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Forward Hannah Maracina lets a shot go against the University of North Carolina Wilmington on Oct. 20, 2024. Maracina buried the game-winning goal in the Stony Brook women's soccer team's 2-1 win over La Salle on Sunday. ANGELINA LIVIGNI/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s soccer bests La Salle for second straight win

Anthony DiCocco, Sports Editor August 25, 2025

Off the back of its relentless offensive attack, the Stony Brook women’s soccer team took down a nonconference foe to get to .500 on the season.On...

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Pictures from the 2024-25 academic season of all 11 sports covered by The Statesman. The women's soccer and women's lacrosse teams captured CAA titles this past year, while the football team lifted the Golden Apple Trophy by beating Albany.

The Statesman 2024-25 Sports Awards

The Statesman Sports Staff May 23, 2025

The 15 members of The Statesman Sports Section voted for 12 annual awards given to Stony Brook athletes, coaches and teams for notable performances...

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“Hope Comes From the Little Things” — Dr. Martins' Earthstock Address inspires conservational awareness

“Hope Comes From the Little Things” — Dr. Martins’ Earthstock Address inspires conservational awareness

Anna Giulia Polli May 19, 2025

On Monday, April 19, Director of the Turkana Basin Institute Dr. Dino Martins gave the Earthstock Keynote Address in the Charles B. Wang Theater. The...

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A Stony Brook University banner hung on a lamp-post on campus. ANGELINA LIVIGNI/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook receives $5 million in funding to revamp the Department of Technology and Society

Isabella Simone May 4, 2025

Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced that Stony Brook University will be receiving a three-year investment of $5 million to fund artificial intelligence...

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SBU celebrates Earthstock 2025: Gallery

Angelina Livigni May 4, 2025

Stony Brook University's annual festival, Earthstock, was hosted on Friday, April 25 in front of the Student Activities Center (SAC) and fountains. Students...

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Stony Brook hosts blood drive in support of Long Island resident who was battling leukemia

Maggie Gawor, Assistant News Editor May 4, 2025

Stony Brook University’s Student Blood Drive Committee, in partnership with the New York Blood Center (NYBC), held a blood drive on Wednesday, April...

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Stony Brook expands support for non-STEM disciplines

Sarah Chaudhry, Assistant Arts & Culture Editor May 4, 2025

Stony Brook University is well-recognized for its programs in the sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) departments. The University...

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The decline of humanities majors: Examining trends in higher education and cultural priorities

Amen Ruth Galinato, Arts and Culture Editor May 4, 2025

The number of humanities majors has declined — this is a fact colleges nationwide have wrestled with for over a decade, and one that’s held...

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Attackers Haydin Eisfeld (16) and Riley McDonald (3) celebrate a goal by the Stony Brook women's lacrosse team against Elon on Thursday, May 1. The Seawolves defeated the Phoenix 15-4 to advance to the 2025 CAA Championship title game.

Altebrando’s career day helps No. 19/20 Stony Brook women’s lacrosse to CAA semifinal win over Elon

George Caratzas, Assistant Sports Editor May 2, 2025

For the third consecutive year, the No. 19/20 Stony Brook women’s lacrosse team is heading to the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) title contest.On...

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Members of the Stony Brook baseball team meet at home plate after a home run by designated hitter Nico Azpilcueta (40) on Wednesday, April 23. Azpilcueta had four hits including between the Stony Brook baseball team's two games this week.

Stony Brook baseball splits pair of midweek contests

George Caratzas and Tommy Pardo April 25, 2025

Playing consecutive midweek contests for the first time this season, the Stony Brook baseball split its two-game slate. After a big weekend from...

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Players from the Stony Brook softball team hold a mound visit against Wagner on Wednesday, April 23. The Seawolves defeated the Seahawks 5-1 to finish their 2025 non-conference schedule. ANGELINA LIVIGNI/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball dispatches Wagner in final non-conference matchup of 2025

Anthony DiCocco, Assistant Sports Editor April 25, 2025

After losing its 13-game Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) winning streak during its last time out, the Stony Brook softball team got back on track...

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