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The COVID-19 virus. PUBLIC DOMAIN

A letter to SBU students: staying informed in the face of COVID-19

Clara Tucker March 11, 2020
As I'm sure you all know, the COVID-19 has reached Long Island. The virus will also reach campus. This is not a question of “if” but “when.” Many people are wondering how much we should worry, and what we should expect.
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Poster for Dark Waters starring Mark Ruffalo. PUBLIC DOMAIN

“Dark Waters” delivers powerful message in the exhilarating true story of Rob Bilott

Alexander Bakirdan December 17, 2019
"Dark Waters” thrills in its nationwide release Dec. 6, with an undeniably excellent true story — and its impact reaches far beyond theaters.
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Stony Brook professor charged with stealing cancer research funds

Stony Brook professor charged with stealing cancer research funds

Brianne Ledda and Melissa Azofeifa September 12, 2019
A Stony Brook University Professor was arrested on charges of stealing from cancer research funds. He could be facing up to 20 years in federal prison.
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Zachary Shaps. SARA RUBERG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook students will travel cross country to raise money for cancer

Joe McQueen May 14, 2019
Two students at Stony Brook University are planning to participate in a fundraiser for the Ulman Foundation starting on June 2 and 16, where they will be traveling across the United States to help raise money for cancer.
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The Stony Brook University hospital. Oregon was the first state to codify a right-to-death law in 1997. ARACELY JIMENEZ/STATESMAN FILE

Everybody should have the option to die with dignity

Danielle Arebalo March 8, 2019
Since the first American right-to-die law was codified in Oregon in 1997, 1,459 patients have died ingesting the medications prescribed under the Act.
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Paintings of flowers line the hallways of the Stony Brook University Cancer Center, while outside a sunflower sculpture by a patients husband stands to welcome new patients. EFAL SAYED/STATESMAN FILE

Stony Brook Cancer Center named first National Pancreas Foundation Center on Long Island

Robert Dell'Osso September 21, 2018
The Stony Brook Cancer Center was recently named the first National Pancreas Foundation Center on Long Island.
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A cake from one of the Relay for Life events on campus.
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Letter to the Editor: The Cure Awaits

Adrienne Esposito February 1, 2018
The main problem here is that a school known for its incredible strides in STEM is not efficiently or effectively doing anything to promote important STEM-related and life-saving initiatives on campus.
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Speech Language Pathology (SLP) is  ERIC SCHMID/STATESMAN FILE

Make no mistake about No-Shave November

Andrew Goldstein and Kunal Kohli October 29, 2017
How many will use this month as a way to raise awareness for colorectal cancer, prostate cancer and male suicide rates? Not many. But I will.
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Swimming.  ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook swimming and diving team welcomes Adrianna Oliva of Team IMPACT

Joseph Konig October 13, 2017
What makes Adrianna Oliva unique among her peers is that she is a survivor of a brain tumor and, as of Thursday, is an official member of the Stony Brook swimming and diving team.
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The SIRE program at Stony Brook University Childrens Hospital is working to ease the lives of students with cancer and blood disorders.

Children’s Hospital program helps patients adjust to school

Selena Thomas October 5, 2016
The program offers guidance and support through the challenging process of reintegration into society and everyday life for people with pediatric cancers or blood disorders.
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Danni Kemp, Stony Brook Softball player, fights cancerous brain tumor

Danni Kemp, Stony Brook Softball player, fights cancerous brain tumor

Chris Peraino September 24, 2016
Danielle "Danni" Kemp, a 19-year-old Stony Brook Softball player, is undergoing treatment for an inoperable, cancerous brain tumor.
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Stony Brook Hospital helps ill mother hear son say I do

Stony Brook Hospital helps ill mother hear son say “I do”

Tim Oakes May 4, 2016
The nurses at the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit came together to organize a beautiful ceremony at the hospital so Catherine Holm could attend her youngest son’s wedding.
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