How Stony Brook University Scientists Gave Shinnecock Bay a New Life

By Rafael Cruvinel As a sunny spring morning rises at Shinnecock Bay, workers start to load boats with equipment for the day, birds sing in the sky and a soft breeze cools the air. Clear aquamarine waters stretch to the horizon.  Years ago, it was possible to spot red tides polluting these same waters, as

Meeting Michael Brown

by Joseph D’Alessandro Michael Brown’s journey starts and ends in Huntington, Long Island. The headquarters of his automotive empire is a block and a half away from the garage where his father worked as a mechanic decades earlier.  The Michael Brown of today is a reputable business leader, a father of three, and a generous

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Stony Brook Newsbreak – September 30th, 2021

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How pandemic lockdowns affected marriages

BY Shannon Fan – JRN 217 Since spending so much time in quarantine, newlyweds Vicky Wang and Jack Hou say that they’ve learned a lot more about each other than when they were just dating.  Their experience is common, and in some cases – not in their case, fortunately for them – that increased knowledge

Virtual ASL story time helps kids stay engaged during pandemic

By Jasmine Watson – JRN 217 At 6:05 p.m. on March 4, 2021, Aminah Mosley and her partner, Kendra Jordan, logged onto Instagram to start a live session on their shared account, @readandsignwithme.  Read and Sign with Me is a virtual nonprofit program in which Mosely and Jordan read aloud to children ages 0-8. Mosley,

Battered by two hurricanes, Honduran villagers say relief aid has been politicized

BY Sheyla TorresJRN 217 CAMPO BEJUCO, HONDURAS — People in Campo Bejuco, Honduras, have been lining up in front of container trucks, hoping that their names are on a piece of paper. If not, they are going home empty-handed.  Honduras was hit by two hurricanes last November. Hurricanes Eta and Iota ripped through Central America,

Campus Initiative Aims to Increase Voter Turnout Among College Students

By Xenia Gonikberg – JRN 217 Since its inception in 1966, the Andrew Goodman Foundation has worked with universities across the United States to improve voter registration rates among college students. The Stony Brook University chapter, the Center for Civic Justice, aims to make barriers to voting nonexistent for students at the university. Robert and

Stories of STEM: The Quest for Female Recognition

By Xenia Gonikberg JRN 217 “The most blatant sexism that I’ve seen while working in the field was at Brookhaven National Lab… I was taking notes and one of my supervisors looked over my shoulder and said, ‘See, this is why I always ask the women to take notes, your handwriting is so much prettier’..I

Locally raised meat gets a boost with home delivery

By Caroline MorganJRN 217 The meatpacking industry is constantly scrutinized for its practices, including the poor treatment of animals. But local farms offer a solution by providing delivery services for healthy meat without antibiotics or GMOs.     There’s been a push for transparency in the meat industry. The movement towards knowing exactly where meat comes from

Stony Brook Newsbreak – April 28, 2021

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Stony Brook Newsbreak – April 21, 2021

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Stony Brook Newsbreak – April 14, 2021

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Stony Brook Newsbreak – April 8, 2021

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Stony Brook Newsbreak – April 7, 2021

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Stony Brook Newsbreak – April 1, 2021

A recap of today’s top headlines, including news as to when Stony Brook University Campus Residents may be able to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

SBU Alumna Helps Autistic Kids, Parents Cope During the Pandemic

Journalism major Jasmine Watson talks to a SBU alumna about her work as a therapist for young children with autism spectrum disorder during the pandemic.

