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Preparing for the pageant: Belleza Universal 2024

Sonya Gugliara, News Editor • February 25, 2024

In the weeks leading up to the Latin American Student Organization’s (LASO) annual Belleza Universal pageant, 10 energized and talented contestants reflect on their pageant preparation experiences. Belleza...

Chinese Spanish artists, authors and activists discuss identity in the age of COVID-19

Michelle Chen • February 22, 2021

On Feb. 17, Chinese Spanish activists Quan Zhou, Chenta Tsai and Jiajie Yu Yan joined SBU to discuss anti-Asian racism and Chinese diasporic identity in “Pensando Xībānyá: Voices from the Chinese Diaspora in Spain”, a three-part lecture series.

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Dartmouth professor discusses genocide and tourism under fascist Italy in Libya

Matthew Yan • March 1, 2020

Graziella Parati discussed that agenda and the reasons behind it in her lecture, “Concentration Camps, Architectural Projects and Tourism in Italo Balbo’s Libya” on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at Stony Brook University.

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“Rabia” – giving a voice to the voiceless

Cindy Mizaku • March 10, 2019

“There are a lot of parallels between the movie and what is going on in the U.S. with migrant workers of color,” Crystal Williams, a junior health science major, said.

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Spanish flamenco troupe leaves audience in awe

Anna Correa • October 14, 2018

Guerrero, along with the Compañía Flamenca, a Spanish dance troupe, performed “Flamenco Pasion,” a two-act performance with 12 different dances at the Staller Center for the Arts on Saturday, Oct. 13.

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Verónica Peña uses her art to empower herself and others

Thomas James • February 18, 2018

As an interdisciplinary artist and a Stony Brook University MFA program alumna, Verónica Peña expresses through her art what is not right in her world as a way to empower herself.

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Students kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with opening ceremony

Chereese Cross and Lazaro Rivera • October 9, 2016

The Latin American and Caribbean Studies Center kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month by hosting its 27th annual opening ceremony titled “Esta Es Nuestra Historia."

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International exchange students’ first impressions on campus

Giselle Miranda • September 11, 2016

For international exchange students studying abroad, starting out at a new university campus in a new country can be a surreal experience.

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Joseph and Brewster represent SBU at World University Games

Cameron Boon • March 11, 2015

When it comes to making sure a once-in-a-lifetime trip across the Atlantic Ocean is as memorable as possible, sometimes one is willing to go to extremes.

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How sex affects athletic performance is still unresolved

David Vertsberger • February 11, 2015

The athlete’s process of reaching to physical and psychological shape in anticipation of the big game or event is meticulous. Every meal, every nap, every routine has to be in accordance with what...

Club hockey ranked No. 7 in ACHA heading down the stretch

Cameron Boon • January 27, 2015

While the Stony Brook men’s and women’s basketball teams have had some ups and downs in their campaigns, the Seawolves on the ice have maintained a high level of play throughout their entire season.

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Stony Brook alumni finding success playing overseas

Chris Peraino • November 4, 2014

Becoming a professional athlete is every little kid’s dream. And while no Seawolves have made it to the NBA at this point, that dream has still become a reality for many of them overseas.

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