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The homepage of the website for the Undergraduate History Journal. SCREENSHOT  OF YOU.STONYBROOK.EDU/UNDERGRADUATEHISTORYJOURNAL/

Student-created history journal seeks to fill gap at SBU

Steven Keehner January 28, 2021
Created by students at Stony Brook University, the Undergraduate History Journal seeks to give authors and “aspiring historians” an opportunity to showcase their work.
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The outside of the administration building in March 2020. The RABIA GURSOY/STATESMAN FILE

Three SBU fraternities suspended after allegations of sexual assault emerge on social media

Niki Nassiri July 8, 2020
In a series of social media posts on Instagram and Twitter, the victims detailed separate incidents in which the accused sexually assaulted them. Some victims also claim inaction by the Title IX and Student Engagement and Activities offices.
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The outside of the administration building in March 2020. The RABIA GURSOY/STATESMAN FILE

Stony Brook University intends to resume some on-campus learning with guidelines this fall

Maya Brown June 30, 2020
Final decisions regarding the fall semester are still unknown since guidance is dependent on the public health situation. “If it is safe to do so, it remains our intention to resume some on-campus learning and activities in the fall,” McInnis said. 
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SUNY students petition for partial refunds

Claudia Motley March 18, 2020
Stony Brook University, which told students to move off-campus on March 17, will offer partial refunds.
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Recycle mania flier containing information about the race which is taking place at Stony Brook University.  PHOTO CREDIT: STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

Stony Brook races to zero waste through recycling competition

Niki Nassiri February 16, 2020
The competition strives to motivate students to recycle and reduce waste, promote on-campus recycling programs and encourage school administrations to track waste production so recycling measures can be improved.
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Johnson during the Stony Brook women's basketball home opener against Manhattan on Nov. 8. SARA RUBERG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook ties nation's longest win streak with win over Binghamton

Ross O'Keefe January 26, 2020
A showdown between rivals Stony Brook (19-1, 7-0) and Binghamton (13-6, 2-4) displayed a pair of teams with the two best overall records in the America East. The matchup did not disappoint, as neither team separated by more than 12 points during the entire contest.
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PSA: Textbooks are not taxed

Bryan Carroll February 9, 2018
While the operator of the campus store will change to Follett Corporation in the coming weeks, other things will stay the same in terms of the overall buying experience for textbooks on campus. Textbooks and course materials in New York are still exempt from sales tax.
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Stony Brook to co-sponsor SUNYWide Film Festival

Stony Brook to co-sponsor SUNYWide Film Festival

Erika Stern March 6, 2016
Film is thriving at Stony Brook Southampton, where graduate students Ethan Scarduzio and Jordan Bianchi are candidates in an important upcoming film festival.
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Once rejected from Stony Brook, Paul Reiser makes his mark years later

Once rejected from Stony Brook, Paul Reiser makes his mark years later

Katarina Delgado February 9, 2016
Long-time actor, author, musician and comedian Paul Reiser performed his latest stand-up comedy show at the Staller Center for the Arts on Feb. 6.
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Stony Brook's diverse community is filled with a plethora of nationalities. This past Black history month, many organizations spent their time contributing to educating on the history and culture of African Americans. KRYSSY MASSA / THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook more diverse than other SUNY schools, but less than State

Adam Pollack March 2, 2015
Stony Brook has a fairly diverse population, especially when compared to Suffolk County, but minorities are still underrepresented.
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Editorial: Why is the university not providing more graduation tickets?

The Editorial Board May 6, 2014
As May 23 approaches, seniors are both excited and nervous to graduate. But many are also stressed about the limited amount of tickets we are given to distribute to family members on the big day.
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