HIV Archives – The Statesman

“Rent” the musical shows us to love unapologetically

Izabelle DessiArts Sex and Relationships 2022 TheaterMarch 6, 2022March 6, 2022

“Rent” is a broadway musical that has been loved and shared for 25 years now. As this year marks the 25th anniversary, “Rent” is making its way across the country with its farewell tour, kissing Jonathan Larson’s masterpiece goodbye.

Decriminalizing sex work empowers sex workers and protects their human rights

Fanni FranklOpinionsNovember 24, 2019November 24, 2019

In a society where sex workers often get discriminated against, the question of decriminalization of sex work should be highly considered. Sex workers often face violence in their field including physical, sexual and psychological violence.

Free HIV/AIDS testing offered on-campus during World AIDS Day

Gregory ZarbFeatured News Top StoryDecember 4, 2016

Dec. 1 is also World AIDS Day, a day to come together in the fight against HIV/AIDS around the world, and Stony Brook helped students on campus became a part of it.

The Supply raises awareness with World Slum Day Showcase

Erika SternArts Top StoryApril 20, 2016

The Stony Brook University chapter of The Supply will be hosting a night of awareness and fundraising on April 21 in the Student Activities Center at 7 p.m.

“A Night On Brookway” performances transform Stony Brook into NYC

David PepaArts FeaturedMarch 29, 2016

Students came to the “A Night on Brookway” event on March 23 to donate to the Broadway Cares fundraising organization, and to enjoy some Broadway entertainment.

FDA proposal to lift lifetime blood donation ban still upsetting to some

Peter ChenNewsJanuary 27, 2015January 29, 2015

LGBTQ advocates at Stony Brook are questioning part of the Food and Drug Administration’s recommendation to lift a lifetime ban on blood donations by gay and bisexual men.

Blood Donor Equality Panel attempts to address majority of students’ concerns

Jeremy KlineOpinionsNovember 12, 2013

Last Wednesday, I attended the “Blood Donor Policy Panel” in the Charles B. Wang Center Theater presented by Stony Brook University’s Blood Donor Equality Movement. To be honest, my original purpose for going to the panel was to satisfy the “Hot Topic” event requirement for my undergraduate college. As soon as the panelists were introduced, my attention was fully devoted to the discussion on stage.

Catholic colleges v. public: distributing contraceptives

Rolyne JosephNews Top StoryApril 22, 2013

While public colleges provide condoms without charge and allow condom distribution, Catholic colleges and universities, including Boston College, have banned students from distributing free condoms on campus. “Boston College and…

CPO and CHOICE promote safe sex to prevent HIV

Nicole BansenArts Top StoryFebruary 17, 2013February 24, 2013

Valentine’s Day might be over, but the last thing sexually active college students want to give their significant other is HIV or an STI. That’s why the Center for Prevention and Outreach (CPO), along with Choosing Healthy Options In a College Environment (CHOICE), will be doing what they can to make the importance of safe sex clear to the Stony Brook campus.

Getting the scoop from relationship and sex experts

Rolyne JosephNewsFebruary 10, 2013

Protected sex is the most effective way for people to have safer and healthier intercourse with their partners.