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147 students dead, 0 coverage by American media

Jeremy Kline April 9, 2015
On April 2, 147 students at Garissa University College were massacred by members of Al-Shabaab, yet prime-time American news outlets were deafeningly silent on the matter.
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Expelled students at OU were dealt with accordingly

Tejen Shah March 31, 2015
The recent transgressions of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity at the University of Oklahoma has the entire nation second-guessing the future of American society.
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Brookfest atmosphere not exactly perfect for rock music

Michael Kohut February 25, 2015
USG faced notable backlash on social media following the cancellation of the Streetlight Manifesto concert that was set to take place late last month.
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Storm Juno dropped more than 20 inches of snow on Long Island. 
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Snow storms endanger schedules and lives

Tejen Shah February 12, 2015
Despite the fact most of us have grown out of our once immensely powerful imaginations, there is one thing that keeps us young—it is white and falls from the heavens.
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Why can’t we stop fighting?

Tejen Shah January 29, 2015
Religion is something that was created by mankind to do three things: keep people sane, make them easier to govern and give them a reason to unite as one people.
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An anonymous Yakker spread a rumor that the Wendy’s in Roth Dining was closing.  (BASIL JOHN / THE STATESMAN)

What you missed this week on campus

The Statesman November 18, 2014
YikYak strikes again. This week, an anonymous Yakker spurted the rumor that the Wendy’s in Roth Dining was closing.
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Why we need fraternity houses

Tejen Shah November 13, 2014
If you are like 90 percent of the student population at Stony Brook University, chances are you have either been to or heard of a fraternity party.
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Traditions bring people together

Tejen Shah October 23, 2014
Earlier this month, the Hindu Student Council held its annual Garba celebration. Over 500 people attended the colorful event.
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Yik Yak and the problem of accountability

Tejen Shah October 14, 2014
Social media has made us into our worst nightmares: antisocial beings who are fooled into thinking that what they are doing is actually an adequate substitute for human interaction.
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The Finish Four fund aims to increase four-year graduation (STATESMAN STOCK PHOTO)

Finish in Four funding will help students finish on time

Tejen Shah October 7, 2014
Stony Brook University has become one of the most well known and respected institutions in the country. Each year, the university admits a more accomplished and more competitive freshman class.
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Use ZebraNet—it works

Tejen Shah August 26, 2014
Many of us like to find opportunities on our own, but many struggle. There is no shame in getting some help, especially from the world-class institution you pay thousands of dollars to to attend.
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You chose Stony Brook for a reason

Tejen Shah July 18, 2014
Hello freshman! You thought this day would never come, didn’t you? Well, it is here! You are finally in college, a place where all your academic dreams will come true.
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