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Pro-Palestinian protestors surrounding the Administration fountain on Monday, Jan. 27. SKY CRABTREE/THE STATESMAN

Pro-Palestine protest held on first day of classes

Sky Crabtree, News Editor February 4, 2025

Around three dozen pro-Palestine demonstrators gathered outside of the Administration Building on Monday, Jan. 27 to continue pushing Stony Brook University’s...

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A screenshot of president mccormicks email regarding red hands. SCREENSHOT VIA EMAIL @MCCORMICK

Interim President McCormick condemns “red hands” symbol after protest banner incident

Sky Crabtree, News Editor December 25, 2024

Stony Brook Interim President Richard L. McCormick sent an email to the campus community on Friday, decrying the use of “red hands” symbolism used...

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Pro-Palestine doing protest things MARIAM GUIRGIS/THE STATESMAN

SB4Palestine holds protest to call for transparency of Stony Brook’s funds 

Mariam Guirgis, Assistant News Editor October 18, 2024

On Wednesday, Oct. 9, a protest organized by SB4Palestine took place in front of the Administration Fountain at Stony Brook University, bringing attention...

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Interim President Richard L. McCormick gives annual State of the University address

Interim President Richard L. McCormick gives annual State of the University address

Viyang Hao, Assistant News Editor September 29, 2024

Interim President Richard L. McCormick hosted the annual State of the University Address on Wednesday, Sept. 25 to a large crowd at the Staller Center...

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Pro-Palestinian protestor holding a sign reading "Divest From Genocide" at the rally on Thursday, Sept. 12. MARIAM GUIRGIS/THE STATESMAN

SB4Palestine leads march demanding transparency on University investments

Sky Crabtree and Mariam Guirgis September 16, 2024

Over three dozen pro-Palestine demonstrators gathered in front of the Administration Building for a protest organized by SB4Palestine at noon on Thursday. The...

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Pro-Palestinian Protestors holding a Palestinian flag on Staller Steps during the demonstration held on Wednesday, August 28. This demonstration was the first pro-Palestine demonstration of the 2024-2025 academic year. IRENE YIMMONGKOL/THE STATESMAN

Pro-Palestine demonstrators rally at Staller Steps

Sky Crabtree, Gabriella Cavalcante, and Maggie Gawor September 1, 2024

Around two dozen Stony Brook University students organized by the group SB4Palestine gathered at the Staller Steps on Wednesday, Aug. 28 during the...

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Students locking arms on the Staller Steps during the encampment on Wednesday, May 1. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Breaking: 29 demonstrators arrested during encampment protest

Mariam Guirgis and Sky Crabtree May 2, 2024
Earlier this morning, Stony Brook University police, state troopers, Suffolk police and a mobile field unit arrested 29 people including students, faculty members and community members participating in a Gaza Solidarity Encampment protest organized by Sb4Palestine. 
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Rick Gatteau, Vice President for Student Affairs, speaks to local media regarding the ongoing demonstration at the Staller Steps. Gatteau explains the University’s plans and perspective on the situation. MARIAM GUIRGIS/THE STATESMAN

Breaking news: SBU administration responds to student-led encampment

Mariam Guirgis and Viola Flowers May 1, 2024

Stony Brook University administration responded to Sb4Palestine’s ongoing Gaza solidarity encampment on the Staller Steps, with statements from Vice...

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Approximately 40-50 students gather on the Staller Steps to spend the night there protesting. Students have tarps, blankets and pillows. SKY CRABTREE/THE STATESMAN

Breaking news updates: Sb4Palestine organizes Gaza solidarity encampment on Staller Steps

Mariam Guirgis and Sky Crabtree April 30, 2024

This is a breaking news story. The Statesman will provide updates as they become available. Stony Brook University students are gathering on the...

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Students at SKY CRABTREE/THE STATESMAN

USG passes resolution calling for BDS

Viyang Hao and Sky Crabtree April 23, 2024

The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate passed a resolution to call on Stony Brook University to completely divest from Israel and companies...

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Arrested student speaks out following emergency protest

Arrested student speaks out following emergency protest

Mariam Guirgis, Assistant News Editor March 30, 2024

  Following the arrests of nine Stony Brook University students in a student-led pro-Palestine protest that took place on Tuesday, March 26,...

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