The Statesman

Self-Image during the COVID-19 pandemic: The good, the bad and the fads

Melanie Navarro • March 21, 2021

In the beginning weeks of lockdown, around March of last year, home-made whipped coffee recipes, rising TikTok stars and YouTube videos on-at-home ab workouts dominated social media.

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Coronavirus hits the mental health of Stony Brook University students

Simran Multani • May 5, 2020

According to the Center for Prevention and Outreach website, simple activities such as coloring, connecting with your peers, exercise, DIY crafts, meditation and healthy eating can increase your overall mental health.

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Students adjust to life social distancing

Sharjeel Shaikh • May 5, 2020

“There was a period of adjustment to the quarantine,” William Laderer, a junior chemistry major, said. “I felt resentment and frustration towards it.”

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A healthy diet is the best for coping with stress

Matthew Yan • October 11, 2019

College students are constantly stressed. Between ominous tests, looming deadlines and the nagging desire to be involved everywhere to make your resume glow, it’s easy to crack under the pressure and search for some kind of comfort.

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Dietitians/nutritionists help students eat healthy on campus

Cindy Mizaku • April 9, 2019

Laura Martorano, Stony Brook's registered dietitian, spoke about the importance of discovering different, healthy foods.

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Semester at Sea: Life lessons from a tai chi master in Hong Kong

Paula Pecorella • February 17, 2016

When students signed up for William Ng’s class, they expected to learn about traditional Chinese tai chi, but were surprised when they received a lesson on life instead.

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Survival guide for a successful semester

Francesca Campione • January 26, 2016

New semesters are often met with one of two outlooks: one filled with hope and enthusiasm or one riddled with self-doubt and feelings of impending doom.

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The freshman 17

Taylor Ha • August 21, 2015

Taylor Ha writes that these tips made her first year of college intellectually stimulating, socially rewarding and overall one of the best times of her life.

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The Know: 19 Things I Learned at 19

Niveditha Obla • February 3, 2015

Growing up means learning new things, having new experiences and discovering ourselves and others.

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Avoiding the ‘Freshman Fifteen’ dependent on strong self-determination

Emily Benson • January 28, 2014

It is the horror we have all heard about, and the threat that hangs over the heads of all incoming college students: the 'Freshman Fifteen.' A myth that is as old as college itself, it claims that every student's first year at school will be greeted with a large gain in weight. But fear not, because despite what you have heard, the freshman fifteen is completely fictitious.

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Campus biking initiative not riding along smoothly

Christopher Leelum • September 24, 2013

In an effort to go green and fight carbon emissions, Stony Brook University launched SBU Wolf Ride in April of this year. This promotion of health, sustainability and eco-friendliness parallels projects like Citi Bike in New York City and joins other national movements promoting a healthier lifestyle. The message is clear and positive, but the scope, effectiveness and utilization of the program are impotent.

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