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Greek organization banners are displayed in the lobby of the Stony Brook student union. (Nina Lin / The Statesman)

The Onion Bagel: COVID fraternities want to recruit you

Sam Lauria August 22, 2021
#OnionBagel #OPINION: It’s that time of year once again: recruitment week. All the fraternities at USA University are looking for students to rush and become members of some of the most prestigious organizations on campus.
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Police cars in 2012 on campus. NINA LIN/STATESMAN FILE

Letter to the editor: Don’t defund the police

Andrew Infantino March 30, 2021
#OPINION: While improving the social conditions that lead to crime is a noble goal, police are still necessary to respond to ongoing crime.
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University Police Department cars at Stony Brook University. NINA LIN/STATESMAN FILE

SBU PhD history candidate discusses role of university police

Iryna Shkurhan December 27, 2020
The nation is reckoning with the institution of policing, but university police departments are often left out of the conversation. Yalile Surie examines the rise of the carceral state in relation to demographics of college campuses in her research. 
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The University Police Department is holding active shooter trainings this semester is response to the recent Parkland shooting in Florida. NINA LIN/STATESMAN FILE

Students attend “Run, Hide, Fight” active shooter training

Evelin Mercedes November 16, 2018
The University Police Department (UPD) and Residential Risk Management hosted their last active shooter training of the semester at Roth Cafe on Wednesday, Nov. 14.
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The Career Center located in the Melville Library at Stony Brook University. (NINA LIN/STATESMAN FILE)

Career Center teaches students effective salary negotiation

Vincent Sparagna October 20, 2018
Assistant Director of Graduate Career Services Alfreda James and Employer Relations Associate Crystal Diaz outlined the steps to effective salary negotiation at the Career Center on Tuesday, Oct. 16.
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Conceived by SBU’s Sikh Students Association and the Muslim Students Association, the Stony Brook Vigil for Tolerance was a response to the gurdwara shooting in Oak Creek, Wis., and the mosque burning in Joplin, Mo. (Nina Lin/ The Statesman)

Sikh Spotlight: Guru Granth Sahib

Karina Gerry, Anna Correa, and Melissa Azofeifa October 15, 2018
“Sikhism is a monotheistic religion. We believe in one God and we call HIM Waheguru,” Sagardeep Singh, a senior mechanical engineering major and a member of the Sikh Student Association, said.
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9/11: The 12th Anniversary

9/11: The 12th Anniversary

The Statesman September 12, 2013
Stony Brook University holds a new Memorial and Volunteer Services Day to honor those who lost their lives and their loved ones to the Sept. 11th attacks on the World Trade Centers 12 years ago.
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Seawolves Football Address

Seawolves Football Address

Nina Lin August 29, 2013
President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. gave his fourth annual address to the football team on Wednesday, Aug. 28. They will play a scrimmage game against the University of Penn this Saturday at 2 p.m.
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Kimmel says the new center will differ from the Womens and Gender Studies program. PHOTO CREDIT: SBU

New center for masculine studies under fire

Nina Lin August 26, 2013
Few college press releases have web notoriety like the one released in May on Stony Brook University’s new Center for the Study of Men and Masculinities. Already, the internet is stacked with articles, comments and online petitions decrying the new center.
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Stony Brook students are required to be on a health insurance plan and can buy insurance from the university. (NINA LIN / THE STATESMAN)

Affordable Care Act gives students more insurance options

Nina Lin August 26, 2013

Spring 2014 looks to bring more affordable options than ever in health care coverage—for in-state students and faculty, at least. Come Oct. 1, New Yorkers at Stony Brook may find a chance to start shopping...

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4/18 - Boston Marathon Vigil

4/18 – Boston Marathon Vigil

Nina Lin April 19, 2013
Students held a vigil for the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing.
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Stony Brook Arts Gallery renamed after donation

Nina Lin April 7, 2013
For the first time in Stony Brook history, the Stony Brook Art Gallery is ready for an actual moniker. Now the gallery will bear Paul W. Zuccaire’s name, after the namesake of a foundation that’s ready to donate half a million dollars to save it.
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