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Pride Fest Block Party 2024: Gallery

Stanley Zheng • April 28, 2024

On Wednesday, April 24, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG), LGBTA and LGBTQ* services held it's annual Pride Fest Block Party. There were drag queen performances, activities, giveaways and food...

Stony Brook students march in support of abortion rights

Jeremy Portnoy and Karaline Talty • May 6, 2022

A group of roughly 100 abortion rights advocates marched around the Stony Brook University campus and gave speeches on May 5 in protest of the leaked draft of a Supreme Court opinion that could overturn Roe v. Wade.

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President Stanley responds to LaValle Stadium petition

Rebecca Liebson • February 24, 2019

Stony Brook University President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. said the school is not considering any plans to rename Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium. The name became a point of contention last month after the state senator, whom the stadium is named after, voted against a ban on gay conversion therapy.

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State leaders react to Supreme Court’s same-sex marriage decision

Hanaa’ Tameez • June 26, 2015

Leaders in New York are showing their support for the Supreme Court’s ruling that same-sex marriage is a constitutional right in the landmark case Obergefell v. Hodges.

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From the archives: thoughts on gay marriage over the years

Kelly Zegers • June 26, 2015

Same-sex marriage is a topic that has been debated for years both inside and outside of courts, not excluding Stony Brook University's campus.

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Letter to the Editor: The Statesman failed to cover LGBTQ services

Letter to the Editor • April 21, 2015

The 40th Anniversary Celebration was a huge moment in history for the LGBTQ* community at Stony Brook University and one The Statesman should have prioritized.

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Though Gay Rights movement gains ground, there is still work to be done

Michael Newcomer • February 26, 2015

Gays finally have something to celebrate: as of this article, 37 U.S. states and the District of Columbia now grant same-sex marriage licenses.

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Sex change is a constitutional right

Elsie Boskamp • October 23, 2014

The 21st century has been an era of change, especially within the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities. Equality is of the utmost importance to these groups, and it seems NYC agrees.

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Gallup survey: LGBT adults report lower well-being

Christopher Leelum • September 15, 2014

When Holland Blankenship heard about the first ever LGBT group being allowed to march in next year’s Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in New York City, she received the news with hesitation.

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Memorial held in honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance

Sarah Elsesser • December 6, 2012

Dimmed lights with flickering candles line the perimeter of the room, with each one hauntingly illuminating the pictures of those who lost their lives due to hate crimes. This was the passionate and somber...

Campus Spotlight-from outcast to president: Colleen O’Connor

David O'Connor • April 23, 2012

Many clubs and organizations on a college campus are born out of a hobby, sport or book genre. But there are some organizations that have a deeper role; the Stony Brook Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Alliance (LGBTA) is one such organization. At the helm of this endeavor is junior English major Colleen O’Connor, the president of an organization that prides itself on being a safe space for those in the queer community who need a haven where they can be themselves.

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SBU’s LGBTA history and upcoming Drag Show

Michael Cusanelli • April 9, 2012

Laura Drapkin is the treasurer of the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgendered Alliance (LGBTA) community at Stony Brook University.

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