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A screenshot of the Citizen app with icons marking locations of alleged urination and defecation. Since the beginning of the fall semester, Stony Brook University has been seeing a rise of vandalism involving alleged urination and defecation on campus landmarks. SCREENSHOT VIA Citizen: Protect The World app // ILLUSTRATED BY STANLEY ZHENG/THE STATESMAN

Campus landmarks defaced with urine and feces as a result of a TikTok trend

Humza Malik and Lex Wu October 6, 2025

The Stony Brook University sign in front of the Stony Brook Union. The Student Activities Center (SAC) Plaza. The statue of the University mascot, Wolfie,...

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Wolfie Seawolf, Stony Brook University's Mascot, standing next to an alumnus of the Stony Brook Dance Team. PHOTO COURTESY OF @wolfieseawolf/Instagram

r/Seen Something Scary? The Horrors of Stony Brook University — Satire Edition

Amit Ben-Bassat October 30, 2024

Picture this, it's your first night at Stony Brook University. You feel a swirl of emotions: excitement for your new adventure, fear of the responsibilities...

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SBU celebrates Wolfie's 20th birthday

SBU celebrates Wolfie’s 20th birthday

Basil John February 10, 2015
On Wolfie's 20th birthday, the campus community celebrates and reflects on the positive energy that the celebrated mascot brings to Stony Brook University.
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Wolfie Unmasked

Wolfie Unmasked

Hanaa’ Tameez May 10, 2014
Three seniors speak out about life inside the Wolfie suit. Hear what Jawad Mourabet, Jared Reed, and Richard Moylan have to say about their "larger than life" experience.
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