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News Editor Rebecca Liebson at a press conference with President Samuel L. Stanley. Liebson has been with The Statesman since her freshman year. ALEEZA KAZMI/THE STATESMAN

I’ve spent the past four years covering Stony Brook — their media relations is a nightmare for student journalists

Rebecca Liebson
April 28, 2019
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo on campus in the Student Activities Center on April 11, 2019. Cuomo announced that all non-essential workers must stay home. GARY GHAYRAT/STATESMAN FILE

Governor Cuomo visits SBU to discuss NY state budget

Rebecca Liebson
April 12, 2019
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Stanley said Stony Brook is not considering any plans to rename Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium despite petition. ALEEZA KAZMI/THE STATESMAN

President Stanley responds to LaValle Stadium petition

Rebecca Liebson
February 24, 2019
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Wolfie high-fiving the Stony Brook Seawolves as they enter Kenneth P. LaValle stadium for a game in 2015. Various students groups on campus are calling to remove Senator Lavalles name from the stadium. GISELLE MIRANDA/STATESMAN FILE

Students petition to rename LaValle Stadium

Rebecca Liebson
February 13, 2019
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House of Shade meeting in the LGBTQ* Center on Tuesday, Feb. 5 EMMA HARRIS/THE STATESMAN

House of Shade provides safe space for black LGBTQ* students

Rebecca Liebson and Elisha Asif
February 13, 2019
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A judges gavel on a book. PUBLIC DOMAIN

Male student sues SBU for gender discrimination

Rebecca Liebson
February 7, 2019
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A legal gavel and open book. BLOGTREPRENEUR/FLICKR VIA CC BY 2.0

Former grad student says she was unfairly expelled in new lawsuit

Rebecca Liebson
February 2, 2019
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New York State Senator Kenneth P. LaValle represents the East End of Long Island. He was one of four state senators to vote against legislation banning the practice of gay conversion therapy. PUBLIC DOMAIN

NY State Senator Kenneth P. LaValle votes against ban on gay conversion therapy

Rebecca Liebson and Brianne Ledda
January 27, 2019
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SBU student reported missing

SBU student reported missing

Rebecca Liebson
December 17, 2018
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A GoFundMe for Noah Farrellys family. SCREENSHOT OF GOFUNDME.COM

Stony Brook athlete passes away after being hit by vehicle

Rebecca Liebson
December 6, 2018
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Emergency responders at the scene of the chemical spill in the Chemistry Building on April 5. Nitric acid was spilled in a fourth floor lab of the building around 8 p.m. GARY GHAYRAT/ STATESMAN FILE

Comptroller’s report cites Stony Brook for lax oversight of hazardous chemicals

Rebecca Liebson
December 5, 2018
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Plans for a on campus village. COURTESY OF GILBANE BUILDING COMPANY AND STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

Public-private partnership will add 500 units of on-campus housing

Rebecca Liebson
December 3, 2018
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Abena Ampofoa Asare, an assistant professor in the Africana studies department and panelist at the forum. ALEEZA KAZMI/THE STATESMAN

Long Islanders meet for open forum on structural racism

Rebecca Liebson
November 30, 2018
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A Stony Brook University Transit Bus. EFAL SAYED/STATESMAN FILE

Student struck by bus near SBU Hospital

Rebecca Liebson
November 28, 2018
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President Samuel L. Stanley at the 2016 State of the University address. Wednesday he hosted a town hall meeting about diversity. JERROD WHITE/STATESMAN FILE

President Stanley speaks on Simon Award panel

Rebecca Liebson
November 14, 2018
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Sarah Tubbs

Federal judge dismisses former SBU student’s Title IX lawsuit

Rebecca Liebson
November 2, 2018
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Charles B. Wang, former owner of the New York Islanders and co-founder of Computer Associates International, died on Sunday. He helped fund the Charles B. Wang Center on campus. PHOTO COURTESY OF STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY.

