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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.

SBU extends G/P/NC deadline again, allows students to apply the policy to two classes

Alek LewisAdministration NewsNovember 10, 2020

Stony Brook University has made its final decision on the extension of the Grade/Pass/No Credit policy (G/P/NC), extending the deadline to the last day of class, or Dec. 7, allowing students to apply the grading policy on up to two classes.

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.

Huntley Spencer commits to building strong relationships with students as the new USG president

Gabby PardoNews Student LifeSeptember 27, 2020September 29, 2020

Nearly 2,000 ballots were cast in the elections this year — a 10% increase in student body votes from last year. Spencer beat the opposing party’s candidate, senior political science and economics major Justin Ullman, by 426 votes, and another candidate, senior psychology major Vincent Ferrara, by 760 votes.

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.

Huntley Spencer elected as USG President, Student Activity Fee remains mandatory

Alek LewisNews Student Life Top Story USGSeptember 13, 2020September 13, 2020

Announced on USG’s Instagram on Sept. 11, Huntley Spencer has been elected president of the Undergraduate Student Government. In addition, the Student Activity Fee will be mandatory for the next two years.

Do your part – vote for USG elections this week

Anya MarquardtOp-eds OpinionsSeptember 10, 2020

#OPINION It is up to us, the student body, to choose who we want to represent us. We should take advantage of this opportunity, as those in office will be the ones who push for more initiatives to help the student body.

2020 USG Election and Student Activity Fee Referendum begin

Alek Lewis, Maya Brown & Niki NassiriNews Student Life USGSeptember 9, 2020September 10, 2020

Due to the financial situation of the student body brought upon by COVID-19, USG is giving undergraduate students the option to vote on the SAF being optional or mandatory.

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

Maya BrownCOVID-19 Special Issue News Special Issues Student Life USGSeptember 1, 2020September 1, 2020

Clubs and organizations thrive on interaction, community and events, all of which are a vital part of campus life. However, they are now forced to adapt to a remote experience and limited funds in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

Resident Assistant Training Committee responds to Undergraduate Student Government petition

Niki NassiriNews USGAugust 29, 2020

A Resident Assistant Statement of Understanding Addendum that outlined new guidelines for RAs under COVID-19 came under fire from students on Reddit and the USG.