Rabia Gursoy Archives – The Statesman

The New Campus Look

Rabia GursoyCOVID-19 Special Issue Multimedia PhotosSeptember 4, 2020September 6, 2020

The Stony Brook University campus takes new measures to adhere to social distancing guidelines and other COVID-19 precautionary regulations

Stony Brook University reports the first case of COVID-19 on campus during the fall semester

Alek LewisNewsAugust 31, 2020

Stony Brook University reports the first case of COVID-19 on campus during the Fall 2020 semester, and details the precautions that will be taken to ensure the safety of the Stony Brook community

What it’s like to live on campus with COVID-19 regulations

Sam LangeCOVID-19 Special Issue Op-eds Opinions Special IssuesAugust 30, 2020September 1, 2020

#OPINION A Stony Brook senior recounts their first two weeks back on campus amidst the global pandemic. They discuss not only the limitations of physical space and interaction, but the emotional strain the virus can have on students mentally.

Black and white selfies on social media bring awareness to violence against women

Rabia Gursoy & Falah JalaliCulture Top StoryAugust 24, 2020August 24, 2020

The Stony Brook Press’ Falah Jalai and The Statesman’s Rabia Gursoy report on femicide in the countries of Turkey and India, highlighting how the new Instagram trend #ChallengeAccepted aims to increase awareness about violence against women.

Before you post, fact-check yourself

Matt VeneziaOp-eds OpinionsAugust 7, 2020August 12, 2020

#OPINION Users are taking advantage of social media spaces to have conversations about relevant issues from COVID-19 to the crisis in Yemen. However, some of these widely-shared posts have contained fallacies ranging from harmless to potentially harmful.

“Thank you is not enough.” Workers rally at Stony Brook Hospital to request COVID-19 hazard pay

Rabia GursoyLong Island NewsJuly 31, 2020August 1, 2020

The “Heroes Don’t Get Zeros” rally and march in front of the Stony Brook University Hospital on July 22. Workers demanded that the administration pressure the SUNY Board of Trustees to secure hazard pay for essential healthcare employees.

SBU Hospital employees rally for pay

Rabia GursoyMultimedia PhotosJuly 27, 2020July 29, 2020

The rally and march, called “Heroes Don’t Get Zeros,” took place on Wednesday, July 22. Participants signed a petition calling on Stony Brook affiliated hospitals to secure $2,500 hazard pay for essential employees who have been working since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.