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Art Therapy: The Intriguing, Transformative, Therapeutic Technique

Art Therapy: The Intriguing, Transformative, Therapeutic Technique

Isabelle Panza October 8, 2019
People throughout the ages have expressed their deepest emotions through art. Today, art therapy is used to help people struggling with mental illnesses.
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Stony Brook University scientists work on clean water initiative

Stony Brook University scientists work on clean water initiative

Joe McQueen October 3, 2019
A team of scientists at Stony Brook University (SBU) is working to develop new technology that prevents nitrogen from entering groundwater.
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Stony Brook announces new accessible Minor in Filmmaking

Stony Brook announces new accessible Minor in Filmmaking

Alek Lewis September 29, 2019
A 21-credit filmmaking minor will be available to Stony Brook students. The program will use iPhones to teach basic film skills.
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Sustainable Fashion is on the Rise as Forever 21 Nears its End

Sustainable Fashion is on the Rise as Forever 21 Nears its End

Xenia Gonikberg September 29, 2019
Popular teen clothing brand Forever 21 is on track to file for bankruptcy within the next year. Known for its loud patterns and trendy styles, fast fashion creates clothing that is made cheaply and quickly, typically catering towards teens and young adults
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Jeff Dunham: Beside Himself”: A comedy special unique in characters and perspective

Jeff Dunham: Beside Himself”: A comedy special unique in characters and perspective

Alek Lewis September 29, 2019
Jeff Dunham’s latest comedy special “Jeff Dunham: Beside Himself” was released on Netflix on Sept. 24, keeping the old puppets that fans love while introducing Dunham’s new puppet, a satirical vessel used to comment on President Trump.
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SBU sophomore recognized by LI Business News “30 Under 30”

SBU sophomore recognized by LI Business News’ “30 Under 30”

Iryna Shkurhan September 26, 2019
Sydney Bell, a sophomore marine vertebrate biology major at Stony Brook University (SBU), was recognized by Long Island Business News “30 Under 30” list for her non-profit company, Tidal Tees Apparel.
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Staller Center brings Shakespeares Hamlet to Stony Brook University

Staller Center brings Shakespeare’s Hamlet to Stony Brook University

Patrick Tuminski September 24, 2019
The Staller Center for the Arts brought the Royal National Theatre's production of "Hamlet" to Stony Brook University.
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Dont move the tailgate: an open letter to the Homecoming Committee

Don’t move the tailgate: an open letter to the Homecoming Committee

Eric Wagner September 22, 2019
A common criticism of Stony Brook — from students, faculty and outside observers alike — is our lack of school spirit. We’re a prestigious school, academically ranked 91st in the country, with Division I sports teams.
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The Lumineers want you to get to know the Sparks family

The Lumineers want you to get to know the Sparks family

Sara Ruberg September 15, 2019
Three generations of crime, tragedy, drug addiction and alcoholism ravages the Sparks. Their stories come to life in a small, yellow house that stands alone in a field — perhaps symbolic of each character's loneliness and distance.
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SBU fails to promise students a “Far Beyond” experience

Noah Brigham September 15, 2019
Every day at Stony Brook, each and every one of us is bombarded by signage: “Far Beyond.” The message from the university to its student body: If you strive for success, Stony Brook will propel you towards it. The university has fallen short on their end of the bargain.
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9/11 Memorial draws in students and staff, recognizes those who were lost 18 years ago

9/11 Memorial draws in students and staff, recognizes those who were lost 18 years ago

Alek Lewis September 12, 2019
18 years to the minute that the North Tower was struck on September 11, 2001, the Academic Mall fell hush to the tolling of campus bells, which rang 21 times to honor the 21 Stony Brook alumni and community members who were lost during the attack on U.S. soil
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Test curves do not reflect students’ intelligence

Test curves do not reflect students’ intelligence

Sam Lauria September 8, 2019
After taking a difficult exam, students are relieved to hear that their professor is curving their test grades. Test curves are a method in which a teacher adjusts the average score of an exam by moving students’ grades up a few points or even an entire letter grade.
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