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Stacks of the newly printed 'Back on Campus' Special Issue in The Statesman's office. This year, The Statesman will be be bringing special issues back to print.

Editorial: A (partial) return to print and a new beginning for The Statesman

The Editorial Board September 21, 2022
On Sept. 20, The Statesman released its first full-sized print issue since the Spring 2021 semester. 
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"Far Beyond" signage in the Academic Mall.  EMMA HARRIS/THE STATESMAN

Editorial: Reflecting on two years of COVID-19

The Editorial Board March 25, 2022
Editorial: The Statesman has extensively covered the pandemic. Even though we were all going through these changes at the same time, our experiences were all unique. These are our tales.
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Pro-Ukraine Demonstration at Lafayette Square. JOHN BRIGHENTI/CC BY 2.0

Editorial: In good war coverage lies equal reporting

The Editorial Board March 11, 2022
Editorial: Let your voices be heard. It's simple to achieve change and improved coverage: it all starts with stories. A fundamental idea that can and will continue to bring people together.
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Editorial: Saying goodbye to The Statesman in print

The Editorial Board August 22, 2021
Now, in 2021, we must change in order to serve our campus community for another 60 years to come. Due to challenges brought on by the pandemic and the shifting business of journalism, The Statesman will stop producing its weekly newspaper version indefinitely.
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Editorial: How The Statesman adapted to COVID-19

The Editorial Board September 1, 2020
If we wanted to survive, we had to adapt. The Statesman was going digital.
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Editorial: Citizens and journalists have the right to address systemic racism

The Editorial Board May 29, 2020
It is our unique right and responsibility, as journalists and Americans, to record and speak out against injustice and oppression.
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Editorial: Introducing “Just Ask”: an advice column

The Editorial Board August 25, 2019
"Advice and Beyond," The Statesman's new advice column, will be used to offer a second perspective to issues students may be facing and answer questions they may have — whether it be academic or personal.
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Editorial: USG should play by its own rules

The Editorial Board March 15, 2019
But for the better part of this academic year, USG’s most trusted elected officials have failed to fulfill some of the most basic responsibilities that their own policies require.
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Port Jefferson Harbor on September 28. EMMA HARRIS/THE STATESMAN

Retraction: “Toxic chemical found in Stony Brook Hospital sewage could damage Port Jeff Harbor”

The Editorial Board November 7, 2018

A recent article titled, “Toxic chemical found in Stony Brook Hospital sewage could damage Port Jeff Harbor” has been removed from The Statesman...

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Editorial: Changing the section name to “Arts & Culture”

The Editorial Board August 26, 2018
By expanding our arts section from arts and entertainment to arts and culture we hope to usher in a new era of inclusivity at our newspaper.
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Editorial: Editing standards at The Statesman

The Editorial Board April 29, 2018
We are committed to representing a full spectrum of ideas and positions from people of all backgrounds.
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A letter from our graduating editors

A letter from our graduating editors

The Editorial Board May 9, 2017
Thank you for four amazing years. Thank you for sharing your stories with us.
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