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Shop Red West blocked off with caution tap.CHRISTINE KELLY/THE STATESMAN

Suspect arrested for burglary at Shop Red West

Sara Ruberg
April 16, 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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The Building and Construction Trades Council of Nassau and Suffolk Counties protestors outside of the south entrance of Stony Brook University on Tuesday, Nov. 2. The local union is protesting a contract awardd to a non-union construction company to renovate Javits Lecture Hall. SARA RUBERG/THE STATESMAN

Long Island labor unions protest $37 million contract awarded to non-union group

Sara Ruberg
November 2, 2021
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President of the University, Maurie McInnis.JOCELYN CRUZ /THE STATESMAN

State of the University 2021: President McInnis talks challenges ahead for SBU

Steven Keehner and Sara Ruberg
October 10, 2021
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Cover of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, were crime statistics can be viewed. PUBLIC DOMAIN

Reduced residential population sees SBU crime drop

Sara Ruberg and Steven Keehner
October 10, 2021
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The National Weather Service radar as tropical storm Henry hits Long Island Sunday, Aug. 22. The storm is expected to pick up this afternoon. PUBLIC DOMAIN

SBU safety alert warns students about incoming hurricane

Sara Ruberg and Steven Keehner
August 21, 2021
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36 questions that lead to love: A Q&A with Arthur Aron

Sara Ruberg, Stephanie Mach, and Juliana Slocum
April 13, 2021
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Students signing in to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. The university has paused their administration of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. RABIA GURSOY/THE STATESMAN

SBU pauses distribution of Johnson & Johnson vaccine; adds new vaccination opportunities

Maya Brown and Sara Ruberg
April 13, 2021
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Students talk about what body positivity means to them

Sara Ruberg
March 26, 2021
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The Stony Brook University Administration Building. EMMA HARRIS/ STATESMAN FILE

Budget task force discusses increasing revenue through research opportunities in town hall

Sara Ruberg
January 25, 2021
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The outside of Kenneth P. LaValle stadium. SARA RUBERG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook Athletics prepares for basketball and spring sports

Sara Ruberg
November 24, 2020
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Students moving into their dorms at the beginning of the 2019-2020 school year. SARA RUBERG/STATESMAN FILE

Residential students from restricted states and abroad must undergo mandatory quarantine

Sara Ruberg
July 30, 2020
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Nancy Goroff's headshot from the Stony Brook University website. Goroff, a former Stony Brook chemistry professor, will be running against PHOTO CREDIT STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

Former SBU professor Nancy Goroff wins democratic primary, set to face Lee Zeldin in general election

Niki Nassiri and Sara Ruberg
July 21, 2020
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Stony Brook University campus in the fall of 2019. SARA RUBERG/STATESMAN FILE

CARES Act mandates SBU to give $9.8 million to students in need

Maya Brown and Sara Ruberg
June 10, 2020
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Cincinnatians march for the Black Lives Matter movement

Cincinnatians march for the Black Lives Matter movement

Sara Ruberg
June 8, 2020
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Senior Melanie Fales (left) poses with her friends Anna Young (center) and Rachel Goralski on the Stony Brook University sign before they left campus for the semester. Fales is the last theatre major at Stony Brook University. PHOTO COURTESY MELANIE FALES

Seniors mourn a final semester cut short by COVID-19

Sara Ruberg
April 19, 2020
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A wind farm off the coast of Block Island, RI. IONNA22/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS VIA CC BY SA 4.0

NYS invests $20M into offshore wind training institute at SBU

Sara Ruberg
January 14, 2020
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The Weekly Wrap Up Ep. 5

Sara Ruberg
December 9, 2019
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The Weekly Wrap Up Ep. 4

Sara Ruberg
November 25, 2019
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Results of the Undergraduate Student Government's elections of freshman and senior class reps, and vote for constitutional referendum. COURTESY OF USG

Proposed USG constitution passes

Sara Ruberg
November 17, 2019
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Weekly Wrap Up Special Edition: USG Constitutional Referendum

Sara Ruberg and Brianne Ledda
November 15, 2019
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The Weekly Wrap Up Ep. 2

Sara Ruberg
November 3, 2019
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The Weekly Wrap Up Ep. 1

Sara Ruberg
October 27, 2019
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Homecoming 2019 Photo Gallery

Homecoming 2019 Photo Gallery

Emma Harris, Sara Ruberg, Samantha Robinson, and Abhishek Cherath
October 24, 2019
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Marisa Acosta at the National Powerlifting compeition. PHOTO CREDIT: MARISA ACOSTA

Stony Brook student powers her own way forward

Sara Ruberg
October 21, 2019
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The Lumineers want you to get to know the Sparks family

The Lumineers want you to get to know the Sparks family

Sara Ruberg
September 15, 2019
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Brookfest 2019 photo gallery

Brookfest 2019 photo gallery

Sara Ruberg
April 14, 2019
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Dr. Barry Sanders speaking at the Quantum Immersion Convention on Feb. 25, 2019 in the Wang Theater. Scientists gathered at the event to discuss the future of quantum computing. SARA RUBERG/THE STATESMAN

Professors discuss the future of quantum computing

Sara Ruberg
February 27, 2019
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Talk Newsy to Me Episode 3: The Wall

Talk Newsy to Me Episode 3: The Wall

Aleeza Kazmi and Sara Ruberg
February 24, 2019
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Sex and Relationships photoshoot 2019

Sex and Relationships photoshoot 2019

Aleeza Kazmi, Sara Ruberg, Emma Harris, Justin Goodridge, and Noor Lone
February 11, 2019
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The Seawolves Marketplace on the first floor of the Student Activities Center, which will no longer be the home to Dunkin' Donuts. FSA is currently reviewing various options to fill the space.EMMA HARRIS/THE STATESMAN

Dunkin’ Donuts is no longer coming to the SAC

Sara Ruberg
February 10, 2019
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The Rim Fire in the Stanislaus National Forest near in California began on Aug. 17, 2013 and is under investigation. The fire has consumed approximately 149, 780 acres and is 15% contained. U.S. Forest Service photo.

Talk Newsy to Me Episode 2: U.S. Climate Change Report

Aleeza Kazmi and Sara Ruberg
December 2, 2018
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Dr. Christine Blasey Ford (top) and Judge Brett Kavanaugh (bottom). NINIAN REID/FLICKR VIA CC BY 2.0

Talk Newsy to Me Ep 1: Brett Kavanaugh Hearings

Sara Ruberg and Aleeza Kazmi
November 13, 2018
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Dr. Patricia Richards during her lecture at Stony Brook University on Wednesday Nov. 7. SARA RUBERG/THE STATESMAN

Women’s studies professor talks about researchers’ experiences with sexual harassment

Sara Ruberg
November 10, 2018
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Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor visits SBU

Sara Ruberg
October 19, 2018
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A shark in Maldives. TANAKA JUUYOH/FLICKER VIA CC BY 2.0

SBU researchers find illegal shark fin trade is still thriving despite regulations

Sara Ruberg
September 28, 2018
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A buffet style fruit bar at West Side Dining. ARACELY JIMENEZ/STATESMAN FILE

New food options come to campus

Sara Ruberg
September 1, 2018
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