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The Spirit of Stony Brook Spring Showcase in photos

Brittney Dietz • April 28, 2024

The Spirit of Stony Brook held their sixth varsity band spring concert on April 19, 2024 inside Island Federal Arena. Director of Athletic Bands Justin Stolarik conducted the band through all the songs...

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“Stage full of diamonds”: The Stony Brook spring concert

Karaline Talty • May 4, 2022
The fourth annual Spirit of Stony Brook Spring Concert took place on Friday, April 22. While the Staller Steps and Academic Mall were alive during the day for Earth Day festivities, after sunset the Island Federal Credit Union came to life.
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The Spirit of Stony Brook marching band performing at a football in the fall of 2019. SARA RUBERG/STATESMAN FILE

Stony Brook performers featured in the Intercollegiate Marching Band

Amaya McDonald • January 31, 2021
During the College Football Playoff National Championship game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Alabama Crimson Tide, the College Band Directors National Association Intercollegiate Marching Band performed virtually for the first time ever.
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The Spirit of Stony Brook Marching Band performing at a football game in the fall of 2019. The marching band recently received new uniforms after wearing the older versions for 14 years. EMMA HARRIS/THE STATESMAN

After a four-year process, SBU marching band sees new uniforms

Sean Gribbin • February 2, 2020
The band finally brandished the fresh garb this past November. Until then, the band wore the original stock uniforms — often compared to The Nutcracker or toy soldiers — used since the band’s inception in 2006.
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Paddlers jump from their boat during Roth Regatta on Friday, April 27. The theme for this year's boat races was Cartoon Network vs. Nickelodeon. ANASTASIA KOBUS/THE STATESMAN

Roth Regatta 2018: Cartoon boats battle for best time

Mike Adams • April 29, 2018
The downpour made it hard for some teams to keep their boats in working order, and several boats fell apart immediately after hitting Roth Pond.
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Fans cheer on the defense as the Seawolves keep the Wildcats from reaching the end zone. ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE STATESMAN

This week in photos: Wolfstock 2017

Aracely Jimenez • October 15, 2017
The Stony Brook community celebrated Wolfstock with football, music and fun.
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SBU Taandava gives an upbeat performance at the annual Seawolves Showcase. ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE STATESMAN

Seawolves showcase school spirit on Staller Steps

Chereese Cross and Beatrice Hyppolite • October 16, 2016
Seawolves Showcase on Staller Steps was full of entertainment and Stony Brook pride the night before the annual homecoming game.
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Taiko Tides performs at the alumni barbecue on Oct. 15 for Homecoming. Alumni, old and young, came from all over to celebrate and reminisce about their years at Stony brook. SARAH STEIL/THE STATESMAN

Homecoming festivities bring out Stony Brook school spirit

Antonia Brogna • October 16, 2016
Seawolves Town in the Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium parking lot was the home of traditional pre-homecoming game tailgating and alumni festivities on Saturday.
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Erica Ferer performing at Creative Explosion. EVAN YUSON/THE STATESMAN

Homecoming Court members showcase their talents at Creative Explosion

Lazaro Rivera • October 16, 2016
The annual Stony Brook Creative Explosion was held on Oct. 13 at 8 p.m. in the Student Activities Center auditorium and showcased this year’s homecoming court’s talents.
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Experiencing a Stony Brook Basketball game

Experiencing a Stony Brook Basketball game

Mahreen Khan • December 7, 2015
The Stony Brook Seawolves gave it their all against the St. Bonaventure Women’s Basketball team, only to have the night end in a devastating five-point double-overtime loss.
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Stony Brook honors those who served with Veterans Day ceremony

Stony Brook honors those who served with Veterans Day ceremony

Rebecca Liebson • November 5, 2015
In anticipation of Veterans Day, the Office of Veterans Affairs, in cooperation with the Veteran Student Organization, held its annual Veterans Day ceremony on Wednesday.
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Loss to Towson cannot beat the Seawolves tailgating experience

Loss to Towson cannot beat the Seawolves tailgating experience

Lei Takanashi • October 19, 2015
On Saturday, Oct. 17, the parking lot outside of Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium was transformed into Wolfstock Village, a massive tailgating event and tradition.
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