The Statesman

Why I’m voting third party this year

Steven Keehner • November 7, 2020

#OPINION: I’m writing this on Oct. 23 — a day before early voting opens in New York. For the last six months, I have stared down the dreaded dilemma: Who should I vote for in the most important election of my lifetime?

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COVID-19’s impact on Stony Brook University Hospital

Matina Douzenis • March 24, 2020

Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) — Long Island’s first academic medical center — is taking proactive measures against coronavirus (COVID-19).

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Stony Brook University will be used as a temporary hospital, Cuomo says

Alek Lewis • March 23, 2020

Stony Brook University will host one of four temporary hospitals to help increase the capacity to treat COVID-19 patients in New York State, Gov. Andrew Cuomo confirmed in a press briefing on March 22.

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It’s our civic responsibility to do our part in containing COVID-19

Alek Lewis • March 22, 2020

This is a war; people must recognize that this fight is only winnable as a community. Everybody has a common enemy and we, as citizens, must take the responsibility of the foot soldiers on the front lines.

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SBU hosts live panel on the coronavirus

Rabia Gursoy • March 14, 2020

Interim President Michael Bernstein hosted a panel on the coronavirus, streamed live on Stony Brook University’s Facebook page, on March 13.

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Stony Brook University exceeds expectations with first podcast “Beyond the Expected”

Lajiere Blake • February 22, 2020

“Beyond the Expected” — Stony Brook University’s first podcast — premiered on Feb. 6. The podcast gets voices and insight from “members of our campus community and beyond who are deeply committed to contributing their time, talent and solutions to the most pressing issues in the communities where they live, work and play.”

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Brookhaven and SBU are failing students

Will Ferraro • October 11, 2019

"Before we can attract jobs and investment, we need to fix our housing and transportation issues."

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The human cost of health care

Joshua Blake • November 14, 2018

I’ve been receiving intravenous Remicade treatment for the last five and a half years, and it’s sent my ulcerative colitis into remission. It’s allowed me to pursue a college career, and helped me get my life back. Visits to the emergency room are long gone, but not long forgotten.

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Career Center teaches students effective salary negotiation

Vincent Sparagna • October 20, 2018

Assistant Director of Graduate Career Services Alfreda James and Employer Relations Associate Crystal Diaz outlined the steps to effective salary negotiation at the Career Center on Tuesday, Oct. 16.

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Dr. Ram Raju gives commentary on America’s “two-tiered” healthcare system

Vincent Sparagna • September 28, 2018

Senior Vice President and Community Health Investment Officer for Northwell Health, Dr. Ram Raju, spoke about the flaws in the United States’ health care system in a lecture at the Charles B. Wang Center Theater on Wednesday, Sept. 26

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“Health Matters” here and at Princeton University

Caithlin Pena • December 2, 2013

College life can be busy, busy, busy. With finals looming, students are concerned about homework, grades and graduating on time. But there is another thing they should be concerned about: their health.

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Searching off campus for better medical care

Michael Newcomer • February 4, 2013

Getting sick in college is never fun. In addition to fever, chills, nausea, congestion, coughing and the multitude of other symptoms you may experience, missed classes, social isolation and a pissed off...