Undergraduate Student Government Archives

Survey results reveal lack of transparency from administration and general concern of campus conditions

Maya Brown2021 News Special Issues State of the University 2021 Top StoryOctober 6, 2021October 18, 2021

The Statesman asked students to express their concerns and opinions about the University’s current state, including administration, students and professors, for our “State of the University” special issue. About 84 students accepted the challenge, and the results are below.

Stony Brook’s Wolfieland back after COVID hiatus

Xenia GonikbergNewsSeptember 19, 2021September 19, 2021

Wolfieland, Stony Brook University’s annual carnival, returned on Sept. 11 at the SAC H parking lot and saw thousands of attendees, a record-breaking turnout compared to previous years.

New Dean of Students emphasizes experience in student life

Joy SzeNews Special IssuesSeptember 9, 2021

Sitting by the table, the new dean of students gets to hear students’ stories and experiences at Stony Brook, good or bad. “That’s just my way of supporting students,” McClendon said. “My little token of saying, ‘come and chat.’”

USG update Nov. 5, 2020: USG elects non-traditional student to the Senate

Sherin SamuelNews USGNovember 16, 2020

Reginald Ligonde, a senior business major and non-traditional student, was elected into the USG Senate during their meeting on Nov. 5. Ligonde explained that he applied for the role in order to bring attention to an underrepresented community.

Dr. Deborah Birx visits SBU to discuss university and hospital pandemic response

Alek LewisNews Top StoryOctober 12, 2020

Dr. Deborah Birx, the United States Coronavirus Task Force Response Coordinator, visited Stony Brook University on Wednesday, Oct. 7 for roundtable discussions with students, faculty and hospital staff about the university’s response to COVID-19.

From the archives: The checkered history of the Student Activity Fee referendum

Peter LupferArchives EditorialsSeptember 29, 2020September 30, 2020

Statesman Archivist Peter Lupfer reflects on the most recent Student Activity Fee referendum and the vote’s controversial history at Stony Brook University. This newsletter is the first in a monthly series from The Statesman Archives.

The Weekly Wrap Up Ep. 8

Juliana SlocumMultimedia PodcastsSeptember 15, 2020

Weekly Wrap Up: The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) election results are in, and the student body has elected Huntley Spencer as the USG president. The Metropolitan Museum of Art reopened its doors on Aug. 29, and an opinions writer asks college students to stop partying.

Undergraduate Student Government

Survey results reveal lack of transparency from administration and general concern of campus conditions

Stony Brook’s Wolfieland back after COVID hiatus

New Dean of Students emphasizes experience in student life

USG update Nov. 5, 2020: USG elects non-traditional student to the Senate

From the archives: The checkered history of the Student Activity Fee referendum

The Weekly Wrap Up Ep. 8

Do your part – vote for USG elections this week

COVID-19 causes remote meetings and budget cuts for student organizations

USG sets date for postponed elections