Kara Hahn Archives – The Statesman

SBU hosts pharmaceutical take back effort to raise awareness

Alek LewisNewsNovember 17, 2019November 17, 2019

Stony Brook University hosted a pharmaceutical take back effort on Wednesday, Nov. 13 to help the Stony Brook community safely dispose of old and unused pharmaceuticals using an “environmentally supportive” incineration process.

50 years “forever wild”: Looking back on the Ashley Schiff Preserve

Brianne Ledda, Margaret Osborne & Taylor BeglaneNews Top StoryOctober 11, 2019October 11, 2019

When Stony Brook University decided to bulldoze the tallest conifer tree on campus in the 1960s, political science professor Dr. Ashley Schiff chained himself to its trunk.

Stony Brook joins “Strawless Suffolk” initiative

Rebecca LiebsonNewsSeptember 1, 2018March 19, 2020

In an effort to become more sustainable, Stony Brook University has signed onto a county-wide initiative aimed at eliminating plastic straws.

Long Island waters threatened by excess nitrogen

Rebecca LiebsonFeatured News Top StoryJune 3, 2018

Last year, toxic algae was found in nearly every major bay and estuary across Long Island, according to data compiled by the Nature Conservancy, a national environmental organization.

#MeToo founder Tarana Burke speaks at Stony Brook

Rebecca LiebsonFeatured News Top StoryJanuary 28, 2018February 1, 2018

Tarana Burke, the founder of the #MeToo movement, shared her experiences as an activist and survivor of sexual assault.

Student leads push for a new nature trail for SBU

Rena ThomasFeatured News Top StoryApril 30, 2015May 7, 2015

One Stony Brook University student’s senior project is growing into a cause hundreds of Stony Brook students support.

University using education to promote campus safety

Rebecca AnzelFeatured News Top StoryNovember 10, 2014

At 10:12 p.m., University Police officer Salvatore Casaccio jumped a lane of traffic and hit Brianna Bifone with his police cruiser, pinning her underneath the vehicle for about 30 minutes

President Bill Clinton speaks at university in support of Tim Bishop

Kelly ZegersFeatured News Top StoryOctober 23, 2014October 23, 2014

President Bill Clinton encouraged Stony Brook University students to vote and spoke on behalf of the Tim Bishop congressional re-election campaign on Wednesday, Oct. 22.

Community addresses ongoing concerns with off-campus housing

Kelly ZegersNews Top StoryOctober 25, 2013October 29, 2013

Stony Brook Concerned Homeowners, Ltd., the group fighting illegal rented homes in residential neighborhoods, held a meeting at the Mount School in Stony Brook on Wednesday, Oct. 23 for its members to discuss the ongoing issues with students living off-campus.

New curbing, sidewalks and guardrails to improve safety along Nicolls Road

Kelly ZegersNewsOctober 24, 2013October 24, 2013

Suffolk County completed installation of curbing, sidewalks and guardrails along Nicolls Road, from the North Entrance of the university to Route 25A last week, according to a press release from Suffolk County Legislator Kara Hahn (District 5).