The Stony Brook University music department has seen a wide range of big names come in as their artists in residence since its beginning. World renowned soloist musicians such as celebrated flutist Carol Wincenc and widely recognized instrumental ensembles have been placed as head faculty members, giving students the ability to work side by side with great and experienced masters.

Davon Lawrence, a redshirt sophomore running back on Stony Brook’s football team, has been removed from the roster after being arrested and charged with a drug possession. According to the Suffolk...