Stony Brook Newsbreak – March 31, 2021

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Stony Brook Newsbreak – March 25, 2021

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Stony Brook Newsbreak – March 24, 2021

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How to Lift Weights Safely

By Tyler RiversJRN 217: Journalistic Reporting and Writing At the LA Fitness in New Hyde Park, Long Island, Keon Gilchrist stood, aching. Putting the deadlift bar down and urgently placing his hand on his back for support, he knew a change in his method of weight lifting was necessary.  “I used to think as long

How to be a Woman who Changes Tires

By Amber LewisJRN 217: Journalistic Reporting and Writing We’ve all been there before. One second you’re driving to the supermarket, making a mental list in your head of all of the groceries you need to buy, and the next you’re pulled over on the side of the highway, watching your front left tire slowly deflate

Meditation on the Mind

By Kaila StangJRN 217: Journalistic Reporting and Writing Do you ever feel like you are stuck in your own head? That no matter how hard you try, you just can’t turn your brain off? You are not alone, and the solution is simple. It’s meditation.  Meditation is a way to calm your mind. You close

A Beginner’s Guide to Yoga

By Melissa JonesJRN 217: Journalistic Reporting and Writing During Corinne Frattini’s tough second pregnancy in 2016, her body constantly ached. A friend suggested trying out yoga, and Frattini quickly fell in love with its benefits. She  is now a certified yoga instructor at the Buddha Barn in Massapequa, New York.  Derived from the sanskrit word

How to Paint Watercolors

By Shannon FanJRN 217: Journalistic Reporting and Writing Like flowers growing from cracks in the sidewalk, many of us have had to find a way to push through hardship, especially in the midst of the pandemic’s disruption. Artist Bengali Bee found a creative way to cheer up by turning her local botanical garden into watercolor.

How to Take Great Pictures with a Smartphone

By Caroline MorganJRN 217: Journalistic Reporting and Writing For Stony Brook University sophomore Millie Elangbam, photography is an active part of life–she’s a professional photographer and vice president of the university’s photography club. But you don’t have to be an expert to take good photographs.     “That’s just the best part about photography,” Elangbam said. “It’s

Learning to Style Men’s Hair

By Yuuki NagataJRN 217: Journalistic Reporting and Writing Tori Shimotsuki has been working in the fashion industry for almost 10 years, both as a model and manager, and he knows what a difference  hair styling can make.   “Men would have to wear plain suits when working at a company,” he said. “But just a bit

How to Avoid Athletic Injury

by Kerry QuinnJRN 217: Journalistic Reporting and Writing Even during the pandemic, athletes, trainers and gym members all over work hard to stay in shape by participating in sporting events and competitions or by making weekly visits to a local gym or sports club. But too often, injuries involving sports and training can take a

Stony Brook Newsbreak – March 18, 2021

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Stony Brook Newsbreak – March 17, 2021

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How Are Women-Owned Small Businesses Coping With the Pandemic?

By Juliette Kimmins Priscilla Wesson always knew she wanted to be her own boss. Quarantine gave her an opportunity, and she took it.  Wesson, a former supervisor at a mental health not-for-profit and mother of two  daughters, used her newfound time to open her online shop, Cozy N Cute Kids Boutique. Inspired by her daughters’

Lockdowns lead to concerns about emotional and socialization issues among young children

By Shimin Tian Crawling over the floor of a small living room, 10-month-old Michael reached the edge of the window facing the street. With his legs shaking, he pulled himself up with one hand and leaned upon the window. He banged the glass with his palm, left a print on the window and fell on

Denmark-based food waste app debuts in NYC

By Deidre Redhead It’s the most wasteful time of the year. The holiday season is traditionally synonymous with preparing large quantities of food. And while Thanksgiving and any upcoming Christmas celebrations may be digital and downsized for this year, the amount of food that gets leftover and wasted isn’t likely to be much different. At

Hong Kong community groups help families cope during the pandemic

By Joy Sze The place was a mess. Boxes holding donated secondhand appliances lined the walls. Days after they were used for a workshop, scattered plastic stools awaited removal. At the end of a corridor stood a refrigerator, its glass door revealing empty shelves.  In this crammed, 1,000-square-feet office, Parkson Yeung shared his desk and

Stony Brook Morning Newsbreak – November 12, 2020

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Stony Brook Morning Newsbreak – November 11, 2020

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Stony Brook Morning Newsbreak – November 5, 2020

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Stony Brook Morning Newsbreak – November 4, 2020

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Stony Brook Morning Newsbreak – October 29, 2020

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Stony Brook Morning Newsbreak -October 28, 2020

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Stony Brook Morning Newsbreak – October 22, 2020

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Stony Brook Morning Newsbreak – October 21, 2020

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As the pandemic postpones concerts, ticket holders left in limbo

The live music industry refuses to refund ticket holders’ money as events are postponed around the country.

