The Statesman

Dealing with depression and anxiety in college

Michael Kohut • April 2, 2017

Dealing with mental health problems at this point in life can be extra difficult because of the sheer amount of things happening around you.

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The paradox of the paraplegic

Michael Kohut • February 12, 2017

It sucks, but a hard truth about being disabled is that sometimes, due to nonchalant oversight by others, you’ll get screwed over.

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The alternative facts to Sodexo

Michael Kohut and Emily Benson • January 29, 2017

"The truth is Sodexo is the best dining service around, and I have the alternative facts to prove it."

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It’s looking like a bright (but distant) future for ‘ol Mary Jane

Michael Kohut • September 26, 2016

A thaw in policy and opinion towards decriminalization and medical usage means that, over time, pot could quietly become a non-issue.

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I’m with her, unfortunately

Michael Kohut • August 24, 2016

I’m voting for Hillary Clinton. This doesn’t mean that I want Hillary Clinton to be president; to put it another way, #ImAgainstHim.

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Stony Brook Smash Bros. Club brings “Melee” fans together

Michael Kohut • May 18, 2016

This is the story of the Stony Brook Smash Bros. Club, population: 383, according to the club's president.

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Stony Brook gamer “Dabuz” looks to become the king of “Smash Bros.”

Michael Kohut • May 13, 2016

For Samuel Buzby, being a world-class “Super Smash Bros.” player is what sets him apart from his peers.

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Students celebrate the life of Nicholas Holt at vigil

Michael Kohut • May 8, 2016

A memorial and candlelight vigil was held Saturday for Nicholas Holt, the Stony Brook freshman who died last month after he attended a party.

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Campus Briefing: USG Elections Board member impeached

Michael Kohut • May 8, 2016

The Undergraduate Student Government senators debated changing the size of the Elections Board and impeached former Elections Board member Malik Archer.

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The curious case of the missing peach tea

Michael Kohut • May 8, 2016

The one constant in my daily routine, the pick-me-up that I could count on, went missing. Pure Leaf Peach Tea, my favorite drink, disappeared without a trace.

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