Frank Melville Library Archives

Why newsrooms must reflect the public in order to properly serve it

Steven KeehnerOp-eds OpinionsApril 17, 2021

#OPINION: I preached how transparency was the way of the future for the industry, so I would be a hypocrite if I failed to mention how, as an opinion writer, I didn’t do my last piece justice.

The Bezos Earth Fund is Just Lip Service

Matthew YanOp-eds OpinionsMay 5, 2020

Jeff Bezos, the richest man in the world, has done nothing to curb the 44.4 million tons of carbon dioxide his shipping services released into the atmosphere in 2018 alone.

Stony Brook is segregating its disabled students and needs to be held accountable

Mike AdamsOpinionsApril 28, 2019April 28, 2019

Stony Brook University Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Richard Gatteau spoke at an Undergraduate Student Government Senate meeting on Thursday, April 18, to address concerns about accessibility issues on campus brought to light by student activists. Gatteau claimed that every handicap accessibility button on campus had been repaired in the weeks following the student-led campaign.

“Native Turf” abstract art gallery opens in Melville Library

Elisabeth MagotteauxArtsSeptember 23, 2018March 18, 2020

Bright hues and colors, unshapely forms and curves make up the abstract art of “Native Turf,” at the Lawrence Alloway Gallery, located on the first floor of the Frank Melville Jr. Memorial Library.

Faculty development center to take School of Journalism space

Mahreen KhanFeatured News Top StorySeptember 10, 2017

The School of Journalism will be losing access to its present equipment room space come Jan. 1, 2018.

Letter to the Editor: The Times They Have A-Changed

Jon FriedmanFeatured OpinionsAugust 27, 2017February 21, 2018

“…Stony Brook, the Berkeley of the East, where the dorms are like brothels.”

Dr. Carl Safina discusses synergy among humans and animals

Jess StoneburnerNewsNovember 16, 2016

Dr. Safina’s series explored the interconnectedness between animals and humans and their similarities in empathy, consciousness, self-awareness and imitation.

Amazon Pick-Up location opens in Melville Library

Chereese CrossFeatured News Top StoryNovember 6, 2016

After a few seconds of struggle, the big red ribbon was finally cut, marking the official opening of Stony Brook University’s Amazon Pick-Up location.

Wolf Ride Bike Share program expands

Sandhiya KannanNewsSeptember 4, 2014

Four new Wolf Ride Bike Share stations have been installed on campus this summer alone, bringing the total number of stations to eight and the number of available bikes to 60.

Use ZebraNet—it works

Tejen ShahOpinions Top StoryAugust 26, 2014August 27, 2014

Many of us like to find opportunities on our own, but many struggle. There is no shame in getting some help, especially from the world-class institution you pay thousands of dollars to to attend.