USA Today Archives – The Statesman

College of Arts and Sciences commits to diversifying faculty after internal review

Lori SaxenaNews State of the University 2021October 10, 2021October 14, 2021

Stony Brook University is known for its success in recruiting and educating underrepresented minority undergraduate students. However, the increasing diversity in the student body is not mirrored by the faculty.

Stony Brook alums Contressa, Kamara and Morrison sign as UDFAs following NFL Draft

Ethan TamFootballMay 2, 2021August 30, 2021

Three former Seawolves football players — safety Augie Contressa, defensive tackle Sam Kamara and defensive back TJ Morrison — signed contracts with NFL teams as undrafted free agents.

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.

Stony Brook eyes money guarantees in increasingly uncertain 2020 football season

Ethan TamFootball SportsJuly 16, 2020July 16, 2020

Stony Brook’s season opener at MAC member Western Michigan is set to pay out $325,000 to the Seawolves. This means Stony Brook is currently slated to receive a combined total of $725,000 for showing up to play the first two weeks of its season against FBS opponents.

Stony Brook Athletics offers Mandarin streams for rest of basketball season

Ethan TamMen's Basketball SportsFebruary 24, 2020February 27, 2020

The men’s basketball game against the Maine Black Bears on Saturday, Feb. 22, marked the start of a historic achievement for Stony Brook Athletics — the first game to be streamed in Mandarin.

Stony Brook ties nation's longest win streak with win over Binghamton

Ross O'KeefeSports Women's BasketballJanuary 26, 2020March 8, 2021

A showdown between rivals Stony Brook (19-1, 7-0) and Binghamton (13-6, 2-4) displayed a pair of teams with the two best overall records in the America East. The matchup did not disappoint, as neither team separated by more than 12 points during the entire contest.

Stony Brook Football takes No. 19 ranked South Florida to the brink

Joseph KonigFootball Sports Top StorySeptember 3, 2017October 19, 2021

Stony Brook Football’s 2017 season began Saturday afternoon with the Seawolves taking top-25 FBS team to the edge, losing 31-17 to USF on the road in a game that the Seawolves led at the half.

Poisoned by plastics

Kurt BretschOpinionsFebruary 11, 2016

There is no doubt that plastics are appropriate for some products, but one-time-use plastics are usually wasteful and unnecessary.

Men’s basketball scheduled released

David VertsbergerSportsSeptember 8, 2014

Stony Brook men’s basketball schedule was finally released this past Friday, after the preseason National Invitation Tournament details were finalized after a long delay.

Warney fights through pain, helps lead team to 73-66 win

Jason MazzaMen's Basketball SportsNovember 14, 2013October 19, 2021

Like every other missed offensive shot for the Stony Brook Seawolves, sophomore Jameel Warney went up to fight for the offensive board; only this time, he fell to the ground, grimacing in pain and holding his left knee. The crowd of 1266 went silent as Zach Stahl tied up the game for Northeastern, 38-38.