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Breaking: Chen-Ning “C.N.” Yang, founder of Stony Brook’s Institute for Theoretical Physics, dies at 103
Humza Malik and Viyang Hao • October 20, 2025
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President Andrea Goldsmith talks to News Editor Michelle Grisales in an exclusive interview on Oct. 14. Interview topics included the Stony Brook University's ongoing challenges in higher education, plans to accommodate a growing student body and efforts to improve communication within the Stony Brook community. CHRISTOPHER YANG/THE STATESMAN
President Andrea Goldsmith discusses research cuts, student housing and SBU’s future in an exclusive interview
Michelle Grisales, News Editor • November 2, 2025

The Statesman sat down with Stony Brook University President Andrea Goldsmith for an exclusive interview on Oct. 14.Interview topics included...

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Stony Brook Women’s Volleyball falls flat in one-sided weekend during home finale
Kevin Yu and Derek Nguyen • November 11, 2025
Stony Brook Women’s Soccer loses CAA Championship in heartbreaker
Diego Shirazi, Sports Writer • November 11, 2025
Offensive frenzy powers No. 20 Stony Brook Hockey in sweep of Delaware
Braden D'Aniello, Sports Writer • November 11, 2025
Stony Brook Men’s Soccer upsets No. 18 Hofstra to advance to CAA finals
Sophie Carsley, Assistant Sports Editor • November 11, 2025
Dominant first half propels Stony Brook Football over N.C. A&T
Anthony DiCocco, Sports Editor • November 11, 2025
Stony Brook Men’s Basketball extends winning streak over Maine to 22
George Caratzas, Assistant Sports Editor • November 10, 2025
News
High School innovator inspired by his mom and a pencil to revolutionize robotic surgery
High School innovator inspired by his mom and a pencil to revolutionize robotic surgery
Angelina Livigni, Editor-in-Chief • November 9, 2025

Benson Lu Huang, a former research intern at Stony Brook University and...

Students participate in a costume contest during the eighth annual Spooky Brook event. ELIJAH TAYLOR/THE STATESMAN
Five Nights at the SAC: Spooky Brook 2025 Gallery
Elijah Taylor • November 8, 2025
Stony Brook University administrators, faculty and guests cutting the ribbon to open the new Quantum Design Teaching and Materials Discovery Laboratory in the Physics Building on Oct. 22. The new lab will provide undergraduate students with access to industry-grade instruments for research in quantum materials and nanotechnology. CHRISTOPHER SCHULZ/THE STATESMAN
Stony Brook University celebrates opening of new Quantum Design laboratory
Youngchae Kwon • November 5, 2025
President Andrea Goldsmith talks to News Editor Michelle Grisales in an exclusive interview on Oct. 14. Interview topics included the Stony Brook University's ongoing challenges in higher education, plans to accommodate a growing student body and efforts to improve communication within the Stony Brook community. CHRISTOPHER YANG/THE STATESMAN
President Andrea Goldsmith discusses research cuts, student housing and SBU’s future in an exclusive interview
Michelle Grisales, News Editor • November 2, 2025
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Stony Brook welcomes record-breaking class of 2029
Areej Zaidi • November 2, 2025
Arts
A graphic detailing statistics from the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), featuring key metrics such as broadcast viewership, global viewership and TikTok view counts for related content. The 2025 MTV VMAs saw a significant resurgence, with a 42% increase in broadcast viewership from 2024 and over one billion global views across social media platforms. ILLUSTRATED BY STANLEY ZHENG/THE STATESMAN
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Outside hitter Kali Moore serves against Campbell on Saturday, Oct. 25. Moore
Stony Brook Women’s Volleyball falls flat in one-sided weekend during home finale
Kevin Yu and Derek Nguyen • November 11, 2025

Looking to secure a playoff berth, the Stony Brook women’s volleyball...

Goalkeeper Jona Hennings (1) handles the ball as defender Angelina Lent (27) awaits.a pass against Yale on Sept. 11. Hennings made four saves and allowed one goal during the Stony Brook women's soccer team's loss to Elon in the Coastal Athletic Association Championship on Sunday, Nov. 9. STANLEY ZHENG/THE STATESMAN
Stony Brook Women’s Soccer loses CAA Championship in heartbreaker
Diego Shirazi, Sports Writer • November 11, 2025
Center Will Kormanik celebrates a goal against Delaware on Saturday, Nov. 8. Kormanik recorded three goals and three helpers during the No. 20 Stony Brook hockey team's two-game sweep of the Blue Hens. ZOIE MASTRIANO/THE STATESMAN
Offensive frenzy powers No. 20 Stony Brook Hockey in sweep of Delaware
Braden D'Aniello, Sports Writer • November 11, 2025
Members of the Stony Brook men's soccer team celebrate a goal against Monmouth on Thursday, Nov. 6. Defender Nelson Reynoso (6) tallied two assists as the Seawolves stunned No. 18 Hofstra in the Coastal Athletic Association semifinals. GEORGE CARATZAS/THE STATESMAN
Stony Brook Men’s Soccer upsets No. 18 Hofstra to advance to CAA finals
Sophie Carsley, Assistant Sports Editor • November 11, 2025
Quarterback Quinn Boyd (10) darts into the end zone as offensive lineman Niko Papic (73) blocks N.C. A&T safety Jonathan Kimbrough-Campbell on Saturday, Nov. 8. Boyd threw for 380 yards and totaled four touchdowns during the Stony Brook football team's 38-12 win over the Aggies. STANLEY ZHENG/THE STATESMAN
Dominant first half propels Stony Brook Football over N.C. A&T
Anthony DiCocco, Sports Editor • November 11, 2025
Opinions
A graphic detailing statistics from the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), featuring key metrics such as broadcast viewership, global viewership and TikTok view counts for related content. The 2025 MTV VMAs saw a significant resurgence, with a 42% increase in broadcast viewership from 2024 and over one billion global views across social media platforms. ILLUSTRATED BY STANLEY ZHENG/THE STATESMAN
How TikTok fueled the 2025 MTV VMAs’ viral revival
Adil Ali Khan • November 8, 2025
The exterior of West Side Dining.
Stony Brook students deserve better than SBU Eats
Alex Luo • October 9, 2025
A graphic featuring Wolfie, Stony Brook University's Mascot, against a background containing photos and screenshots of evidence.
The Onion Bagel: Let the leak speak
Myel Jocelyn • October 9, 2025
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