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The center for Molecular Science building on Stony Brook University campus.

Student’s views dubbed “extreme” by biology professor

Sonya Gugliara September 20, 2022
As an ethical vegan and animal rights activist, Laura Streminsky told her TA that she does not feel comfortable dissecting any kind of animal. In response, Professor Marvin O’Neal challenged her core values. 
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The inside of a Kitten Kadoodle Coffee Cafe. One is set to open in Selden in June. JAWAD HOSSAIN/THE STATESMAN

A second cat cafe confirms a trend on Long Island

Jawad Hossain March 24, 2019
A Kitten Kadoodle Coffee Cafe is set to open in Selden in May, making it the second cat cafe, a place where free-roaming cats can be watched and played with, on Long Island.
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A proposed Massapequa aquarium is in murky waters

Kayla McKiski November 11, 2018
The Nov. 10 protest comes about a month after the Idaho company, SeaQuest Holdings LLC, proposed to open a branch of its interactive wildlife facilities in a 27,300 square foot space at the mall. The Town of Oyster Bay has yet to rule on the $5 million facility.
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PHOTO CREDIT : AARON LOGAN

Chimps do not speak, but their voices must be heard

Taylor Ha May 7, 2015
My case is evident: chimps are very similar to humans and possess “personhood,” the quality of being an individual.
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Stony Brook looks to curtail goose-related inconveniences

Ryan Wolf April 1, 2014
After years of goose fecal matter dotting campus and birds walking across streets, Stony Brook University is taking measures to remove the estimated 360 Canada geese that have made the campus home for the past several years.
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