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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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Stony Brook hosts rally on student suicide prevention legislation

Admir Radoncic March 17, 2024

On Feb. 23, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) hosted several other college student governments for the One More Option rally in the Alan S. deVries Center to push for stronger legislation...

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The Undergraduate Student Government senators at a senate meeting on Thursday, Feb 29. COBY NUNBERG/THE STATESMAN

USG’s special election has concluded — here’s what’s changing

Sky Crabtree, Assistant News Editor March 5, 2024

The results are in for the recent special election held by Stony Brook University’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG). All four constitutional amendments put up for vote have passed, with...

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Stony Brook University President Maurie McInnis addresses student concerns in front of the USG Senate in a meeting on Thursday, Feb. 22. VIYANG HAO/THE STATESMAN

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...

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Students walking down the academic mall at Stony Brook University. ANGELINA LIVIGNI/THE STATESMAN

Campus COVID-19 and influenza cases are on the decline

Mariam Ismail March 5, 2024
Dr. Marisa Bisiani, Associate Vice President for Student Health, Wellness and Prevention Services and Chair of the Campus Public Health Advisory Team, spoke to The Statesman regarding the COVID-19 and influenza trends on campus. 
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The rise to Barbzdom: @stonybrookbarbz tells all

The rise to Barbzdom: @stonybrookbarbz tells all

Amen Ruth Galinato March 3, 2024

Staller Center for the Arts, Roth Cafe and the Stony Brook Union are campus sites frequently occupied by thousands of students and the one and only Nicki Minaj; digitally, at least. Her presence is...

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Panel discussion explores reporting on a polarized election

Sky Crabtree, Assistant News Editor March 1, 2024
On Thursday, Feb. 22, Stony Brook University’s School of Communication and Journalism (SoCJ) hosted a panel discussion with the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Intercultural Initiatives that covered how journalists and news outlets can best report on the upcoming 2024 presidential election at a time of great polarization in the United States.
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SB to MD: The Osteopathic Medicine Path

Mackenzie Yaddaw and Angelina Livigni March 1, 2024
This week, hosts Mackenzie Yaddaw and Angelina Livigni are joined by Undergraduate Clinical Experience advisors Frankie Matos and Alexandra Solowinska, as well as medical student Kelsey Fisher, to talk about osteopathic medicine. Fisher, who is pursuing a DO degree, explains her journey to medical school and how other students can begin their path to osteopathic medicine. 
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The contestants of the Latin American Student Organizations Belleza Paegant at practice on Monday, Feb, 19. The Paegant will take place in the SAC auditorium on March 22, at 5 p.m. BRITNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Preparing for the pageant: Belleza Universal 2024

Sonya Gugliara, News Editor February 25, 2024

In the weeks leading up to the Latin American Student Organization’s (LASO) annual Belleza Universal pageant, 10 energized and talented contestants reflect on their pageant preparation experiences. Belleza...

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Stony Brook now and then: demographics over a decade

Stony Brook now and then: demographics over a decade

Sonya Gugliara February 25, 2024

Stony Brook University has established itself as a flagship university with trailblazing efforts towards demographic diversity progress.  Praise for the University’s recruitment efforts have not...

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