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The negative stigma attached to weed is the driving force behind biased misconceptions. STATESMAN FILE

The societal prejudice against marijuana

Matthew Boose March 11, 2014
Music thumping, bodies sweating, people vomiting – this is a familiar scene to most college students. The drug-fueled party is a fixture in almost every American college. At these events, the real life of the party is alcohol, derived from Arabic al-kuhul, the definitive social lubricant, a drug as ancient as civilization itself.
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John Harvard’s offers delicious variety of in-house beers

Keith Olsen March 10, 2014
Although there are a few establishments on the island that flourished from the recent interest in micro and local breweries, one of the most successful is the John Harvard's Brewery. Located on nearby Nesconset Highway, this bar and restaurant hosts an in-house brewery where they make and serve seasonal beers and fantastic food.
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How to read the different types of drunk texts

Cassandra Maddox March 10, 2014
Texting under the influence, or TUI, is a gauntlet that claims many lives between the hours of 12 and 4 a.m. It is an obstacle course just to enter the password, but after enough squinting and severe focusing, the clarity of the numbers shines through.
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Stony Brook students take the party and pics to Twitter

Diane Caruso March 10, 2014
“Live for the nights I’ll never remember with the people I won’t forget,” Drake, popular R&B and hip-hop artist, said. But what he did not convey was that the next time you are partying, on or off campus, your drunken moments could make you Twitter famous, even if it's only for a week.
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Police Blotter for the week of Monday, Jan. 27

Ashleigh Sherow February 11, 2014

Marijuana and Alcohol Violations: On Wednesday, Jan. 29, there was an underage alcohol violation on Circle Road near the LIRR. On Wednesday, Jan. 29, an RA from Dewey College reported a student for smoking...

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Police Blotter from winter break

Rebecca Anzel January 28, 2014

On Thursday, Dec. 19, two male students were referred after staff at Schick College found a stop sign in their room. Staff members also found two sign poles in the second floor hallway of Schick College. On...

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Police Blotter for the week of Sept. 30, 2013

Ashleigh Sherow October 10, 2013

On Monday, Sept. 30, there was criminal mischief at Douglass College. On Tuesday, Oct. 1, there was a report of a stolen mountain bike at Wagner College. An arrest was made. On Thursday, Oct. 5, police...

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UCafe offers a variety of options for students

UCafe offers a variety of options for students

Nicole Mihalik September 18, 2013
Stony Brook’s UCafe is hosting a variety of free events and performances this semester. Students over 21 can join UCafe every Tuesday through Thursday for a fun night out with friends without leaving campus. Monday night RockYoFaceCase events are open to students over the age of 18.
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A Word of Advice to Freshmen

Anusha Mookherjee September 3, 2013
The start of fall is just around the corner, and I've noticed a wonderful trend with each new freshman class. They stay out later, their clothes are shorter and are all oblivious to the rude awakening that will soon hit them.
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