Samantha Robinson – The Statesman

USG proposes restructured constitution in referendum

by Brianne LeddaFeatured NewsNovember 13, 2019November 13, 2019

A campus-wide email announcing the referendum and elections included a link to a Google Drive folder with an annotated draft with the proposed changes, a final draft of the new constitution and a document describing major changes, in addition to the current constitution.

USG to host a town hall on constitutional referendum

by Maya BrownFeatured NewsNovember 13, 2019November 13, 2019

Major proposed changes to the USG constitution include abolishing the judiciary branch, changing student representation in the senate and eliminating required office hours for USG members.

Interim President delivers university address

by Samantha RobinsonNews Top StoryOctober 19, 2019October 21, 2019

Interim President Michael Bernstein reflected on the progress Stony Brook University has made in the past year during his first address to the university on Wednesday, Oct. 16.

Campus improv group raises awareness about mental health

by Samantha RobinsonNewsOctober 16, 2019October 16, 2019

Glenn McKay quietly sat on a chair and took a moment to himself. Four of McKay’s peers and his supervisor waited for him to perform his monologue, but he had just spent the last few minutes laughing about an old improv memory, and his monologue was serious. He had to get into character.

The benefits of Stony Brook serving alcohol at athletic games

by Anya MarquardtOpinionsOctober 6, 2019October 6, 2019

On Sept. 14, Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium began serving alcohol to fans at the Stony Brook vs. Wagner College football game. In a statement on Sept. 5, Stony Brook Athletics announced its plan to sell alcohol at upcoming NCAA football and basketball games.

Stony Brook marches for suicide prevention

by Samantha RobinsonNews Top StorySeptember 22, 2019September 22, 2019

The Center for Prevention and Outreach (CPO) asked senior English major and jazz minor, Salvatore Fratto, to play a song at a rally in the Student Activities Center before the second annual “Walk of Hope.”

New York bans flavored e-liquids

by Alek LewisNewsSeptember 17, 2019September 18, 2019

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced an emergency ban on flavored electronic cigarette liquids on Sunday, following a rash of lung illnesses linked to vaping in teenagers and young adults.

Stony Brook student honored with Hidden Hero Award

by Samantha RobinsonNewsAugust 31, 2019September 5, 2019

Recent Stony Brook alumna Yark Beyan was awarded the Hidden Hero Award by the Andrew Goodman Foundation (AGF) for her commitment to promoting civic engagement on June 22.

USG finds discrepancies in constitution and code

by Samantha RobinsonNewsAugust 31, 2019August 31, 2019

Undergraduate Student Government (USG) president Shaheer Khan revealed that major discrepancies were found within the USG constitution and the USG code at a senate meeting on Thursday, Aug. 29.

Stony Brook says farewell to President Stanley

by Samantha RobinsonNewsJune 30, 2019June 30, 2019

Stony Brook University hosted a farewell reception for President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. on Tuesday, June 25. Stanley, who announced his departure from the university on Tuesday, May 28, will be assuming the position of President at Michigan State University in August.