Clubs and Organizations Archives

Student Union reopens on campus after three years of renovations

Maya BrownNews Student LifeOctober 19, 2020

After three years of renovations and about $63.4 million spent, the new Union opened on campus this fall semester. The Union features three levels of newly designated areas including an office for the Center of Civic Justice, club space and an e-sports facility.

Science and Humanities at Stony Brook collide in new club Artists in Medicine

Melanie NavarroArts STEM Student LifeOctober 2, 2020

Founded this year, a new club at Stony Brook University called Artists in Medicine wants to use students’ artistic abilities to construct creative projects. Their goal is to combine the arts and sciences in a simplified and informative way.

Huntley Spencer commits to building strong relationships with students as the new USG president

Gabby PardoNews Student LifeSeptember 27, 2020September 29, 2020

Nearly 2,000 ballots were cast in the elections this year — a 10% increase in student body votes from last year. Spencer beat the opposing party’s candidate, senior political science and economics major Justin Ullman, by 426 votes, and another candidate, senior psychology major Vincent Ferrara, by 760 votes.

New student startup provides a messaging platform for SBU students

Maya BrownNews Student LifeSeptember 25, 2020

Dive Chat, a new student start up and group chat messaging app for students, was launched on Aug. 1 at Stony Brook University.

Do your part – vote for USG elections this week

Anya MarquardtOp-eds OpinionsSeptember 10, 2020

#OPINION It is up to us, the student body, to choose who we want to represent us. We should take advantage of this opportunity, as those in office will be the ones who push for more initiatives to help the student body.

COVID-19 causes remote meetings and budget cuts for student organizations

Maya BrownCOVID-19 Special Issue News Special Issues Student Life USGSeptember 1, 2020September 1, 2020

Clubs and organizations thrive on interaction, community and events, all of which are a vital part of campus life. However, they are now forced to adapt to a remote experience and limited funds in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

Social contracts should be respected within clubs too

Kraig KleinOp-eds OpinionsJuly 19, 2020July 25, 2020

I was the public relations officer for Dumbledore’s Army. However, the eBoard made a decision on July 10 and abused their power by supporting a political stance using the club’s name without the consent of club members.

USG proposes restructured constitution in referendum

Brianne LeddaFeatured NewsNovember 13, 2019November 13, 2019

A campus-wide email announcing the referendum and elections included a link to a Google Drive folder with an annotated draft with the proposed changes, a final draft of the new constitution and a document describing major changes, in addition to the current constitution.

Off-campus party sparks response from university

Katherine KurreNewsMay 1, 2014May 2, 2014

Eight university clubs and organizations have been temporarily suspended for their possible involvement with a house party that occurred on April 12 on Stony Brook Road and incited police response.