The Statesman

The thrill and benefits of investing in a fantasy football league

Jordan Eugene • October 20, 2019

That time of the year is here again: the time when sports fans who play fantasy football gear up and try to win and dominate in their leagues. Fantasy football is by far the greatest leisure activity that simultaneously stresses people out.

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Stony Brook professor charged with stealing cancer research funds

Brianne Ledda and Melissa Azofeifa • September 12, 2019

A Stony Brook University Professor was arrested on charges of stealing from cancer research funds. He could be facing up to 20 years in federal prison.

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When financial aid gets in the way of education

Cindy Mizaku • May 5, 2019

In Fall 2017, I started my first semester at Stony Brook University on the pre-med track. Like many undergraduate students on similar paths, I rely on financial aid to pay for college.

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President Stanley speaks on Stony Brook’s financial status

Samantha Robinson • March 30, 2019

In his email, Stanley doubled down on his claims that Stony Brook is trapped in a structural deficit, meaning the university is forced to spend more money than it takes in.

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SBU proposes increase in student fees for next year

Brianne Ledda and Melissa Azofeifa • March 24, 2019

At an Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate meeting on Thursday, March 14, Dean of Students, Richard Gatteau, said the university is proposing to raise fees from $1,377.25 a semester to $1,503.90.

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President Stanley talks graduation rates and sensitivity training at 2018 State of the University Address

Gary Ghayrat • October 7, 2018

Stanley said the university will advocate for a fiscal solution, but won’t be able to solve everything on its own, and that issues around state allocation and potential tuition increase are “political issues” that requires political, governmental and state solutions.

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Eight ways to save money while living on campus

Emily Benson • March 27, 2017

It’s a small gesture, but keep throwing your pocket pennies and found change from the dryer in there and you’ll have a free Bagel Express meal in no time.

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Keep your Ladies Night deal. I don’t want it.

Emily Benson • March 5, 2017

It would be nice to pay a cheaper price for products without being treated as something cheap as well.

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Sorry, but big dreams won’t pay big bills

Michael Kohut • April 28, 2016

Money will buy us food and a roof to sleep under after college. It’s not a sure thing that dreams will.

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Top jobs for college dropouts

Michael Kohut • April 3, 2016

For the 41 percent of students who never graduate college, negative stigmas are plenty and prospects for success are few. Or are they? It depends on how you define “success.”

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Four ways to save after college

Rachel Siford • March 29, 2016

College graduates often find themselves moving back home after college, but financial experts are advising them to follow a strict budget to be able to move out faster.

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SBU Athletics’ student-subsidized dream

Zach Rowe • March 3, 2016

Stony Brook needs to focus on slower, consistent growth rather than exploiting student’s wallets in order to pursue athletic program’s dreams, no matter how outlandish.

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