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Harriman hall was the most recent building on campus to suffer a loos of power.MANJU SHIVACHARAN/THE STATESMAN

We deserve better than biweekly blackouts

Andrew Goldstein October 1, 2017
I should not need to lower my expectations for electrical power because the campus has “aging” equipment.
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Free menstrual products a reality under new USG administration

Joseph Konig August 27, 2017
As a result of two USG initiatives, on-campus residents will now have unlimited access to laundry facilities and menstrual hygiene products.
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The walk-in clinic at the campus recreation center is one of the resources available to students in need of healthcare services. However, many students feel the university attendance policy does not support student health. MARIE MATSUNAGA/STATESMAN FILE

Student Health Walk-In Clinic opens to students

Brittany Bernstein April 3, 2017
The clinic is on the second floor of the Rec Center, which is frequented by over 2,000 students daily.
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University proposes Comprehensive Fee increase

Michaela Kilgallen March 11, 2017
The university has proposed a $57, or 2.6 percent, Comprehensive Fee increase for undergraduate students in the 2017-2018 academic year.
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The Commuter Student Association hosted a fun in the sun Boardwalk event on ... LUIS RUIZ DOMINGUEZ/THE STATESMAN

CSA Boardwalk event brought summer to the SAC

Justin Lerner February 19, 2017
On Thursday, Feb. 16, the harsh winter weather turned briefly warm and refreshing at the Commuter Student Association’s “CSA Boardwalk” event.
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Students enjoyed a free ice skating rink at Polar Palooza in Feb. 2016. JESSICA CHIN/STATESMAN FILE

Winter Weekend 2017 brings a flurry of activities to campus

Anisah Abdullah February 5, 2017
Winter Weekend festivities run from Feb. 10 to Feb. 12 and will feature a wide range of activities including singalongs, comedy shows, therapy dogs and a roller rink.
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Rise in thefts at Campus Recreation Center boosts student caution

Rise in thefts at Campus Recreation Center boosts student caution

Jessica Chin November 1, 2016
A spate of recent thefts at the Campus Recreation Center has caused students and staff to become more vigilant and cautious than ever.
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Letter to the Editor: Why Stony Brook needs the Student Activity Fee

Letter to the Editor: Why Stony Brook needs the Student Activity Fee

Letter to the Editor April 19, 2016
SBU needs the fee because it funds the clubs/organizations and events that make SBU what it is. It provides support to organizations that bring the community together.
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Senior criticizes Campus Recreation dress code enforcement

Senior criticizes Campus Recreation dress code enforcement

Aleeza Kazmi November 19, 2015
A normal day at the Campus Recreation Center became quite a different experience for Stony Brook senior Nicole Mastrocinque on Friday.
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Meditation in motion

Meditation in motion

Courtney Kwong October 7, 2015
Stony Brook’s recreation center has five yoga classes each week, including YogaFit and Yoga Toning, and Yoga, taught by Patricia D’Angelo.
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Suspect identified in Campus Rec incident

Arielle Martinez September 9, 2015
UPD has identified a student who witnesses say destroyed property and physically confronted people at the Campus Recreation Center on Saturday, Sept. 5.
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Students Sofya Pugach, left, and Ahmad Fordous on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2014 at the third annual Bengalis Unite Mock Wedding. The ceremony aimed to give Stony Brook University students a taste of Bengali wedding culture. CHRISTOPHER CAMERON / THE STATESMAN

Bengalis Unite hosts third “Mock Wedding”

Rena Thomas March 2, 2015
Bengalis Unite cordially invited everyone to the beautiful traditional “wedding” of Ahmad Fordous and Sofya Pugach on Saturday night.
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