The Statesman

State of the University 2021: Q&A with President Maurie McInnis

Raymond Wilson • October 12, 2021

The Statesman met with University President Maurie McInnis this past weekend as she responds to questions and concerns from students, faculty and staff, in regards to the State of the University.

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The Stony Brook Film Festival “Corners” Review

Amaya McDonald • September 22, 2020

The release of the short film “Corners” by IndieFlix Festivals on Thursday, Sept. 17, kicked off the second week of the Stony Brook Film Festival.

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Q&A for students moving off campus

Brianne Ledda • March 17, 2020

On March 17, an announcement was made stating that students would be required to move off-campus immediately, so The Statesman asked Stony Brook officials for more information.

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Stony Brook recognized for diversity commitment

Deidre Redhead • December 6, 2019

The Faculty Student Association (FSA) office located in East Side Dining. In November, the FSA won the National Association of College Auxiliary Services Edwin R. Golden Award for Inclusive Excellence...

Commons Day celebrates speaking one’s truth

Sam Lauria • October 20, 2019

On Oct. 16, Stony Brook University hosted its annual Commons Day seminar for first-year students with guest speaker, writer and transgender rights activist, Janet Mock. Commons Day is a yearly event in which the author of the first-year reading requirement comes and speaks to students and staff.

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Janet Mock, transgender rights activist, speaks about living authentically

Maya Brown • October 20, 2019

Janet Mock sat in front of a group of 50 students at a Breakfast Meet and Greet in the Goldstein Family Student-Athlete Development Center held in her honor on Wednesday, Oct. 16. "Live and speak your truth. If you’re not able to do that, then you’re not living,” Mock, a best-selling author, television host, director, producer and transgender rights activist, said.

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Stony Brook University hosts annual Commons Day

Gabby Pardo • October 19, 2019

Transgender author Janet Mock spoke at Stony Brook University's Commons Day, opening up about her experiences with love, discrimination and identity.

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Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor visits SBU

Sara Ruberg • October 19, 2018

Stony Brook University freshmen and other outside guests filed their way into the Island Federal Credit Union Arena to listen to a Q&A between President Stanley and U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor on Tuesday.

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Q & A Interview with “World War Z” Author Max Brooks

Will Rhino • April 4, 2013

Before Brooks came out to entertain audience members, he took a moment to speak to me about his book, zombies, and "The Walking Dead." Will Rhino "WR" talked with Max Brooks "MB" about zombies.

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