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Junior running back Stacey Bedell (above, middle) during his 3rd quarter 57 yard rush against the UNH Wildcats. Bedell led all players with 193 yards on 21 carries. CHRISTOPHER CAMERON/THE STATESMAN

Fourth and Goal: No Bedell, no contest for Seawolves vs. James Madison

Chris Gaine October 5, 2015
The Seawolves faced their toughest test of the season on Saturday when they faced fifth-ranked James Madison on the road.
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Campus Briefing: Senate approves Cheerleading Asset Grant Act

Chereen James October 3, 2015
The USG senate approved the Cheerleading Asset Grant Act, the Taiko Tides Appropriations Act and the Men’s Lacrosse Appropriations Act on Thursday evening.
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PHOTO CREDIT: MELINA SAMPAIO MANFRINATTI

Under the Microscope: Professors look at risks of texting and walking

Brianna O'Neill September 24, 2015
Even during a short walk on campus, it is hard not to notice the number of people using their cellphones while walking.
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Junior running back Stacey Bedell (above, middle) during his 3rd quarter 57 yard rush against the UNH Wildcats. Bedell led all players with 193 yards on 21 carries. CHRISTOPHER CAMERON/THE STATESMAN

4th and Goal: Bedell and Ochi shine, Seawolves earn best CAA win ever

Chris Gaine September 22, 2015
In this edition of 4th and Goal, football writer Chris Gaine takes a look at the big contributions from Stacey Bedell and Victor Ochi and more points from Saturday's game.
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Under the Microscope: Blankets convert solar energy to hydrogen fuel

Ruchi Shah September 20, 2015
“The expected outcome from this project is that anybody who has a pool or a body of water can use his photocatalytic blanket to convert solar energy,” Gouma said.
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The Stony Brook Seawolves face off against the Central Connecticut Blue Devils prior to the beginning of a play. Stacey Bedell, running back for the Stony Brook Seawolves, attributed much of the success to the teams offensive line. CHRISTOPHER CAMERON/THE STATESMAN

4th and Goal: Bedell picks up where he left off, kicking needs work

Cameron Boon September 14, 2015
Our 4th and Goal weekly column, with four points from Stony Brook's 38-9 win over Central Connecticut State on Saturday night.
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Under the Microscope: Human hands less evolved than previously thought

Under the Microscope: Human hands less evolved than previously thought

Kenneth Wengler September 10, 2015
The opposable thumb has given humans the evolutionary advantage over other species for millennia and allowed them to build the civilizations seen today.
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The art of rejection

The art of rejection

Kate Valerio September 10, 2015
Many amateurs reject people with what can only be described as the world’s biggest cop-out — telling someone you’re already in a relationship.
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4th and Goal: Spectacular before, sub-par after rain delay

4th and Goal: Spectacular before, sub-par after rain delay

Chris Gaine September 9, 2015
The Seawolves started strong, finished weak in the shortened-season opener at Toledo. Here's four points from the team's no-contest on Thursday night.
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Campus Briefing: Senate confirms appointments in first fall meeting

Campus Briefing: Senate confirms appointments in first fall meeting

Chereen James September 5, 2015
USG confirmed the appointments of a new parliamentarian, five justices, a new member of the FSA’s board of directors and a new president pro tempore at its meeting Thursday.
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Stony Brook, NY; Stony Brook University: Rahul Patel is a PhD candidate at Stony Brook University in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. He studies exoplanetary systems with his thesis adviser, Dr. Stanimir Metchev. PHOTO CREDIT: STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

Under the Microscope: SBU scientists look to sky to study exoplanet

Brianna O'Neill September 3, 2015
One hundred light-years away, right within our own galactic neighborhood, is a young planet named 51 Eridani b.
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Under the Microscope: Sleep position impacts brains ability to detox

Under the Microscope: Sleep position impacts brain’s ability to detox

Ruchi Shah August 27, 2015
Interestingly, the lateral position is the most common, suggesting that organisms have evolved over time to prefer the sleeping position that clears brain waste the best.
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