The Statesman

Stony Brook cultural organizations unify for Black Lives Matter fundraiser

Claudia Motley • June 11, 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.

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

Tyler Phillips • June 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.

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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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USG sets date for postponed elections

Maya Brown • April 13, 2020

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) at Stony Brook University set the dates and timeline for student government elections for the upcoming fall semester.

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Seniors call virtual commencement a ‘slap in the face’

Brianne Ledda • April 4, 2020

“It was like a slap in the face that they took our money for four years and can’t even make an effort to tell us that they plan on rescheduling it,” she said.

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Stony Brook University offers students pass/fail grading

Claudia Motley • March 21, 2020

Stony Brook University will allow students to choose a pass/fail grading option for a majority of courses, according to a March 20 email from Interim Provost Minghua Zhang. Some schools and colleges...

SUNY students petition for partial refunds

Claudia Motley • March 18, 2020

Stony Brook University, which told students to move off-campus on March 17, will offer partial refunds.

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SBU closes on-campus housing for the rest of the semester

Maya Brown • March 17, 2020

Campus residents who live within driving distance of the campus were asked to evacuate no later than 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 19. All other campus residents must evacuate no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, March 20.

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NCAA plans to grant spring athletes an extra year of eligibility

Ethan Tam • March 14, 2020

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) released a statement on Friday, March 13, through Twitter regarding plans to give spring athletes an extra year of eligibility.

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COVID-19: Stony Brook students petition to shut down campus

Alek Lewis • March 6, 2020

More than 800 Stony Brook University students are backing a Change.org petition to close campus after coronavirus cases were confirmed in New York. The petition, created Wednesday, was posted to...

Students petition after FSA negotiations with student-owned smoothie truck go sour

Alek Lewis • January 26, 2020

More than 1,100 students have signed a petition showing support for a smoothie truck on campus after negotiations between its owner and the Faculty Student Association (FSA) went sour in early January.

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Students petition for improved accessibility at the School of Social Welfare

Samantha Robinson • December 8, 2019

Students from the School of Social Welfare organized a petition titled, “Help Make the School of Social Welfare More Inclusive & Accessible” last month. Nearly 700 students have signed the petition to add handicap accessibility buttons to the two entrance doors to the School of Social Welfare.

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