Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance

Stony Brook students protest against sexual violence in “Take Back the Night”

Nicole Morett • May 8, 2022

More than a dozen students assembled outside the Student Activities Center for the Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance’s (FMLA) annual Take Back the Night demonstration — a protest against sexual violence — on April 28.

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Stony Brook recognized for diversity commitment

Deidre Redhead • December 6, 2019

The Faculty Student Association (FSA) office located in East Side Dining. In November, the FSA won the National Association of College Auxiliary Services Edwin R. Golden Award for Inclusive Excellence...

Why feminist education is important

Xenia Gonikberg • October 21, 2019

The idea of feminism has been rooted in American history since the 1840s, with the Seneca Falls Convention paving the way for the concept of gender equality. Beginning in 2012, fourth-wave feminism has evolved due to more liberal beliefs.

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An honor, not an entitlement: Stony Brook’s LGBTQ students are not bargaining chips

Cecelia Masselli and Peter Henninger • February 24, 2019

Although the senator claims to be personally opposed to gay conversion therapy, we refuse to waste time speculating what he might be saying at his dinner table.

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Students petition to rename LaValle Stadium

Rebecca Liebson • February 13, 2019

Almost 500 Stony Brook students have signed a petition calling on the university to change the name of Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium after its namesake voted against a ban on gay conversion therapy.

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Title IX Updates: What you need to know

Brianne Ledda • December 1, 2018

United States Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos proposed several changes to Title IX regulations on Nov. 16.

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President Stanley talks graduation rates and sensitivity training at 2018 State of the University Address

Gary Ghayrat • October 7, 2018

Stanley said the university will advocate for a fiscal solution, but won’t be able to solve everything on its own, and that issues around state allocation and potential tuition increase are “political issues” that requires political, governmental and state solutions.

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Department of Education proposes Title IX changes

Donovan Bush • September 23, 2018

Betsy DeVos, the United States Secretary of Education, has proposed changes to Title IX that would narrow the definition of sexual assault, making it more difficult for the accused to be held responsible in a 120-page leaked document.

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Stony Brook’s Title IX process is broken

Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance • September 9, 2018

As modeled by the creator of the #MeToo movement, the incomparable Tarana Burke, we could create spaces where survivors can come together for solidarity, a chance to share their stories and community healing. Together, we could go far beyond.

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Students propose new LGBTQ Friendly Greek Organization

Gary Ghayrat • May 6, 2018

Stony Brook students are trying to bring an all-inclusive Greek-lettered service organization dedicated to the LGBTQ community and its allies on campus, called a diaternity.

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Final Diversity Town Hall of 2017/2018 draws mixed responses from students

Rebecca Liebson • April 29, 2018

At Wednesday’s Diversity Plan town hall, a panel of Stony Brook administrators and student representatives were asked to clarify the Athletic Department’s policies for investigating allegations of abuse.

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