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Marissa McCandless and Nihamul Ehan at the Sex and Relationships photoshoot. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

2025 Sex and Relationships photoshoot walk-through

This year's Sex and Relationships special issue revolved around the theme "Love in Different Cultures." The Statesman held its annual photoshoot in the...

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Ignorance isn’t innocence: Why comprehensive sex education is a necessity

Ignorance isn’t innocence: Why comprehensive sex education is a necessity

Sonia Kinyua March 31, 2025

Sex education varies significantly across different cultures and belief systems, shaping individuals’ perspectives and understanding of relationships,...

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Seawolf sweethearts exclusive: How students balance identities and relationships 

Seawolf sweethearts exclusive: How students balance identities and relationships 

Maggie Gawor, Assistant News Editor March 31, 2025

For this year’s Sex and Relationships special issue, The Statesman explored how Stony Brook University students’ diverse cultural backgrounds influence...

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Adalbelys Polanco and Jamaal Valentine at the Sex and Relationships photoshoot. ANGELINA LIVIGNI/THE STATESMAN

From childhood to commitment: the role of family in relationships

Michelle Grisales, Assistant News Editor March 30, 2025

The way individuals view and approach fostering relationships is often deeply influenced by their familial dynamics and cultural backgrounds. These...

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Two passports in a heart with iconic skylines in the background. The American passport has lost power, according to the Henley Passport Index. MARIAM GUIRGIS AND JENNA ZAZA/THE STATESMAN

The Onion Bagel: A decline of passport power and love

Viyang Hao, Assistant News Editor March 30, 2025

In a world where love supposedly conquers all, it appears that I have one formidable opponent standing in the way: the immigration office. Once...

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*arts 4b movement* South Korean women protesting during a rally in Seoul on  International Women's Day last year with elements of a TikTok trend promoting being "boysober." ILLUSTRATED BY BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Gen Z embraces celibacy

Amen Ruth Galinato, Arts & Culture Editor March 30, 2025

Generation Z is celebrating sexual positivity and unexpectedly reclaiming bodily autonomy through celibacy. Voluntary celibacy is growing amongst...

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A Muslim Woman's Perspective on Relationships

A Muslim Woman’s Perspective on Relationships

Fabia Chowdhury March 30, 2025

Growing up, the hadith that held deep significance for me was: “The best among you are those who are best to their wives, and I am among the best...

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Port Jeff Bowl is a bowling alley with student discounts. TATIANA ROMERO/THE STATESMAN

Ten cute date spots around Stony Brook

Anna Giulia Polli March 30, 2025

It can be difficult to find a good spot for a night out when you’re a student on the Stony Brook University campus without a car. So without resorting...

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*arts love is blind* A graphic portraying season eight's cast of "Love is Blind" and capitalism surrounding the show. ILLUSTRATED BY BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

“Love Is Blind” isn’t about love — it’s about capitalism

Viyang Hao, Assistant News Editor March 30, 2025

“Love Is Blind” wrapped up its eighth season, which spanned from Feb. 14 to March 9, following five engaged couples from Minneapolis, Minn. who...

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2025 Sex & Relationships survey results

2025 Sex & Relationships survey results

Love is in the air — or at least in Google Forms. For our annual Sex and Relationships special issue, The Statesman asked the Stony Brook University...

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