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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 shepherds 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 smores 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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