May, making it the second cat cafe, a place where free-roaming cats can be watched and played with, on Long Island.

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The rising popularity of the e-cigarette Juul on LI

Rosemary An • January 14, 2019

Unlike other e-cigarette companies that purport to help users quit smoking traditional cigarettes, Juul sales have risen meteorically since its launch.

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My life with cerebral palsy

Joshua Blake • October 28, 2018

We make ourselves what we want to be, but I can never be a man without my disability.

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Why a pet’s life matters

Diva Dotson • October 17, 2018

Whether they bark, meow or hiss, pets give you the kind of unconditional love you rarely get from a human. It might seem weird to people without any pets, but that furry friend can have a huge impact on a person’s health and well-being.

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