college Archives – The Statesman

A few tips to combat test anxiety

by Xenia GonikbergOpinionsOctober 6, 2019October 6, 2019

Test taking can be one of the most rigorous and stressful parts of college. Having to sit in a quiet room, surrounded by classmates, and having to answer questions under a time constraint can be a nerve-wracking experience for anyone.

Feminism is something men should embrace, not vilify

by Joe McQueenOpinions Top StorySeptember 27, 2019October 6, 2019

After reading “Misandry in feminism is real and needs to be addressed,” I felt that it was necessary for me to provide an alternative guy’s perspective since there often aren’t many men who speak about this issue.

Test curves do not reflect students’ intelligence

by Sam LauriaFeatured OpinionsSeptember 8, 2019September 8, 2019

After taking a difficult exam, students are relieved to hear that their professor is curving their test grades. Test curves are a method in which a teacher adjusts the average score of an exam by moving students’ grades up a few points or even an entire letter grade.

The Onion Bagel: Holly Melancholy’s jolly Thanksgiving

by Gabby PardoOpinionsNovember 25, 2018November 25, 2018

Five-day break, two holidays (if you’re counting Black Friday) and there is still stress running through the mind of sophomore biology major Holly Melancholy. Class starts tomorrow and none of her assignments or papers or projects are done for the week.

President Stanley speaks on Simon Award panel

by Rebecca LiebsonFeatured News Top StoryNovember 14, 2018November 19, 2018

President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. traveled to Washington D.C. this week to accept the Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization on behalf of Stony Brook University.

Sexual assault survivor and immigrant activist Angy Rivera shares her story

by Maya BrownNewsNovember 11, 2018November 11, 2018

Angy Rivera, subject of the Peabody Award-winning documentary “Don’t Tell Anyone (No Le Digas A Nadie)”. spoke about her experiences as an undocumented immigrant and sexual assault victim on Thursday, Nov. 8 in Roth Cafe.

Stony Brook students shouldn’t self-segregate

by Maya BrownOpinionsOctober 25, 2018October 25, 2018

At first glance, the variety of ethnic backgrounds at Stony Brook University makes it seem like a diverse school, but I doubt if the students at SBU are actually mixing with one another.

Professors are people too

by Andrew GoldsteinFeatured OpinionsApril 22, 2018

Recognizing that our professors are human makes them more approachable and reasonable.

We need some noise behind our study hours

by Gabby PardoFeatured OpinionsApril 22, 2018

Having music blaring through your headphones while in the library or Starbucks can benefit your emotions, productivity and memory in preparation for acing an exam and your courses in general.

“101 Secrets For Your Twenties” by Paul Angone: Chicken soup for the post-college soul

by Taylor HaArtsJanuary 20, 2018January 20, 2018

Angone tackles juggling expectations with reality, the struggles of forging and maintaining meaningful friendships in adulthood, navigating the work world and the late night blues of social media.