LGBTQ community Archives – The Statesman

Trans rights activist Aydian Dowling visits the Wang Center

Daniel WuNews Student LifeOctober 1, 2022

On Sept. 21, transgender rights activist and model Aydian Dowling gave a presentation on his journey as a transgender man at the Charles B. Wang Center. The presentation conveyed Dowling’s experience of coming out as transgender.

The Statesman Weekly Wrap-Up Ep. 24: Sex and Relationships

Juliana SlocumMultimedia Podcasts Sex and Relationships 2021March 25, 2021March 29, 2021

For the Sex and Relationships special issue, editors report on the body positivity movement, student’s experiences with eating disorders and diet culture, legislation for the welfare of the LGBTQ community in the military and the journey to self-love.

Stony Brook students use art to reflect on turmoil of the past year in “Reckoning” showcase

Andre SilvaArts CultureMarch 5, 2021

The Paul W. Zuccaire Gallery’s “RECKONING” showcases over 60 works in response to the social conflicts of the past year.

Staff picks: Our Black heroes

Steven Keehner, Sam Lauria, Cindy Mizaku & Fanni FranklBlack History Month 2021 Op-eds Opinions Special IssuesFebruary 20, 2021

#OPINION: The opinions editors at The Statesman describe Black figures who inspire them.

President Trump’s recent executive order wrongfully condemns diversity

Sam LauriaOp-edsNovember 2, 2020

#OPINION On Sept. 22, Trump reversed the progress of diversity by issuing another executive order that combats racial and sexual stereotyping. Under a façade of “equality”, this executive order risks amplifying racism, sexism and homophobia.

Stony Brook University hospitals named leaders in LGBTQ healthcare

Steven KeehnerNewsOctober 11, 2020

Two Stony Brook University hospitals have been named leaders in LGBTQ healthcare, according to the 2020 Healthcare Equality Index. The index grades facilities based on their commitment to meeting the LGBTQ community’s needs.

Addressing students’ mental health during remote learning

Xenia GonikbergMental Health 2020 Op-eds Special IssuesOctober 4, 2020October 11, 2020

#OPINION Many students suffer from an increasing number of mental health issues because they don’t have access to the same resources as before. It is important that these issues are addressed and students are aware of the mental health resources available.

Commons Day celebrates speaking one’s truth

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.

House of Shade provides safe space for black LGBTQ* students

Rebecca Liebson & Elisha AsifNewsFebruary 13, 2019February 17, 2019

“We are here and whether or not you like us, we are here to stay,” they said. “We’re a prominent force to be reckoned with.”

SBU must rename LaValle Stadium if it cares about its LGBTQ community

Mike AdamsOpinions Top StoryJanuary 30, 2019February 2, 2019

Only four senators voted against the bill to ban gay conversion therapy — one of them was Kenneth P. LaValle, the representative for most of eastern Long Island and namesake of Stony Brook’s sports stadium.