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Manjot Singh elected USG President

Alek LewisNews USGApril 10, 2021

Manjot Singh has been elected as the next Undergraduate Student Government (USG) president. The results of the election were announced on USG’s Instagram a few hours after polls closed on SBEngaged on April 4.

USG Executive Council candidates outline their priorities for ongoing election

Alek Lewis & Maya BrownNews USGMarch 31, 2021

The candidates for the Executive Council of Stony Brook University’s Undergraduate Student Government debated their platforms on March 26. Elections started on SBEngaged on March 29 and will be held until April 2 at noon.

Stony Brook USG reckons with the passing of Black icons during Black History Month initiative

Lajiere BlakeArts Black History Month 2021 Culture Special IssuesFebruary 13, 2021February 18, 2021

As the Assistant to the Vice President of Student Life, Maia Gomis is one of the brains behind the Stony Brook Undergraduate Student Government’s new Instagram series, which is posting tributes to Black icons who have passed away recently.

Student organizations at SBU comment on Capitol riots and Zeldin ties

Maya BrownNewsJanuary 24, 2021

Several student organizations at Stony Brook University have reacted to the U.S. Capitol building riot that occurred almost three weeks ago. Some have also supported calls for Rep. Lee Zeldin resignation, as a result of his reactions to the riot.

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.