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Graduate students hold rally, deliver petition for better contract to McCormick's office

Graduate students hold rally, deliver petition for better contract to McCormick’s office

Sky Crabtree, News Editor February 9, 2025

Over 45 individuals gathered outside of the Administration building on Stony Brook University’s campus in order to protest what they said are poor...

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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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Stony Brook University Hospital never received over $175 million in FEMA reimbursements

Stony Brook University Hospital never received over $175 million in FEMA reimbursements

Sky Crabtree, News Editor November 24, 2024

Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) never received over $175 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reimbursements for expenses related...

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The "Spread Your Wings" mural outside of West Side Dining that was unveiling fall 2023. MATTHEW WEIR/STATESMAN FILE

How a committee’s mission is changing spaces at Stony Brook

Sky Crabtree, News Editor November 3, 2024

In 2021, Mitchell Trinka, the digital media manager for Stony Brook University’s Department of Advancement, approached Judith Brown Clarke, the vice...

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Interim President Richard McCormick during a sit down interview with The Statesman. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

McCormick discusses University facilities, free speech and academic growth in exclusive interview

Sky Crabtree, News Editor October 18, 2024

On Wednesday, Oct. 9,  The Statesman sat down for an exclusive interview with Richard L. McCormick, the Interim President of Stony Brook University.The...

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A graphic illustrating Stony Brook University’s  2025 rankings. ILLUSTRATED BY HENNA JEONG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook receives same college ranking as last year, enrolls largest class of students in its history

Sky Crabtree, News Editor October 9, 2024

Stony Brook University has held fast in the 2025 U.S. News and World Report college rankings, maintaining its place at No. 58 among national universities...

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The exterior of Ammann Hall located in -- quad on Stony Brook's campus. BRITTNEY DIETZ/STATESMAN FILE

Stony Brook University to reopen Ammann Hall

Sky Crabtree, News Editor October 6, 2024

Ammann Hall, one of two residence halls on campus shut down due to flash flooding, is reopening on Oct. 11, according to an email sent by Campus Residences...

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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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A student holding the Palestinian flag during the encampment on May 1. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook sees large drop in FIRE free speech college rankings

Sky Crabtree, News Editor September 25, 2024

The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) has released its 2025 college free speech rankings, and Stony Brook University’s position...

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Stony Brook, NY; Stony Brook University: Cathy Barbash (Sitting center) and Susan Barbash (Right sitting) present Stony Brook University Special Collections members Kristen Nyitraya (Left sitting), Lynn Toscano (Left) and Jamie Saragossi (Right) a small collection of papers relating to their late activist father Maurice Barbash’s work to stop a proposed 4 lane highway down the spine of the Fire Island and the creation of the Fire Island National Seashore (FINS).

Historic Fire Island National Seashore documents donated to Stony Brook University for 60th anniversary

Sky Crabtree, News Editor September 24, 2024

Stony Brook University Libraries recently received a donation of historic documents showcasing the battle behind the creation of the Fire Island National...

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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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