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Breaking News: Student from the School of Communication and Journalism passes away
Mariam Guirgis, Assistant News Editor • September 14, 2024
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The Stony Brook Volunteer Ambulance Corps (SBVAC) vehicles parked outside their emergency relief hub. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN
A declining budget and dwindling membership: an inside look at SBVAC’s operations and ‘frat-like’ recruitment process
Mariam Guirgis, Assistant News Editor • September 26, 2024

Concerns about the recruitment practices and culture of the Stony Brook Volunteer Ambulance Corps (SBVAC) have come to light following...

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Stony Brook hockey swept by No. 11 Niagara in competitive series
Anthony DiCocco, Assistant Sports Editor • October 14, 2024
Three years of "El Camino" — A deserving "Breaking Bad" Sequel
Kenneth Gao • October 14, 2024
Stony Brook women’s soccer survives late rally at Delaware
Cameron Takmil, Assistant Sports Editor • October 14, 2024
Stony Brook women’s volleyball salvages series split at N.C. A&T
Kevin Yu, Sports Writer • October 14, 2024
The healthcare crisis in Gaza and the West Bank
Aloki Pandya, Opinions Editor • October 14, 2024
Stony Brook men’s soccer’s playoff hopes take a hit with defeat to Drexel
Nayden Villorente, Sports Writer • October 14, 2024
News
Palestinian health authority workers unload the bodies of unidentified people for mass burial in Khan Younis, Gaza, on Sept. 26. AHMAD SALEM/BLOOMBERG VIA GETTY IMAGES
The healthcare crisis in Gaza and the West Bank
Aloki Pandya, Opinions Editor • October 14, 2024

On Thursday, Sept. 19, students, faculty and community members gathered...

A group of pro-Palestinians holding the Palestine flag and posters during the memorial on Wednesday, Oct. 7. HENNA JEONG/THE STATESMAN
SJP holds memorial in anniversary of October 7 attacks
Viyang Hao and Michelle Grisales • October 10, 2024
IRENE YIMMONGKOL/THE STATESMAN
Jewish organizations hold memorial service for anniversary of October 7 attacks
Viyang Hao, Michelle Grisales, and Maggie Gawor • October 10, 2024
A screenshot from a live stream of the Stony Brook Council meeting held on Monday, Sept. 30. SCREENSHOT VIA YOUTUBE @STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY
Stony Brook Council discusses AI regulations, housing crisis solutions and research funding at first fall meeting
Michelle Grisales • October 9, 2024
A graphic illustrating Stony Brook University’s 2025 rankings. ILLUSTRATED BY HENNA JEONG/THE STATESMAN
Stony Brook receives same college ranking as last year, enrolls largest class of students in its history
Sky Crabtree, News Editor • October 9, 2024
Arts
The official movie poster for "El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie." PUBLIC DOMAIN
The official movie poster for “Alien: Romulus.” The latest installment in the Alien franchise was released in theaters on August 16. PUBLIC DOMAIN
A graphic displaying musical artists (from left to right) Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter and Charli xcx
Sports
Winger Justin Nakagawa and members of the Stony Brook hockey team celebrate a goal against Niagara on Sunday, Oct. 13. Nakagawa notched a goal and two assists in the Seawolves' 4-3 overtime defeat on Sunday. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN
Stony Brook hockey swept by No. 11 Niagara in competitive series
Anthony DiCocco, Assistant Sports Editor • October 14, 2024

During its biggest test of the young season thus far, the Stony Brook hockey...

Players from the Stony Brook women's soccer team huddle against Hampton on Thursday, Oct. 10. The Seawolves took down Delaware 3-2 to increase their undefeated streak to five matches.
Stony Brook women’s soccer survives late rally at Delaware
Cameron Takmil, Assistant Sports Editor • October 14, 2024
Middle blocker Ayanna Pierre Louis gets ready to spike the ball against FDU on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Pierre Louis co-led the Stony Brook women’s volleyball team with three total blocks in its series split against N.C. A&T over the weekend. IRENE YIMMONGKOL/THE STATESMAN
Stony Brook women’s volleyball salvages series split at N.C. A&T
Kevin Yu, Sports Writer • October 14, 2024
Midfielder Kyle Smith stands with his hands on his hips against Seton Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Smith started and played 76 minutes in the Stony Brook men's soccer team's 2-1 defeat to Drexel.
Stony Brook men’s soccer’s playoff hopes take a hit with defeat to Drexel
Nayden Villorente, Sports Writer • October 14, 2024
Forward Luciana Setteducate celebrates one of her three goals with forward forward Gabrielle Côté (21). Setteducate headlined the Stony Brook women's soccer team's offensive explosion in its 6-0 victory over Hampton.
Setteducate’s hat-trick powers Stony Brook women’s soccer past Hampton
Nayden Villorente, Sports Writer • October 12, 2024
Opinions
Former U.S. Rep. George Santos gives a statement after a court hearing on Aug. 19. PHOTO COURTESY BY MICHAEL M. SANTIAGO/GETTY IMAGES
What can we learn from George Santos?
Kenneth Gao • September 23, 2024
Should SBU allow hate speech on campus?
Should SBU allow hate speech on campus?
Rafael Auza • September 22, 2024
The exterior of the Career Center located in the Frank Melville Jr. Library. ROBIN METZ/THE STATESMAN
The pressure’s on: Stony Brook’s job market
Amaresh Padala • September 22, 2024
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