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U.S. President Donald Trump at a presentation ceremony for the Commander-in-Chief Trophy at the White House on April 15.(Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Having an official language as a “melting pot”

Jenna Zaza, Managing Editor April 24, 2025

On March 1, President Donald J. Trump issued a new executive order designating English as the official language of the United States. The order strongly...

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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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Protesters gathered inside the Administration Building on Monday, Feb. 10 to demand protection for international students and faculty from ICE. VIYANG HAO/THE STATESMAN

Protestors demand SBU protect its international community, hand delivers letter to McCormick’s office

Viyang Hao and Michelle Grisales February 13, 2025

Approximately 30 people gathered outside of the Administration Building to protest for Stony Brook University to protect their international workers...

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A graphic illustrating a divide in campus from Trump's re-election. ILLUSTRATED BY BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Campus divided over Trump’s second presidential term

Henna Jeong November 22, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election has sparked intense reactions across Stony Brook University’s campus,...

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A graphic illustrating dice of Kamala Harris and President Donald Trump being rolled on a gambling table. ILLUSTRATED BY SAAMIA HASSAN/THE STATESMAN

Is election betting a risky gamble on democracy?

Sonia Kinyua November 18, 2024

In the digital age, election betting has become a popularized, growing phenomenon, turning democratic processes like voting into a public spectacle....

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The official movie poster of "The Apprentice." PUBLIC DOMAIN

“The Apprentice” succeeds at capturing the era of Trump in one distinct picture.

Kenneth Gao November 5, 2024

Warning: This review contains spoilers!“The Apprentice” (2024) directed by Ali Abbasi is a biographical film that depicts the early years of...

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Republican presidential candidate, former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a rally at Greenbrier Farms on June 28, in Virginia. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Republicans’ Harris endorsements spark debate on GOP’s shifting moral compass

Kenneth Gao October 27, 2024

Former President and Republican candidate Donald Trump has been a part of the national political discourse for nearly a decade, stemming from his fateful...

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A graphic illustrating the role of immigration issues in the general election. ILLUSTRATED BY RAFAEL AUZA/THE STATESMAN

Immigration is a pillar of America, not a threat

Sonia Kinyua October 27, 2024

As the presidential election approaches, immigration continues to be a contentious issue in political discourse. Republicans have continuously attacked...

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From ‘I agree’ to ‘My opponent is a fiend:’ The evolution of televised electoral debate

Amit Ben-Bassat October 27, 2024

On Oct. 9, 2016, at the end of a heated debate between the then-presidential candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, one glimmer of peace revealed...

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A political graphic displaying a politician taking a bribe beneath the patriotic symbols of fireworks and flags. ILLUSTRATED BY CHRISTOPHER SCHULZ/THE STATESMAN

Defining America in a polarized nation

Anna Giulia Polli October 27, 2024

Former President Donald Trump’s undeniably memorable campaign slogan, “Make America Great Again,” sparked discussions about the notions of American...

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PPGA expands access to Plan B on campus

Maggie Gawor October 27, 2024

Planned Parenthood Generation Action (PPGA) is one of many organizations on Stony Brook University’s campus advocating for sexual and reproductive...

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A display of public figures such as(from left to right) Charli xcx, Cardi B, Beyonce, Megan Thee Stallion and Chappell Roan depicted alongside political commentary and involvement in the 2024 election. ILLUSTRATED BY JERRY WEINTRAUB/THE STATESMAN

Should pop stars weigh in on politics?

Amen Ruth Galinato, Arts & Culture Editor October 27, 2024

Celebrities have become powerful players in the realm of politics; their ability to influence the public has made them pivotal figures in the election...

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