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Love on campus: how Stony Brook students handle healthy relationships

Mariam Ismail • March 24, 2024

Healthy relationships can come in many forms, whether platonic or romantic. From friendships to lovers, healthy relationships can look different for everyone depending on their own preferences and...

2024 Sex & Relationships survey results

Mariam Ismail, Sky Crabtree, Sonya Gugliara, and Mariam Guirgis • March 24, 2024

As is the coveted tradition of your fine campus newspaper, The Statesman asked the Stony Brook University community to peel back the layers of their love lives for our annual Sex and Relationships...

Campus COVID-19 and influenza cases are on the decline

Mariam Ismail • March 5, 2024

Dr. Marisa Bisiani, Associate Vice President for Student Health, Wellness and Prevention Services and Chair of the Campus Public Health Advisory Team, spoke to The Statesman regarding the COVID-19 and influenza trends on campus.

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SJP holds pro-Palestine demonstration

Sky Crabtree and Mariam Ismail • January 30, 2024

Protests of the Israel-Hamas conflict at Stony Brook University resumed after the winter break on Thursday, Jan. 25, when a group of pro-Palestinian students and faculty gathered at the Administration building to protest the ongoing conflict and loss of life in Gaza.

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Stony Brook introduces SOAR, a new research pilot program

Mariam Ismail • November 19, 2023

Stony Brook University’s new pilot research program for underprivileged students, Summer Opportunity for Academic Research (SOAR), made its debut on May 30 and concluded on August 4.

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How the Israel-Palestine conflict is playing out at SBU: a deeper look

Sonya Gugliara and Mariam Guirgis • November 16, 2023

Major U.S. cities and college campuses are speaking out about the conflict taking place in Gaza and Israel, and Stony Brook University is no different.

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SBU not part of new funding programs for students

Mariam Ismail • October 5, 2023

SUNY colleges and universities have experienced a drop in enrollment rates by 6% in their four-year institutions within the last 10 years. A combination of reasons — including financial stress, mental health issues and a lack of access to resources — have led to this rapid decline.

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Stony Brook hosts annual Wolfieland carnival

Mariam Ismail • September 13, 2023

Hosting thousands of students, the annual Wolfieland carnival made its return to Stony Brook University on Saturday, Sept. 9, in the Student Activities Center (SAC) parking lot. The fun-filled evening included a variety of rides such as the Swinger.

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