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Students locking arms on the Staller Steps during the encampment on Wednesday, May 1. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Breaking: 29 demonstrators arrested during encampment protest

Mariam Guirgis and Sky Crabtree May 2, 2024
Earlier this morning, Stony Brook University police, state troopers, Suffolk police and a mobile field unit arrested 29 people including students, faculty members and community members participating in a Gaza Solidarity Encampment protest organized by Sb4Palestine. 
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Students gathered on Staller Steps to watch student films at the Create + Imagine Film Festival on Thursday, April 25. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESAMN

Exploring how SBU’s media consumption has changed over the last decade

Joshua Lee April 29, 2024

The entertainment landscape has experienced a significant transformation with the rise of streaming platforms, reshaping how we consume media. This trend is noticeable within the Stony Brook University...

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The lower level of the Student Activity Center where most clubs go to practice. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Beyond the stage: challenges faced by performance-based clubs at SBU

Christina Marie Mariani April 28, 2024

From Stony Brook University’s Philippine United Student Organization’s three dance teams to Wolfie’s Big Band, there is no shortage of performance-based clubs on campus. According to the 2023-24...

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The Spirit of Stony Brook Spring Showcase in photos

Brittney Dietz April 28, 2024

The Spirit of Stony Brook held their sixth varsity band spring concert on April 19, 2024 inside Island Federal Arena. Director of Athletic Bands Justin Stolarik conducted the band through all the songs...

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Attacker Alex Finn (43) looks on as midfielder Ellie Masera (12) prepares to take a behind-the-back shot against Hofstra on Sunday, April 21. Masera and Finn co-led the Stony Brook womens lacrosse team with seven points each during its CAA-clinching victory. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

No. 13/15 Stony Brook women’s lacrosse wins back-to-back CAA regular season titles

Alex Streinger April 22, 2024

For a second straight season, the No. 13/15 Stony Brook women’s lacrosse team defeated its crosstown rival to clinch the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) regular season title. In the 15th edition...

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Midfielder Erin MacQuarrie (20) and defender Avery Hines (13) defend the cage alongside goalkeeper Emily Manning (40) on Tuesday, April 9. The Seawolves will be back at home to take on Hofstra on Sunday with a chance to clinch first place in the CAA. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

No. 13/15 Stony Brook women’s lacrosse hosts Hofstra in high-stakes Battle of Long Island

Alex Streinger April 20, 2024

With first place in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) standings on the line, the No. 13/15 Stony Brook women’s lacrosse team will hope to continue its recent dominance over its crosstown rival. The...

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Midfielder Ellie Masera runs past Rutgers defender Jessica Beneducci on Tuesday, April 9. During Sundays win against Drexel, Masera set a single-game career-high with 12 points. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Masera’s big day leads No. 15/16 Stony Brook women’s lacrosse to win over Drexel

Aidan Steng April 15, 2024

In an affair that started out neck and neck, the No. 15/16 Stony Brook’s women’s lacrosse team pulled away with a victory to ensure that it stayed perfect in conference play. The Seawolves (13-2,...

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A map of Stony Brook University marked with the locations of crimes that occurred on campus from Friday, April 2 to Sunday April 8. ILLUSTRATED BY BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

SBU Crime Watch: April 2 – April 8

Mariam Guirgis, Assistant News Editor April 14, 2024
All reports are taken directly from the University Police Department and cannot be independently verified by The Statesman. 
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Attacker Alex Finn maneuvers from the X against Rutgers on Tuesday, April 9. As the Stony Brook womens lacrosse teams leading facilitator, Finn will be integral to it when it faces Drexel.

No. 15/16 Stony Brook women’s lacrosse to face Drexel in battle of undefeated CAA teams

Kevin Broderick April 13, 2024

In its third and final game of the week, the No. 15/16 Stony Brook women’s lacrosse team will look to remain flawless in Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) play.  The Seawolves (12-2, 6-0 CAA)...

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Attacker Kailyn Hart takes a shot against Rutgers on Tuesday, April 9. Hart led the team with five goals against William & Mary on Thursday. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Goals from 12 different players helps No. 15/16 Stony Brook women’s lacrosse cruise past William & Mary

Bradley Trotta April 12, 2024

The No. 15/16 Stony Brook women’s lacrosse team extended its winning streak to seven games after another blowout victory over a Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) opponent. On Thursday night,...

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Members of the Stony Brook womens lacrosse team huddle together following a goal scored against Rutgers on Tuesday, April 9. The Seawolves will travel to Virginia to square off against William & Mary on Thursday. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

No. 15/16 Stony Brook women’s lacrosse looks to feast on William & Mary

Alex Streinger April 10, 2024

In a true David and Goliath encounter, the No. 15/16 Stony Brook women’s lacrosse team will hope to take care of business. A matchup between two teams on opposite ends of the spectrum in the Coastal...

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A map of Stony Brook University marked with the locations of crimes that occurred on campus from Friday, Oct. 20 to Sunday Oct. 29. ILLUSTRATED BY BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

SBU Crime Watch: March. 25 – March. 31

Mariam Guirgis, Assistant News Editor April 9, 2024

All reports are taken directly from the University Police Department and cannot be independently verified by The Statesman.  On Monday, March 25, there was a report of missing groceries in Hand...

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