The Statesman

Student volunteer EMS continue serving the campus through the COVID-19 pandemic

Alek Lewis • September 3, 2020

The Stony Brook Volunteer Ambulance Corps (SBVAC), the university’s collegiate emergency medical services (EMS) agency founded in 1970, is made up of 39 trained student volunteers. The organization, which usually responds to 900-1000 calls a year, including helping overwhelmed local EMS, became essential workers in a global health crisis.

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17 Stony Brook students test positive for COVID-19

Alek Lewis and Maya Brown • September 2, 2020

The university, which has tested more than 3,000 students since Aug. 11, said that 17 students have tested positive for the virus. This brings the total number of confirmed cases on campus to 18, after the first case was reported on Aug. 28.

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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.

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Pedestrian hit outside of LaValle Stadium

Andrew Zucker • September 7, 2019

According to Setauket Fire Department Third Assistant Chief, Timothy Devine, a female student was hit by a car while walking on the crosswalk near stadium parking.

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SBU student reported missing

Rebecca Liebson • December 17, 2018

A missing persons alert has been issued for Stony Brook University student Michael McLaughlin.

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Car accident on Nicolls Road puts four in the hospital

Mahreen Khan • September 6, 2017

At roughly 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, a collision occurred between an Stony Brook Volunteer Ambulance Corps ambulance and another vehicle on Nicolls Road.

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Students and University Police enjoy Field Day with UPD

Justine Josue • April 22, 2017

Two teams formed for a game of two-hand touch football between UPD and USG. Wolfie served as the referee, running up and down the field while miming calls.

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Hendrix College residence hall director dies unexpectedly

Arielle Martinez • April 3, 2016

Sara Weber, the residence hall director of Hendrix College in Roth Quad, died unexpectedly in the residence hall on Saturday.

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Student struck by vehicle while crossing Circle Road

Kelly Saberi • September 24, 2015

A car accident occurred at the intersection of Circle Road and Campus Drive on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015. The victim was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

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Campus briefing: USG senate passes new version of $3.2 million budget to fund clubs and agencies

Arielle Martinez • April 27, 2015

The Undergraduate Student Government senate passed a new $3.2 million budget for the 2015-2016 year at its Thursday meeting.

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SBU’s new Emergency Operations Center put to test in Juno storm

Kelly Zegers • February 1, 2015

Emergency Management monitors multiple forecasts from news sources and meteorologists, but primarily works with other emergency managers from around the state.

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