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SBU community honors veterans at first in-person Veteran Day Ceremony in two years

Sonya GugliaraNewsNovember 18, 2021

Stony Brook University held their annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 10 in the Student Activity Center (SAC) auditorium to express gratitude for both past and active military members, as well as honor the ones who have lost their lives.

Funding, attendance issues at the core as Stony Brook Athletics shoots for national recognition

Jeremy PortnoySports State of the University 2021October 10, 2021October 12, 2021

The Stony Brook athletics program is one made up of contradictions. Its athletes have taken home a slew of awards, but they play for a student body that is largely apathetic towards those accomplishments.

Guest policy relaxed with increased COVID-19 testing compliance

Tim GiorlandoNewsSeptember 26, 2021

Campus Residences announced in an email on Sept. 23 that residents may host overnight guests starting Sept. 25, including commuters and off-campus guests such as friends and family members.

SBU pauses distribution of Johnson & Johnson vaccine; adds new vaccination opportunities

Maya Brown & Sara RubergAdministration News Top StoryApril 13, 2021

Stony Brook University has paused distribution of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to students and employees due to concerns about potential negative side effects.

SBU experiences a small spike of COVID-19 cases in residential students

Alek LewisAdministration NewsFebruary 28, 2021

Stony Brook University has experienced a small spike in student cases of COVID-19 over the past few weeks. From Feb. 4 to Feb. 24, 117 students tested positive, according to the university’s COVID-19 dashboard.

All classes canceled ahead of impending snowstorm

Brianne LeddaBreaking NewsJanuary 31, 2021January 31, 2021

Stony Brook University has canceled all classes and events on Monday, Feb. 1 ahead of an impending snowstorm, according to a campus-wide email.

SBU releases guidelines for students returning to campus in Spring 2021

Claudia MotleyNewsJanuary 21, 2021

Along with obtaining a negative test result three days before arriving on campus, all resident students must also complete a self-screening 14 days prior and are required to self-quarantine the week before their arrival.

Jarvis Watson leaves Stony Brook University after 14 years of working closely with students

Maya BrownAdministration News Top StoryDecember 2, 2020December 7, 2020

Dr. Jarvis Watson, the assistant dean for multicultural affairs, sat in his almost cleared-out office in the Student Activities Center and reflected on his 14-year professional career at Stony Brook University.

Students and athletes unite for Black Lives Matter protest on campus

Maya BrownNews Student Life Top StoryOctober 25, 2020October 27, 2020

Hosted by the Stony Brook Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and the Black Student Athlete Huddle, about 200 attendees and students came together to show support for the Black Lives Matter movement.

Student Union reopens on campus after three years of renovations

Maya BrownNews Student LifeOctober 19, 2020

After three years of renovations and about $63.4 million spent, the new Union opened on campus this fall semester. The Union features three levels of newly designated areas including an office for the Center of Civic Justice, club space and an e-sports facility.