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A graphic of the Jan 6 Capital Riot featuring, from the left: Former Georgia Governor Eric Greitens, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Former President Donald Trump, Representative Matthew Gaetz, and Former NFL Player Hershel Walker.ILLUSTRATED BY TIM GIORLANDO/ THE STATESMAN

Let’s face it: Trump’s coming back (in spirit)

Tim Giorlando • October 23, 2022
#OPINION: I wish I could say all of the candidates Trump endorsed this year lost tremendously. However, candidates who impersonate his rhetoric usually make it to the general election, clearly indicating that the seven years Trump has been relevant aren't a temporary stint. 
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Political Journalist Joe Pinion (left) and Senator Chuck Schumer (right). The candidates will be competing in New Yorks Senate race on November 8. ILLUSTRATION BY TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

Senate candidates in 2022 midterm elections

Nithilan Rajmohan • October 19, 2022
Voters in New York will elect one senator this year, as Kirsten Gillibrand is not up for reelection. The candidates are incumbent four-term Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer and Republican Joe Pinion.
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Councilwoman Bridget Fleming (left) and Nick Lalota (right). The candidates will be competing for New Yorks first district in the House of Representatives on November 8.ILLUSTRATION BY TIM GIORLANDO/THE STATESMAN

House candidates in 2022 midterm elections

Nithilan Rajmohan • October 19, 2022
The incumbent representative for New York's 1st District, Republican Lee Zeldin, is currently running for governor of New York. This leaves the seat open for two new candidates: Democratic nominee Bridget Fleming and Republican nominee Nick LaLota. 
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Graphing illustrating the new timeline for USG elections. MAYA BROWN/THE STATESMAN

USG sets date for postponed elections

Maya Brown • April 13, 2020
The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) at Stony Brook University set the dates and timeline for student government elections for the upcoming fall semester.
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Why we should stick with primaries and leave caucuses behind

Anya Marquardt • March 4, 2020
It is counterproductive to have two different types of preliminary votes, especially when one is already being used more than the other — the majority of states using primaries instead of caucuses. 
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A room in Javits Lecture Hall . EZRA MARGONO/STATESMAN FILE

Teachers should not voice their politics during class discussions

Sam Lauria • November 3, 2019
With Election Day approaching, political debates are becoming more frequent in schools. These debates, however, should only voice the sociopolitical opinions of students and not teachers.
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The emailed letter that PHOTO CREDIT: STONY’S BROOK PRESIDENT’S OFFICE

Presidential Search Committee outlines expectations for incoming president

Brianne Ledda • October 24, 2019
The Presidential Search Commitee detailed in a position profile their expectations for the next Stony Brook University president.
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Presidential search announces committee members

Presidential search announces committee members

Maya Brown • September 14, 2019
A campus-wide email was sent out on Wednesday, Sept. 11, detailing who will be taking part in the search for Stony Brook University's next President.
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Maxamillian Shaps, the Vice President of Communications and Public Relations for Stony Brook Universitys Undergraduate Student Government, at a debate in spring 2016. ERIC SCHMID/STATESMAN FILE

Letter to the Editor: You deserve better student elections

Maximillian Shaps • March 18, 2017
I implore all students who decide to fill out a ballot this month to respect their vote, and understand its power.
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Seawolves show their spirit before Homecoming

Krysten Massa • September 25, 2014
Stony Brook homecoming court got to show off their Seawolf spirit this past Tuesday night at the “Creative Explosion” in the SAC auditorium.
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Why did we turn our backs on politics?

The Statesman • September 10, 2012
Although the election is 57 days away, our generation still lacks a voice. The conventions concluded Thursday, the presidential nominees became official and Barack Obama and Mitt Romney will duke it out on Nov. 6. But here’s the real question: why don’t we care?
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