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The crowd for the Seawolves Showcase inside Island Federal Arena. STANLEY ZHENG/THE STATESMAN

A look inside the 13th Annual Seawolves Showcase

Brittney Dietz and Stanley Zheng • October 22, 2023
Stony Brook University held its 13th annual Seawolves Showcase on Friday, Oct. 20. Originating in 2010, Stony Brook has kept the tradition alive to show off all of the talent here on campus. The Showcase a great event to enhance Homecoming traditions as well as to bring back alumni to support the Seawolves.
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The ferris wheel at Stony Brooks annual carnival Wolfieland. KAYLA GOMEZ MOLANO

Stony Brook hosts annual Wolfieland carnival

Mariam Ismail • September 13, 2023
Hosting thousands of students, the annual Wolfieland carnival made its return to Stony Brook University on Saturday, Sept. 9, in the Student Activities Center (SAC) parking lot. The fun-filled evening included a variety of rides such as the Swinger.
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Dr. Haresh Gurnani will be serving as the next Dean of the College of Business.IMAGE PROVIDED BY STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

Haresh Gurnani selected as new dean of College of Business

Sky Crabtree • April 3, 2023
On March 20, Stony Brook University announced the appointment of a new dean, Haresh Gurnani, to the University’s College of Business (CoB), effective this summer. 
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Alcohol and partying have come to define modern day college life. (JESSICA DESAMERO / THE STATESMAN)

Low levels of alcohol consumption still pose health risk, research shows

Kevin Sousa • February 5, 2023
New research reveals that drinking even small amounts of alcohol can pose a serious health risk, raising concerns over college students’ awareness of the perils of alcohol consumption.
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The Student Health Center across from H-Community. COVID-19 vaccinations will no longer be required to attend classes starting this summer. BRIANNE LEDDA/STATESMAN FILE

Stony Brook offers new virtual medical service to students

Clare Gehlich • September 30, 2022
Stony Brook University is now offering TimelyCare, a new telehealth platform that offers 24/7 virtual access to both medical and mental health services. 
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A throwback to Wolfieland 2022 in photos

A throwback to Wolfieland 2022 in photos

Tim Giorlando and Saad Haroon • September 26, 2022
Stony Brook’s annual Wolfieland carnival saw about 6,100 Seawolves arrive for a night full of rides, fun and food on Saturday, Sept. 10. The carnival was hosted by the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) in the SAC H parking lot from 4-11 p.m.
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Boxes of the COVID-19 Vaccine. Starting Friday, Sept 9, students are no longer required to get tested for Covid-19 on a regular basis.Sgt. Sebastian Rothwyn/ CC BY-ND 2.0

Required COVID-19 Surveillance Testing Ends

Lori Saxena • September 9, 2022
Starting Friday, Sept. 9, Stony Brook University will no longer require students to participate in COVID-19 surveillance testing. 
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Stony Brook students protest against sexual violence in Take Back the Night

Stony Brook students protest against sexual violence in “Take Back the Night”

Nicole Morett • May 8, 2022
More than a dozen students assembled outside the Student Activities Center for the Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance’s (FMLA) annual Take Back the Night demonstration — a protest against sexual violence — on April 28.
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Students getting ready to race in Roth Regatta on April 29. DANIEL KOGAN/THE STATESMAN

Roth Regatta 2022: Racing through the Sands of Time

Lori Saxena • May 8, 2022
The 33rd annual Roth Regatta took place on April 29, with the theme “Sands of Time.” Boats ranged in theme from Noah’s Ark to the Titanic, with multiple magic school buses, a Shrek-themed boat and even an army-style tank manned by ROTC students.
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Stony Brook students march in support of abortion rights

Stony Brook students march in support of abortion rights

Jeremy Portnoy and Karaline Talty • May 6, 2022
A group of roughly 100 abortion rights advocates marched around the Stony Brook University campus and gave speeches on May 5 in protest of the leaked draft of a Supreme Court opinion that could overturn Roe v. Wade.
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The iconic Stony Brook Spider-Man in all his glory. The costumed Wallcrawler devotes his time to bringing positivity to the campus community. LUBABA SHARIF/THE STATESMAN

Meet SBU’s friendly neighborhood Spider-Man

Lori Saxena • March 20, 2022
As Stony Brook University and the rest of the world bought copious amounts of hand sanitizer and toilet paper, one man traded his N95 mask for something a little less clinical, and a little more … heroic.
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Stony Brook’s new Foraging and Mycology Society calls all nature lovers to join 

Sonya Gugliara • March 6, 2022
Stony Brook’s new Foraging and Mycology Society revealed the popularity of nature exploration and appreciation at the University, with 65 students attending the group’s first meeting. 
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