health Archives – The Statesman

SUNY campuses create task force to plan fall reopening

by Gabby PardoAdministration NewsMay 11, 2020June 13, 2020

Seven groups are uniting to form the State University of New York COVID-19 Re-Imagine and Resume Residential Education Task Force, whose goal is to create a plan to reopen SUNY campuses in the fall.

Stony Brook University cancels summer study abroad programs

by Samantha RobinsonAdministration News Student LifeMarch 24, 2020

The International Academics Programs (IAP) noted that the U.S. Department of State declared all international travel to be a “Global Level 4 Health Advisory – Do Not Travel.”

SBU offers another policy update

by Samantha RobinsonAdministration NewsMarch 22, 2020March 23, 2020

Stony Brook University offered students another policy update in a campus-wide email sent on March 20.

It’s our civic responsibility to do our part in containing COVID-19

by Alek LewisOp-eds OpinionsMarch 22, 2020

This is a war; people must recognize that this fight is only winnable as a community. Everybody has a common enemy and we, as citizens, must take the responsibility of the foot soldiers on the front lines.

How to seek medical help if you think you have COVID-19

by Matina DouzenisNews Student LifeMarch 21, 2020March 21, 2020

Students experiencing any sudden coughs or spikes in fever should seek medical help. As worry grows, public health officials and physicians have been encouraging the general public to only seek emergency assistance when direly needed.

Students petition after FSA negotiations with student-owned smoothie truck go sour

by Alek LewisNews Student LifeJanuary 26, 2020January 26, 2020

More than 1,100 students have signed a petition showing support for a smoothie truck on campus after negotiations between its owner and the Faculty Student Association (FSA) went sour in early January.

Breaking down SBU’s student health plan

by Matina DouzenisOpinionsOctober 27, 2019October 27, 2019

An analysis of Stony Brook University’s health insurance coverage.

Anti-feminist protests circumcision on campus

by Andrew InfantinoNewsOctober 17, 2019October 18, 2019

A men’s rights activist has been protesting on the Stony Brook University campus against male circumcision.

A lesson in “How To Make Homemade Miso” at the Charles B. Wang Center

by Melanie FormosaArtsOctober 10, 2019October 10, 2019

Cheryl Paswater, Chief Fermentationist and CEO of Contraband Ferments, came to the Charles B. Wang Center on Oct. 4 to host the workshop “How to Make Homemade Miso.” Miso, a traditional Japanese product, is created through fermentation, a process that alters the microbial makeup of the food and offers unique health benefits.

Washington Post editor discusses science and transparency at latest ‘My Life As’ lecture

by Brianne LeddaNewsOctober 2, 2019October 2, 2019

“You may notice that we got a new goth motto,” Laura Helmuth, science editor at The Washington Post, said at Stony Brook University’s latest “My Life As” event on Monday, Sept. 23.