national anthem Archives – The Statesman

The Statesman Weekly Wrap-Up Ep. 23

Khushi BistMultimedia PodcastsMarch 17, 2021March 26, 2021

Editors discuss expansion for vaccine eligibility in New York State, how Stony Brook student organizations are responding to xenophobic attacks against the Asian community and Mark Cuban’s decision to cease playing the national anthem at Dallas Maverick basketball games.

Not playing the national anthem could bring our nation together

Matt LindsayOp-eds OpinionsMarch 13, 2021March 15, 2021

#OPINION Mark Cuban should be applauded for his decision to stop playing the national anthem.

Stony Brook Student Analise Buker prepares to release an EP

Amaya McDonaldArtsNovember 18, 2019November 18, 2019

A Stony Brook University and an aspiring singer, Analise Buker has learned that the best way to follow her dream is without fear. The pop/alternative singer has been performing since the age of five when she made her debut at a school talent show singing “Listen to Your Heart” by Roxette.

Kaepernick’s sitting stand-off sparks an important conversation

Chris PerainoFeatured Opinions Top StoryOctober 9, 2016October 10, 2016

What change has occurred by keeping in step with the status quo and coddling everyone’s feelings? Protest is meant to evoke; it is meant to cause discomfort.

The presidency of Anna Lubitz

Sarah ElsesserNews Top StoryNovember 19, 2013November 19, 2013

Anna Lubitz is well known on campus. She is President of the Pre-Veterinary Society. She ran for Homecoming queen last year. She was a member of The Spirit of Stony Brook Marching band and sang the National Anthem at sporting events. Her mother works in President Stanley’s office.