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A graphic illustrating dice of Kamala Harris and President Donald Trump being rolled on a gambling table. ILLUSTRATED BY SAAMIA HASSAN/THE STATESMAN

Is election betting a risky gamble on democracy?

Sonia Kinyua November 18, 2024

In the digital age, election betting has become a popularized, growing phenomenon, turning democratic processes like voting into a public spectacle....

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A graphic illustrating emergency contraceptives like Plan B, in vending machines. ILLUSTRATED BY MADELYN ROSADO/THE STATESMAN

Letter to the editor: The case for emergency contraceptive vending machines around SBU

Reese McQueen November 12, 2024

Reese McQueen is an associate board member for the New York Birth Control Access Project. The availability of over-the-counter emergency contraceptives,...

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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

We need to spread more awareness about viruses like Powassan

Myel Jocelyn October 29, 2024

Just last month, Stony Brook University’s Department of Microbiology and Immunology made headway in understanding the neurological consequences of...

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ILLUSTRATED BY BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Larry Hogan must win the Maryland Senate race

Vinod Kripalani October 27, 2024

As an anti-MAGA Republican, I rarely support the overwhelming majority of Republican political candidates in ongoing general elections. This is because...

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Republican presidential candidate, former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a rally at Greenbrier Farms on June 28, in Virginia. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Republicans’ Harris endorsements spark debate on GOP’s shifting moral compass

Kenneth Gao October 27, 2024

Former President and Republican candidate Donald Trump has been a part of the national political discourse for nearly a decade, stemming from his fateful...

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A graphic illustrating the role of immigration issues in the general election. ILLUSTRATED BY RAFAEL AUZA/THE STATESMAN

Immigration is a pillar of America, not a threat

Sonia Kinyua October 27, 2024

As the presidential election approaches, immigration continues to be a contentious issue in political discourse. Republicans have continuously attacked...

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Protect or prosecute? Stony Brook students' attitudes on abortion

Protect or prosecute? Stony Brook students’ attitudes on abortion

Alyssa Pascocello, Assistant Copy Chief October 27, 2024

With the upcoming 2024 presidential election right around the corner, an abundance of hot-button issues are troubling American voters’ minds and...

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A political graphic displaying a politician taking a bribe beneath the patriotic symbols of fireworks and flags. ILLUSTRATED BY CHRISTOPHER SCHULZ/THE STATESMAN

Defining America in a polarized nation

Anna Giulia Polli October 27, 2024

Former President Donald Trump’s undeniably memorable campaign slogan, “Make America Great Again,” sparked discussions about the notions of American...

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Students waiting for their food at the Popeye's location in Roth Cafe on Stony Brook University's campus. SAAMIA HASSAN/THE STATESMAN

How Stony Brook’s new dining spots like Popeyes could be failing students

Marley Roache October 23, 2024

Stony Brook University isn’t as committed to the health of its students as it says it is. Just recently, the University replaced two of its healthier...

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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

“‘I am running to protect the American dream.’” These are the words Republican nominee George Anthony Devolder Santos told the Long Island...

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Should SBU allow hate speech on campus?

Should SBU allow hate speech on campus?

Rafael Auza September 22, 2024

This past April, a preacher stepped onto the Stony Brook University campus. Although he wasn't a student, that was no concern of his; he came here...

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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

With the fall semester in full swing at Stony Brook University, there is a widespread feeling of tension among students. It is not only the stress...

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