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Stony Brook University mascot Wolfie celebrating after his yacht passed the finish line.

Roth Regatta celebrates 36 years of tradition through cardboard creations and campus pride

Abraham Clemons May 12, 2025

Racing across an algae-infested pond in duct tape boats may not sound fun, but Stony Brook University has turned it into one of its most anticipated...

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Second baseman Naiah Ackerman chats with head coach Megan Bryant prior to an at-bat against Hofstra on Friday, April 25. Ackerman double in a run during the Stony Brook softball team's season-ending, 7-2 defeat to the Pride on Wednesday. STANLEY ZHENG/THE STATESMAN

Losses to Campbell and Hofstra hand Stony Brook softball early playoff exit

Anthony DiCocco, Assistant Sports Editor May 8, 2025

On the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) softball tournament’s opening day, the Stony Brook softball were outplayed in all three facets of the game...

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Catcher Emily Reinstein crouches behind the plate against Hofstra on Friday, April 25. Reinstein has enjoyed a breakout year for the Stony Brook softball team during her senior season. STANLEY ZHENG/THE STATESMAN

Emily Reinstein’s life lessons shape her behind the plate

Anthony DiCocco, Assistant Sports Editor May 6, 2025

For catcher Emily Reinstein, maturing quickly was a necessity, not a choice.Yet, it has become her greatest strength.Born and raised in East...

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Head coach Joe Spallina smiles following the Stony Brook women's lacrosse team's 12-10 win over Drexel on Saturday, May 3. The victory earned the Seawolves an automatic bid to the 2025 NCAA Tournament, in which they will play Loyola Maryland in the First Round.

No. 19/20 Stony Brook women’s lacrosse commences 2025 NCAA Tournament run against No. 15/16 Loyola Maryland

Alex Streinger, Sports Editor May 4, 2025

After securing the Coastal Athletic Association’s (CAA) automatic bid to the national tournament for the third straight season, the No. 19/20 Stony...

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Right fielder Emma Scheitinger loads up a swing against Hofstra on Friday, April 25. Scheitinger hit two homers and drove in seven runs during the Stony Brook softball team's series loss to Drexel over the weekend. STANLEY ZHENG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball endures upset series loss against Drexel to end regular season

Anthony DiCocco, Assistant Sports Editor May 4, 2025

In a disappointing conclusion to its regular season, the Stony Brook softball team shockingly dropped two out of three games to one of the nation’s...

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Players on the Stony Brook softball team celebrate after clinching a playoff berth against Hofstra on Friday, April 25. The Seawolves took two out of three games against the Pride to win the Battle of Long Island. STANLEY ZHENG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball clinches playoff berth during Battle of Long Island series win

Anthony DiCocco, Assistant Sports Editor April 28, 2025

During a seesaw series, the Stony Brook softball team prevailed in the Battle of Long Island to punch its ticket to its third consecutive Coastal Athletic...

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Pop singer Zara Larsson performing at Brookfest on Friday, April 4. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Zara Larsson and Tinashe light up Brookfest 2025: Gallery

Brittney Dietz and Stanley Zheng April 22, 2025

Stony Brook University hosted its annual Brookfest concert in the Stony Brook Arena on Friday, April 4. Brookfest featured a number of student organizations...

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Guard C.J. Luster II scopes the court against Towson on Thursday, Feb. 6. Luster II announced on Wednesday that he is transferring to the University of North Carolina Wilmington.

Luster II transfers from Stony Brook to UNCW

George Caratzas, Assistant Sports Editor April 17, 2025

After a breakout season with the Stony Brook men’s basketball team, guard C.J. Luster II is moving on from Long Island.In a Wednesday Instagram...

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The contestants of 2025 Belleza Universal performing for "Streetwear." STANLEY ZHENG/THE STATESMAN

Latin American Student Organization recognizes Stony Brook’s diversity with a showcase of beauty and heritage

Michelle Grisales and Joshua Lee April 17, 2025

Each year, Stony Brook University’s Latin American Student Organization (LASO) meticulously plans their annual Belleza Universal Pageant: a night...

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6-0 vs. 6-0: No. 20 Stony Brook women’s lacrosse hosts No. 21 Drexel in battle for CAA supremacy

Alex Streinger, Sports Editor April 17, 2025

In a preseason interview with The Statesman, Joe Spallina — head coach of the No. 20 Stony Brook women’s lacrosse team — expressed surprise that...

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Miss Colombia being crowned Miss Belleza Universal 2025 on Thursday, April 10. STANLEY ZHENG/THE STATESMAN

SBU’s Latin American Student Organization celebrates annual Belleza Universal Pageant

Michelle Grisales and Joshua Lee April 15, 2025

After months of planning, interviews and rehearsals, Stony Brook University’s Latin American Student Organization (LASO) held its annual Belleza...

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First baseman Erik Paulsen celebrates a run-scoring double against Campbell on Saturday, April 12. Paulsen went 4-for-10 with a home run and a double in the Stony Brook baseball team's series win over the Camels.

Stony Brook baseball claims win over Campbell in rainy series

George Caratzas, Assistant Sports Editor April 14, 2025

Behind a pair of gutsy pitching performances, the Stony Brook baseball team took a pair of games in a weekend series win.Looking to pull itself...

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