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A letter from our graduating editors

A letter from our graduating editors

The Editorial Board • May 9, 2017
Thank you for four amazing years. Thank you for sharing your stories with us.
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Four ways to save after college

Four ways to save after college

Rachel Siford • March 29, 2016
College graduates often find themselves moving back home after college, but financial experts are advising them to follow a strict budget to be able to move out faster.
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Justine Josue, former USG Vice President of Communications resigned. STATESMAN FILE

USG campaigning suspended for Elections Board vetting

Rachel Siford and Arielle Martinez • March 25, 2016
Concerns about the Elections Board were brought up at the most recent USG meeting, where it was revealed Elections Board members were never actually confirmed by the Senate.
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COURTESY OF STONY BROOK UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT GOVERNMENT

USG releases list of candidates for 2016 elections

Rachel Siford • March 23, 2016
A total of 75 candidates successfully completed petitioning and verification of their petitions by the Elections Board.
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Sex Issue 2016

The Breakup Shop’s Backup Plan

Rachel Siford • February 10, 2016
The new app “Backup Plan” by the Breakup Shop, designed by the Keast brothers, creates a legally binding agreement for two people to marry each other by a certain time.
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Stony Brook students stand in solidarity with Mizzou

Rachel Siford and Michaela Kilgallen • November 12, 2015
The demonstration started at the Student Activities Center and students made their way toward the Administration Building, chanting “Black Lives Matter.”
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MSA hosts Fast-a-Thon to raise money for Syria

MSA hosts Fast-a-Thon to raise money for Syria

Rachel Siford and Rena Thomas • October 29, 2015
The Muslim Student Association raised $480 for victims of the war in Syria during a voluntary fast this past Monday.
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SBU student drops out to run his own business

SBU student drops out to run his own business

Rachel Siford • October 13, 2015
Schmigelski dropped out of Stony Brook University for this semester. His business, a brokerage and distribution company serving the food industry, is now his full-time job.
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PHOTO CREDIT: DAVID CRUMMEY

Tattoo artists say new law will be a cost burden

Jill Ryan • October 12, 2015
All tattoo artists and shop owners will be required to use single-use ink starting Dec. 12, 2015 under new amendments to the New York State Public Health Law.
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Bench Wings is a late-night wing delivery service in collaboration with The Bench Bar and Grill. Students can order wings directly to their door on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, until 4 a.m. PHOTO CREDIT: STU SPIVACK

Stony Brook University student starts late-night delivery business

Rachel Siford • September 24, 2015
Bench Wings is in collaboration with The Bench Bar and Grill, across from the Stony Brook train station and in walking distance from campus.
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PHOTO CREDIT: John Tann

Birds and mosquitoes test positive for West Nile in Suffolk County

Rachel Siford • August 24, 2015
Nine mosquitoes and two birds tested positive for West Nile virus in Suffolk County, according to the Suffolk County Department of Health Services.
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Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is a free and confidential service available to currently enrolled Stony Brook students taking at least six credit hours.(STATESMAN STOCK PHOTO)

CAPS employees face lawsuit stemming from student death

The Statesman • July 17, 2015
The parents of a Stony Brook University student are suing CAPS employees for allegedly failing to properly treat their daughter's depression.
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