Long Island businessman and philanthropist Charles B. Wang dies

Rebecca Liebson
October 21, 2018
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买进名校不是梦？不法中介在留学圈蔓延

买进名校不是梦？不法中介在留学圈蔓延

Xueying Luo and Rebecca Liebson
October 5, 2018
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A poster advertising Diguo used as evidence in Jin’s lawsuit. Translation: “Diguo Edu is Located in Manhattan integrating New York’s decades of quality education resources and focusing on serving US undergraduate students to apply for a master’s degree. We have created a unique system of estimating admission rate from the perspective of the admissions officer, no payment until being admitted and double compensation if not satisfied. Our work is based on quality innovation, which won perfect reputation from the market. We have long term cooperation with foundations from prestigious schools. The application process is handled by former admission officer. Many private prestigious schools will focus on the students assessed, selected, counseled and recommended by Diguo Edu. Diguo Edu is the only American high end company who can guarantee 100% client satisfaction rate and 100% admission rate from NYU and Columbia University.” PUBLIC DOMAIN

EXCLUSIVE: Chinese international students caught up in admissions fraud scam

Rebecca Liebson and Xueying Luo
October 4, 2018
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Stony Brook receives its highest ever U.S. News & World Report ranking

Rebecca Liebson
September 12, 2018
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SBU student expelled for submitting forged transcript to Boston University

Rebecca Liebson
September 5, 2018
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Stony Brook joins “Strawless Suffolk” initiative

Rebecca Liebson
September 1, 2018
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Title IX at Stony Brook

Erin Mosier opens up about her lawsuit against SBU

Rebecca Liebson
August 26, 2018
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Title IX at Stony Brook

Few Title IX complaints result in action, initial reporting shows

Rebecca Liebson
August 26, 2018
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Part of Stony Brook Universitys main campus. DIANNA ROMAN/STATESMAN FILE

SBU history professor sued for sexual discrimination

Rebecca Liebson
August 14, 2018
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Stony Brook University Distinguished Professor Michael Kimmel. HEINRICH-BÖLL-STIFTUNG/FLICKR VIA CC BY-SA 2.0

SBU professor defers award amid sexual harassment rumors

Rebecca Liebson
August 10, 2018
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John Wile was last seen on the Research and Development campus at approximately 8:30 Monday morning. Stony Brook Campus Safety sent an email to students, faculty and staff about Wiles disappearance on Wednesday, Aug. 9. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

Elderly man found dead near Stony Brook R&D Park

Rebecca Liebson
August 9, 2018
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Roth Pond at Stony Brook University. REBECCA LIEBSON/THE STATESMAN

Long Island waters threatened by excess nitrogen

Rebecca Liebson
June 3, 2018
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Members of Student for Justice for Palestine (left) protest the 70th anniversary of Israel in 2018. GARY GHAYRAT/STATESMAN FILE

SJP issues critique of Interfaith Center and SBU Muslim Chaplain

Rebecca Liebson
May 5, 2018
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The Paul Zuccaire Gallerys newest exhibit features abstract sculptures by artist couple Charley Friedman and Nancy Friedemann-Sânchez. BRANDON BENARBA/THE STATESMAN

UPD finds Staller Center burglary suspect

Rebecca Liebson
April 29, 2018
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Diversity Town Hall. EMMA HARRIS/THE STATESMAN

Final Diversity Town Hall of 2017/2018 draws mixed responses from students

Rebecca Liebson
April 29, 2018
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Jay Leno. LUIS RUIZ DOMINGUEZ/STATESMAN FILE

Burglary reported at Staller Center for the Arts

Rebecca Liebson
April 18, 2018
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Stony Brook University has cut the speech pathology program.CHANGE.ORG

College of Arts and Sciences cuts Speech Language Pathology courses

Rebecca Liebson
April 16, 2018
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The snowstorm this past Wednesday blankets the ground and trees outside Benedict College. EMMA HARRIS/THE STATESMAN

Snow delay provokes angry response from commuter students

Rebecca Liebson
March 25, 2018
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The Stony Brook Foundation, the Universitys main source of funding, MANJU SHIVACHARAN/STATESMAN FILE

Stony Brook Foundation’s business practices called into question by State Comptroller

