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How Astroworld turned into a “mass casualty event”

Skylar SenaArts MusicNovember 14, 2021November 15, 2021

On Friday, Nov. 5, at Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival in Houston, a crowd rush kickstarted a struggle that became a tragedy. In a crammed audience of around 50,000 attendees, momentum led to collapse, air loss and trampling, resulting in nine deaths.

USG President’s letter to the student body

Shaheer KhanLetters OpinionsApril 4, 2020April 5, 2020

“My Fellow Students, I hope this letter finds you and your loved ones in good health. It is safe to say that we are in uncharted territory; it is a confusing and challenging time for us all.”

Stony Brook cancels all events through May 15

Brianne LeddaNews Student LifeMarch 21, 2020March 21, 2020

“Program advisors will be following up with their respective organizations individually to provide further support and answer organization specific questions.”

Student Engagement and Activities tries to recoup club financial losses

Alek LewisNews Student LifeMarch 17, 2020March 19, 2020

Stony Brook Student Engagement and Activities is trying to mitigate the financial loss from events canceled by the coronavirus, according to an email sent to student e-board members by the Department of Student Engagement & Activities.

SBU English Pal program fosters cross-cultural friendships

Maya BrownFeatured NewsMarch 20, 2019March 20, 2019

The Stony Brook English Pal, a program that matches international students with English speakers to provide them with a chance to meet, interact and practice their language skills, became an independent club this semester.

Stony Brook students shouldn’t self-segregate

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.

Don’t complain. Talk.

Andrew GoldsteinFeatured Opinions Top StorySeptember 29, 2016September 29, 2016

Compliment someone on their clothing. Ask someone for book recommendations. Offer free hugs. Invite someone to one of your club’s events.

The freshman 17

Taylor HaFeatured Opinions Top StoryAugust 21, 2015

Taylor Ha writes that these tips made her first year of college intellectually stimulating, socially rewarding and overall one of the best times of her life.

USG Executive Council platform statements: looking back at the year

The StatesmanFeatured NewsApril 19, 2015April 21, 2015

The Statesman revisited last year’s platform statements to see if the Executive Council members were able to carry out the plans that were promised.

Campus Briefing: revised summer budget passes after initial hiccups

Kelly ZegersNewsJune 12, 2014June 14, 2014

The Undergraduate Student Government failed to pass a revised summer budget when it held an emergency senate meeting on Friday evening, June 6.