voter registration Archives

Young people need to maintain momentum after the 2020 elections

Anne GreenOp-eds OpinionsFebruary 20, 2021February 25, 2021

#OPINION: The state of our nation depends upon the checks and balances that we hold our representatives to through democratic elections. We can decide to maintain the status quo or invite the next generation of leadership.

“Every vote really does count.” Young voters feel a push to the polls in 2020

Steven KeehnerElection 2020 News Special IssuesNovember 1, 2020November 4, 2020

Both Harvard Polls and what has already been observed in early voter turnout data show that decades of attempts to get young people to “rock the vote” may have finally paid off.

USG statement on nationwide police violence against the black community

Shaheer KhanLetters OpinionsJune 15, 2020June 15, 2020

USG does not tolerate and denounces all forms of racist rhetoric and behavior targeted towards black people. We must stand together and condemn racism, anti-blackness and white supremacy.

Stony Brook students face paperwork and confusion at the polls

Brianne Ledda & Alexander BakirdanNews Top StoryNovember 10, 2019November 12, 2019

Stony Brook students faced confusion and extra paperwork when they tried to vote on campus on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Students who switched dorm buildings on campus since the last voting cycle were asked to fill out affidavits, worrying some that their votes wouldn’t count.

Stony Brook student honored with Hidden Hero Award

Samantha RobinsonNewsAugust 31, 2019September 5, 2019

Recent Stony Brook alumna Yark Beyan was awarded the Hidden Hero Award by the Andrew Goodman Foundation (AGF) for her commitment to promoting civic engagement on June 22.