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How gender bias plays a role in orchestra

Amen Ruth Galinato • December 7, 2023
In the world of orchestra, no role is more crucial than the conductor. Under their leadership, instruments no longer clash but collaborate to transform the inked notes on the music sheet into moving performances. However, a recent study found that women are still underrepresented within this prominent position. 
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A map of Stony Brook University marked with the locations of crimes that occurred on campus from Friday, Oct. 20 to Sunday Oct. 29. ILLUSTRATED BY BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

SBU Crime Watch: Nov. 25 – Dec. 3

Mariam Guirgis, Assistant News Editor • December 7, 2023
All reports are taken directly from the University Police Department and cannot be independently verified by The Statesman. 
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A sticker saying Were in This Together, pasted on the front doors of the Center for Prevention and Outreach Center in the Student Union. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

USG-led initiative for suicide prevention picks up statewide traction

Charlotte Mirsky • December 7, 2023
Stony Brook University students and the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) are at the forefront of a new statewide student suicide prevention initiative. Launched in September, the initiative aims to improve access to key crisis resources and services for students demonstrating symptoms of suicidal ideation.
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CulinArt cleared of “fraudulent wrongdoing”

Sky Crabtree, Assistant News Editor • December 3, 2023
CulinArt, the company Stony Brook University contracts to run the University’s food services, has been cleared of previous allegations of financial fraud against Stony Brook’s Faculty Student Association (FSA) after a third-party investigation failed to find any wrongdoing by the corporation.
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2023 recipient of The Bridging the Dream Scholarship, Mohamed Adam. This scholarship, provided in conjunction with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, aids eligible student in affording a college education. PHOTO COURTESY OF MOHAMED ADAM.

Stony Brook student wins $10,000 Scholarship from Sallie Mae

Sky Crabtree, Assistant News Editor • December 3, 2023
Mohamed Adam, a freshman political science major at Stony Brook University, has been selected for a competitive scholarship that will allow him to cover his college costs with less financial stress.
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A map of Stony Brook University marked with the locations of crimes that occurred on campus from Friday, Oct. 20 to Sunday Oct. 29. ILLUSTRATED BY BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

SBU Crime Watch: Nov. 18 – Nov. 24

Mariam Guirgis, Assistant News Editor • December 1, 2023
All reports are taken directly from the University Police Department and cannot be independently verified by The Statesman. 
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A Stony Brook student holding a sign in honor of transgender remembrance day. ISHA SHAH/THE STATESMAN

Vigil attended by SBU students and faculty honors Transgender Remembrance Day

Christina Marie Mariani • November 28, 2023

On the evening of Nov. 17, nearly 15 Stony Brook University students and faculty gathered at the Academic Mall Fountain for a vigil to observe Transgender Remembrance Day. Transgender Remembrance...

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SB to MD: Women in Stem

Mackenzie Yaddaw and Angelina Livigni • November 21, 2023
For The Statesman's STEM special issue, hosts Mackenzie Yaddaw and Angelina Livigni sit down with Undergraduate Clinical Experience (UCEP) advisor Alexandra Solowinska and Dr. Abby Chua to discuss being women in medicine. They explore the challenges associated with being in a male-dominated field and the solidarity they have found with other women during their medical school journeys. 
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A map of Stony Brook University marked with the locations of crimes that occurred on campus from Friday, Oct. 20 to Sunday Oct. 29. ILLUSTRATED BY BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

SBU Crime Watch: Nov. 13 – Nov. 18

Mariam Guirgis, Assistant News Editor • November 21, 2023
All reports are taken directly from the University Police Department and cannot be independently verified by The Statesman. 
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Stony Brook Hillel holds pro-Israel march

Sky Crabtree, Assistant News Editor • November 20, 2023
On Thursday, Nov. 12, students and community members draped in Israeli flags and holding posters calling for the freedom of hostages taken by Hamas marched around the Stony Brook campus in support of Israel.
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A banner hung around all of Stony Brook campus stating the University is driving the New York Climate Change. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Research conducted at Brookhaven National Laboratory plays key role in predicting climate change

Beth Gatto • November 19, 2023
For the past 20 years, Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) has been developing new tools for understanding and predicting the impacts of climate change. Stony Brook University manages BNL and has been listed as the single largest user of the laboratory’s facilities.
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Stony Brook University campus at night right next to Melville library. ANGELINA LIVIGNI

‘Tis the season of seasonal depression

Sarah Chaudhry • November 19, 2023
Seasonal depression, formally known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), is one type of psychological mood disorder that is linked to depression. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, SAD is a mood disorder that mimics symptoms of depression, with triggers being shorter days and less daylight in the fall and winter.
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