The Statesman

From the archives: Student coverage of U.S. presidential elections

Peter Lupfer • November 4, 2020

Even under normal circumstances, every campaign comes with its own unique characteristics. The circumstances surrounding this 2020 election cycle, however, have been extraordinary.

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Stony Brook alumna designs henna beyond tradition

Rawson Jahan • June 16, 2018

She said her work is not that profitable yet, because of the costs associated with shipping and maintaining an online storefront. But for Jafri, it is more about the art and connecting with other Muslim millennials.

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Project Adventure pushes students and staff out of their comfort zones

Rawson Jahan • November 4, 2017

Project Adventure Challenge Course is mentally and physically demanding, and aims to improve the academic and social lives of participants through team building and low rope elements.

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Becoming best friends with my mom

Rawson Jahan • October 15, 2017

In my 21 years of living, I have learned that friends come and go, but my mom will never leave.

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VP for Student Affairs passes away, leaving behind legacy

Rawson Jahan and Mahreen Khan • October 2, 2017

Vice President for Student Affairs Peter Baigent passed away on the morning of Sunday, Oct. 1, according to an email sent to the campus community Sunday evening.

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Pausing to appreciate the Oxford comma

Andrew Goldstein • September 24, 2017

Tess Stepakoff, assistant copy chief – “Heck yeah, AP style should have the Oxford comma!”

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SBU’s gender-inclusive housing services

Rawson Jahan • September 13, 2017

The start of the semester at Stony Brook University brought with it the largest group of students to move into gender-inclusive housing in the program’s 10 years of existence.

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WTC Wellness Program receives $60M for expansion

Rawson Jahan • April 27, 2017

Almost 16 years later and the deadly toxins that escaped on that horrific Sept. 11 day still linger in the bodies of the first responders who risked their health to help those in need.

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Pi Lambda Phi fraternity brothers partner with community outreach program

Rawson Jahan • April 26, 2017

Every Saturday, a dozen brothers from the 46-member fraternity head out to the furniture bank, load up furniture in trucks and then distribute it all to the greater Suffolk County area.

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College Gal Cooking: Frittatas, French toast and more

Rawson Jahan • April 24, 2017

But this is the holy grail guide that not only will give you fun, delicious recipes for a Saturday night in or a Thirsty Thursday, but are budget-friendly too.

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Stony Brook team competes in nationwide research competition

Rawson Jahan • April 2, 2017

Although Stony Brook’s team did not win, Alberto Perez says that the team’s opportunity to compete in STAT Madness was unexpected yet rewarding.

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Cut out the computer

Rawson Jahan • March 29, 2017

I love reading the news, creating media and writing a good story--but that means I’m on the Internet or behind a computer screen for more than four to five hours everyday.

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