The Statesman

Low levels of alcohol consumption still pose health risk, research shows

Kevin Sousa • February 5, 2023

New research reveals that drinking even small amounts of alcohol can pose a serious health risk, raising concerns over college students’ awareness of the perils of alcohol consumption.

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Celebrating the oldtime tradition of Oktoberfest

Jovher Tagangylyjov • October 17, 2021

During the 200 years of its history, the scale of Oktoberfest has grown in popularity and size. Nowadays it attracts millions of tourists and enthusiasts to Bavaria from different parts of the world.

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Legalizing recreational marijuana is what we needed all along

Matt Lindsay • April 20, 2021

#OPINION On March 31, Governor Cuomo signed legislation legalizing the use of recreational marijuana for adults in New York State. While I have never used marijuana, I fully support the legalization of it for several reasons.

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The benefits of Stony Brook serving alcohol at athletic games

Anya Marquardt • October 6, 2019

On Sept. 14, Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium began serving alcohol to fans at the Stony Brook vs. Wagner College football game. In a statement on Sept. 5, Stony Brook Athletics announced its plan to sell alcohol at upcoming NCAA football and basketball games.

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Athletics announces decision to sell alcoholic beverages on-site

Andrew Zucker • September 6, 2019

Stony Brook University (SBU) announced this morning plans to sell beer and wine at athletic events as part of a pilot program.

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Girls just want to have fun without worrying about guys

Karina Gerry • February 18, 2018

I have been told by guys that they wouldn’t hang out with me unless I got drunk with them, or that I could only go to a party if I took shots with them. It left me wondering why I wasn’t appealing to them unless I was wasted.

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The Drinking Dilemma

Scott Terwilliger • August 28, 2017

If your drinking is triggered by the need to relax, find a new activity that provides the same reward of relaxation, such as exercising or listening to music.

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Students studying abroad say cheers to American drinking culture

Kelly Saberi • May 3, 2016

“I shat neon green s**t the next day,” Jessica Conlon said of the American beverage Four Loko. “I never want to drink them again.”

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Common myths about alcohol debunked

Andrew Goldstein • April 18, 2016

The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion found that binge drinking accounts for over half of deaths due to excessive drinking.

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Stony Brook needs medical amnesty

Zach Rowe • April 18, 2016

There is no good reason for Stony Brook not to adopt a medical amnesty policy for students.

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Marijuana vs. alcohol: Which is the lesser evil?

Pete Galigher • December 1, 2015

With U.S. college students smoking more marijuana than at any time in the past 35 years and imbibing on the decline, this debate is very important to the health conversation.

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It’s high time Canada legalizes marijuana

Michael Kohut • November 24, 2015

Here we have a young, liberal leader in an industrialized democracy finally adjusting policy in the face of the changing tides.

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