The Statesman

Stony Brook University administration releases a statement addressing the death of George Floyd

Alek Lewis • June 2, 2020

“We must stand up and speak out against injustice and ignorance,” the statement said.

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Editorial: Citizens and journalists have the right to address systemic racism

The Editorial Board • May 29, 2020

It is our unique right and responsibility, as journalists and Americans, to record and speak out against injustice and oppression.

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A final letter from Santiago

Eric Zolov • December 4, 2019

"Tu normalidad es privilegio," is graffitied over an entire wall along the Nueva Providencia Avenue in downtown Santiago. After six weeks of nearly continuous street protests and a growing tally of the dead and wounded, the debate over "a return to normalcy" has taken center stage here in Chile.

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Students march for climate change

Rabia Gursoy and Niki Nassiri • October 2, 2019

The climate protest began at the Student Activities Center (SAC) Plaza and made a full circle around the Academic Mall on Sept. 26.

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SBU budget update plans ‘modest investments’

Brianne Ledda and Gary Ghayrat • August 6, 2019

Stony Brook University will be making “modest investments” ahead of the 2019-2020 school year, Interim President Michael Bernstein said in a budget update linked to a campus-wide email sent on Thursday, Aug. 1.

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Don’t just show up for rallies, support small events too

Andrew Goldstein • September 10, 2017

We are taught to be active players in the world of careers, rising up the ranks to achieve our vision of success. Our approach to activism should be the same.

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