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Several Stony Brook hockey players celebrate a goal by right defenseman Brendan Fess against Syracuse on Nov. 11. The Seawolves have a big upcoming series against Delaware. ANGELINA LIVIGNI/THE STATESMAN

No. 25 Stony Brook hockey hopes to spark season turnaround versus Delaware

Tommy Pardo December 1, 2023

After getting a week off for Thanksgiving, the No. 25 Stony Brook hockey team will look to get back on track in its final series of the semester. The Seawolves (4-8-1, 3-3-0 ESCHL) will return to...

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Point guard Aaron Clarke drives the lane against Rider on Monday, Nov. 20. Clarke had 10 points and three assists in the loss to Yale on Wednesday. ANGELINA LIVIGNI/THE STATESMAN

Poor rebounding sinks Stony Brook men’s basketball against Yale

Cameron Takmil November 30, 2023

Despite having four double-digit scorers, the Stony Brook men’s basketball team failed to muster up a comeback and remained winless on the road. Though they were in it until the end, the Seawolves...

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SB to MD: Women in Stem

Mackenzie Yaddaw and Angelina Livigni November 21, 2023
For The Statesman's STEM special issue, hosts Mackenzie Yaddaw and Angelina Livigni sit down with Undergraduate Clinical Experience (UCEP) advisor Alexandra Solowinska and Dr. Abby Chua to discuss being women in medicine. They explore the challenges associated with being in a male-dominated field and the solidarity they have found with other women during their medical school journeys. 
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A graphic showing the different eras of pop artist Taylor Swifts albums. ILLUSTRATED BY ANGELINA LIVIGNI/THE STATESMAN

A day of song, dance and nostalgia at “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour”

Sudhiksha Krishna Kumar November 21, 2023
“Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” graced screens on Oct. 13, 2023 and earned more than $200 million at box offices around the world. Taylor Swift, in all her greatness, did not disappoint in this musical documentary.
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A graphic showcasing a shopping cart and shopping bags to represent Black Friday shopping. ILLUSTRATED BY ANGELINA LIVIGNI/THE STATESMAN

Tips and considerations to keep in mind when Black Friday shopping

Emily Chao November 21, 2023
With Thanksgiving around the corner, Black Friday has evolved from a post-holiday shopping event to week-long sales that encourage early spending. Many fast fashion brands offer significant Black Friday discounts that are hard to resist. 
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Artificial intelligence makes its way into the music and film industries

Patrick Larkin November 19, 2023
This year, artificial intelligence (AI) has taken the internet by storm and is now infiltrating the music and film industries. The sensational technology began with picture generators such as DALL-E mini.
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Stony Brook University campus at night right next to Melville library. ANGELINA LIVIGNI

‘Tis the season of seasonal depression

Sarah Chaudhry November 19, 2023
Seasonal depression, formally known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), is one type of psychological mood disorder that is linked to depression. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, SAD is a mood disorder that mimics symptoms of depression, with triggers being shorter days and less daylight in the fall and winter.
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Center Jesse Edwards (15) and his teammates celebrate a goal against Syracuse on Saturday, Nov. 11. Edwards scored a goal and tallied an assist this past weekend at Pittsburgh. ANGELINA LIVIGNI/THE STATESMAN

No. 23 Stony Brook hockey drops pair at No. 18 Pitt

Anthony DiCocco November 19, 2023

After being swept in a series for the third time this year, the No. 23 Stony Brook hockey team is back behind the eight ball once again. The Seawolves (4-8-1, 3-3-0 ESCHL) lost both games in Pittsburgh...

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Right winger Justin Nakagawa skates against Syracuse on Saturday, Nov. 11. Nakagawa will lead the Stony Brook hockey teams offense at Pittsburgh this weekend. ANGELINA LIVIGNI/THE STATESMAN

No. 23 Stony Brook hockey hopes to keep ascending at No. 18 Pitt

Kevin Broderick November 16, 2023

Coming off a series sweep, the No. 23 Stony Brook hockey team will look to carry that success into this weekend. The Seawolves (4-6-1, 3-1-0 ESCHL) will travel to Pittsburgh to take on the No. 18...

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Center Will Kormanik watches fellow center Matteo Daita score a goal against Syracuse on Saturday, Nov. 11. Kormanik assisted this goal and tallied five total points over the weekend. ANGELINA LIVIGNI/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook hockey breaks skid with sweep of Syracuse

Anthony DiCocco November 13, 2023
In a high-scoring series, the Stony Brook hockey team broke its five-game winless streak with a sweep in league play. The Seawolves swept the Syracuse Orange in a two-game series at The Rinx this past weekend.
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Solving the mystery of the missing theatre major

Adrienne Esposito November 12, 2023
The once-popular theatre major at Stony Brook University disappeared in a nondramatic fashion. Although this change incited little fanfare, it affected students nonetheless. In 2016, the theatre major at the University was thriving.
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SB to MD: Exploring the MD-PhD track

SB to MD: Exploring the MD-PhD track

Mackenzie Yaddaw and Angelina Livigni November 12, 2023
Hosts Mackenzie Yaddaw and Angelina Livigni chat with Undergraduate Clinical Experience (UCEP) advisors Alexandra Solowinska and Frankie Matos and medical student Isabelle Kwan about the MD-PhD track. This track offers students the chance to gain both lab and clinical experience, but also requires more years in school. For students debating pursuing a MD-PhD degree, there are many factors to consider, and our guests explore the different paths to a medical degree.
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