News by Beth Squire

News by Beth Squire on South Shore Press


Sep 13, 2024

Stony Brook Student Awarded Voyager Scholarship

Senior Honors College student Rachel Alexandre has been awarded the Voyager Scholarship, the Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service. Alexandre, who is pursuing a double major in globalization studies and international relations and political science, with a minor in creative writing and literature, is one of only 100 students nationwide selected for the 2024-2026 cohort.

Sep 4, 2024

Stony Brook Receives Historic Collection Documenting Fight for Fire Island Preservation

Sixty years ago, a grassroots movement worked to preserve Fire Island, one of New York's most treasured natural landscapes. Today, the movement's legacy lives on as Stony Brook University Libraries has received a historic donation chronicling the battle that led to the creation of the Fire Island National Seashore (FINS), a United States National Seashore that protects a 26-mile section of Fire Island.

Aug 29, 2024

Alumni provide mentorship for Stony Brook University's Division of Information Technology students

For student employees in Stony Brook University's Division of Information Technology (DoIT), mentorship from alumni who navigated the same roles and challenges is invaluable.

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Sports

Sachem's Winter Athletes Honored

The Sachem Central School District was honored at the most recent Board of Education meeting recognizing the student-athletes, coaches and teams from both Sachem East and Sachem North for their outstanding achievements during the winter sports season.


Sports

SWR Mourns the Passing of Gilmore

Shoreham-Wading River school district lost a member of their district's family this week when Adrian Gilmore, a high school soccer coach passed away.


Sports

LoRe Adds to His Career Numbers

This week Miller Place senior goalie Christopher LoRe hit a milestone when he recorded 500th career save.