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New study finds adolescents spend nearly a quarter of the school day on smartphones

Irene Yimmongkol February 16, 2025

Many teenagers experienced their parents yelling at them for being on their phones too often. However, Lauren Hale, a professor within the department...

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"Sonic the Hedgehog 3" speeds into success

“Sonic the Hedgehog 3” speeds into success

Marley Roache February 15, 2025

Warning: This review contains spoilers! Video game adaptations are taking over mainstream Hollywood. Titles such as “The Last of Us” (2023),...

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Interim President Richard L. McCormick speaking at the State of The University Address on Sept. 25. IRENE YIMMONGKOL/THE STATESMAN

Students and faculty respond to McCormick’s email on the red banner incident

Stony Brook Students and Faculty February 5, 2025

Below is a collection of responses from Stony Brook University faculty and students to Interim President Richard L. McCormick’s email about the...

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A graphic illustrating a film review on "Smile 2."

“Smile 2” is a jaw-dropping distortion of reality

Madison Salimullah February 4, 2025

Warning: This review contains spoilers. “Smile 2” (2024) premiered on Oct. 18, 2024, continuing the terrifying chain of the Monstrosity’s...

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The science forum club located in the Student Union Basement. IRENE YIMMONGKOL/THE STATESMAN

One semester later, clubs moved out by CLC continue to struggle

Michelle Grisales November 28, 2024

In April 2024, numerous clubs at Stony Brook University such as the LGBT+ Alliance, Science Fiction Forum, Animated Perspectives, Smash Bros. at SBU,...

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Study co-authors Jiangyong Jia (right) and Shengli Huang (left) in front of the STAR detector at RHIC. PHOTO COURTESY OF KEVIN COUGHLIN/BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL LABORATORY

Stony Brook physicists unveil groundbreaking method for nuclear imaging

Irene Yimmongkol November 22, 2024

Stony Brook University researchers have made a significant contribution to developing a new method to reveal details on the shapes of atomic nuclei...

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SBU political parties’ debate ignites feelings of hope for the future of political discourse

Anjali Vishwanath November 9, 2024

The Political Science Society and Bridge Stony Brook co-hosted the third annual College Republicans versus College Democrats debate on Wednesday, Oct....

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Five cozy books to read during the fall

Jenna Zaza, Managing Editor November 3, 2024

It’s that time of year again when the trees shed their colorful leaves, the air turns crisp and the scent of pumpkin spice fills coffee shops everywhere...

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Congressman LaLota talks policy, voting importance to SBU students

Imra Ahmed October 31, 2024

Congressman Nick LaLota, representing New York’s 1st Congressional District, spoke to the College Republicans at Stony Brook University in the Stony...

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A collage of public figures displayed on a background of voting stickers. ILLUSTRATED BY IRENE YIMMONGKOL/THE STATESMAN

Generation Z casting their ballots

Sarah Chaudhry, Assistant Arts and Culture Editor October 27, 2024

The presidential election will welcome more than 40 million members of Generation Z  to vote for the first time. Democrats and Republicans alike have...

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A wide shot of the Academic Mall at Stony Brook University. ROBIN METZ/THE STATESMAN

SBU releases annual security report

Irene Yimmongkol October 19, 2024

Crime reported on Stony Brook University’s campus and residential facilities has shown an overall increase, according to the 2024 Annual Security...

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Middle blocker Ayanna Pierre Louis gets ready to spike the ball against FDU on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Pierre Louis co-led the Stony Brook women’s volleyball team with three total blocks in its series split against N.C. A&T over the weekend. IRENE YIMMONGKOL/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook women’s volleyball salvages series split at N.C. A&T

Kevin Yu, Sports Writer October 14, 2024

After coughing up a two-set lead in the second match, the Stony Brook women’s volleyball team escaped with a series split.  The Seawolves (11-7,...

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