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The Statesmans Multimedia Section poses for a group shot at the Sex and Relationships photoshoot. MARISSA MCCANDLESS/THE STATESMAN

2024 Sex and Relationships photoshoot walk-through

Brittney Dietz and Stanley Zheng March 24, 2024

For this year’s Sex and Relationships Special Issue, The Statesman chose the theme “Healthy Relationships.” We had multiple models step in front of our cameras to show what their version of a healthy...

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An assortment of contraceptives such as Plan B and condoms provided by Planned Parenthood Generation Action BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Lack of sex education in GOP states puts students at risk

Sunjae Lee March 24, 2024
Although it may be a cliche, there is some truth to the trope 'it takes a village to raise a child' — whether it be through teachers, pediatricians, athletic coaches or politicians who create laws directly affecting youth.
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Artistic expression in post-Roe America: how creatives are taking a stand

Artistic expression in post-Roe America: how creatives are taking a stand

Olivia Erndl, Copy Chief March 24, 2024

  On June 24, 2022, the United States Supreme Court abandoned the almost 50-year precedent of the constitutional right to abortion with Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. Two monumental...

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Attackman Justin Bonacci embraces a teammate after a goal against Hampton on March 2. Bonaccis scoring will be needed for the Stony Brook mens lacrosse team to beat Monmouth tomorrow. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s lacrosse hopes to turn season around in CAA play

Kevin Broderick March 22, 2024

With its nonconference schedule officially wrapped up, the Stony Brook men’s lacrosse team will enter the most crucial part of its year. The Seawolves (3-5, 1-0 CAA) will start off the home stretch...

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Four Stony Brook womens lacrosse players celebrate a goal against Arizona State on Feb. 23. The Seawolves will host Elon tomorrow for their second conference game of the year. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

No. 14 Stony Brook women’s lacrosse hosts much-improved Elon

Alex Streinger March 21, 2024

For the first of two games in a three-day stretch, the No. 14 Stony Brook women’s lacrosse team will take on a much-improved Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) foe. After going 0-7 in conference...

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Center fielder Evan Fox takes a big swing against Siena on Friday, March 8. Fox hit a game-winning home run and had a game-tying hit this past weekend at Seton Hall. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook baseball takes two from Seton Hall behind dominant pitching

Tommy Pardo March 18, 2024

Despite only scoring seven runs over three games, the Stony Brook baseball team still managed to win its final nonconference series of the year. The Seawolves (9-9) spent the weekend in New Jersey...

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Catcher Emily Reinstein fouls off a pitch against Campbell on Friday, March 8. Reinstein went 7-for-12 with three doubles, four runs batted in and two runs at Charleston this year. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball gets back on track with sweep over Charleston

Anthony DiCocco March 18, 2024

The Stony Brook softball team righted the ship after a rough weekend, sweeping a Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) rival to level its conference record up. The Seawolves (11-9, 3-3 CAA) took care...

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Attackmen Nick Dupuis (15) and Justin Bonacci (44) celebrate a goal scored by defensive midfielder Ben Morschauser (31) against Hampton on Saturday, March 2. Dupuis and Bonacci both picked a goal and an assist each on Saturday against the University of North Carolina. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s lacrosse outmatched by No. 16/17 UNC

Bradley Trotta March 17, 2024

In its third attempt to pull off an upset over a ranked opponent at home, the Stony Brook men’s lacrosse team failed once more. The Seawolves (3-5, 1-0 CAA) were unable to uplift their fans on Saturday...

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The Stony Brook softball team huddles outside of the dugout between innings against Campbell on Saturday, March 8. The Seawolves will face Charleston this weekend for their second conference series of the year. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball hopes to bounce back at Charleston

George Caratzas March 14, 2024

After getting off to a winless start in Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) play, the Stony Brook softball team needs to have a good weekend to avoid what happened last year. The Seawolves (8-9, 0-3...

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Left fielder Matt Brown-Eiring bats against Siena on Friday, March 8. Brown-Eiring went 3-for-5 with a triple, a stolen base and a run scored in the Stony Brook baseball teams loss to St. Johns on Wednesday. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook baseball blows five-run lead in loss to St. John’s

George Caratzas March 14, 2024

In its first midweek game of the year, the Stony Brook baseball team blew a five-run lead to suffer a crushing defeat. After making the short drive to Queens on Wednesday, the Seawolves (7-8) matched...

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Small forward Tyler Stephenson-Moore takes a jump shot over Hofstra power forward Darlinstone Dubar on Jan. 22. Stephenson-Moore carried the Stony Brook mens basketball team to victory over the Pride on Monday. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook men’s basketball takes down Hofstra to advance to CAA title game

Kenny Spurrell March 11, 2024

The third time was the charm for the seventh-seeded Stony Brook men’s basketball team, as it won the school’s most important Battle of Long Island ever to advance to the 2024 Coastal Athletic Association...

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Left fielder Catherine Anne Kupinski (center) celebrates a home run against Campbell on Friday, March 8. Kupinski hit two homers in the Stony Brook softball teams first conference series of the season. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook softball swept by Campbell in first CAA series of 2024

Matt Tisdell March 11, 2024

The Stony Brook softball team followed its best weekend of the year with its worst one, as it was swept by the Coastal Athletic Association’s (CAA) newest member. The Seawolves (8-9, 0-3 CAA)...

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