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Joe Biden wins the presidency, but the fight is not over

Steven KeehnerOp-eds OpinionsNovember 11, 2020

#Opinion: Now, I have to be honest — I did not expect to write this article. Before the outbreak of COVID-19, if you would have asked me who I expected to win, I would have said Trump.

Playing slow and steady wins the final presidential debate for Biden

Steven KeehnerOp-eds OpinionsOctober 27, 2020

#OPINION It’s often said that time flies by when you’re having fun. Nothing has better proven this statement more than the 2020 Presidential Election, which has been miserable and never-ending.

Despite Harris’ strong showcase, the VP Debate ends in a near draw

Steven KeehnerOp-eds OpinionsOctober 10, 2020October 11, 2020

#OPINION: After the disaster that was the first presidential debate, the debate between vice presidential candidates followed the agreed debate format, and covered issues including COVID-19, racial justice and healthcare.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s legacy deserves to be remembered

Anya MarquardtOp-eds OpinionsSeptember 30, 2020September 30, 2020

#OPINION Ruth Bader Ginsberg spent her entire life breaking gender norms and fighting for others. No matter how difficult the challenge ahead of her was, she continued to persevere.

Stony Brook professor tackles biracialism in Black History Month lecture

Matthew YanFaculty NewsFebruary 23, 2020February 23, 2020

Miletsky, who identifies as half-Jewish and half-black, hosted a lecture called “Interracialism: Biracials Learning About African American Culture” to tackle the storied history of what it means to be African American and biracial, Wednesday evening in the Frank Melville Jr. Memorial Library’s Central Reading Room.

Highlights from USG Town Hall

Emma Harris, Alek Lewis, Alexander Bakirdan & Brianne LeddaNewsNovember 22, 2019November 22, 2019

The Statesman livestreamed the event, which is currently posted on Facebook. Highlights from the conversation, edited for readability and clarity, are included below. A full transcript of the event is available here.

USG proposes to eliminate judicial branch in constitutional referendum

Maya Brown & Sherin SamuelNews Top StoryNovember 13, 2019November 17, 2019

Stony Brook University’s USG is proposing to get rid of its judicial branch in a constitutional referendum.

Stony Brook University hosts annual Commons Day

Gabby PardoNewsOctober 19, 2019October 19, 2019

Transgender author Janet Mock spoke at Stony Brook University’s Commons Day, opening up about her experiences with love, discrimination and identity.

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor visits SBU

Sara RubergFeatured News Top StoryOctober 19, 2018October 21, 2018

Stony Brook University freshmen and other outside guests filed their way into the Island Federal Credit Union Arena to listen to a Q&A between President Stanley and U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor on Tuesday.

Department of Education proposes Title IX changes

Donovan BushNews Top StorySeptember 23, 2018March 18, 2020

Betsy DeVos, the United States Secretary of Education, has proposed changes to Title IX that would narrow the definition of sexual assault, making it more difficult for the accused to be held responsible in a 120-page leaked document.