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Democtratic candidate Perry Gershon. NICO PENNISI/THE STATESMAN

Democratic congressional candidate Perry Gershon engages with students on campus

Brianne Ledda • October 9, 2018
Democratic congressional candidate, Perry Gershon, visited Stony Brook University on Wednesday, Oct. 3 in an effort to reach more student voters as he campaigns against incumbent Lee Zeldin for NY-1.
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Journalist David Rohde discusses Taliban kidnapping and escape

Journalist David Rohde discusses Taliban kidnapping and escape

Mike Adams • February 25, 2018
Rohde was smuggled under a sheet in the car on a three-day journey to a Taliban base in Pakistan.
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President Obama meets with President-Elect Trump on Nov. 10. After the election, Obama, Trump and Clinton all called for PUBLIC DOMAIN

Understanding ideological ‘others’

Todd L. Pittinsky • December 1, 2016
What exactly is healing? It is common to talk about empathizing, but I think there’s a more basic step that has to come first: understanding.
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Donald Trump speaks to supporters at a campaign rally in Fountain Hills on March 19, 2016 GAGE SKIDMORE/ FLICKR VIA CC BY SA 2.0

The party who cried wolf

Nick Zararis • November 15, 2016
Donald Trump is the President Elect of the United States. That’s a sentence I’d never thought I’d be typing in my lifetime.
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Republican Presidential nominee Donald trump speaking at a rally in Phoenix, Arizona. GAGE SKIDMORE VIA FLICR CC BY-SA 2.0

RIP the party of Lincoln

Nick Zararis • September 22, 2016
It’s really simple: Republicans have signed their own death warrant by not adapting to changing demographics or slowing down the trends themselves.
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In a general election, the Bern is just as electable as Clinton

In a general election, the Bern is just as electable as Clinton

Skyler Gilbert • February 8, 2016
At this point, the idea from the Clinton campaign that she is more likely to win in a general election matchup is lazy and unvetted.
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President Obama, above, is entering his last few months is office. During his time, Obama was able to connect to the people using social media.

#ThanksObama for helping bring politics to social media

Michael Kohut • January 24, 2016
Like it or not, his presidency is coming to an end this year, but in his eight-year tenure he’s left a certain mark on his office.
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David Koch, above, is the Executive Vice President for Koch Industries, a multinational corporation that deals in manufacturing, trading, and investing. Davids brother is Koch Industries CEO Charles Koch, and the siblings have been known to use their financial clout for lobbying and donations. PHOTO CREDIT: GAGE SKIDMORE

The Koch Broligarchy: Why the few actually control the many

Jager Robinson • October 13, 2015
An oligarchy is a government run by a small group of people. Many people will try to tell you we are still a democracy, but don’t be fooled by those idealists.
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Denali, the Alaskan mountain renamed after president William McKinley, has returned to its Eskimo heritage. PHOTO CREDIT: Christoph Strässler

Obama continues tyranny by smothering McKinley’s legacy

Skyler Gilbert • September 3, 2015
Czar Barack Obama has overstepped his authorized power, stripping American hero William McKinley of his rightful namesake: the tallest mountain in the United States.
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SBU Hospital ready for Ebola possibilities

SBU Hospital ready for Ebola possibilities

Mahreen Khan • November 18, 2014
Stony Brook University Hospital is one of two Long Island hospitals and one of eight New York State hospitals declared “Ebola-ready” by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo.
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Ebolas limited modes of transmission make it unlikely that the illness will spread in the United States. (PHOTO CREDIT : MCT CAMPUS)

Ebola is not a cause for panic, but a cause for concern

Zach Rowe • October 9, 2014
Society will not last forever. However, as far as the the things that will be the coup de grace for humanity goes, Ebola is not high on that list.
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The Midterm Elections may alter students financial packages. (PHOTO CREDIT : MCT CAMPUS)

Midterm Elections could change financial aid for all SBU students

Jonathon Kline • October 7, 2014
An even more significant event will take place early this November: the midterm elections for the United States Senate, which could lead to a Republican dominated House of Representatives and Senate.
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