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It was announced on Jan. 20, 2017 via email that Dean of Students Timothy Ecklund, above, had left Stony brook University. MEGAN MILLER /STATESMAN FILE

Editorial: SBU students deserve the truth on Dean Ecklund’s departure

The Editorial Board • January 29, 2017
University policy should not be used as means to camouflage information. It is the right of the student body to understand why Dean Ecklund left.
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A Stony Brook University student participates in a die-in at the SAC plaza on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016. ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE STATESMAN

Student die-in held in honor of 122 black Americans killed by police

Mahreen Khan • October 22, 2016
At 1:22 p.m., the students dropped to the ground for a total of 10 minutes. Many held hands in a show of unity.
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Stony Brook sophomore dies in car crash

Michaela Kilgallen • October 11, 2016
The Stony Brook community mourns the loss of sophomore Quentin Abram.
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A reporter's near-deck experience

A reporter’s near-deck experience

Jill Ryan • August 31, 2016
Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity threw a party late on the night of Aug. 26 that ended with dozens of people, myself included, in free fall after the house’s deck collapsed.
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A USG President with an inspirational past

A USG President with an inspirational past

Eric Schmid • April 30, 2016
Like many other undergraduates, USG President Cole Lee wants to usher change in our society.
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Third annual True Colors event celebrates Black History Month

Third annual True Colors event celebrates Black History Month

Kelly Saberi • February 25, 2016
The third annual True Colors event took place on Monday, Feb. 23 to celebrate Black History Month
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Survival guide for a successful semester

Survival guide for a successful semester

Francesca Campione • January 26, 2016
New semesters are often met with one of two outlooks: one filled with hope and enthusiasm or one riddled with self-doubt and feelings of impending doom.
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The Undergraduate Student Government organized a candlelight vigil on Nov. 17, 2015 for those who suffered from attacks in Paris, Beirut and other places around the world. CHRISTOPHER CAMERON/THE STATESMAN

USG holds candlelight vigil for victims of terror attacks

Andrew Goldstein • November 18, 2015
USG and Dean of Students Timothy Ecklund led students in a candlelight vigil Tuesday evening for victims of the terror attacks in Paris, Beirut and around the world.
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Union ceramic studio will close its doors after the fall semester

Union ceramic studio will close its doors after the fall semester

Michaela Kilgallen • November 3, 2015
After Nov. 19, the Craft Center studio will no longer be able to keep its doors open to the 100 students, faculty and community members.
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MSA hosts Fast-a-Thon to raise money for Syria

MSA hosts Fast-a-Thon to raise money for Syria

Rachel Siford and Rena Thomas • October 29, 2015
The Muslim Student Association raised $480 for victims of the war in Syria during a voluntary fast this past Monday.
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Campus Briefing: campus policy changes explained

Campus Briefing: campus policy changes explained

Chereen James • October 23, 2015
Judith Greiman, Marjolie Leonard and Timothy Ecklund spoke at the USG senate meeting to deliver a clearer understanding about the recent changes to university policies.
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The Craft Center offers free events on Tuesday nights from 6:30-9 p.m. Some of these events include vinyl record melting, jewelry making and chocolate lollipop making. CHRISTOPHER CAMERON / THE STATESMAN

Future of the Craft Center is unclear

Chelsea Katz • May 11, 2015
Tie Dye. Homemade pottery. Bartending. All are things one can make or learn at Stony Brook’s Craft Center and ceramic studio. But that creative spark might not stay lit.
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