The Student News Site of Stony Brook University

The Statesman
70° Stony Brook, NY
The Student News Site of Stony Brook University

The Statesman
The Student News Site of Stony Brook University

The Statesman
Fall sports return to the field in unusual Spring 2021 season

Fall sports return to the field in unusual Spring 2021 season

Ethan Tam • March 5, 2021
Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium will rarely see a quiet moment over the next few months, with five different teams set to occupy the turf in one season. Such is the reality of the Spring 2021 semester, an unprecedented schedule.
Read Story
Students moving into their dorms at the beginning of the 2019-2020 school year. SARA RUBERG/STATESMAN FILE

Students on campus must test negative before leaving for Thanksgiving break, SUNY Chancellor says

Brianne Ledda • November 1, 2020
All students on SUNY campuses must test negative for COVID-19 within ten days before they leave for Thanksgiving break. SUNY campuses have until November 5 to submit a plan outlining their steps to close the fall semester. 
Read Story
Dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences Fotis Sotiropoulos. COURTESY OF STONY BROOK UNIVERSTY

G/P/NC: Implications for student success

Fotis Sotiropoulos • October 27, 2020
#OPINIONS With the added stress of an ongoing pandemic, many students have asked me, “Why doesn’t Stony Brook simply extend the P/NC (pass/no-credit) policy that was available in Spring 2020?”
Read Story
The Faculty-Student Association office located in East Side Dining. EMMA HARRIS/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook took out millions in loans to curb COVID-19 losses

Claudia Motley • September 27, 2020
Stony Brook University’s Faculty Student Association received an estimated $2-5 million in bailout loans, according to data released by ProPublica.
Read Story
Women's cross country runners wearing masks at practice in the fall of 2020. SARA RUBERG/THE STATESMAN

SBU athletes adjust during COVID-19 pandemic

Kelly Alvarado • September 22, 2020
Stony Brook University fall sports athletes are adjusting to the new normal, as they prepare for their upcoming season due to its postponement in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read Story
HANYA GAO/THE STATESMAN

To all college students: Stop partying

Anya Marquardt • September 12, 2020
#OPINION Many academic institutions across the country have reported outbreaks of COVID-19 on their campuses, with many of them being attributed to a common occurrence: Parties. These parties need to stop to allow students to safely remain on campus.
Read Story
Undergraduate Student Government senate meeting on Sept. 5, 2019. The USG elections will end on Friday, Sept. 11.BERNARD SANCHEZ/STATESMAN FILE

Do your part – vote for USG elections this week

Anya Marquardt • September 10, 2020
#OPINION It is up to us, the student body, to choose who we want to represent us. We should take advantage of this opportunity, as those in office will be the ones who push for more initiatives to help the student body.
Read Story
The outside of the Walter J. Hawrys Campus Recreation Center on Jan. 26, 2020. RABIA GURSOY/STATESMAN FILE

Recreation Center reopens its doors for Fall 2020 semester

Niki Nassiri • September 8, 2020
The Campus Recreation Center begins phase one of its reopening plan for the Fall 2020 semester, almost six months after its initial close due to COVID-19.
Read Story
The Stony Brook Pipettes performing at Stony Brook University's Seawolves Showcase in October 2019. This year, performance groups and other clubs will not get the chance to meet physically. SARA RUBERG/STATESMAN FILE

COVID-19 causes remote meetings and budget cuts for student organizations

Maya Brown • September 1, 2020
Clubs and organizations thrive on interaction, community and events, all of which are a vital part of campus life. However, they are now forced to adapt to a remote experience and limited funds in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. 
Read Story
The Statesman logo. STATESMAN FILE

Editorial: How The Statesman adapted to COVID-19

The Editorial Board • September 1, 2020
If we wanted to survive, we had to adapt. The Statesman was going digital.
Read Story
RABIA GURSOY /THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook University reports the first case of COVID-19 on campus during the fall semester

Alek Lewis • August 31, 2020
Stony Brook University reports the first case of COVID-19 on campus during the Fall 2020 semester, and details the precautions that will be taken to ensure the safety of the Stony Brook community
Read Story
Masks of different colors and patterns. Face masks and coverings are required on Stony Brook University's campus. SARA RUBERG/THE STATESMAN

SBU students adjust to campus mask requirements

Lajiere Blake • August 30, 2020
As new campus policies insist on face masks to protect against the spread of COVID-19, Stony Brook University students share their thoughts on mandatory face masks.
Read Story
Load More Stories
Donate to The Statesman