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Pro-Palestinian protestor holding a sign reading "Divest From Genocide" at the rally on Thursday, Sept. 12. MARIAM GUIRGIS/THE STATESMAN

SB4Palestine leads march demanding transparency on University investments

Sky Crabtree and Mariam Guirgis September 16, 2024

Over three dozen pro-Palestine demonstrators gathered in front of the Administration Building for a protest organized by SB4Palestine at noon on Thursday. The protest was the third on-campus demonstration...

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Stony Brook University presidential search committee begins process to identify next leader

Sky Crabtree, News Editor September 16, 2024

Progress is being made toward identifying Stony Brook University’s next leader. In an email sent to the campus community on Wednesday, Kevin Law, the chair of the council and the chair of the...

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The exterior of Stony Brook University Hospital. TATIANA ROMERO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook Medicine earns AHA gold plus for stroke and heart care

Anjolique Powell September 16, 2024

The American Heart Association (AHA) has once again recognized Stony Brook Medicine’s commitment to combating two of the most severe and life-threatening conditions: stroke and heart failure. Stony...

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A full Undergraduate Student Government Senate meeting on Thursday, Sept. 5. HENNA JEONG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook USG bids farewell to longtime staff member, approves club budgets and elects new senators

Lillian Miller September 15, 2024

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate said goodbye to Carlos Cobo, a member of their professional staff, at Thursday’s meeting. Cobo, once the Director of Administration and Operations...

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Breaking News: Student from the School of Communication and Journalism passes away

Mariam Guirgis, Assistant News Editor September 14, 2024

Jeffrey Coppola, a student from the School of Communication and Journalism (SOCJ) died on Sept. 7.  The Dean of the SOCJ, Laura Lindenfeld, sent out an email on Sept.12 announcing Coppola’s death.  “Jeffrey...

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SB to MD: Pediatric Rotation Review

September 13, 2024

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The main page of the new syllabus website. -- created this website after the University took down their official website. SCREENSHOT VIA

Stony Brook student creates new tool to view class syllabi

Arralon Cyrus September 11, 2024

After Stony Brook University took down a syllabus website where students could look up their syllabi and rate classes about a month ago, one senior took matters into his own hands and created the new...

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-- holding his artwork. IRENE YIMMONGKOL/THE STATESMAN

Figure drawing club brings student artists together to build community and express creativity

Irene Yimmongkol September 10, 2024

Juno Stuelke, a junior majoring in studio art, likes to draw art that is based on real life. After taking the school’s only life drawing class, ARS 350, he wanted to have more opportunities to draw...

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Jewish organizations hold memorial for six Israeli hostages who lost their lives

Viyang Hao and Michelle Grisales September 8, 2024

Stony Brook Hillel and Seawolves for Israel (SFI) jointly held a memorial service to honor the six hostages who lost their lives and were recently recovered by the Israeli military from 6:30 p.m. to...

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The deer tick anywhere in North America has the potential to transmit the Powassan virus, which can cause encephalitis and long-term neurologic damage in patients.
PHOTO COURTESY OF STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

SBU researchers uncover new effects of Powassan virus

Anjolique Powell September 7, 2024

Recent research from Stony Brook University has shed new light on the severe neurological impacts of the Powassan virus (POWV). The study was led by virologist Erich Mackow, Ph.D., at Stony Brook’s...

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A headshot of Stony Brook University's newly appointed Associate Dean for Clinical Operations and Patient Care. PHOTO COURTESY OF STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

New SBU Dental dean Brian Howe aims for growth in new position

Michelle Grisales September 7, 2024

Brian Howe, the new associate dean for clinical operations and patient care at Stony Brook University’s School of Dental Medicine, conveys an optimistic attitude in describing his transition to the...

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