Undergraduate Student Government Archives

Student media briefing got questions answered, but we are still being limited

by Gabby PardoFeatured OpinionsDecember 8, 2019January 3, 2020

I had the opportunity to attend a student media briefing with Interim President, Dr. Michael Bernstein on Wednesday, Dec. 4 with Editor in Chief of The Statesman, Gary Ghayrat and Assistant News Editor, Maya Brown. The briefing consisted of other campus media outlets along with The Statesman, and other members of Bernstein’s team, such as University Media Relations Officer, Lauren Sheprow.

The USG concert series is a failure

by Alek LewisOpinionsDecember 8, 2019December 8, 2019

On Nov. 27, a Campus Connect email was sent to the undergraduate student body with a poll allowing them to cast a vote on a select number of potential artists for the 2020 Brookfest Concert.

Spring 2020 Brookfest poll voting opened for the student body

by Lajiere BlakeArtsDecember 1, 2019December 1, 2019

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) at Stony Brook University (SBU) released the Brookfest 2020 Artist Poll in an attempt to gather student opinions and desires ahead of the yearly concert set to take place next semester in the spring.

Elect Her event teaches Stony Brook women how to run for office

by Samantha RobinsonFeatured NewsNovember 23, 2019November 23, 2019

Maame-Esi Otoo is the only female on the Undergraduate Student Government’s seven-member Executive Council.
Otoo, a senior business major, is the vice president of Clubs and Organizations, and she “know[s] how to do the job.”

Proposed USG constitution passes

by Sara RubergNewsNovember 17, 2019November 18, 2019

The Undergraduate Student Government’s (USG) proposed changes to its constitution, introduced on Nov. 9, was passed into the USG constitution, effective immediately.

Weekly Wrap Up Special Edition: USG Constitutional Referendum

by Sara RubergMultimediaNovember 14, 2019November 14, 2019

Former USG judiciary member, Eric Wagner and current member, Isaiah Momplaisir talk about the constitutional referendum released this week.

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.

Stony Brook dining halls turn away from single-use plastics

by Alek LewisNewsOctober 25, 2019October 26, 2019

Stony Brook University’s campus dining program launched a sustainable dining initiative last spring to reduce waste in dining halls.

Don’t move the tailgate: an open letter to the Homecoming Committee

by Eric WagnerFeatured OpinionsSeptember 22, 2019September 23, 2019

A common criticism of Stony Brook — from students, faculty and outside observers alike — is our lack of school spirit. We’re a prestigious school, academically ranked 91st in the country, with Division I sports teams.

Wolfieland entertains students with rides, games, prizes and tasty food

by Melissa JonesArts Top StorySeptember 9, 2019September 11, 2019

The annual Wolfieland carnival was a crowd-pleasing success. This year’s signature event took place on the night of Sept. 7 and brought Stony Brook students together for a night of loud and exciting entertainment.