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The Student News Site of Stony Brook University

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A screenshot of the student petition on Change.org to reinstate the Pass/No credit option this semester. SCREENSHOT OF CHANGE>ORG PETITION

SBU extends G/P/NC deadline after 2,000 sign petition

Alek Lewis October 21, 2020
Stony Brook University has extended its Graded/Pass/No Credit (G/P/NC) deadline from Oct. 23 to Nov. 6, according to an Oct. 19 email by Interim Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Fotis Sotiropoulos.
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A screenshot of the Change.org petition started by Stony Brook University students. The administration has since rolled back the policies that were petitioned. SCREENSHOT OF CHANGE.ORG PETITION

COVID-19 campus residences liability policies roll back after student backlash

Alek Lewis August 3, 2020
In the event of a student housing closure because of COVID-19, a new housing policy would have required students to pay potentially thousands of dollars in fees. The policy was changed after a large number of students protested on social media.
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Ally Kennedy fights for the ball during the America East semifinal game against UMBC on Thursday, May 2. EMMA HARRIS/THE STATESMAN

NCAA plans to grant spring athletes an extra year of eligibility

Ethan Tam March 14, 2020
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) released a statement on Friday, March 13, through Twitter regarding plans to give spring athletes an extra year of eligibility.
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Petition for Smoothie Spot on change.org. SCREENSHOT OF CHANGE.ORG

Students petition after FSA negotiations with student-owned smoothie truck go sour

Alek Lewis January 26, 2020
More than 1,100 students have signed a petition showing support for a smoothie truck on campus after negotiations between its owner and the Faculty Student Association (FSA) went sour in early January.
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The logo icon for Tumblr, a social media and blogging platform. On Dec. 17, Tumblr will ban all adult content defined as photos, videos, and GIFs showing “real-life human genitals,” “female-presenting nipples,” and any content depicting sex acts. PUBLIC DOMAIN

Bad move: Tumblr bans adult content, chokes out NSFW artists

Kayla McKiski December 6, 2018
Beginning on Dec. 17, Tumblr will prohibit all adult content. The company defines adult content as photos, videos and GIFs showing “real-life human genitals,” “female-presenting nipples” and any content depicting sex acts.
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