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The logo for Stony Brook's Undergraduate Student Government (USG). STATESMAN FILE

Clubs speak out after USG Senate denies budget cap appeals

Mariam Guirgis • June 11, 2023
The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) has denied an amendment that was proposed to allow clubs and organizations to appeal the $40,000 budget cap that was approved in 2021. 
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The University's updated animal policy prohibits pets from entering buildings except in special circumstances. (PHOTO CREDIT: MCTCAMPUS)

Searching for a club at Stony Brook? Here are nine new clubs

Clare Gehlich • February 6, 2023
Stony Brook University has officially welcomed over 30 new campus clubs and organizations for the spring semester. As the year gets underway, many students are searching for a new niche.
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Students walking outside of Stony Brook University's Student Activities Center (SAC).SARA RUBERG/ STATESMAN FILE

USG will partially refund student activity fee

Sherin Samuel • May 1, 2020
USG Treasurer, Adrian Ortega, said during a USG senate meeting on April 2 that the Executive Council (EC) collectively voted on a range of $25 to $30 for the refund. 
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"Far Beyond" signage in the Academic Mall. EMMA HARRIS/THE STATESMAN

Student Engagement and Activities tries to recoup club financial losses

Alek Lewis • March 17, 2020
Stony Brook Student Engagement and Activities is trying to mitigate the financial loss from events canceled by the coronavirus, according to an email sent to student e-board members by the Department of Student Engagement & Activities.
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Students walking outside of Stony Brook University's Student Activities Center (SAC).SARA RUBERG/ STATESMAN FILE

Campus clubs feel the impact from COVID-19

Chris Cumella • March 14, 2020
Student Engagement & Activities sent an email to student executive boards on March 11 confirming that extracurriculars will be suspended through the rest of the month.
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Students walking outside of Stony Brook University's Student Activities Center (SAC).SARA RUBERG/ STATESMAN FILE

Student life suspended through at least March

Ethan Tam • March 11, 2020
Stony Brook University Student Engagement & Activities confirmed that nearly all on-campus events through the end of March have been canceled in a March 11 email to student e-board members.
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Festival of Lights in Student Activities Ballroom A on Dec. 4. SAMANTHA ROBINSON/THE STATESMAN

Festival of Lights Illuminates Stony Brook

Samantha Robinson • December 8, 2019
Stony Brook University held its 19th annual Festival of Lights on Dec. 4 to celebrate the holiday season.
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University considers non-disclosure agreements for student employees

University considers non-disclosure agreements for student employees

Bernard Sanchez • October 3, 2019
The Stony Brook administration confirmed their intent to move forward with enforcing non-disclosure agreements (NDA) for club officers during a discussion at the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate meetings on Sept. 5 and Sept. 12.
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A USG meeting taking place on November 1, 2018. EMMA HARRIS/THE STATESMAN

USG’s finalized budget shows increase in legal fees

Maya Brown • June 17, 2019
Stony Brook University’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG) approved its finalized budget for the 2019-20 school year at the end of May, which includes a $15,000 increase in legal fees.
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Some members of the SBU English Pals club. COURTESY OF SBU ENGLISH PALS

SBU English Pal program fosters cross-cultural friendships

Maya Brown • March 20, 2019
The Stony Brook English Pal, a program that matches international students with English speakers to provide them with a chance to meet, interact and practice their language skills, became an independent club this semester.
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Dr. Michael Schrimpff leads a nature walk through the Ashley Schiff Preserve on Stony Brook University's campus in honor of Earthstock. STEPHANIE YUVIENCO/STATESMAN FILE

Let’s reframe environmentalism

Andrew Goldstein • April 18, 2018
By making little decisions and appreciating the nature we have, we become a society that cares for its tool.
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Adian Ortega, USG Treasurer elect.PHOTO COURTESY OF IAN OUYOUNG

USG unveils club funding for 2018-19

Mike Adams • April 12, 2018
Stony Brook University’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG) unveiled its $1.3 million budget for clubs and organizations for the 2018-19 academic year.
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