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A map of the invasion of Ukraine by Russia starting on Feb. 24 2022. PUBLIC DOMAIN

As fighting in Ukraine continues, the impact of the war is felt abroad

Xenia Gonikberg
March 29, 2022
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Students walking on the quad. REBECCA LEGGIO

Economic barriers inhibit lower-income students

Xenia Gonikberg
November 14, 2021
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A photo of a girl sleeping. WIKIMEDIA COMMONS VIA XIAPHIAS

Sleep is important for college students and their mental health

Xenia Gonikberg
October 17, 2021
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Blank missing persons fliers. After Gabby Petito's disappearance, the media has been criticized for not giving attention to missing colored people. GRAPHIC BY KAT PROCACCI

Gabby Petito’s investigation helps shed light on other missing POC cases

Xenia Gonikberg
October 5, 2021
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People waiting on line at Wolfieland.

Stony Brook’s Wolfieland back after COVID hiatus

Xenia Gonikberg
September 19, 2021
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Nagasawa stenciling a luna moth. Ksenia Gonikberg/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook professor opens interactive exhibition in New York City

Xenia Gonikberg
September 12, 2021
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ANTHONY QUINTANO/FLICKR VIA CC BY-SA 2.0

Facebook needs to commit to its misinformation policies

Xenia Gonikberg
March 28, 2021
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Official Tinder app. PUBLIC DOMAIN

Hookup culture liberates us in more ways than one

Xenia Gonikberg
March 21, 2021
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Ryan Durie on a beach. PHOTO COURTESY JODI DURIE

Ryan Durie, SBU marine biology major, dies at 20

Xenia Gonikberg and Chris Cumella
March 12, 2021
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A wildfire in 2013 at Yellowstone National Park. PUBLIC DOMAIN

Without drastic climate action, California will continue to burn

Xenia Gonikberg
February 23, 2021
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Zoom is a video chat service many Stony Brook University students are using to learn remotely. Inappropriate content has interrupted class meetings during the first week learning remotely.SCREENSHOT OF ZOOM HOMEPAGE

Addressing students’ mental health during remote learning

Xenia Gonikberg
October 4, 2020
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A graphic of a person getting a phone call. PUBLIC DOMAIN

Lessons I learned in quarantine

Xenia Gonikberg
September 2, 2020
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Students walking outside of Stony Brook University's Student Activities Center (SAC).SARA RUBERG/ STATESMAN FILE

Lack of minor programs is a major problem at SBU

Xenia Gonikberg
March 8, 2020
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The outside of Kelly Quad in West Campus. Students living on campus still have access to the food pantry, which has adjusted to social distancing. SHAH ALI HAIDER SHANTO/THE STATESMAN

SBU needs to reinforce the guest policy to ensure housing safety

Xenia Gonikberg
February 2, 2020
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ALACHUA COUNTY/VIA FLICKR CC BY 2.0

Cancel culture needs to be canceled

Xenia Gonikberg
December 2, 2019
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The logo for TikTok, a video app. Originally known as musical.ly, TikTok allows you to make short lip-synch or dance videos and customize them with special effects, music and text. PUBLIC DOMAIN

TikTok is a leading marketing tool for businesses to creatively brand

Xenia Gonikberg
November 17, 2019
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Official poster for "The Politician." PUBLIC DOMAIN

Shows like “The Politician” educate viewers on pressing issues through satire

Xenia Gonikberg
November 10, 2019
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Electoral college map. PUBLIC DOMAIN

The Electoral College undermines the popular vote

Xenia Gonikberg
November 3, 2019
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Gender symbol for female with a first in the center. PUBLIC DOMAIN

Why feminist education is important

Xenia Gonikberg
October 21, 2019
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A few tips to combat test anxiety

A few tips to combat test anxiety

Xenia Gonikberg
October 6, 2019
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Sustainable Fashion is on the Rise as Forever 21 Nears its End

Sustainable Fashion is on the Rise as Forever 21 Nears its End

Xenia Gonikberg
September 29, 2019
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