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Stony Brook University banner during Jan. 2021.RABIA GURSOY/THE STATESMAN

All classes canceled ahead of impending snowstorm

Brianne Ledda January 31, 2021
Stony Brook University has canceled all classes and events on Monday, Feb. 1 ahead of an impending snowstorm, according to a campus-wide email.
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A Stony Brook University student dressed in a costume made of garbage walks through the annual Earthstock celebration in protest of human-caused pollution. ANNA CORREA/THE STATESMAN

Earthstock returns for another year in celebration of Earth Day

Evelin Mercedes April 29, 2017
The annual campus Earthstock event celebrated Earth Day with entertainment, music and educational opportunities on April 21.
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A UPD officer serves free barbeque to Stony Brook University students at the first annual Field Day with UPD. ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE STATESMAN

Students and University Police enjoy Field Day with UPD

Justine Josue April 22, 2017
Two teams formed for a game of two-hand touch football between UPD and USG. Wolfie served as the referee, running up and down the field while miming calls.
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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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The Stony Brook University Pool at the beginning of renovations that started in January of 2015. Despite reoping the pool, Stony Brook University has decide to cut the Adapted Aquatics minor. PHOTO COURTESY OF STONY BROOK ATHLETICS

Stony Brook moves closer to re-opening University Pool

Evelin Mercedes February 26, 2017
Students can expect the renovated pool to open by the end of this spring semester after renovation and inspection issues have delayed its opening.
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Students received massages as part of the Commuter Student Associations 2016 relaxation. LUIS RUIZ DOMINGUEZ/THE STATESMAN

Relax-a-thon aimed to ease college stress

Jhacquelle Swaby November 18, 2016
After a semester of long days and nights, students needed a chance to unwind and take a breather before finals.
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“Health Matters” here and at Princeton University

Caithlin Pena December 2, 2013
College life can be busy, busy, busy. With finals looming, students are concerned about homework, grades and graduating on time. But there is another thing they should be concerned about: their health.
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Campus briefing: USG sends back act to fund event staging

Ryan Wolf November 17, 2013
As the fall semester winds down, so does the Undergraduate Student Government’s agenda. On Thursday, Nov. 14, the Senate met to debate the semester’s remaining legislation.
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Pool denied to swimming Seawolves

Pool denied to swimming Seawolves

Sophie Carr October 24, 2013
If swimming or diving were to be more popular, there might be further effort put into accommodating for these athletes. If our football or soccer team required a new field, wouldn’t there be greater impetus for providing for these teams?
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Research alters Campus Rec hours

Kelly Frevele September 5, 2013
After researching policies at other universities and collecting data from student ID cards, the Campus Recreation Center has decided to shorten its weekend hours to properly reflect attendance rates.
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Rec Center changes class check-in policy

Rolyne Joseph February 26, 2013

The Department of Campus Recreation wants to provide a safe and secure system for students. It therefore has decided to change its fitness program policy to enhance participants’ and member’s satisfaction. One...

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Plan in the Works for Campus Rec. Center

March 23, 2002

The Campus Recreation Office at Stony Brook University is trying to get approval from the state legislature for a $17 million Campus Recreation Center, which will be built next to the existing Sports Complex. Despite...

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