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Alcohol is ultilized in herbal medicine to allow for easy absorption and preservation of all-natural remedies. (JESUS PICHARDO / THE STATESMAN)

Students studying abroad say cheers to American drinking culture

Kelly Saberi May 3, 2016
“I shat neon green s**t the next day,” Jessica Conlon said of the American beverage Four Loko. “I never want to drink them again.”
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Upcoming Artsy Events

Upcoming Artsy Events

Kelly Saberi April 17, 2016
Take a look at some upcoming artsy events happening on campus, including an art crawl, Earthstock and the Shirley Strum Kenny Arts Festival.
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Senior student's company wins $10,000 prize

Senior student’s company wins $10,000 prize

Kelly Saberi and Nikita Ramos March 24, 2016
Senior biology major Ruchi Shah is the founder and CEO of Mosquitoes Be Gone LLC, but she has not even graduated yet.
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Third annual True Colors event celebrates Black History Month

Third annual True Colors event celebrates Black History Month

Kelly Saberi February 25, 2016
The third annual True Colors event took place on Monday, Feb. 23 to celebrate Black History Month
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The Stony Brook Dance Team traveled to Orlando, Florida to compete in the Universal Dance Association National Championships, making the finals in the jazz category. CHRISTOPHER CAMERON/THE STATESMAN

SBU Dance Team excels at Universal Dance Association National Championships

Kelly Saberi January 31, 2016
Standing in the wings of the competition floor, the 17 girls of the Stony Brook Dance Team are huddled anxiously. Fingers in the sky, the team yells, “Earn it.”
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Transgender students face obstacles on campus

Transgender students face obstacles on campus

Kelly Saberi January 22, 2016
Choosing a new name is a big step for transgender or gender nonconforming students, but changing names on university rosters and email addresses can be a difficult process.
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Wednesday morning fire leads to Chemistry Building evacuation

Wednesday morning fire leads to Chemistry Building evacuation

Kelly Saberi October 14, 2015
UPD's Assistant Chief of Police Eric Olsen said that the fire was related to ongoing construction on the building’s roof.
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Student struck by vehicle while crossing Circle Road

Student struck by vehicle while crossing Circle Road

Kelly Saberi September 24, 2015
A car accident occurred at the intersection of Circle Road and Campus Drive on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015. The victim was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
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SBU opens Institute for Advanced Computational Science

SBU opens Institute for Advanced Computational Science

Kelly Saberi September 23, 2015
Stony Brook University unveiled the new Institute for Advanced Computational Science on Friday, Sept. 18.
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SUNY approves in-state tuition for veterans and their families

SUNY approves in-state tuition for veterans and their families

Kelly Saberi September 18, 2015
SUNY Board of Trustees approved a plan to allow veterans to study at SUNY schools for the price of in-state residents, even if they do not reside in New York state.
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Elevator rescue in Stimson College

Elevator rescue in Stimson College

Kelly Saberi September 10, 2015
Nine female students were trapped in an elevator for about 45 minutes in Stimson College on Wednesday, Sept. 9.
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SUNY announces "seamless transfer" policy

SUNY announces “seamless transfer” policy

Kelly Saberi August 26, 2015
The new system compiles more than 32,000 academic courses across the most popular majors, which accounts for more than 95 percent of transfer students.
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