The Statesman

Trump’s tiny hands are struggling to cling to power as QAnon’s influence grows

Michael Cleary • August 30, 2021

Trump supporters are showing their support for the former president. However, Trump may not have this much support in the coming months.

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To go green, we must take smaller steps in legislation

Anya Marquardt • April 24, 2021

#OPINION In order to address climate change, legislation must be passed. Even if we don’t agree with all the Green New Deal proposes, we can see it as a positive step toward solving one of the world’s most pressing problems.

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Joe Biden wins the presidency, but the fight is not over

Steven Keehner • November 11, 2020

#Opinion: Now, I have to be honest — I did not expect to write this article. Before the outbreak of COVID-19, if you would have asked me who I expected to win, I would have said Trump.

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Joe Biden wins the presidency, Republicans win eastern Suffolk state elections, projected results show

Alek Lewis • November 8, 2020

Former Vice President and Democratic candidate Joe Biden has been projected to defeat incumbent Republican President Donald Trump and become the next president of the United States of America, according to the Associated Press.

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Why I’m voting third party this year

Steven Keehner • November 7, 2020

#OPINION: I’m writing this on Oct. 23 — a day before early voting opens in New York. For the last six months, I have stared down the dreaded dilemma: Who should I vote for in the most important election of my lifetime?

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Election Special Issue Podcast

Juliana Slocum • November 3, 2020

Podcast Intern Jules Slocum interviews SBU political science professor Helmut Norpoth, an expert on election forecasting, voter behavior and creator of the "Primary Model." Listen to him talk about his prediction for Trump's re-election.

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WSHU hosts an informative conversation about the current political climate

Lajiere Blake • November 2, 2020

On Friday, Oct. 30, WSHU held a virtual discussion titled “Through the Looking Glass: A Campaign Like No Other” with a panel of journalists, professors and media critics.

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Center for Civic Justice pushes for more voter engagement at Stony Brook University

Maya Brown • November 1, 2020

The Center for Civic Justice had a single mission before Nov. 3 — to get students to vote. The center provides services and support that empowers students to contribute to their community. Voting during elections allows students to do so.

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Yusef Salaam talks about Donald Trump, police brutality and the power of voting

Maya Brown • November 1, 2020

Yusef Salaam, a member of the Exonerated Five who was accused and convicted of a Central Park sexual assault, spoke at Stony Brook University about a wide range of issues, including racial inequality in the American justice system, on Oct. 27.

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Trump car rally fills Port Jefferson Village

Julia Heming • October 30, 2020

Thousands of cars traveled from Port Jefferson Village to St. James to show support for the president’s re-election during “Trumpalooza” on October 17.

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The Onion Bagel: Senate decides to take a three week recess as asteroid approaches Earth

Matt Venezia • October 29, 2020

#OnionBagel This week, NASA announced that an asteroid was heading towards Earth. NASA scientists predict a direct impact, but it won’t be large enough to cause significant damage.

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Playing slow and steady wins the final presidential debate for Biden

Steven Keehner • October 27, 2020

#OPINION It’s often said that time flies by when you’re having fun. Nothing has better proven this statement more than the 2020 Presidential Election, which has been miserable and never-ending.

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