The Statesman

President Bill Clinton speaks at university in support of Tim Bishop

Kelly Zegers • October 23, 2014

President Bill Clinton encouraged Stony Brook University students to vote and spoke on behalf of the Tim Bishop congressional re-election campaign on Wednesday, Oct. 22.

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USG candidates discuss campus issues in Statesman forum

The Statesman • April 9, 2014

Undergraduate Student Government candidates answered questions in a forum hosted by The Statesman on Tuesday, and many responses centered around the topics of communication with students and campus involvement.

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Freshman Class Representative candidates have diverse interests

Sandhiya Kannan • October 10, 2013

Each of the eight Freshman Class Representative candidates are working hard on their campaigns this week, as the day to vote is quickly approaching. While they each have different reasons for running, varying goals for the position and different ways they plan to achieve those goals, each candidate expressed their desire to see the freshman class represented well.

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Campus briefing: club receives USG budget, minus dance pole

Will Welch • September 20, 2013

The Undergraduate Student Government Senate approved a $390 provisional budget for the hair and beauty club Hairitage at this Thursday’s senate meeting, funding two social events and their headscarf-making program but cutting $410 that would have gone towards a pole-dancing fitness class

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USG elections: The After Party wins but few students at polls

Kristin Behr • April 16, 2013

The After Party dominated the polls this past week in Stony Brook University’s Undergraduate Student Government Elections, claiming every position from president to senators. Adil Hussain, a junior...

The After Party sweeps USG spring elections

Emily McTavish • April 13, 2013

The Undergraduate Student Government election results came in last night with The After Party boasting victories in all but one category. Adil Hussain, who also ran for USG president last spring, came...

Pop-Tart cat incident unveils lack of student representation

Anusha Mookherjee • April 12, 2013

USG at this point has turned into a popularity contest. Across the board, there is no depth to the platforms of the candidates. But at the end of the day, we are voting on who is the least worst.

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Why did we turn our backs on politics?

The Statesman • September 10, 2012

Although the election is 57 days away, our generation still lacks a voice. The conventions concluded Thursday, the presidential nominees became official and Barack Obama and Mitt Romney will duke it out on Nov. 6. But here’s the real question: why don’t we care?

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New President Isn’t Aloof, He’s Maloof

Frank Posillico • April 24, 2011

In a heated and highly contested election that had people on both sides scrambling for votes, the candidate that some saw as the underdog and others as the students' last chance came out on top by more...

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The Editorial Board • April 11, 2011

Before you vote, get to know... Deborah Machalow

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