Rebecca Liebson
March 7, 2018
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Part of Stony Brook Universitys main campus. DIANNA ROMAN/STATESMAN FILE

Stony Brook enacts hiring freeze to help balance budget

Rebecca Liebson
March 1, 2018
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Acceptance into the undergraduate program in pharmacology has been suspended effective immediately. The professors that taught courses in the program have been reassigned to different departments. MANJU SHIVACHARAN/STATESMAN FILE

College of Arts and Sciences cuts undergraduate pharmacology program

Rebecca Liebson
February 25, 2018
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Offshore oil and gas production contributes to America’s Energy Future. PUBLIC DOMAIN

SoMAS professors condemn offshore drilling at NYS Assembly hearing

Rebecca Liebson
February 18, 2018
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Like other workplace environments, academia is rampant with cases of sexual harassment. ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE STATESMAN

In light of #MeToo, female faculty at SBU grapple with a history of harassment in higher education

Rebecca Liebson
February 12, 2018
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Fire extinguished in Douglass College

Rebecca Liebson
February 2, 2018
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#MeToo founder Tarana Burke speaks at Stony Brook

Rebecca Liebson
January 28, 2018
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The Stony Brook Track and Field team at a meet in 2016. Amanda Stead set a new school record in the 400m run. KRYSTEN MASSA/STATESMAN FILE

Women’s Track and Field shines at Penn 8-team Select meet

Rebecca Liebson
January 21, 2018
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Suspect found, no weapon recovered in search for “possible man with a gun”

Rebecca Liebson
January 20, 2018
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President Samuel Stanley speaking at the Brookhaven National Lab back in 2013.BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL LABORATORY/FLICKR VIA CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

42 distinguished professors voice concerns about SBU administration

Rebecca Liebson
December 3, 2017
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Writing and Rhetoric professors face the realities of personnel cuts

Rebecca Liebson
November 7, 2017
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President Samuel L. Stanley, Jr. gives his annual State of the University address on Wednesday, Sept. 27. GARY GHAYRAT/THE STATESMAN

President Stanley looks at Stony Brook’s past and future in 2017 State of the University Address

Rebecca Liebson
October 1, 2017
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Post Malone and Slushii rock Back to the Brook

Post Malone and Slushii rock Back to the Brook

Kayla McKiski and Rebecca Liebson
September 23, 2017
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Dean of Stony Brooks College of Arts and Science, Sacha Kopp, announced he will resign on Jul. 1. Kopp has been the head of the universitys largest college since Aug. 2014. PHOTO COURTESY OF STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

College of Arts and Sciences faculty respond to personnel cuts

Rebecca Liebson
September 20, 2017
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President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. addresses the campus during last Wednesdays State of the University. EZRA MARGONO/STATESMAN FILE

President Stanley’s plan to address $35 million deficit draws ire of faculty

Rebecca Liebson
September 13, 2017
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The Stony Brook Foundation, the Universitys main source of funding, MANJU SHIVACHARAN/STATESMAN FILE

Stony Brook ranks among the top schools for upward mobility with the help of an equal opportunity program

Rebecca Liebson
August 26, 2017
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The Excelsior Scholarship will offer applicants with a household income of less than $100,000 free tuition at SUNY and CUNY schools. This could make securing a spot at Stony Brook University harder in the future. PHOTO CREDIT: GOVERNOR CUOMOS OFFICE

New Yorkers await the effects of Cuomo’s Excelsior Scholarship

Rebecca Liebson
August 8, 2017
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The new Toll Drive buildings and East Side Dining are the newest buildings on campus. These state of the art facilities represent a the new image of Stony Brook University and the school has come a long way since its founding. STEPHAN UNGER/STATESMAN FILE

To build or not to build?

