The university has proposed a $57, or 2.6 percent, Comprehensive Fee increase for undergraduate students in the 2017-2018 academic year.

When students log into Solar to pay for the Fall 2016 semester, the total will be slightly higher than it was this past academic year.

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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.