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SJP holds memorial in anniversary of October 7 attacks
Viyang Hao and Michelle Grisales • October 10, 2024
Jewish organizations hold memorial service for anniversary of October 7 attacks
Viyang Hao, Michelle Grisales, and Maggie Gawor • October 10, 2024
Stony Brook Council discusses AI regulations, housing crisis solutions and research funding at first fall meeting
Michelle Grisales • October 9, 2024
Stony Brook receives same college ranking as last year, enrolls largest class of students in its history
Sky Crabtree, News Editor • October 9, 2024
Center for Prevention and Outreach host annual Walk of Hope
Gabriella Cavalcante • October 8, 2024
Stony Brook USG Executive Council announce initiatives for this academic year
Lillian Miller • October 8, 2024
SB to MD: An inside look into anesthesiology
Angelina Livigni • October 8, 2024
Stony Brook women’s soccer draws with Hofstra in Battle of Long Island
Aidan Steng, Sports Writer • October 8, 2024
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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
October 10, 2024
IRENE YIMMONGKOL/THE STATESMAN
Jewish organizations hold memorial service for anniversary of October 7 attacks
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
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
October 9, 2024
The HOPE Committee and Wolfie holding the "Walk of Hope" banner as they walk through the academic mall raising awareness for suicide prevention month on Sept. 30. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN
Center for Prevention and Outreach host annual Walk of Hope
October 8, 2024
A full meeting during the Undergraduate Student Govenment (USG) senate meeting on Thursday, Oct. 3. ANGELINA LIVIGNI/THE STATESMAN
Stony Brook USG Executive Council announce initiatives for this academic year
October 8, 2024
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The Stony Brook Volunteer Ambulance Corps (SBVAC) vehicles parked outside their emergency relief hub. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN
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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...

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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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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

Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) held a memorial and vigil event...

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
The HOPE Committee and Wolfie holding the "Walk of Hope" banner as they walk through the academic mall raising awareness for suicide prevention month on Sept. 30. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN
Center for Prevention and Outreach host annual Walk of Hope
Gabriella Cavalcante • October 8, 2024
Arts
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
Melanie Formosa taking a photo with her english class in Madagascar. While she was on her trip, Formosa volunteered to teach english. PHOTO COURTESY OF MELANIE FORMOSA
Sports
Midfielder Linn Beck in action against Monmouth on Thursday, Oct. 3. Beck scored the Stony Brook women's soccer team's lone goal in its 1-1 draw with Hofstra.
Stony Brook women’s soccer draws with Hofstra in Battle of Long Island
Aidan Steng, Sports Writer • October 8, 2024

In a back-and-forth Battle of Long Island, the Stony Brook women’s soccer...

Setter Torri Henry (2) and middle blocker Mercedes Motton (10) rise for a block attempt against Charleston on Friday, Oct. 4. The pair combined for 12 blocks in the Stony Brook women's volleyball team's series split with the Cougars.
Stony Brook women's volleyball rallies to avoid disastrous weekend
George Caratzas, Assistant Sports Editor • October 7, 2024
Midfielder Moses Bakabulindi (20) and forward Aidan Kolbe (27) control the ball in close proximity to each other against St. Joseph’s on Tuesday, Oct. 1. The duo combined to play 59 minutes and attempt no shots off the bench in the Stony Brook men's soccer team's 6-0 defeat to Campbell.
Stony Brook men’s soccer demolished at Campbell
Alex Streinger, Sports Editor • October 6, 2024
Running back Roland Dempster fights his way into the end zone against Villanova on Saturday, Oct. 5. Dempster rushed for three touchdowns during the Stony Brook football team's 42-24 defeat on Saturday. STANLEY ZHENG/THE STATESMAN
Disastrous second half sinks Stony Brook football against No. 5/6 Villanova
Alex D'Amaro, Sports Writer • October 6, 2024
Center William Kormanik scores a goal against New York University on Friday, Oct. 4. Kormanik recorded two goals and an assist in the Stony Brook hockey team's 5-1 win on Friday. ANGELINA LIVIGNI/THE STATESMAN
Stony Brook hockey opens season with series split against NYU
Anthony DiCocco, Assistant Sports Editor • October 6, 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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