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Communion Minister gives ashes to a parishioner in a form of a Cross on his forehead at at St. Ignatius Church on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015. JOHN RAGAI/FLICKR VIA CC BY 2.0

The Potluck: Ash Wednesday

The Potluck • March 3, 2019
Ash Wednesday marks the start of the Lenten Season in the Catholic Church. The liturgical season of Lent is a time of prayer, fasting and almsgiving.
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A wicca alter. COURTESY OF EMILY CLUTE

The whimsical world of Wicca: Samhain (Halloween)

Emily Clute and Jessica Berino • October 28, 2018
Wicca is a religion that many people have heard of, yet so few outside it understand.
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Hindu Festival of Navrarti

Hindu Festival of Navrarti

Rohani Sharma • October 23, 2018
Navratri, a nine-day-long festival, is celebrated in honor of the Hindu Goddess Durga.
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Conceived by SBU’s Sikh Students Association and the Muslim Students Association, the Stony Brook Vigil for Tolerance was a response to the gurdwara shooting in Oak Creek, Wis., and the mosque burning in Joplin, Mo. (Nina Lin/ The Statesman)

Sikh Spotlight: Guru Granth Sahib

Karina Gerry, Anna Correa, and Melissa Azofeifa • October 15, 2018
“Sikhism is a monotheistic religion. We believe in one God and we call HIM Waheguru,” Sagardeep Singh, a senior mechanical engineering major and a member of the Sikh Student Association, said.
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College Gal Cooking: Coca-Cola Chocolate Cake

Emily Clute • September 23, 2018
When I came back this semester to see that Stony Brook had switched to being a Coca-Cola campus, I was beyond excited — not for the soda itself, but for one of my favorite desserts — Coca-Cola chocolate cake.
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College Gal Cooking: Frittatas, French toast and more

College Gal Cooking: Frittatas, French toast and more

Rawson Jahan • April 24, 2017
But this is the holy grail guide that not only will give you fun, delicious recipes for a Saturday night in or a Thirsty Thursday, but are budget-friendly too.
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A shot of zombie brains

A shot of zombie brains

Eric Schmid, Anisah Abdullah, and Katarina Delgado • October 14, 2016
Halloween is right around the corner so here's a spooky shot to help you have a frightful Friday!
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Popcorn toffee bars can be made a few days in advance and stored in an airtight container at room temperature. (KRYSTEN MASSA / THE STATESMAN)

College Gal Cooking: Popcorn Toffee Crack Bars

Krysten Massa • April 29, 2015
College Gal’s rendition of a popcorn toffee crack bar is the perfect combination of salty and sweet that will be good for any occasion.
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College Gal Cooking: Bacon, egg and cheese pizza

College Gal Cooking: Bacon, egg and cheese pizza

Giselle Barkley • April 11, 2015
This week’s College Gal Cooking recipe combines one of the most important meals of the day with one of the most popular foods: bacon, egg and cheese pizza.
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College Gal Cooking: cheesy shepherd's pie with scalloped potatoes

College Gal Cooking: cheesy shepherd’s pie with scalloped potatoes

Giselle Barkley • March 30, 2015
In honor the recently-passed St. Patty’s Day, this week’s College gal cooking is a cheesy twist on a classic dish.
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College gal cooking: Banana Dream Boats

College gal cooking: Banana Dream Boats

Giselle Barkley • March 8, 2015
This week’s College Gal Cooking recipe is for Banana Dream Boats.
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College Gal Cooking: Nutella s'mores pizza

College Gal Cooking: Nutella s’mores pizza

Heather Khalifa • February 21, 2015
To honor Michele Ferrero and his legacy, our College Gal Cooking recipe is for Nutella S’mores Pizza, accentuating what makes Nutella special: it goes with everything.
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