Undergraduate Student Government

Stony Brook community celebrates fourth annual Pride Fest Block Party

Maggie Gawor, Assistant News Editor • May 12, 2025

On Wednesday, April 30, Stony Brook University held their fourth annual Pride Fest Block Party, from noon to 2 p.m. in the Student Activities Center...

Zara Larsson and Tinashe light up Brookfest 2025: Gallery

Brittney Dietz and Stanley Zheng • April 22, 2025

Stony Brook University hosted its annual Brookfest concert in the Stony Brook Arena on Friday, April 4. Brookfest featured a number of student organizations...

The Cap Era: How USG’s budget cap is devastating Stony Brook hockey

Anthony DiCocco and Kevin Broderick • January 27, 2025

For the last four years, the newly minted captain of the Stony Brook hockey team has cherished the opportunity to step onto the ice and travel all...

WUSB seeks more funding from USG Senate amid increased operating costs

Lillian Miller • October 19, 2024

Stony Brook University’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate gathered on Thursday, Oct. 3 for their weekly meeting, with a focus on allocating...

How do Stony Brook students truly feel about Wolfieland?

Brittney Dietz • September 30, 2024

Every year, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) hosts their big Wolfieland carnival where students can get together to enjoy a night full of traditional...

Inside Stony Brook: Students reflect on campus social life

Amen Ruth Galinato, Assistant Arts and Culture Editor • September 22, 2024

Caffeine-deprived students with a Dunkin’ fix, curious attendees in line for exciting cultural events and camaraderie amongst friends new and old...

Wild ‘n Out returns to Stony Brook for yearly comedy show: Gallery

Stanley Zheng • April 4, 2024

The cast of the rap battle game show "Wild 'n Out" made their way to Stony Brook University on Feb. 22 for the University's annual comedy show, hosted...

Brookfest headliner Bryson Tiller pulls out one week before scheduled event

Tim Giorlando • April 8, 2023

Bryson Tiller will no longer headline at Brookfest 2023, as stated in an announcement made on the Undergraduate Student Government’s (USG) official Instagram account Saturday.

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Elections for the Undergraduate Student Government are underway. Here’s who’s on the ballot.

Tim Giorlando • April 5, 2023

The Stony Brook University student body will be able to vote in this year’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG) election until April 7 at 12 p.m. through SBEngaged. Eighteen candidates are vying for seven Executive Council positions, and another 18 candidates are running for the 23 open Senate positions.

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Bryson Tiller announced as Brookfest 2023 headliner

Tim Giorlando • March 27, 2023

Bryson Tiller, the American singer-songwriter and rapper best known for his 2014 single “Don’t,” will be the headliner at this year’s Brookfest concert on April 14.

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How students are reacting to MAPS’ parking proposal

Tim Giorlando • February 21, 2023

For an hour on Wednesday, Feb. 15, a small band of students tried to make their voices heard at Stony Brook University’s West Campus fountain — nearly a week after the Mobility and Parking Services (MAPS) proposed to switch to a fully-paid parking model in August 2023.

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President McInnis announces the renaming of Sanger Hall

Christine Kelley • June 29, 2022

Sanger Hall, a residential hall in Tabler Community, will receive a new name after nearly two years of public pressure. Sanger Hall is named after Planned Parenthood founder Margaret Sanger, an activist for women’s rights and birth control.

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