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SBU scientist predicts short winters, heavy storms for Long Island

by Niki NassiriNewsDecember 5, 2019December 8, 2019

The winter season may become shorter, but storms and floods will hit the East Coast harder than ever due to climate change, Edmund K.M. Chang, a professor in the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS) at Stony Brook University, hypothesized in a study on winter storms.

The 2020 U.S. presidential election will make or break our planet

by James BowenOpinionsNovember 18, 2019November 18, 2019

With a climate change skeptic in office, and older generations apathetic to the consequences of global warming, young climate change advocates find their cries for climate change reform falling on deaf ears.

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences appoints new dean of diversity and outreach

by Meenu JohnkuttyNewsOctober 26, 2019October 26, 2019

Hiring Dr. Monica Bugallo to be the new Dean of Diversity and Outreach in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences was a “no brainer,” Fotis Sotiropolous, dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, said.

Washington Post editor discusses science and transparency at latest ‘My Life As’ lecture

by Brianne LeddaNewsOctober 2, 2019October 2, 2019

“You may notice that we got a new goth motto,” Laura Helmuth, science editor at The Washington Post, said at Stony Brook University’s latest “My Life As” event on Monday, Sept. 23.

Students march for climate change

by Rabia GursoyNewsOctober 2, 2019October 8, 2019

The climate protest began at the Student Activities Center (SAC) Plaza and made a full circle around the Academic Mall on Sept. 26.

Long Island sees massive fish kills

by Alissa PabonNews Top StorySeptember 29, 2019September 29, 2019

Beginning in early June, Long Island’s northern and southern shores, as well as its narrow canals, have been overflowing with thousands of dead Menhaden fish.

Sustainable Fashion is on the Rise as Forever 21 Nears its End

by Xenia GonikbergFeatured OpinionsSeptember 29, 2019September 29, 2019

Popular teen clothing brand Forever 21 is on track to file for bankruptcy within the next year. Known for its loud patterns and trendy styles, fast fashion creates clothing that is made cheaply and quickly, typically catering towards teens and young adults

Michael Mann discusses climate change in the age of Trump

by Maya BrownFeatured NewsApril 24, 2019April 24, 2019

Dr. Michael E. Mann, a prominent climate scientist, geophysicist and professor of atmospheric science at Pennsylvania State University, came to Stony Brook University’s Earthstock celebration on Friday, April 19, where he was the university’s keynote speaker.

Democratic congressional candidate Perry Gershon engages with students on campus

by Brianne LeddaNewsOctober 9, 2018October 10, 2018

Democratic congressional candidate, Perry Gershon, visited Stony Brook University on Wednesday, Oct. 3 in an effort to reach more student voters as he campaigns against incumbent Lee Zeldin for NY-1.

Hurricane Florence was worsened by climate change

by Brianne LeddaFeatured News Top StorySeptember 23, 2018March 18, 2020

The climate model was initialized while Florence was happening and it was run for only seven days, an unusually short period of time for climate models. Although it wasn’t the first time scientists tried to calculate the impact of climate change based on the severity of extreme natural events, it was the first time it was done while the storm was happening.