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The outside of Kelly Quad in West Campus. Students living on campus still have access to the food pantry, which has adjusted to social distancing. SHAH ALI HAIDER SHANTO/THE STATESMAN

SBU needs to reinforce the guest policy to ensure housing safety

Xenia Gonikberg February 2, 2020
Over the course of the last three months, I have been looking into an issue that needs to be brought up as it affects many students at Stony Brook University (SBU): the guest policy.
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Far Beyond signage in the Academic Mall.  EMMA HARRIS/THE STATESMAN

SBU set to invest $1.6 million in Plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Brianne Ledda November 3, 2019
Stony Brook University will invest more than $1.6 million into its Plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, according to updates linked in a campus-wide email sent on Friday, Nov. 1.
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The emailed letter that PHOTO CREDIT: STONY’S  BROOK PRESIDENT’S OFFICE

Presidential Search Committee outlines expectations for incoming president

Brianne Ledda October 24, 2019
The Presidential Search Commitee detailed in a position profile their expectations for the next Stony Brook University president.
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Presidential search announces committee members

Presidential search announces committee members

Maya Brown September 14, 2019
A campus-wide email was sent out on Wednesday, Sept. 11, detailing who will be taking part in the search for Stony Brook University's next President.
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A pack of cigarettes.  LINDSAY FOX/FLICKR VIA CC BY 2.0

Stony Brook isn’t tobacco-free — and it shouldn’t be

Mike Adams December 2, 2018
Stony Brook University banned the use of tobacco products on campus at the start of 2016. Still, the sight of students sucking down smoke around Frank Melville's old estate is far from uncommon.
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A bike rack outside of the the Simons Center. ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE STATESMAN

Why we need to bike more around campus

Gabby Pardo April 18, 2018
Ride a bike — it's a little step that counts toward the big picture.
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The entrance to the Staller Center for the Arts theatre. The STATESMAN FILE

Let artistic students beautify Stony Brook

Mike Adams April 15, 2018
Let studio art majors paint some walls or put up some sculptures in otherwise bland areas. It’d be cheap and easy to put up a few murals — definitely less costly to finance than a full-blown “Far Beyond” program.
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Say yes to single stream recycling on campus

Alexandrea Van Loo November 16, 2015
The convenience of single stream recycling will improve participation throughout university faculty, students and staff.
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Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Stony Brook is expanding everything but parking

Letter to the Editor September 30, 2015
Granted, I understand Stony Brook's need to grow with student population, faculty and staff. Don't you think the accommodations should reflect that as well?
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(HEATHER KHALIFA / THE STATESMAN)

Winter Storm Juno delays first day of classes

The Statesman January 28, 2015
What a way to start off the Spring semester! Classes were cancelled Monday and Tuesday due to Winter Storm Juno. Here are some scenes captured around the frozen campus.
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Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is a free and confidential service available to currently enrolled Stony Brook students taking at least six credit hours.(STATESMAN STOCK PHOTO)

Counselor at CPO forms new sexual violence awareness committee

Christopher Leelum November 6, 2014
The new Violence Intervention and Prevention Committee, a brainchild of Christine Szaraz and the Center for Prevention and Outreach, aims to gather disparate student efforts under one banner.
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Campus construction projects continue to develop

Arielle Martinez February 18, 2014
Several construction projects on Stony Brook University’s campus are nearing completion. The revamp of the old Kelly Dining building—the second phase of the development of West Side Dining—is scheduled to be completed this week, and the Faculty Student Association (FSA) will open the facility after a four to six week preparation period.
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