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A graphic illustrating a divide in campus from Trump's re-election. ILLUSTRATED BY BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Campus divided over Trump’s second presidential term

Henna Jeong November 22, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election has sparked intense reactions across Stony Brook University’s campus,...

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Stony Brook students gathered for election night watch party in the Union

Stony Brook students gathered for election night watch party in the Union

Michelle Grisales November 10, 2024

The Stony Brook College Democrats, College Republicans, Center for Civic Justice, Bridge Stony Brook and the Political Science Society hosted an Election...

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SBU political parties’ debate ignites feelings of hope for the future of political discourse

Anjali Vishwanath November 9, 2024

The Political Science Society and Bridge Stony Brook co-hosted the third annual College Republicans versus College Democrats debate on Wednesday, Oct....

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House of Representatives candidate John Avlon talks to students about policy positions, U.S. politics

Alfred Shou October 19, 2024

John Avlon, the current Democratic candidate for the congressional seat representing Suffolk County, spoke to the College Democrats in the Student...

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Panel discussion explores reporting on a polarized election

Sky Crabtree, Assistant News Editor March 1, 2024
On Thursday, Feb. 22, Stony Brook University’s School of Communication and Journalism (SoCJ) hosted a panel discussion with the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Intercultural Initiatives that covered how journalists and news outlets can best report on the upcoming 2024 presidential election at a time of great polarization in the United States.
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Nostalgia: tricking our memories and media

Skylar Sena September 30, 2022
#OPINION: CM Punk’s berating of his colleagues and backstage political strife got me thinking — given his history of conflict and displeasure in his former company, why bring Punk back to the squared circle in the first place? The answer is simple: nostalgia.
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The outside of the White House before the election results. Joseph Biden is projected to defeat Donald Trump in the presidential election. BRIANNE LEDDA/THE STATESMAN

It’s time to up the pressure on Biden: a reflection on his first month as president

Benjamin Joffe March 4, 2021
#OPINION Jan. 20, 2021 was a momentous day for millions of Americans. It marked the last day for an administration that had done unprecedented harm to communities around the United States.
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