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Front of Melville library after a small fire broke out at the building's Starbucks. The fire has since been quelled, but the library remains closed throughout the day.TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Small fire breaks out in Melville Library Starbucks

Christine Kelley
April 28, 2023
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Clippings of previous articles regarding the state of media relations with student-run publications. ILLUSTRATED BY TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook media relations has a troubled history with student media

Sara McGiff and Christine Kelley
April 23, 2023
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If we lose the Internet Archive, we're screwed

If we lose the Internet Archive, we’re screwed

Christine Kelley
April 4, 2023
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Words ILLUSTRATED BY TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

The books that made us: Christine Kelley

Christine Kelley
March 21, 2023
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Writer Christine Kelley poses for the photoshoot. Kelley's personal experiences as part of the LGBTQ+ community and southern culture bridge her past and present. TIMOTHY GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

How coming out helped me connect with my Southern upbringing

Christine Kelley
March 21, 2023
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An image from a resident's yard the night of the East Palestine Derailment on Feb. 3. By thunderlips36, CC BY-SA 4.0

The Ohio chemicals disaster is normal — and that’s a bad thing

Christine Kelley
March 1, 2023
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A bridge in Charlottesville, Va. Last week the University of Virginia (UVA) experienced a mass shooting. CHRISTINE KELLEY/THE STATESMAN

Mass shootings can not define the South

Christine Kelley
November 21, 2022
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The port at Battery Park. Anastazie Urban arrived here in 1883. CHRISTINE KELLEY/THE STATESMAN

How Battery Park helped me connect with my family history

Christine Kelley
November 1, 2022
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The front entrance to Sanger Hall in Tabler Community. TIM GIORLANDO / THE STATESMAN

Sanger Hall soon to be Chinn Hall

Katherine Procacci and Christine Kelley
October 3, 2022
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Illustration of a fetus in an abstract background.TIM GIORLANDO/ THE STATESMAN

Roe v. Wade’s defeat continues to wreak havoc months later

Anya Marquardt and Christine Kelley
August 10, 2022
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Photo of Sanger Hall in Tabler Community. President McInnis has announced that the controversial building will be renamed to Chinn Hall. SAMANTHA LANKOWICZ / THE STATESMAN

President McInnis announces the renaming of Sanger Hall

Christine Kelley
June 29, 2022
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A penguin leads a group of three penguins in Antarctica. PHOTOS PROVIDED BY LYNCH LABS

Professor awarded Pew fellowship for penguin research

Christine Kelley
April 24, 2022
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Shop Red West blocked off with caution tap.CHRISTINE KELLY/THE STATESMAN

Police investigate burglary at Shop Red West

Sara Ruberg and Christine Kelley
April 14, 2022
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Artist Dan Donato talking about his piece, "I Am at War" during the grand opening of Detachment on March 30. SYDNEY RIDDLE/THE STATESMAN

SBU art show explores faith and humanity

Christine Kelley
April 13, 2022
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Photo of Sanger Hall in Tabler Community. President McInnis has announced that the controversial building will be renamed to Chinn Hall. SAMANTHA LANKOWICZ / THE STATESMAN

President McInnis to announce Sanger College renaming decision

Christine Kelley
April 3, 2022
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The trans flag waves through the air. The fight for transgender and nonbinary equality continues strong after much legislative and social opposition. FOREIGN AND COMMONWEALTH OFFICE VIA CC BY 2.0

As Texas attacks trans youth, solidarity remains vital

Christine Kelley
March 6, 2022
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Travis Scott performing in February 2016. Ten people were killed and dozens were injured during the Astroworld Festival on Nov. 5. BRANDON DULL/ CC BY 2.0

Organizers must be held accountable for tragic deaths at Astroworld

Christine Kelley
November 21, 2021
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Students discussing the issue of a divided government in the United States. The community dialogue event was held by The Center for Civic Justice on Monday, Feb. 25, 2019. EMMA HARRIS/THE STATESMAN

SBU community discusses economy during the pandemic

Christine Kelley
November 15, 2021
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