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Zero tolerance policies lack the amnesty students need

Vandana Rambaran November 19, 2014
Amnesty protection is a right that young people feel entitled too, but also one that universities are not always so willing to grant.
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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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University policies regarding sexual assault and harassment cases remain largely unclear for students

University policies regarding sexual assault and harassment cases remain largely unclear for students

The Statesman June 29, 2014
Stony Brook's numerous procedures and departments for dealing with cases of sexual assault and harassment can cause confusion for students.
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Title IX enforcement still an issue at many universities

Basil John April 10, 2014
Angie Epifano, 23, sat in her room clutching her light pastel blue hoodie with tears running down her cheeks, her voice trembling as she recalled the experience that changed her life.
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Campus briefing: SBU American Sign Language Club gains USG recognition

Arielle Martinez April 1, 2014
In the first meeting after the spring break, the Undergraduate Student Government Senate officially recognized the American Sign Language Club in a last-minute agenda item after Vice President of Clubs & Organization Kerri Mahoney forgot to propose the motion for a Senate vote before the open agenda period of the meeting.
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College students experiment with alcohol and weight loss

Kayla Jimenez March 11, 2014
How far would people go to prevent the notorious “Freshman Fifteen?” What if it allowed them to enjoy the social scene of parties and alcohol without worrying about the after effects of the calories in alcoholic beverages?
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Reports show increase in sexual assault on Stony Brook campus

Ashleigh Sherow February 11, 2014
While Suffolk County and New York state as a whole saw drops in reported rape in 2012, Stony Brook saw a rise in reported sexual assault. According to a report released by police, in 2012, there were 17 forcible sexual offenses in 2012—five more than in 2011 and 10 more than in 2010. There were no reported non-forcible sexual offenses.
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SBU comparing harassment protocol to other campuses

Dahalia Ibrahim May 8, 2013
There are some vices that some college campuses may never be able to rid themselves of—underage drinking, the use of recreational drugs and rowdy parties fall under that category, just to name a few. As of recently, however, sexual harassment is one that some college campuses across the country are struggling with the most.
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CPO and CHOICE promote safe sex to prevent HIV

CPO and CHOICE promote safe sex to prevent HIV

Nicole Bansen February 17, 2013
Valentine’s Day might be over, but the last thing sexually active college students want to give their significant other is HIV or an STI. That’s why the Center for Prevention and Outreach (CPO), along with Choosing Healthy Options In a College Environment (CHOICE), will be doing what they can to make the importance of safe sex clear to the Stony Brook campus.
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SBUs CPO and LGBTA held a memorial in honor of transgenders on Thursday, Nov. 29.

Memorial held in honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance

Sarah Elsesser December 6, 2012

Dimmed lights with flickering candles line the perimeter of the room, with each one hauntingly illuminating the pictures of those who lost their lives due to hate crimes. This was the passionate and somber...

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USG debates Response’s future

Nelson Oliveira March 26, 2012
The partnership between the Undergraduate Student Government and the Response of Suffolk County could be coming to an end if the USG doesn’t reverse last year’s decision to stop funding the agency.
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“Response” looks for a response of their own

Jasmin Frankel March 12, 2012
More than 350 students signed a petition this past week to give to the Undergraduate Student Government in an attempt to reinstate funding for Response of Suffolk County, a 24-hour crisis intervention hotline and online crisis counseling service.
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