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A Stony Brook University student recycles a plastic bottle on campus. FRANCIS YU/STATESMAN FILE

Seawolves look toward a greener future

The Statesman March 8, 2015
From the hospital to the dining facilities, different departments across Stony Brook University have started their RecycleMania endeavors.
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Chicken tenders and french fries served in a Stony Brook dining hall. STATESMAN FILE

Meal plans largely insufficient for on-campus students

Megan Miller January 27, 2015
A Statesman review of Campus Dining prices and policies has revealed the Bronze meal plan is leaving students’ wallets and stomachs empty.
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FSA dealing with unexpected loss of Kosofresh and Tavalon Tea

Sarah Elsesser September 25, 2014
Kosofresh and Tavalon Tea, the coveted Korean food in the Jasmine dining facility located in the Charles B. Wang Center, terminated its contract on Aug. 21, 2014 with the Faculty Student Association.
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What you missed at Stony Brook while you were away

Sandhiya Kannan September 4, 2014
While you were away, Campus Dining addressed complaints, two students passed away, the LIRR strike was circumvented and construction on the new residence halls and dining facility on Toll Drive began.
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Stony Brook Athletics debuts mobile application

Jasmine Blennau February 4, 2014
The Stony Brook Athletics Department launched a new, free mobile application on Jan. 15 called “Stony Brook Seawolves,” aiming to make the SB Athletics website more accessible to students via their smartphones.
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Halal food programs leave students hungry for more

Halal food programs leave students hungry for more

Chris Woods November 5, 2013
Changes to the Faculty Student Association’s halal offerings this semester have left some students struggling to find adequate food on campus. Following the recontracting of the Jasmine food court this fall, the court no longer has the proper facilities to prepare halal meals. Instead, it relies on sealed, prepackaged “Halal NY” sandwiches from the Union Commons.
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New Campus Catering service for student groups

New Campus Catering service for student groups

Kelly Zegers September 12, 2013
Student groups now have to option to cater their events on campus with the new Campus Catering guide.
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Stony Brook students are required to be on a health insurance plan and can buy insurance from the university. (NINA LIN / THE STATESMAN)

Affordable Care Act gives students more insurance options

Nina Lin August 26, 2013

Spring 2014 looks to bring more affordable options than ever in health care coverage—for in-state students and faculty, at least. Come Oct. 1, New Yorkers at Stony Brook may find a chance to start shopping...

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Health insurance on the rise for students

Nelson Oliveira February 4, 2013
Students who use Stony Brook University’s health insurance returned this semester to see a 27 percent increase on their bill.
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Stony Brook updates looks while increasing quality

Morgan DiCarlo September 17, 2012

Stony Brook’s campus is in a constant state of expansion.  From its beginnings in 1957 as a small teacher’s college, the university has greatly expanded in size.  Even now, many modern rehabilitation,...

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Food truck and coffee among changes to campus dining

April 23, 2012
Students returned from spring break to several changes in their dining options, most notably the new MoGo Chef food truck that parks between the Stony Brook Union and Melville Library on weekdays.
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Low sales drive food truck away

April 9, 2012
After a decline in sales, the Grey Horse Tavern's food truck – a rolling kitchen that used to serve organic and local food to students on campus – is no longer a dining option at SBU, according to the Faculty Student Association.
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