The Statesman

SBU should follow Starbucks and offer racial-bias education

Gabby Pardo and Andrew Goldstein • April 22, 2018

Perhaps we should take a page from Starbucks’ book and have a widely announced day of racial bias education for anyone who wishes to attend?

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Free menstrual products a reality under new USG administration

Joseph Konig • August 27, 2017

As a result of two USG initiatives, on-campus residents will now have unlimited access to laundry facilities and menstrual hygiene products.

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Incoming USG President sets his sights high

Joseph Konig • May 7, 2017

“There’s free condoms everywhere and sex is optional,” Zubair said. “Having a period isn’t. And for too many Seawolves it’s too expensive to buy menstrual pads. Which is really saying something because it’s a basic human right.”

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USG establishes new director of diversity affairs

Michaela Kilgallen • January 29, 2017

USG President Cole Lee signed an executive order establishing a director of diversity affairs and a USG Committee on Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity.

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More support for diversity

Andrew Goldstein • January 29, 2017

Stony Brook has taken too long to issue a statement about President Trump's travel ban and the detention of a student.

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Laundry prices cut by 20 percent

Jill Ryan • September 3, 2016

Each machine now costs $1.40 to use as opposed to last year’s $1.75.

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A USG President with an inspirational past

Eric Schmid • April 30, 2016

Like many other undergraduates, USG President Cole Lee wants to usher change in our society.

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USG election results released

Michaela Kilgallen • April 24, 2016

After a problematic campaign period, students were finally able to vote for their candidates of choice last week.

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Cash Cash and Future made Brookfest a success among Seawolves

Jessica Carnabuci and Rena Thomas • April 15, 2016

The Undergraduate Student Government’s annual Brookfest, held on April 13, concert rocked Stony Brook University with performances by Cash Cash and Future.

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Campus Briefing: Senate votes on SUNY Assembly delegates

Skyler Gilbert • April 10, 2016

Three members of USG will attend next week’s State University of New York Student Assembly Conference, the USG Senate confirmed in its meeting Thursday night.

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USG campaigning suspended for Elections Board vetting

Rachel Siford and Arielle Martinez • March 25, 2016

Concerns about the Elections Board were brought up at the most recent USG meeting, where it was revealed Elections Board members were never actually confirmed by the Senate.

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Stony Brook commemorates the end of Black History Month

Jess Stoneburner • February 25, 2016

The Black History Month closing ceremony was held in the Student Activities Center Wednesday night, honoring NFL player Will Tye were and keynote speaker Yusef Salaam.

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