The Statesman

Homecoming 2021 In Photos

Jocelyn Cruz • October 25, 2021

Homecoming brought campus back to life after a pause last year due to COVID-19. Relive homecoming from this past weekend through our photographers' lenses.

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Stony Brook University hosts solidarity vigil for anti-Asian violence

Jocelyn Cruz • April 7, 2021

The Stony Brook University staff and students joined a solidarity vigil on March 31, outside the Administration building to honor the lives of those lost to anti-Asian violence.

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Stony Brook University Election Day Voting Photo Gallery

Rabia Gursoy • November 3, 2020

Stony Brook University students head over to the Walter J. Hawrys Campus Recreation Center to vote on Election Day. The recreation center was strictly used as a voting center on Nov. 3.

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SBU Hospital employees rally for pay

Rabia Gursoy • July 27, 2020

The rally and march, called "Heroes Don't Get Zeros," took place on Wednesday, July 22. Participants signed a petition calling on Stony Brook affiliated hospitals to secure $2,500 hazard pay for essential employees who have been working since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Stony Brook’s Black Lives Matter protests

Alek Lewis • June 12, 2020

Photo showcase of a peaceful protest in Stony Brook, NY on June 7. From 1p.m. to 4 p.m., protesters gathered in front of the Lowe's shopping center to protest against police brutality and systematic racism.

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Black Lives Matter march in Freeport, NY

Maya Brown • June 9, 2020

Photos taken by Assistant News Editor Maya Brown show about 500 local residents from Freeport, NY, protesting in solidarity with Black Lives Matter movement and urging people to demand justice for George Floyd.

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Protests outside of Long Island City Courthouse for Black Lives Matter movement

Rabia Gursoy • June 8, 2020

Photos by Assistant Multimedia Editor Rabia Gursoy depict protesters, while social distancing, holding a vigil in front of the Long Island City Courthouse.

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Cincinnatians march for the Black Lives Matter movement

Sara Ruberg • June 8, 2020

Photos taken by Multimedia Editor Sara Ruberg from Cincinnati's Black Lives Matters peaceful protests on Sunday, May 31. Later on, over 300 people were arrested for breaking curfew.

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Festival of Lights 2019 Photo Gallery

Samantha Robinson • December 5, 2019

The Festival of Lights is a traditional event held at SBU which shares and celebrates the various religions, faiths and cultures that make up the Stony Brook community. Here are some photos from this year's multicultural event.

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A final letter from Santiago, in photos

Eric Zolov • December 5, 2019

A collection of photos taken by Eric Zolov of the recent turmoil encompassing Santiago, Chile. The protest movement resulted in crumbling infrastructure and blind protesters.

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