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It’s past due time to rename Sanger College

Benjamin JoffeMultimedia Op-eds Opinions State of the University 2021October 10, 2021October 11, 2021

#OPINION: Understanding the legacy of Margaret Sanger, whom the building was named after, would demonstrate how having a building named in her honor would undermine the University’s mission of establishing an environment of diversity, equity and inclusion.

College of Arts and Sciences commits to diversifying faculty after internal review

Lori SaxenaNews State of the University 2021October 10, 2021October 14, 2021

Stony Brook University is known for its success in recruiting and educating underrepresented minority undergraduate students. However, the increasing diversity in the student body is not mirrored by the faculty.

The real cost of gentrification

Fanni FranklOp-eds OpinionsSeptember 28, 2021September 28, 2021

#OPINION: I have seen multiple neighborhoods in my beloved city of New York change for, arguably, the worse. Brand new luxury condominiums line the streets, tearing down the businesses that ran there, making me wonder, who can afford to live there?

Stony Brook Computing Society hosts BLM charity stream

Claudia MotleyNews Student LifeJuly 8, 2020July 10, 2020

The Twitch stream, which raised $850, featured streamers playing Overwatch. Donations went to the non-profit organization Code2040, which works to strengthen the presence of Black and Latinx communities in tech and innovation industries.

Chief Diversity Officer implements diversity plan to create change on campus

Maya BrownAdministration NewsJune 30, 2020July 2, 2020

“As a campus community, we will lead with purpose to build a supportive culture with our shared value strategy embedded into our actions and operational practices,” Clarke said in the email.

I hate-watched HBO’s “Girls” and you should too

Lajiere BlakeArts TVApril 8, 2020

“Girls” is meant to show us the duality and multitude of women — an ode to the real-life difficulties most young girls face. But how can the show claim to represent girls when so many of us were left out?

Why feminist education is important

Xenia GonikbergOpinionsOctober 21, 2019October 21, 2019

The idea of feminism has been rooted in American history since the 1840s, with the Seneca Falls Convention paving the way for the concept of gender equality. Beginning in 2012, fourth-wave feminism has evolved due to more liberal beliefs.

Janet Mock, transgender rights activist, speaks about living authentically

Maya BrownNews Top StoryOctober 20, 2019October 20, 2019

Janet Mock sat in front of a group of 50 students at a Breakfast Meet and Greet in the Goldstein Family Student-Athlete Development Center held in her honor on Wednesday, Oct. 16. “Live and speak your truth. If you’re not able to do that, then you’re not living,” Mock, a best-selling author, television host, director, producer and transgender rights activist, said.

Inclusivity: You have no excuse

Aleeza KazmiOpinionsFebruary 11, 2019February 11, 2019

I pitched the idea of dedicating the whole Sex & Relationships issue to POC sexuality.

SUNY and President Stanley oppose removal of affirmative action guidelines

Gary GhayratFeatured News Top StoryJuly 21, 2018July 25, 2018

The SUNY Board of Trustees said that it “resoundingly decries and opposes” the Trump administration’s removal of Obama-era school guidelines in a statement released on July 5.