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State of Stony Brook University 2021: Students give their opinions on the University

Marcus Dia October 14, 2021
As in-person classes have returned, students give their opinions on the state of Stony Brook University. Our State of the University issue highlights various aspects of the University.
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President of the University, Maurie McInnis.JOCELYN CRUZ /THE STATESMAN

State of the University 2021: Q&A with President Maurie McInnis

Raymond Wilson October 12, 2021
The Statesman met with University President Maurie McInnis this past weekend as she responds to questions and concerns from students, faculty and staff, in regards to the State of the University.
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VIDEO: Highlights of Stony Brook Football home game against Fordham

VIDEO: Highlights of Stony Brook Football home game against Fordham

Katherine Procacci September 26, 2021
Highlights of the first half of the game against the Fordham Rams on Sept. 25. The Seawolves lost 31-14, their first loss within their conference since 2016.
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Tarana Burke speaking at Stony Brook University back in 2018. STATESMAN FILE

The Presidential Lecture Series presents a talk with activist Tarana Burke

Melanie Navarro May 10, 2021
On April 21, Stony Brook University President Maurie McInnis presented a conversation with activist and Me Too movement founder Tarana Burke as a part of the Presidential Lecture Series.
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A group of students hold posters as they march around campus in support of the Black Lives Matter protests last fall. RABIA GURSOY/STATESMAN FILE

Black students at SBU speak on statements about race

Rabia Gursoy and Amaya McDonald May 6, 2021
In this video, The Statesman consults Black students in the SBU community for more insight into the variety of experiences, values and ideas shared by Black Americans.
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The Stony Brook Pipettes performing at Stony Brook Universitys Seawolves Showcase in October 2019. This year, performance groups and other clubs will not get the chance to meet physically. SARA RUBERG/STATESMAN FILE

The show must go on for SBU performance groups

Amber Lewis April 13, 2021
Performance groups such as KBS Dance Team, The Vocalists and The Pipettes, have all learned to work around Stony Brook University's COVID-19 policies.
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36 questions that lead to love: A Q&A with Arthur Aron

Sara Ruberg, Stephanie Mach, and Juliana Slocum April 13, 2021
In a 1997 Stony Brook study, psychologist Arthur Aron explored whether intimacy between two strangers could be accelerated by having them ask each other 36 personal questions.
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Students signing in to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. The university has paused their administration of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. RABIA GURSOY/THE STATESMAN

VIDEO: Resident students receive Moderna vaccine

Amber Lewis April 7, 2021
Stony Brook students received their first dose of the Moderna vaccine on the first day of expanded eligibility at the Student Union on April 6. About 1,400 students were able to get vaccinated, which is 30% of the residents on campus.
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Students talk about what body positivity means to them

Sara Ruberg March 26, 2021
For this year's Sex and Relationship Special Issue, The Statesman chose the theme "body positivity." Seven participants chose to step in front of our cameras and tell us their stories.
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The Stony Brook University softball team gather into a huddle. The Seawolves are set to take on the Hartford Hawks in the first round of the AMerica East Playoffs. ARACELY JIMENEZ/STATESMAN FILE

Stony Brook University softball team starts right back where they left off

Amber Lewis March 15, 2021
The Stony Brook University softball team began their season months after practicing under COVID-19 safety protocols. Watch players explain their experiences and their hopes for the season after the last spring season abruptly ended because of the pandemic.
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Black campus leaders discuss Black History Month at SBU

Black campus leaders discuss Black History Month at SBU

Amber Lewis February 23, 2021
Oreoluwa Adewale, president of the Stony Brook chapter of the NAACP, and Sarah Beckford, Black Student Union historian, discuss Black History Month at Stony Brook University and the Black Lives Matter movement.
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Video: SBU distributes Moderna vaccine to frontline workers

Alek Lewis January 4, 2021
Stony Brook University started administering vaccines to workers prioritized by the New York State Department of Health’s first phase of vaccine distribution on Dec. 29 and 30.
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