Anti-Asian xenophobia swells as case count grows

Students and others of Asian descent experience higher levels of racism during the coronavirus pandemic.

Stony Brook Newsbreak – March 12, 2020

Stony Brook Newsbreak – March 12, 2020: In five minutes, journalism students in the introductory broadcast class (JRN310) provide updated national and international news headlines and this week’s weather.

Stony Brook Newsbreak – March 11, 2020

Stony Brook Newsbreak – March 11, 2020: In three minutes, journalism students in the introductory broadcast class (JRN310) provide updated national and international news headlines and this week’s Campus Calendar.

Stony Brook Newsbreak – March 5, 2020

Stony Brook Newsbreak – March 5, 2020: In five minutes, journalism students in the introductory broadcast class (JRN310) provide updated national and international news headlines and this week’s weather.

Stony Brook Newsbreak – March 4, 2020

Stony Brook Newsbreak – March 4, 2020: In three minutes, journalism students in the introductory broadcast class (JRN310) provide updated national and international news headlines and this week’s Campus Calendar.

Stony Brook Newsbreak – February 27, 2020

In four minutes, journalism students in the introductory broadcast class (JRN310) provide updated national and international news headlines and this week’s weather.

Stony Brook Newsbreak – February 26, 2020

In three minutes, journalism students in the introductory broadcast class (JRN310) provide updated national and international news headlines and this week’s Campus Calendar.

Stony Brook Newsbreak – February 20, 2020

In four minutes, journalism students in the introductory broadcast class (JRN310) provide updated national and international news headlines and this week’s weather.

Stony Brook Newsbreak – February 19, 2020

In three minutes, journalism students in the introductory broadcast class (JRN310) provide updated national and international news headlines and this week’s Campus Calendar.

Seawolves Storm or Not – December 9, 2019

Seawolves Storm or Not – December 9, 2019 – This is a weekly meteorology show by Prof. Sanders’ JRN 373 with production help from JRN 371.

Stony Brook Newsbreak – December 4, 2019

Stony Brook Newsbreak – December 4, 2019 – In four minutes, journalism students in the introductory broadcast class (JRN310) provide updated national and international news headlines and this week’s Campus Calendar.

Seawolves Storm or Not – December 2, 2019

Seawolves Storm or Not – December 2, 2019 – This is a weekly meteorology show by Prof. Sanders’ JRN 373 with production help from JRN 371.

Stony Brook Newsbreak – November 25, 2019

Stony Brook Newsbreak – November 25, 2019 – In four minutes, journalism students in the introductory broadcast class (JRN310) provide updated national and international news headlines and this week’s Campus Calendar.

Seawolves Storm Or Not – November 25, 2019

Seawolves Storm or Not – November 25, 2019 – This is a weekly meteorology show by Prof. Sanders’ JRN 373 with production help from JRN 371.

Stony Brook Newsbreak – November 18, 2019

Stony Brook Newsbreak – November 18, 2019 – In four minutes, journalism students in the introductory broadcast class (JRN310) provide updated national and international news headlines and this week’s Campus Calendar.

Seawolves Storm or Not – November 18, 2019

Seawolves Storm or Not – November 18, 2019 – This is a weekly meteorology show by Prof. Sanders’ JRN 373 with production help from JRN 371.

Stony Brook Newsbreak – November 11, 2019

In four minutes, journalism students in the introductory broadcast class (JRN310) provide updated national and international news headlines and this week’s Campus Calendar.

Stony Brook Newsbreak – November 4, 2019

In four minutes, journalism students in the introductory broadcast class (JRN310) provide updated national and international news headlines and this week’s Campus Calendar.

