Student Union Archives – The Statesman

Students rally to demonstrate support for suffering Iranians

Sky CrabtreeNewsMarch 14, 2023

The Iranian Graduate Student Association held a rally in the student union on Friday, March 10 to bring awareness to the issues facing women in Iran. Over 100 universities worldwide held a similar event on the same day to commemorate international women’s day.

Atrocities in Iran spark action at Stony Brook

Sonya Gugliara & Kevin SousaDiversity Special Issue 2023 NewsFebruary 19, 2023

But even oceans away from Iran, Stony Brook students are doing their part on campus to raise awareness for the circumstances overseas. “We hear their voice, and we are their voice here,” said an Iranian Ph.D. student who has asked to remain anonymous out of safety concerns.

Stony Brook students march in support of abortion rights

Jeremy Portnoy & Karaline TaltyNews Student Life Top StoryMay 6, 2022May 6, 2022

A group of roughly 100 abortion rights advocates marched around the Stony Brook University campus and gave speeches on May 5 in protest of the leaked draft of a Supreme Court opinion that could overturn Roe v. Wade.

SBU Crime Watch: Sept. 28 – Oct. 12, 2021

Sonya GugliaraNews Police BlotterOctober 17, 2021

Search and explore the crimes between Sept. 28 and Oct. 12, logged by the University Police Department.

SUNY Chancellor comments on vaccination requirements during Union ceremony

Maya BrownAdministration Faculty NewsAugust 27, 2021

On Wednesday, Aug. 25, the State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor Jim Malatras came to Stony Brook University for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the newly-rebuilt Student Union.

Students can schedule appointment for Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine

Alek LewisBreaking NewsApril 6, 2021April 7, 2021

Stony Brook University is now offering students the opportunity to get the one-shot Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at the Student Union. Those who have received another vaccine are not allowed to receive the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

Students petition for renewable energies at SBU

Anna CorreaFeatured News Top StoryDecember 10, 2017December 11, 2017

The Climate Reality Project, a nonprofit working to solve global climate change, hopes to end the fossil fuel industry’s decades-long presence on Stony Brook University’s campus.

Travis Jankowski discusses 2012 College World Series run and his days at Stony Brook

Tim OakesSportsOctober 17, 2017

“We were a band of brothers out there, and I can’t stress that enough,” Jankowski said in recollection of Stony Brook Baseball’s historic College World Series run in 2012.

On weekend mornings, the coffee runs dry

Josh FarberFeatured NewsApril 25, 2017April 25, 2017

When the Student Union closed for renovation and Starbucks moved across the street to Melville Library, the hours of operation were cut by 9.5 hours a week, with the biggest reduction coming on Fridays and Saturdays.

Students celebrate diversity with Open Mic and Food Tasting night

Stephanie YuviencoArtsApril 2, 2017April 4, 2017

The UNITI Cultural Center collaborated with students to celebrate the diversity in culture and talent at Stony Brook with the Multicultural Open Mic and Food Tasting event.