The Statesman

The pressure’s on: Stony Brook’s job market

Amaresh Padala • September 22, 2024

With the fall semester in full swing at Stony Brook University, there is a widespread feeling of tension among students. It is not only the stress...

Reading is Fun club helps international students expand their English language skills

Kevin Yu • September 1, 2024

If learning how to read and write in English was easy, then there would be no need for people like Elizabeth Kotseas. A 25-year tenured professor...

The burden on international SBU students is synchronous

Chris Cumella • January 14, 2021

Synchronous courses have posed a challenge for international students, forcing them to adopt schedules that result in irregular sleep patterns.

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Student leadership report shows campus concerns for the upcoming semester

Claudia Motley • August 16, 2020

In a report released in early July, unnamed representatives from the GSO and the USG expressed their experiences relating to COVID-19 last spring semester. The information came for two listening sessions conducted on June 17 and June 22.

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Residential students from restricted states and abroad must undergo mandatory quarantine

Sara Ruberg • July 30, 2020

International students and students from states with high rates of COVID-19 must quarantine either in New York or in a state with any travel restrictions before moving into university housing. Students may quarantine on or off-campus.

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ICE rolls back changes after student and university backlash

Maya Brown • July 13, 2020

The changes, which were rolled back on July 14, would have forced students to leave their university if they did not take any classes in-person.

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International students faced uncertainty as SBU went remote

Claudia Motley • April 10, 2020

For international students, leaving on-campus housing was far more complicated than booking a last-minute economy flight.

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

Alek Lewis • March 22, 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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Q&A for students moving off campus

Brianne Ledda • March 17, 2020

On March 17, an announcement was made stating that students would be required to move off-campus immediately, so The Statesman asked Stony Brook officials for more information.

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SBU closes on-campus housing for the rest of the semester

Maya Brown • March 17, 2020

Campus residents who live within driving distance of the campus were asked to evacuate no later than 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 19. All other campus residents must evacuate no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, March 20.

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Campus residents question the future

Melissa Azofeifa • March 16, 2020

Resident students on campus are wondering if they should pack their bags and go home as Stony Brook University transitions to online-only courses in...

Students with visas will be able to complete semester after SBU goes remote

Brianne Ledda • March 12, 2020

International students at Stony Brook University will be able to remain in the United States to complete their coursework, according to a March 11 email from Stony Brook University Visa and Immigration Services.

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