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SBU workers push to delay in-person work return, argues it violates UUP telecommuting agreement

Brianne LeddaAdministration Faculty NewsMarch 6, 2021

More than 100 people have signed a petition to delay an in-person return to work for Stony Brook employees as early as March 1, arguing that it violates the terms of a union-negotiated telecommuting agreement.

Graduate students protest increased student fees

Alek LewisAdministration News Student LifeSeptember 20, 2020September 20, 2020

Stony Brook University graduate students protested increased student fees during an hour-long car rally around Circle Road on Sept. 8.

Resident Assistant Training Committee responds to Undergraduate Student Government petition

Niki NassiriNews USGAugust 29, 2020

A Resident Assistant Statement of Understanding Addendum that outlined new guidelines for RAs under COVID-19 came under fire from students on Reddit and the USG.

Before you post, fact-check yourself

Matt VeneziaOp-eds OpinionsAugust 7, 2020August 12, 2020

#OPINION Users are taking advantage of social media spaces to have conversations about relevant issues from COVID-19 to the crisis in Yemen. However, some of these widely-shared posts have contained fallacies ranging from harmless to potentially harmful.

COVID-19 campus residences liability policies roll back after student backlash

Alek LewisAdministration NewsAugust 3, 2020

In the event of a student housing closure because of COVID-19, a new housing policy would have required students to pay potentially thousands of dollars in fees. The policy was changed after a large number of students protested on social media.

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

Rabia GursoyLong Island NewsJuly 31, 2020August 1, 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.

ICE rolls back changes after student and university backlash

Maya BrownNews Student Life Top StoryJuly 13, 2020July 15, 2020

The changes, which were rolled back on July 14, would have forced students to leave their university if they did not take any classes in-person.

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

Niki NassiriAdministration News Student Life Top StoryJuly 8, 2020July 10, 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.

Stony Brook cultural organizations unify for Black Lives Matter fundraiser

Claudia MotleyNews Student LifeJune 11, 2020July 10, 2020

All money raised through the fundraiser goes to the Black Lives Matter Global Network, a chapter-based national organization that funds efforts to combat state-sanctioned violence and bring about liberation to the black community.

SBU needs to support black students before making statements about embracing diversity

Tyler PhillipsOp-eds OpinionsJune 11, 2020

#OPINIONS: SBU should not make statements on current events involving racism and brutality, when the university fails to hold their leaders and staff accountable for their unethical actions.