The Statesman

Political science professor analyzes Democratic presidential debate

Christopher Cameron • October 19, 2015

Leonie Huddy spoke on the issues concerning SBU students illustrated at the Democratic presidential debate on Oct. 13, 2015 and analyzed which candidates performed best.

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Environmental experts discuss fossil fuel impact on human health

Jakub Lewkowicz • October 18, 2015

A panel of scientists and environmental experts said there is much to be done to address fossil fuel use at Thursday night’s forum held in the Wang Center.

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Yes to Yeezus for President in 2020

Maurice Abernathy • September 9, 2015

"Don’t laugh. All things considered, Kanye West is a viable presidential candidate — he is a self-made African American entrepreneur and a humanistic visionary."

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Proposed freeze on Pell Grants elicits cold reactions from LI leaders

Mahreen Khan • August 19, 2015

The non-binding budget resolution set forth by the U.S. House of Representatives suggests a 10-year freeze on the maximum grant award at $5,775.

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Millenials come up short on election day

Jonathon Kline • October 29, 2014

The Harvard University Institute of Politics Poll found out that about only a quarter of millennials that can vote plan on going to cast their ballot in this year’s midterm elections.

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Women’s Leadership Symposium sheds light on women’s issues in the workplace

Rachel Siford • October 13, 2014

Students and faculty from Stony Brook University and the community gathered in the Wang Center on Oct. 10 to discuss current women’s issues and ways to gain leadership positions in their careers.

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Midterm Elections could change financial aid for all SBU students

Jonathon Kline • October 7, 2014

An even more significant event will take place early this November: the midterm elections for the United States Senate, which could lead to a Republican dominated House of Representatives and Senate.

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Impasses in Congress force states to take their own action

David O'Connor • April 22, 2013

Despite close to 250 years of the federal government's growing more influential relative to the states, it is remarkable how much control each U.S. state has over its local affairs. In the last couple of decades, state autonomy appears to have had a revival.

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ARCHIVES: Don’t Make Gun Control What It’s Not (1989)

October 26, 1989

Originally published on Oct. 26, 1989 I would like to take up the issue of gun control with the student who wrote in complaining about the cartoon on the National Rifle Association. The article...