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McKenzi Thi Murphy, senior journalism major at Stony Brook University, SARA RUBERG/THE STATESMAN

Self-Image during the COVID-19 pandemic: The good, the bad and the fads

Melanie Navarro • March 21, 2021
In the beginning weeks of lockdown, around March of last year, home-made whipped coffee recipes, rising TikTok stars and YouTube videos on-at-home ab workouts dominated social media.
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Stony Brook Children’s Hospital showcases new construction at Open House

Meenu Johnkutty • November 10, 2019
Stony Brook Children’s Hospital Open House showcased its $73 million four-story addition in an event boasting over 1,200 registered attendees on Saturday, Nov. 2. The open house allowed community members to explore the hospital’s new infrastructure.
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A few tips to combat test anxiety

A few tips to combat test anxiety

Xenia Gonikberg • October 6, 2019
Test taking can be one of the most rigorous and stressful parts of college. Having to sit in a quiet room, surrounded by classmates, and having to answer questions under a time constraint can be a nerve-wracking experience for anyone.
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The campus nutritionist in Roth Cafe. CINDY MIZAKU/THE STATESMAN

Dietitians/nutritionists help students eat healthy on campus

Cindy Mizaku • April 9, 2019
Laura Martorano, Stony Brook's registered dietitian, spoke about the importance of discovering different, healthy foods.
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Spice shop. ANNA CORREA/THE STATESMAN

Put a little spice in your life: First NY location of the Spice & Tea Exchange opens

Anna Correa • December 9, 2018
Every time a customer walks into the Spice & Tea Exchange in Port Jefferson, the ambrosial aroma of apple, cinnamon and mint wafts across their faces, welcoming them into a store filled with rows of spices, teas, sugars and herbs.
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A shelf stocked with Soylent at East Side Dining. ANNA CORREA/THE STATESMAN

Give Soylent a try

Jhonatan Bonilla • February 28, 2018
Soylent, marketed as a “Ready-to-Drink Food", is convenient, cheap and more appetizing to me than a cup of noodles.
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Chris Algieri, above, now serves as Stony Brook Athletics Head Nutritionist. Before this position, Algieri had a lucrative professional boxing career. COURTESY OF STONY BROOK ATHLETICS

Knockouts to nutrition: Algieri’s homecoming

Gregory Zarb • April 24, 2017
For Algieri, learning about dieting and nutrition helped him flourish as a boxer. He posted an overall professional record of 21 wins and three losses. But now, retired from the ring, Algieri works as the main nutritionist for Stony Brook athletes.
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Alcohol is ultilized in herbal medicine to allow for easy absorption and preservation of all-natural remedies. (JESUS PICHARDO / THE STATESMAN)

Common myths about alcohol debunked

Andrew Goldstein • April 18, 2016
The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion found that binge drinking accounts for over half of deaths due to excessive drinking.
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New campus dietitian Stephanie May weighs in on healthy habits

New campus dietitian Stephanie May weighs in on healthy habits

Courtney Kwong • November 12, 2015
In her first semester at Stony Brook, registered dietitian Stephanie May has put in effort to improve students' diets.
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