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A message from The Statesmans graduating editors

A message from The Statesman’s graduating editors

The Editorial Board May 12, 2015
The graduating members of The Statesman's editorial board grew with the University and experienced its best and most important moments.
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Fernandes set for Long Island return with NASL’s Cosmos

Joe Galotti April 12, 2015
Leo Fernandes used to tear it up on the Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium field in a Seawolves uniform. He's traded that in, but stayed on Long Island, with the New York Cosmos.
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The Seawolves struggled on the offensive for majority of the first half until Challen Rogers (above) got the first point on the board for Stony Brook. CHRISTOPHER CAMERON / THE STATESMAN

Nine second-half goals help men’s lacrosse take down UMBC

Joe Galotti March 23, 2015
A strong final 30 minutes helped the Stony Brook men’s lacrosse team earn it first conference win of the season on Saturday afternoon, as the Seawolves defeated UMBC 12-6.
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Jameel Warney finished with 20 points, capitalizing in the first half of the game and bringing the Seawolves into halftime with a 20-16 edge. HEATHER KHALIFA / THE STATESMAN

Men’s basketball to participate in CBI for second-straight season

Joe Galotti March 16, 2015
Stony Brook's NCAA tournament hopes may have come to a heartbreaking end on Saturday, but SBU will still get the opportunity to participate in a postseason tournament.
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Stony Brook suffers familiar postseason heartbreak in championship game loss to Albany

Joe Galotti March 14, 2015
During the final seconds of the America East championship match between the Seawolves and the Great Danes, it appeared as if SBU was ready to put an end to the heartbreak.
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The story behind SBU hockey’s “Green Line”

Joe Galotti March 4, 2015
During practices, it is typical for hockey teams to assign each of their forward lines different colored jerseys. This has been the case for the Stony Brook hockey club.
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The Stony Brook womens basketball team will take on UMBC in the quarterfinals of the America East Championship Tournament. SBU is 2-0 against the Retrievers this season. BASIL JOHN / THE STATESMAN

Women’s basketball enters conference tournament red-hot

Joe Galotti March 2, 2015
The first two months of the season for the Stony Brook women’s basketball team were anything but smooth.
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The performance of junior Brittany Snow has been one of the biggest reasons for her her teams strong play of late. BASIL JOHN / THE STATESMAN

Points in the Paint: Roland Nyama becoming a pivotal piece and women’s team hitting its stride

The Statesman February 24, 2015
Little has measured up to the challenge that the Seawolves will most likely face come March: playing and beating Albany on the road in SEFCU Arena in the postseason.
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Head Coach Joe Spallina has contract extended thru 2019

Joe Galotti February 24, 2015
The Athletics Department made the decision to ensure that the women's lacrosse program’s all-time winningest coach will be in the fold for years to come.
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Carson Puriefoy (#10) and many other players on the Stony Brook roster have been trying to contribute behind the arc. HANAA TAMEEZ/ THE STATESMAN

Points in the Paint: Why three’s must fall for men’s team to win, and Christa Scognamiglio’s emergence

The Statesman February 16, 2015
On Saturday, the Stony Brook men’s basketball team defeated Maine in dominant fashion.
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(PHOTO CREDIT : STONY BROOK ATHLETICS)

Christina Melian finishes first in 5,000-meter race

Joe Galotti February 4, 2015
The Stony Brook track and field team traveled up to Boston University on Friday and Saturday to participate in the John Thome Terrier Classic.
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(HEATHER KHALIFA / THE STATESMAN)

Women’s basketball unable to complete late game comebacks against Maine and Albany

Joe Galotti January 24, 2015
The Stony Brook women’s basketball team showed plenty of fight in their recent conference matchups against Maine and Albany, but ultimately failed to come away with a victory in either game.
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