The Statesman

Low levels of alcohol consumption still pose health risk, research shows

Kevin Sousa • February 5, 2023

New research reveals that drinking even small amounts of alcohol can pose a serious health risk, raising concerns over college students’ awareness of the perils of alcohol consumption.

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“Take a Stand: Walk with Me” march preaches message of awareness for domestic violence

Alek Lewis • October 27, 2019

Students, faculty and domestic violence prevention organizations marched together in “Take a Stand: Walk With Me” on Oct. 23 to raise awareness about domestic and relationship violence.

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Reported campus crime up in 2018

Rabia Gursoy • October 14, 2019

Stony Brook University saw an increase in the total number of reported crimes in 2018.

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Red Book is the newest mental health resource at SBU

Alek Lewis • October 8, 2019

Interim President Michael Bernstein announced a new student mental health resource, titled Red Book, during the first University Senate meeting of the semester on Sept. 9.

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Athletics announces decision to sell alcoholic beverages on-site

Andrew Zucker • September 6, 2019

Stony Brook University (SBU) announced this morning plans to sell beer and wine at athletic events as part of a pilot program.

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Red Watch Band wins Community Youth Leadership Award

Evelin Mercedes • October 27, 2018

Stony Brook’s Red Watch Band (RWB) CARE Team received the Community Youth Leadership Award last month from the Caron Foundation, an organization aimed at transforming the lives of people affected by drug or alcohol addiction.

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Why we should never forget about #MeToo

Gabby Pardo • April 29, 2018

If Stony Brook made a class similar to Green Dot, the university would be able to spread more information about the #MeToo movement.

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Timothy Ecklund replaced by former Dean of Students Jerrold Stein

Michaela Kilgallen • January 20, 2017

After two years in the position, Dr. Timothy Ecklund will no longer serve as Dean of Students, according to an email sent to students on Jan. 20.

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Red Watch Band announces a record number of students trained this fall

Jhacquelle Swaby • December 10, 2016

This fall, Red Watch Band trained a record breaking number of 1,284 students.

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Stony Brook needs medical amnesty

Zach Rowe • April 18, 2016

There is no good reason for Stony Brook not to adopt a medical amnesty policy for students.

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Rain does not stop annual domestic violence awareness march

Mahreen Khan • October 29, 2015

The Center for Prevention and Outreach’s annual “Take a Stand/Walk With Me” march for domestic violence awareness roused up the campus on Wednesday afternoon.

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Men’s Rugby participates in Red Watch Band Training

Manju Shivacharan • March 1, 2015

On Feb. 27, the Stony Brook men's club rugby team participated in a Red Watch Band training session to learn how to handle alcohol overdose situations. In an effort to get other student clubs and organizations involved, the team challenged three other sports clubs to also participate in the training.

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