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SBU Crime Watch: April 9 – April 13

Mariam Guirgis, Assistant News Editor • April 21, 2024

All reports are taken directly from the University Police Department and cannot be independently verified by The Statesman. On Tuesday, April 9, there was a report of a fraudulent check...

SBU Crime Watch: April 2 – April 8

Mariam Guirgis, Assistant News Editor • April 14, 2024

All reports are taken directly from the University Police Department and cannot be independently verified by The Statesman.

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SBU Crime Watch: March. 25 – March. 31

Mariam Guirgis, Assistant News Editor • April 9, 2024

All reports are taken directly from the University Police Department and cannot be independently verified by The Statesman. On Monday, March 25, there was a report of missing groceries in Hand...

SBU Crime Watch: Jan. 25 – March 24

Mariam Guirgis, Assistant News Editor • April 5, 2024

All reports are taken directly from the University Police Department and cannot be independently verified by The Statesman. On Thursday, Jan. 25, there was a report of a missing Apple watch in...

Arrested student speaks out following emergency protest

Mariam Guirgis, Assistant News Editor • March 30, 2024

Following the arrests of nine Stony Brook University students in a student-led pro-Palestine protest that took place on Tuesday, March 26, faculty members held an emergency protest the following...

A faithful approach and guide to healthy relationships

Mariam Guirgis, Assistant News Editor • March 24, 2024

College life is often described as a time for growth, independence and self-discovery, as well as a time for exploring relationships. But in the fast-paced world of higher education, relationships...

The importance of poetic art in history

Sarah Chaudhry • March 17, 2024

Poetry can be defined as an intense way to express ideas and feelings by using rhythm and writing conventions such as stanzas, writing styles, syntax and grammar. It can also be defined as symbolic visual art because of how unique the writing genre is.

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McInnis addresses student concerns to USG Senate

Viyang Hao, USG Beat Reporter • March 5, 2024

In her visit to the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate meeting on Thursday, Feb. 22, Stony Brook University President Maurie McInnis addressed some concerns brought forth by Senators, specifically...

The state of campus diversity and inclusivity efforts — where do we go from here?

Sarah Chaudhry • February 25, 2024

Stony Brook University has made several strides toward diversifying its campus and promoting inclusivity in recent years. According to Vice President for Equity & Inclusion and Chief Diversity...

Leonard Steinbach, a man of purpose and many passions, dead at 71

Mariam Guirgis, Assistant News Editor • February 16, 2024

Shortly after graduating from Stony Brook University in 1974, Leonard Steinbach, who also went by “Lenny” and “Len,” threw a party on the Brooklyn Bridge pedestrian walkway with his friends....

Getting involved at the involvement fair

Grace Sargent • January 30, 2024

With a student population of over 25,000, it can be difficult for students to find a home for their passions and hobbies at Stony Brook University — making its Involvement Fair the perfect opportunity for students to join a club for their unique interests or take a stab at something new.

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New SUNY Initiative bridges gaps in local news coverage

Mariam Guirgis, Assistant News Editor • January 24, 2024

In the fall of 2023, Stony Brook University’s School of Communication and Journalism (SOCJ) created a new class called JRN 390 (Special Topics in Journalism: Working News Room #2) in which students help local news publications that may not have enough resources to provide news coverage for their communities.

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