The Statesman

There must be a complete ban on TikTok in the U.S.

Vinod Kripalani • November 19, 2023

I have always firmly believed that ensuring the safety of American citizens and the national security of the United States surpasses individual liberties, and this is no different when it comes to my unwavering support for banning TikTok.

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How students are reacting to MAPS’ parking proposal

Tim Giorlando • February 21, 2023

For an hour on Wednesday, Feb. 15, a small band of students tried to make their voices heard at Stony Brook University’s West Campus fountain — nearly a week after the Mobility and Parking Services (MAPS) proposed to switch to a fully-paid parking model in August 2023.

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Former SBU professor Nancy Goroff wins democratic primary, set to face Lee Zeldin in general election

Niki Nassiri and Sara Ruberg • July 21, 2020

Nancy Goroff will compete with Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin for a seat in the House of Representatives this November. If she were to defeat Zeldin this upcoming election, Goroff would become the first female Ph.D. scientist in Congress.

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We need affirmative action to distribute equal opportunities to students

Sarah Tantawy • October 27, 2019

Affirmative action is a policy in which an individual's color, race, sex, religion or national origin are taken into account to provide opportunities for underrepresented groups in society. We see this policy at play in many different facets of people’s lives

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Presidential search announces committee members

Maya Brown • September 14, 2019

A campus-wide email was sent out on Wednesday, Sept. 11, detailing who will be taking part in the search for Stony Brook University's next President.

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Bad move: Tumblr bans adult content, chokes out NSFW artists

Kayla McKiski • December 6, 2018

Beginning on Dec. 17, Tumblr will prohibit all adult content. The company defines adult content as photos, videos and GIFs showing “real-life human genitals,” “female-presenting nipples” and any content depicting sex acts.

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STRIDE helps Stony Brook scientists explain their work

Brianne Ledda • February 11, 2018

Stony Brook scientists are working to better explain their projects to the general public as part of a collaboration with communications experts.

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Stony Brook needs medical amnesty

Zach Rowe • April 18, 2016

There is no good reason for Stony Brook not to adopt a medical amnesty policy for students.

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Things that Donald Trump actually got right

Nick Zararis • February 18, 2016

For all his mindless theatrics, Trump has occasionally, and surprisingly, struck the nail right on the head.

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The NFL is turning into the No Fun League

Nick Zararis • October 7, 2015

These are grown men being paid obscene amounts of money to play a game and provide entertainment; they should be allowed to have some fun within the game.

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