Zoom Archives – The Statesman

From the archives: Precursors for pandemic changes

Peter Lupfer & Kelcie EberharthArchives EditorialsMarch 31, 2021

This month, Statesman archivists examined precedents for some of the policies Stony Brook University implemented during the pandemic.

SBU panel delves into mental health barriers for the Black community

Niki NassiriBlack History Month 2021 Faculty News Special IssuesFebruary 15, 2021February 16, 2021

Stony Brook University’s School of Health Technology and Management hosted a panel discussing the stigmatization of mental illness in the Black community on Feb. 11.

Stony Brook performers featured in the Intercollegiate Marching Band

Amaya McDonaldArts Culture MusicJanuary 31, 2021January 31, 2021

During the College Football Playoff National Championship game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Alabama Crimson Tide, the College Band Directors National Association Intercollegiate Marching Band performed virtually for the first time ever.

Dr. Bill McKibben speaks on the future of climate change and activism at SBU

Steven KeehnerNewsJanuary 14, 2021

World-renowned environmentalist Dr. Bill McKibben gave his outlook for climate change in a Stony Brook University sponsored colloquium on Jan. 6.

Next in line, Seawolves basketball prepares to take on the pandemic

Vincent GiacaloneHoopla 2020 Men's Basketball Special Issues SportsNovember 16, 2020November 17, 2020

Despite the rising number of cases and hospitalizations in many states, both Men’s and Women’s Basketball are preparing for their respective seasons that are set to begin on Nov. 25.

Center for Civic Justice hosts community dialogue after Election Night

Niki NassiriNews Student LifeNovember 10, 2020November 11, 2020

Stony Brook University’s Center for Civic Justice hosted a community dialogue titled “We Voted, Now What?” on Nov. 4 as the country held its breath for a second night in a row in anticipation of the election results.

Addressing students’ mental health during remote learning

Xenia GonikbergMental Health 2020 Op-eds Special IssuesOctober 4, 2020October 11, 2020

#OPINION Many students suffer from an increasing number of mental health issues because they don’t have access to the same resources as before. It is important that these issues are addressed and students are aware of the mental health resources available.

It’s okay to not be okay

Steven KeehnerMental Health 2020 Op-eds Opinions Special IssuesOctober 4, 2020October 6, 2020

#OPINION September is National Suicide Awareness Prevention Month, and it seems more relevant to state this now: there is nothing wrong with having mental health problems.

The loser of the first Presidential Debate? Us.

Steven KeehnerOp-eds OpinionsSeptember 30, 2020October 1, 2020

#OPINION: To anybody who expected a sophisticated, respectful and educational discussion between former Vice President Joe Biden and current President Donald Trump: really?

Zoom University is cheating students out of a proper education

Sam LauriaOp-edsSeptember 19, 2020September 20, 2020

#OPINION: Virtual schooling seems like a perfect solution that will allow students to continue their education while facing a global health crisis. Although online schooling provides students with an education, it is cheating them out of a proper one.