Seawolves Storm or Not – November 4, 2019

Seawolves Storm or Not – November 4, 2019 – This is a weekly meteorology show by Prof. Sanders’ JRN 373 with production help from JRN 371.

Stony Brook Newsbreak – October 28, 2019

In four minutes, journalism students in the introductory broadcast class (JRN310) provide updated national and international news headlines and this week’s Campus Calendar.

Seawolves Storm or Not – October 28, 2019

Seawolves Storm or Not – October 28, 2019: This is a weekly meteorology show by Prof. Sanders’ JRN 373 with production help from JRN 371.

Stony Brook Newsbreak – October 21, 2019

In four minutes, journalism students in the introductory broadcast class (JRN310) provide updated national and international news headlines and this week’s Campus Calendar.

Seawolves Storm or Not – October 21, 2019

Seawolves Storm or Not – October 21, 2019: This is a weekly meteorology show by Prof. Sanders’ JRN 373 with production help from JRN 371.

Stony Brook Newsbreak – October 7, 2019

In four minutes, journalism students in the introductory broadcast class (JRN310) provide updated national and international news headlines and this week’s Campus Calendar.

Seawolves Storm or Not – October 7, 2019

Seawolves Storm or Not – October 7, 2019: This is a weekly meteorology show by Prof. Sanders’ JRN 373 with production help from JRN 371.

Stony Brook Newsbreak – September 30, 2019

In four minutes, journalism students in the introductory broadcast class (JRN310) provide updated national and international news headlines and this week’s Campus Calendar.

Seawolves Storm or Not – September 30, 2019

This is a weekly meteorology show by Prof. Sanders’ JRN 373 with production help from JRN 371.

Stony Brook Newsbreak – September 23, 2019

In four minutes, journalism students in the introductory broadcast class (JRN310) provide updated national and international news headlines and this week’s Campus Calendar.

Seawolves Storm…or Not: September 23, 2019

This is the latest Meteorology show dedicated to local and national weather news from JRN 373.

Seawolves Storm or Not – September 16, 2019

This is a new Meteorology show dedicated to local and national weather news.

Stony Brook Newsbreak – May 8, 2019

In five minutes, journalism students in the introductory broadcast class (JRN310) provide updated national and international news headlines as well as this week’s weather.

Stony Brook Newsbreak – May 1, 2019

In seven minutes, journalism students in the introductory broadcast class (JRN310) provide updated national and international news headlines as well as this week’s weather.

Stony Brook Nesbreak – April 30, 2019

In five minutes, journalism students in the introductory broadcast class (JRN310) provide updated national and international news headlines as well as this week’s Campus Calendar.

Stony Brook Newsbreak – April 24, 2019

In five minutes, journalism students in the introductory broadcast class (JRN310) provide updated national and international news headlines as well as this week’s weather.

Stony Brook Newsbreak – April 23, 2019

In four minutes, journalism students in the introductory broadcast class (JRN310) provide updated national and international news headlines as well as this week’s Campus Calendar.

Stony Brook Newsbreak – April 17, 2019

In four minutes, journalism students in the introductory broadcast class (JRN310) provide updated national and international news headlines.

Stony Brook Newsbreak – April 16, 2019

In four minutes, journalism students in the introductory broadcast class (JRN310) provide updated national and international news headlines as well as this week’s Campus Calendar.

Stony Brook Newsbreak – April 10, 2019

In five minutes, journalism students in the introductory broadcast class (JRN310) provide updated national and international news headlines as well as this week’s weather.

Stony Brook Newsbreak – April 9, 2019

In four minutes, journalism students in the introductory broadcast class (JRN310) provide updated national and international news headlines as well as this week’s Campus Calendar.

Stony Brook Newsbrek April 3, 2019

In five minutes, journalism students in the introductory broadcast class (JRN310) provide updated national and international news headlines as well as this week’s weather.

Stony Brook Newsbreak – April 2, 2019

In four minutes, journalism students in the introductory broadcast class (JRN310) provide updated national and international news headlines as well as this week’s Campus Calendar.