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The Women, Gender, Studies and - office located in the Stony Brook. ZOIE MASTRIANO

SBU’s Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies Department remains committed despite political uncertainty

Maggie Gawor, Assistant News Editor February 23, 2025

As President Donald J. Trump’s second term rapidly changes the political landscape in the United States, the Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies...

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A graphic showcasing opinions surrounding President Donald Trump's inauguration. ILLUSTRATED BY IRENE YIMMONGKOL AND BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

SBU reaffirms student privacy amid federal policy shifts

Humza Malik February 23, 2025

During his first two weeks in office, President Donald J. Trump issued a series of executive orders that reshaped federal policies, sparking national...

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Demonstrators in Manhattan protesting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recent raids in New York City on Thursday, Feb. 13. PHOTO COURTESY OF MOSTAFA BASSIM/ANADOLU VIA GETTY IMAGES

SBU responds to Trump administration’s new immigration policies

Michelle Grisales and Viyang Hao February 23, 2025

Since President Donald J. Trump’s first day in office, he has issued a wave of executive orders impacting the environment, the economy, diversity...

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The stories behind Stony Brook’s campus art

Viyang Hao, Assistant News Editor February 20, 2025

From timeless mathematical patterns to bold contemporary murals all over Stony Brook University, each piece tells a story of the campus’s history and...

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Dr. Judith Brown Clarke at "The Unique Challenges of Reporting on the 2024 Election" talk on Thursday, Feb. 22. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

The state of campus diversity and inclusivity efforts — where do we go from here?

Sarah Chaudhry February 25, 2024

Stony Brook University has made several strides toward diversifying its campus and promoting inclusivity in recent years. According to Vice President...

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The exterior of building on Stony Brook's campus. ANGELINA LIVIGNI/THE STATESMAN

Is CAPS effective in considering student diversity?

Soojin Kang February 25, 2024

As a student from a different cultural background, I often find it difficult to open up about my stress because I am uncertain that others can empathize...

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Florida DEI ban threatens diversity in universities

Elizabeth O’Connell February 25, 2024

“Discrimination, exclusion and indoctrination,” remarks Florida Governor Ron DeSantis when asked to describe his opinion on the initiatives of...

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During the Asian Students Alliance's Lunar New Year festival event on Feb. 7, a team crafted a lion head using a cardboard box and construction paper. SARAH CHEUNG/THE STATESMAN

ASA celebrates Lunar Festival event with Lunar New Year-inspired games

Sarah Cheung February 25, 2024

The Asian Students Alliance (ASA) hosted a Lunar Festival for students at Stony Brook University to ring in the Lunar New Year. The event was held...

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The Japanese performance group "DRUM TAO" returned to the Staller Center for the Arts for a sold-out show on Feb. 3. wearing black, white and silver clothing for their encore performance. PHOTO COURTESY OF AMBER LEWIS/STALLER CENTER

Japanese group DRUM TAO mesmerizes a full house at the Staller Center

Emily Chao and Christina Marie Mariani February 25, 2024

Fusing taiko drumming and martial arts, the dynamic Japanese performance group DRUM TAO returned to the Staller Center for the Arts for a sold-out...

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The official playbill of the broadway show "How to Dance in Ohio."

SASC’s trip to Broadway’s “How to Dance in Ohio” showcased unprecedented autistic representation

Katherine Kimes February 25, 2024

The roar of applause embraces me as fresh tears stain my already damp cheeks. Everyone stands to praise the actors who have brought unprecedented representation...

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