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Korey Wise speaks at the Black History Month closing ceremony on Feb. 26. EMMA HARRIS/THE STATESMAN

Korey Wise inspires with his story during the Black History Month closing ceremony

Maya Brown and Amaya McDonald March 1, 2020
After a month of recognizing and celebrating the contributions of black Americans, the Black History Month closing ceremony was held on Wednesday, Feb. 26 in the Sidney Gelber Auditorium.
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Veteran's Day Ceremony FANNI FRANKL/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook honors veterans with annual ceremony

Fanni Frankl November 10, 2019
Stony Brook University held its annual Veteran’s Day Ceremony at the Student Activities Center on Wednesday, Nov. 6. The ceremony aimed to honor the veterans in the audience and to shed light on all they have sacrificed for the United States.
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Stony Brook marches for suicide prevention

Stony Brook marches for suicide prevention

Samantha Robinson September 22, 2019
The Center for Prevention and Outreach (CPO) asked senior English major and jazz minor, Salvatore Fratto, to play a song at a rally in the Student Activities Center before the second annual “Walk of Hope.”
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President Stanley and Clarence Jones on Wednesday, May 1 in the Sidney Gelber Auditorium.  MAYA BROWN/THE STATESMAN

Clarence Jones lectures on the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

Maya Brown May 4, 2019
Dr. Clarence Jones, a scholar writer in residence at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Research & Education Institute at Stanford University and adjunct professor at the University of San Francisco, spoke as part of the Presidential Lecture Series on Wednesday, May 1.
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Students march outside of the Student Activities Center on Wednesday Oct. 24 in support of survivors of domestic violence. ALEXANDER BAKIRDAN

Students walk toward an end to domestic violence

Maya Brown October 26, 2018
At least 100 students came together on Wednesday for the annual walk for domestic violence awareness, “Take a Stand/Walk With Me,” organized by the Center for Prevention and Outreach (CPO).
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Students, organizations and programs honored at 2018 Jerrold L. Stein Student Life Awards

Students, organizations and programs honored at 2018 Jerrold L. Stein Student Life Awards

Brianne Ledda May 3, 2018
Students and faculty were honored at Stony Brook University’s Jerrold L. Stein Student Life Awards on Monday, April 30 for their outstanding contributions to university life.
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Adian Ortega, USG Treasurer elect.PHOTO COURTESY OF IAN OUYOUNG

USG unveils club funding for 2018-19

Mike Adams April 12, 2018
Stony Brook University’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG) unveiled its $1.3 million budget for clubs and organizations for the 2018-19 academic year.
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Journalist David Rohde discusses Taliban kidnapping and escape

Journalist David Rohde discusses Taliban kidnapping and escape

Mike Adams February 25, 2018
Rohde was smuggled under a sheet in the car on a three-day journey to a Taliban base in Pakistan.
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Dr. Allison J. McCarthy, above, was the keynote speaker for the Black History Month Opening Ceremony. HARY GHAYRAT/THE STATESMAN

Dr. Allison J. McLarty headlines Black History Month opening ceremony

Virain Palta February 9, 2018
Stony Brook University marked the start of Black History Month on Monday, Jan. 29 with a speech from Dr. Allison J. McLarty.
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Take a Stand/Walk With Me.  EMMA HARRIS/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook community takes a stand against domestic violence

Emma Harris October 29, 2017
Members of the campus community came together to spread awareness of domestic violence during the university’s annual “Take a Stand/Walk with Me” event on Wednesday, Oct. 25.
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Washington Post fact checker discusses truthfulness in politics

Washington Post fact checker discusses truthfulness in politics

Mike Adams March 13, 2017
Ultimately, Kessler’s message for the evening was directed at those in the audience who have lost hope that the truth holds any consequence in politics.
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BROOKLINE, Mass. Oct. 28, 2015—Michael Rezendes, Spotlight reporter, who is played by Mark Ruffalo in the movie Spotlight, walks the red carpet before a screening of the movie at the Coolidge Corner Theater Wednesday night. Photo by Dingfang Zhou/BUNS

Journalist portrayed in “Spotlight” speaks about his team’s work

Rebecca Liebson April 21, 2016
Two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Michael Rezendes visited Stony Brook Tuesday night to talk about the story behind the Academy Award-winning movie, “Spotlight.”
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