The Statesman

USG hosts first ever Culture Fest at SBU

Sherin Samuel • February 24, 2022

“For a lot of international students or students who have a history from other countries around the world, they're living here and they don't get to see their family as often. Now they get to bring that part of their culture and show it off as well."

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USG surprises clubs with newly announced budget cap

Niki Nassiri • February 22, 2022

Four clubs would see a cut of over $10,000 under the Undergraduate Student Government’s (USG) new Line Budget cap that places a limit of up to $40,000.

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USG opens resolution to remove Margaret Sanger’s name on campus residence

Sherin Samuel • November 21, 2021

Stony Brook University President Maurie McInnis confirmed the school’s commitment to renaming Sanger Hall in an Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate meeting on Nov. 11.

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Students band together to form new surf club on campus

Sonya Gugliara • November 10, 2021

Stony Brook students and surfing enthusiasts founded a new club to share their passion for the sport with surfers and non-surfers alike.

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Undergraduate Student Government to host monthly town halls

Sherin Samuel • October 31, 2021

The Undergraduate Student Government announced they will be making efforts to end the disconnect between themselves and the student body with monthly town hall meetings during the USG Senate meeting on Thursday, Oct. 21.

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In the Loop: October 25th, 2021

Tim Giorlando • October 31, 2021

Host Francesca Mevs covers the tragic Alec Baldwin shooting,the new additions to the Stony Brook Hall of Fame and exciting events for USG spirit week and Halloween.

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

Maya Brown • October 6, 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.

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VP of Equity & Inclusion addresses renaming Sanger Hall and campus concerns in USG meeting

Nistha Boghra • September 26, 2021

Judith Brown Clarke addressed senators’ concerns about renaming Sanger Hall, and presented her department’s diversity initiatives and progress at the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) senator meeting on Sept. 16.

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Stony Brook’s Wolfieland back after COVID hiatus

Xenia Gonikberg • September 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.

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Manjot Singh elected USG President

Alek Lewis • April 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.

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USG Executive Council candidates outline their priorities for ongoing election

Alek Lewis and Maya Brown • March 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.

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

Lajiere Blake • February 13, 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.

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