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SBU Crime Watch: April 2 – April 8

Mariam Guirgis, Assistant News Editor • April 14, 2024

All reports are taken directly from the University Police Department and cannot be independently verified by The Statesman.

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Preparing for the pageant: Belleza Universal 2024

Sonya Gugliara, News Editor • February 25, 2024

In the weeks leading up to the Latin American Student Organization’s (LASO) annual Belleza Universal pageant, 10 energized and talented contestants reflect on their pageant preparation experiences. Belleza...

Navigating the transition to college, dos and donts

Xingling Yu • September 21, 2023

When I arrived at the campus, I slowly realized that my life was on the cusp of a transformative journey. The nervousness and excitement of attending Stony Brook, mingled with the apprehension of leaving my memories and home behind.

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USG gives update in CulinArt investigation, passes two amendments in Senate meeting

Nayden Villorente • March 14, 2023

Stony Brook University’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG) hosted its longest meeting of the year on March 2 in the Student Activities Center with less than 10 students in the audience, covering issues spanning from the CulinArt investigation to Faculty Student Association (FSA) updates.

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Stony Brook students march in support of abortion rights

Jeremy Portnoy and Karaline Talty • May 6, 2022

A group of roughly 100 abortion rights advocates marched around the Stony Brook University campus and gave speeches on May 5 in protest of the leaked draft of a Supreme Court opinion that could overturn Roe v. Wade.

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LI sees red wave as election results come in

Niki Nassiri • November 7, 2021

Long Island was engulfed in a red wave this Tuesday after heavy Republican turnout saw traditionally Democratic districts flip in favor of Republican candidates.

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Turning Point USA holding anti-mandatory vaccine protest on campus

Maria Lynders • September 11, 2021

The Stony Brook chapter of Turning Point USA will be holding an anti-mandatory vaccine protest on Sept. 12, from 3 to 4 p.m. The protest is expected to take place on West Campus, but the exact location is still to be determined.

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All classes canceled ahead of impending snowstorm

Brianne Ledda • January 31, 2021

Stony Brook University has canceled all classes and events on Monday, Feb. 1 ahead of an impending snowstorm, according to a campus-wide email.

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Jarvis Watson leaves Stony Brook University after 14 years of working closely with students

Maya Brown • December 2, 2020

Dr. Jarvis Watson, the assistant dean for multicultural affairs, sat in his almost cleared-out office in the Student Activities Center and reflected on his 14-year professional career at Stony Brook University.

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Student Union reopens on campus after three years of renovations

Maya Brown • October 19, 2020

After three years of renovations and about $63.4 million spent, the new Union opened on campus this fall semester. The Union features three levels of newly designated areas including an office for the Center of Civic Justice, club space and an e-sports facility.

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SBU confirms first COVID-19 cases

Brianne Ledda • March 22, 2020

Stony Brook University confirmed its first cases of COVID-19 on campus, according to a campus-wide email from Interim President Michael Bernstein.

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Stony Brook cancels all events through May 15

Brianne Ledda • March 21, 2020

"Program advisors will be following up with their respective organizations individually to provide further support and answer organization specific questions.”

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