The Statesman

Why I’m voting third party this year

Steven Keehner • November 7, 2020

#OPINION: I’m writing this on Oct. 23 — a day before early voting opens in New York. For the last six months, I have stared down the dreaded dilemma: Who should I vote for in the most important election of my lifetime?

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In-person classes may be canceled if student COVID-19 cases rise

Claudia Motley • August 31, 2020

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Aug. 27 that in-person classes must stop for two weeks for any New York college with more than 100 cases, or if 5% of their on-campus population is infected.

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“Thank you is not enough.” Workers rally at Stony Brook Hospital to request COVID-19 hazard pay

Rabia Gursoy • July 31, 2020

The "Heroes Don't Get Zeros" rally and march in front of the Stony Brook University Hospital on July 22. Workers demanded that the administration pressure the SUNY Board of Trustees to secure hazard pay for essential healthcare employees.

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Residential students from restricted states and abroad must undergo mandatory quarantine

Sara Ruberg • July 30, 2020

International students and students from states with high rates of COVID-19 must quarantine either in New York or in a state with any travel restrictions before moving into university housing. Students may quarantine on or off-campus.

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Students returning to campus may have to take mandatory COVID-19 test

Alek Lewis • July 10, 2020

Students planning to return to campus may have to be tested for the coronavirus and undergo a 14-day quarantine before their arrival.

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Three SBU fraternities suspended after allegations of sexual assault emerge on social media

Niki Nassiri • July 8, 2020

In a series of social media posts on Instagram and Twitter, the victims detailed separate incidents in which the accused sexually assaulted them. Some victims also claim inaction by the Title IX and Student Engagement and Activities offices.

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UUP criticizes university reopening policies

Brianne Ledda • June 19, 2020

The union argues that these guidelines stand as a direct contradiction to the university’s recent statements on the Black Lives Matter movement, and its declared commitment to black community members.

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Local protest from Freeport to Merrick stays five hours strong

Maya Brown • June 10, 2020

“We’re not saying all lives matter, we’re saying black lives matter right now because we see the injustices that go against our brothers,” Victor Ngo, a Freeport resident said.

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Black Lives Matter march in Freeport, NY

Maya Brown • June 9, 2020

Photos taken by Assistant News Editor Maya Brown show about 500 local residents from Freeport, NY, protesting in solidarity with Black Lives Matter movement and urging people to demand justice for George Floyd.

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President-elect addresses university senate for first time

Maya Brown • May 11, 2020

“We are at a moment of great uncertainty and it is inspiring to see how the Stony Brook community has stepped forward to lead during this pandemic with conviction and purpose. I am proud to be a Seawolf.”

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SUNY campuses create task force to plan fall reopening

Gabby Pardo • May 11, 2020

Seven groups are uniting to form the State University of New York COVID-19 Re-Imagine and Resume Residential Education Task Force, whose goal is to create a plan to reopen SUNY campuses in the fall.

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A walk through East Williamsburg’s street art

Cindy Mizaku • May 6, 2020

Before the city lockdown order on March 20, 30-year-old Ariel Coello would lead street art walks over the weekends to have folks engage with and learn about Brooklyn’s art community.

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