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Debate Two: Town Hall

Alexa Gorman October 17, 2012

Tonight’s town hall style debate gave President Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney the chance to address undecided voters about their positions on issues including foreign policy, taxes and economic growth. Obama,...

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Presidential Debate 1: domestic issues

Alexa Gorman October 8, 2012

President Barack Obama and his challenger, Gov. Mitt Romney (R-Mass.), began the series of presidential debates on Tuesday night with the topic of domestic issues. Questions from proctor Jim Lehrer of...

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Poll: young voters not as enthusiastic about election

Alexa Gorman October 8, 2012

The 2008 presidential election made history among young voters. Rallies on college campuses paired with social media activism brought out one of the highest turnouts of 18 to 29-year-olds on election day—more...

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A guide to clubs and orgs

Alexa Gorman August 27, 2012
Stony Brook University is home to more than 300 clubs and organizations, all run by students.
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Forget the myths you’ve heard about greek life

Alexa Gorman August 27, 2012
I am not a sorority girl. I don’t parade around like Elle Woods. I don’t scoff at people who wear anything but designer. I didn’t get locked in a basement for “sisterhood” purposes before my initiation.
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Behind the scenes of the USG election process

Alexa Gorman April 23, 2012
Stony Brook University’s Undergraduate Student Government held elections last week. Polls were open April 16-20, but the campaign process is more than just putting one's name on a ballot.
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#TheFineLine

Alexa Gorman March 5, 2012
In the days of print, the news section was news and the opinion section was opinion. The only grey area was the physical paper that was distributed. Now, the grey has flooded the online world of blogging and reporting. There is this unspoken fine line between news and opinion that blurred dramatically when anyone could post online and call it “news.” This line, however, is not the one to which I am referring.
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Healthier U walks its way onto campus

Alexa Gorman December 3, 2011

Stony Brook University’s new Healthier U Initiative is encouraging its employees to walk it off — literally. Healthier U is a wellness initiative with the goal of increasing the health and morale...

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Project 50 Forward moves on an unknown track

Alexa Gorman November 2, 2011

Stony Brook University’s Project 50 Forward is on-track and continuing to progress, according to President Samuel L. Stanley, Jr.’s State of the University address. The only problem is that no one...

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Effects of Stony Brook 2023 are felt

Alexa Gorman September 12, 2011
“Under Construction” is a phrase used quite frequently on campus as of late. Building projects ranging from the Nobel Halls in Kelly and Roosevelt Quads to the demolition of the Old Chemistry building might seem disconnected, but there is a reason in the madness.
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Meal Points and Munchies and Mashed Potatoes, Oh My!

Alexa Gorman July 26, 2011

Another swimsuit season has come and gone, which means it's time to pack on that winter weight and make friends with the late shift staff at Kelly Dining. We might as well embrace it; we’re college...

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Bike Rental Initiative Cycles Into University This Summer

Alexa Gorman May 11, 2011

As a part of Stony Brook University’s commitment to sustainability, the Environmental Stewardship Office is launching a bike share program to begin its first trial run next week. The idea is to...

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