The Statesman

What can still be done to equally represent the LGBTQ community in the military

Benjamin Joffe • March 21, 2021

#OPINION: Whether it be to prevent equal representation in the workplace or to block adoption and marriage rights, hateful legislation passed on all levels of government demonizes and diminishes LGBTQ people.

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President Trump’s recent executive order wrongfully condemns diversity

Sam Lauria • November 2, 2020

#OPINION On Sept. 22, Trump reversed the progress of diversity by issuing another executive order that combats racial and sexual stereotyping. Under a façade of “equality”, this executive order risks amplifying racism, sexism and homophobia.

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Say my name correctly

Samiha Ahmed • March 4, 2018

Professors breeze through all the “American” sounding names during attendance, but when they sigh or wait a moment or two before moving to the next name, I know they are going to screw up.

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Men’s Lacrosse drops fourth straight game to LI rival Hofstra

Chris Parkinson • February 28, 2018

Hofstra tacked a 14-2 home loss onto the Seawolves' record, extending their losing streak to four games.

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Women’s Lacrosse shuts out Binghamton, 16-0

Skyler Gilbert • April 20, 2016

Junior attacker Courtney Murphy entered Wednesday night’s game against Binghamton needing just three goals to become the first player in SBU history to reach 200 career goals.

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Softball comes back to beat Hofstra, 8-7

Joseph Wolkin • April 19, 2016

Entering Tuesday’s matchup against Hofstra, senior pitcher Jane Sallen was gunning for her third consecutive no-hitter. However, Hofstra’s offense would not allow that.

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Men’s Soccer takes down No. 17 Hofstra 3–0

Gregory Zarb • October 27, 2015

This is the first time the Seawolves have beaten a ranked opponent in men’s soccer since the team beat No. 25 Boston University back in 2006.

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Seawolves rebound against Mariners after loss to Hofstra

David Vertsberger • November 24, 2014

Stony Brook enjoyed the thrill of a last-second victory in its season opener, but felt the bitterness of the other side in Friday’s loss to Hofstra.

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All hail mighty Wolfie

Sophie Carr • October 10, 2013

School spirit is an odd concept. And when I say odd, I mean marginally terrifying. This enthusiasm, in many ways, resembles an annual influenza outbreak: It is infectious, relentless, and gives some of us the chills. While it may have at one time been conducive to unifying a student body within a university, it now comes across as a type of hostile, smug-ridden outward devotion. Is school spirit even a good thing? Isn’t excessive expressed pride frowned upon? We all, essentially, hide behind Wolfie. Perhaps it is more comparable to nationalism than anything else.

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Fans enjoy tailgating tradition

Kayla Jimenez • October 7, 2013

Despite recent speculation regarding the possible cancellation of tailgate festivities for this season’s Homecoming game, Kenneth P. Lavalle stadium’s parking lot was filled with open trunks, the smell of barbeque, blasting tunes and Stony Brook red this past Saturday, Oct. 5.

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