Rebecca Liebson
June 13, 2017
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The Stony Brook University Pool at the beginning of renovations that started in January of 2015. Despite reoping the pool, Stony Brook University has decide to cut the Adapted Aquatics minor. PHOTO COURTESY OF STONY BROOK ATHLETICS

University cuts Adapted Aquatics program

Rebecca Liebson
May 7, 2017
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USG VP of Academic Affairs resigns

USG VP of Academic Affairs resigns

Michaela Kilgallen and Rebecca Liebson
April 27, 2017
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A buffet style fruit bar at West Side Dining. ARACELY JIMENEZ/STATESMAN FILE

Campus Dining enters final stages of bid process

Rebecca Liebson
April 25, 2017
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EU Commissioner Carlos Moedas visits the University College London in 2015. UCL MATHEMATICAS AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES/FLICKR VIA CC BY 2.0

EU Commissioner talks the future of science

Rebecca Liebson
April 23, 2017
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Vince Erdei talks to his teammates in a pre-game huddle. The mens soccer team hosted a youth clinic on Friday at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium. ARACELY JIMENEZ/STATESMAN FILE

Men’s soccer hosts sixth annual youth clinic at LaValle Stadium

Rebecca Liebson
April 11, 2017
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Cuisine & Confessions PHOTO COURTESY OF ALEXANDRE GALLIEZ

Review: having breakfast for dinner with Cuisine & Confessions

Rebecca Liebson
April 2, 2017
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Justine Josue, former USG Vice President of Communications resigned. STATESMAN FILE

Race for USG Executive Vice President will go into runoff election

Rebecca Liebson
April 2, 2017
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Argonne National Laboratory demonstrates to 350 young women from Chicago-area high schools why a career in science might be right for them in April 2009. Brookhaven National Lab along with Stony Brooks WISE program hosted a symposium ARGONNE NATIONAL LABORATORY/FLICKR VIA CC BY NC SA 2.0

Brookhaven Lab hosts women in science symposium

Rebecca Liebson
March 7, 2017
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A tall classic chai tea latte. Stony Brooks newest Starbucks location opened in the basement of the library on Jan. 23.TAYLOR HA/STATESMAN FILE

Library Starbucks opens in time for first week of classes

Rebecca Liebson
January 29, 2017
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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, above, during a news conference at Stony Brook University on Feb. 18, 2017. KRYSTEN MASSA/STATESMAN FILE

Stanley applauds Gov. Cuomo’s free tuition plan

Rebecca Liebson
January 22, 2017
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New York voter registration papers distributed by Stony Brooks Vote Everywhere group in partnership with the Andrew Goodman Foundation. ARACELY JIMENEZ/STATESMAN FILE

Feeling down about the election? Down ballot races have got your back

Rebecca Liebson
October 12, 2016
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Students storm West Side Dining in protest of new meal swipe system

Students storm West Side Dining in protest of new meal swipe system

Rebecca Liebson and Jessica Chin
September 8, 2016
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STEPHAN UNGAR/THE STATESMAN

Students frustrated with setbacks at new Chávez Hall

Rebecca Liebson
August 7, 2016
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BROOKLINE, Mass. Oct. 28, 2015—Michael Rezendes, Spotlight reporter, who is played by Mark Ruffalo in the movie Spotlight, walks the red carpet before a screening of the movie at the Coolidge Corner Theater Wednesday night. Photo by Dingfang Zhou/BUNS

Journalist portrayed in “Spotlight” speaks about his team’s work

Rebecca Liebson
April 21, 2016
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Vigil of Hope underscores importance of mental health

Vigil of Hope underscores importance of mental health

Rebecca Liebson
March 25, 2016
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Computer Science Department starts initiatives to encourage K-12 students

Computer Science Department starts initiatives to encourage K-12 students

Rebecca Liebson
February 14, 2016
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Sex Issue 2016

Stony Brook professor’s erotic fiction past

Rebecca Liebson
February 11, 2016
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Stony Brook honors those who served with Veterans Day ceremony

Stony Brook honors those who served with Veterans Day ceremony

Rebecca Liebson
November 5, 2015
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Suffolk County legislature passes microbead ban

Suffolk County legislature passes microbead ban

Rebecca Liebson
October 18, 2015
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Medical marijuana dispensary site in Suffolk draws concerns

Medical marijuana dispensary site in Suffolk draws concerns

Rebecca Liebson
September 9, 2015
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