The Statesman

Reflecting on studying abroad in Florence during the COVID-19 outbreak

Gabby Pardo • March 11, 2020

Instead of watching the sunset at the hilltop of the Piazzale Michelangelo and tasting the fluffiness of homemade gnocchi, I am now writing this on my fourth day of self-quarantine in my Staten Island home, because of the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Analyzing the Democratic candidate overload for the 2020 presidential election

Anya Marquardt • November 3, 2019

In a mere year, the next presidential election will be upon us. While this may seem like a long time for some Americans, candidates have already kicked into campaigning mode; for registered Democrats, primaries start in Feb. 2020.

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The thrill and benefits of investing in a fantasy football league

Jordan Eugene • October 20, 2019

That time of the year is here again: the time when sports fans who play fantasy football gear up and try to win and dominate in their leagues. Fantasy football is by far the greatest leisure activity that simultaneously stresses people out.

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SBU community discusses divided government

Maya Brown • February 26, 2019

The Center for Civic Justice held a community dialogue on the topic of divided government on Monday, Feb. 25. Students, faculty and staff discussed some of the ways in which we can address the issue as a community.

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“Dragon Ball Super: Broly” flies above all expectations

Mike Adams • February 9, 2019

“Broly” is a sensory masterpiece on multiple levels. Animation Director Naohiro Shintani introduced an entirely new animation style for the film that feels both fresh and familiar.

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We can educate around automation

Mike Adams • March 26, 2018

If computers can do my job or your job badly now, will they do it better than us before we can retire? Will the skill sets we acquire in college even be relevant in a decade?

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Students react to Trump’s presidential win

Michaela Kilgallen • November 9, 2016

Since word of Trump's official win, public response has ranged from utter disappointment to cheerful optimism.

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The Konig Kolumn: 37 Down, many more to come

Joseph Konig • February 17, 2015

While certain aspects of the Civil Rights movement may have hit a few bumps in the road, other aspects have made leaps and bounds, even as recently as the last few days.

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Sleep debt leads to a multitude of ill effects

Alex Kramer • December 2, 2013

Nearly half of all Americans have a sleep disorder, says sleep expert Lisa Endee. “Americans think that not getting enough sleep is part of a normal culture,” Endee said. She is the clinical program coordinator at Stony Brook University’s sleep-testing center.

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Forgotten Heroes

March 20, 2002

Fittingly, in the wake of Sept. 11 there has been a growing appreciation of the vital importance of our police and our military in defending us against attack. But the terrorist assaults should have also underscored the crucial role of another group of American heroes. The deeds of those individuals, unfortunately, continue to go unrecognized.

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ARCHIVES: Bad News Is Not Media’s Fault (1992)

October 5, 1992

George Bush, Bill Clinton and Ross Perot may stand on different steps on the ideological staircase, but on one philosophy they all agree: When in doubt, blame the press.

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