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Alcohol and partying have come to define modern day college life. (JESSICA DESAMERO / THE STATESMAN)

Low levels of alcohol consumption still pose health risk, research shows

Kevin Sousa February 5, 2023
New research reveals that drinking even small amounts of alcohol can pose a serious health risk, raising concerns over college students’ awareness of the perils of alcohol consumption.
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Celebrating the oldtime tradition of Oktoberfest

Jovher Tagangylyjov October 17, 2021
During the 200 years of its history, the scale of Oktoberfest has grown in popularity and size. Nowadays it attracts millions of tourists and enthusiasts to Bavaria from different parts of the world.
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The negative stigma attached to weed is the driving force behind biased misconceptions. STATESMAN FILE

Legalizing recreational marijuana is what we needed all along

Matt Lindsay April 20, 2021
#OPINION On March 31, Governor Cuomo signed legislation legalizing the use of recreational marijuana for adults in New York State. While I have never used marijuana, I fully support the legalization of it for several reasons.
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The benefits of Stony Brook serving alcohol at athletic games

The benefits of Stony Brook serving alcohol at athletic games

Anya Marquardt October 6, 2019
On Sept. 14, Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium began serving alcohol to fans at the Stony Brook vs. Wagner College football game. In a statement on Sept. 5, Stony Brook Athletics announced its plan to sell alcohol at upcoming NCAA football and basketball games.
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Athletics announces decision to sell alcoholic beverages on-site

Athletics announces decision to sell alcoholic beverages on-site

Andrew Zucker September 6, 2019
Stony Brook University (SBU) announced this morning plans to sell beer and wine at athletic events as part of a pilot program.
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A typical beer pong set up at a college party. Many college students LAURA LAROSE/FLCIKR VIA CC BY 2.0

Girls just want to have fun without worrying about guys

Karina Gerry February 18, 2018
I have been told by guys that they wouldn’t hang out with me unless I got drunk with them, or that I could only go to a party if I took shots with them. It left me wondering why I wasn’t appealing to them unless I was wasted.
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A typical beer pong set up at a college party. Many college students LAURA LAROSE/FLCIKR VIA CC BY 2.0

The Drinking Dilemma

Scott Terwilliger August 28, 2017
If your drinking is triggered by the need to relax, find a new activity that provides the same reward of relaxation, such as exercising or listening to music.
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Alcohol is ultilized in herbal medicine to allow for easy absorption and preservation of all-natural remedies. (JESUS PICHARDO / THE STATESMAN)

Students studying abroad say cheers to American drinking culture

Kelly Saberi May 3, 2016
“I shat neon green s**t the next day,” Jessica Conlon said of the American beverage Four Loko. “I never want to drink them again.”
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Alcohol is ultilized in herbal medicine to allow for easy absorption and preservation of all-natural remedies. (JESUS PICHARDO / THE STATESMAN)

Common myths about alcohol debunked

Andrew Goldstein April 18, 2016
The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion found that binge drinking accounts for over half of deaths due to excessive drinking.
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Stony Brook needs medical amnesty

Stony Brook needs medical amnesty

Zach Rowe April 18, 2016
There is no good reason for Stony Brook not to adopt a medical amnesty policy for students.
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Marijuana vs. alcohol: Which is the lesser evil?

Marijuana vs. alcohol: Which is the lesser evil?

Pete Galigher December 1, 2015
With U.S. college students smoking more marijuana than at any time in the past 35 years and imbibing on the decline, this debate is very important to the health conversation.
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Canadas newly elected prime minister, Justin Trudeau, pictured above, is setting the stage for a marijuana legalization process. PHOTO CREDIT: ALEX GUIBORD

It’s high time Canada legalizes marijuana

Michael Kohut November 24, 2015
Here we have a young, liberal leader in an industrialized democracy finally adjusting policy in the face of the changing tides.
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