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Harvey Weinstein in 2015. The film producer has been accused of sexual misconduct by dozens of women. THOMAS HAWK/FLICKR VIA CC BY 2.0

Silence around sexual harassment pervades Hollywood

Thomas James October 29, 2017
In an industry that explores human nature through stories onscreen, it’s the offscreen actions by people with power in the entertainment industry that reveal its dark nature.
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Sophomore Elizabeth Tsvetkov, above, started the conference tournament strong with a win in her doubles match, along with partner Yana Nikolaeva. After Stony Brook lost to Albany the defeated UMBC in the semifinal where Tsvetkov won in the No. 2 match. KRYSTEN MASSA/STATESMAN FILE

Tsvetkov, Chikvashvili Sisters stand out at ITA, Brown Invitational

Mike Adams September 25, 2017
Stony Brook Tennis players competed in two tournaments this past weekend, plying their skills at the Brown Invitational and the Oracle ITA Masters to mixed results.
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President Samuel L. Stanley at the 2016 State of the University address. Wednesday he hosted a town hall meeting about diversity. JERROD WHITE/STATESMAN FILE

Defending DACA: an economic perspective

Scott Terwilliger and Mike Sonta September 10, 2017
The effects of criminalizing immigration in the United States criminalizes entire communities. In doing so, America narrows its diversity, which can be deleterious to the notion of our country as a cultural melting pot.
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Baseball drops two of three in series at UC Santa Barbara

Baseball drops two of three in series at UC Santa Barbara

Nick Zararis March 19, 2017
The Stony Brook baseball team won one of three games during a west-coast series against UC Santa Barbara over the weekend. The Seawolves now have a 5-12 record this season.
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The Neighbors, pictured above, is a New York City based hi-hop dance team. The Neighbors competed in Stony Brook University PUSOs dance competition and won first place. COURTESY OF THE NEIGHBORS

PUSO’s SAYAW 2017 brought the East Coast dance community to one stage

Meng Yuan March 13, 2017
Three special judges, six competing teams and eight showcase teams visited the SAYAW 2017 Dance Competition and Showcase, an annual event held by PUSO.
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The Bench Bar and Grill in Oct. 2015. The Bench, a bar right off Stony Brook campus, has a ladies night on Thursdays where women arent charged for drinks.  FRANCESCA CAMPIONE/THE STATESMAN

Keep your Ladies Night deal. I don’t want it.

Emily Benson March 5, 2017
It would be nice to pay a cheaper price for products without being treated as something cheap as well.
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Stony Brook Softball heats up with California talent

Stony Brook Softball heats up with California talent

Gregory Zarb February 21, 2017
It used to be, and still is, a normality for the Seawolves to bring a lot of west coast talent to come play here.
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Stony Brook guard Blair Mendy charged with rape

Stony Brook guard Blair Mendy charged with rape

Kunal Kohli February 8, 2017
Stony Brook men’s basketball sophomore guard Blair Mendy has been charged with rape, according to Stony Brook University Police.
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U.C. Iroegbu: Structure and numbers fuel transfer’s will to succeed

U.C. Iroegbu: Structure and numbers fuel transfer’s will to succeed

Kunal Kohli November 8, 2016
Iroegbu is one of three transfers on the team. Junior forward Junior Saintel and sophomore guard Blair Mendy join him as newcomers from the junior college system.
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Womens Lacrosse revamps coaching staff under Joe Spallina

Women’s Lacrosse revamps coaching staff under Joe Spallina

Skyler Gilbert September 24, 2016
Stony Brook Women's Lacrosse has announced the hirings of Kim Hillier and Trish Bonagura for the upcoming 2017 season.
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Medical marijuana industry takes first steps on Long Island

Medical marijuana industry takes first steps on Long Island

Anisah Abdullah and Jakub Lewkowicz April 19, 2016
Medical marijuana dispensaries on Long Island set up shop early this year in light of the 2014 Compassionate Care Act.
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Poisoned by plastics

Kurt Bretsch February 11, 2016
There is no doubt that plastics are appropriate for some products, but one-time-use plastics are usually wasteful and unnecessary.
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