Hawaii Archives – The Statesman

Commons Day celebrates speaking one’s truth

by Sam LauriaOpinionsOctober 20, 2019October 20, 2019

On Oct. 16, Stony Brook University hosted its annual Commons Day seminar for first-year students with guest speaker, writer and transgender rights activist, Janet Mock. Commons Day is a yearly event in which the author of the first-year reading requirement comes and speaks to students and staff.

Stony Brook University hosts annual Commons Day

by Gabby PardoNewsOctober 19, 2019October 19, 2019

Transgender author Janet Mock spoke at Stony Brook University’s Commons Day, opening up about her experiences with love, discrimination and identity.

Comedy duo that includes Stony Brook Alum releases new music video

by Alexander BakirdanArtsAugust 25, 2019August 25, 2019

Hawaii is a dream vacation destination for many people, including musical comedy duo, The Jasons. The pair — featuring Stony Brook alum, Jason Bader, and childhood best friend, Jason Blackmon…

Wang exhibit illuminates the cultural significance of SPAM

by Kimberly BrownArtsMarch 10, 2019March 15, 2019

Jaime Sunwoo, an American-Korean artist and playwright, came to the Charles B. Wang Center this past Wednesday to discuss the important history and dishes of the canned meat, SPAM, throughout time in the Asia-Pacific.

Suffolk County’s plastic bag fee should be raised

by Maya BrownOpinionsOctober 3, 2018October 14, 2018

While the five cent charge for plastic bags is a smart environmental idea, a rise in the fee for plastic bags would make this installment much more effective. Would you be willing to pay two dollars for a plastic bag?

Bees get buzzed to the endangered species list

by Sharon PochronFeatured OpinionsOctober 20, 2016October 21, 2016

Reading this might turn you into a bee-hugger.

Stony Brook RIS4E team studies Hawaiian volcano for NASA project

by Jasmine BlennauFeatured NewsOctober 16, 2014October 16, 2014

Stony Brook University has one of nine Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute (SSERVI) teams that will help NASA study planetary science and space exploration over the next five years.

Stony Brook chosen by NASA to lead a SSERVI team

by Chris WoodsNewsNovember 24, 2013November 25, 2013

NASA chose Stony Brook University to lead one of nine new Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute (SSERVI) teams, which are set to virtually explore the final frontier through multiple systems of earth, planetary and space research.