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Unions protest SBU’s parking plan for the fall

Sky CrabtreeNewsApril 18, 2023

Five unions representing various workers of Stony Brook University held a protest outside the University Hospital parking garage on Wednesday, April 12 in opposition to a newly proposed parking plan for the fall semester.

How students are reacting to MAPS’ parking proposal

Tim GiorlandoAdministration News Student Life Top Story USGFebruary 21, 2023

For an hour on Wednesday, Feb. 15, a small band of students tried to make their voices heard at Stony Brook University’s West Campus fountain — nearly a week after the Mobility and Parking Services (MAPS) proposed to switch to a fully-paid parking model in August 2023.

Proposed changes for Stony Brook parking

Lori SaxenaAdministration Faculty News Student LifeFebruary 13, 2023February 13, 2023

Stony Brook University is exploring a campus-wide, fully paid parking model proposed to begin in the fall of 2023.

Stony Brook students march in support of abortion rights

Jeremy Portnoy & Karaline TaltyNews Student Life Top StoryMay 6, 2022May 6, 2022

A group of roughly 100 abortion rights advocates marched around the Stony Brook University campus and gave speeches on May 5 in protest of the leaked draft of a Supreme Court opinion that could overturn Roe v. Wade.

Petition to ban Turning Point USA unsuccessful, chapter is approved

Viola FlowersNewsDecember 5, 2021

Turning Point USA has been officially recognized as an organization on campus, despite the Stony Brook Progressive Coalition’s online petition to bar the chapter from being recognized by the University.

SBU Labor Council protests working conditions

Steven Keehner & Joy SzeNews Top StoryNovember 19, 2021

The Stony Brook University Labor Council, along with New York State Senator Mario R. Mattera, gathered in front of the Administration Building to continue their respective protests on Wednesday afternoon.

Long Island labor unions protest $37 million contract awarded to non-union group

Sara RubergAdministration Long Island NewsNovember 2, 2021November 2, 2021

The Building and Construction Trades Council of Nassau and Suffolk Counties and affiliated unions greeted drivers on the morning of Nov. 2 at the south entrance of campus with several red-eyed inflatable rats and an open casket as they protested Niram Construction’s $37 million contract with the State University Construction Fund (SUCF).

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