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Senior outfielder Toby Handley at bat in a game against Maine on April 2, 2016. KRYSTEN MASSA/STATESMAN FILE

Southern road series once again proves fruitless for baseball

Nick Zararis March 5, 2017
The Seawolves were swept by the University of Central Florida Knights, dropping all three games of the weekend.
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Sweet Frosting Party Dessert Food Cake Cupcakes

Stony Brook alumni open bakery in Patchogue

Brittany Bernstein February 28, 2017
After graduation, some college students continue their education or go to work for someone else, but not Stony Brook University graduates Kimberly Burkart and Nicole Ramirez.
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Junior infielder Lexie Shue at bat in a game on April 10, 2016. She hit a solo homerun on Feb. 24 ARACELY JIMENEZ/STATESMAN FILE

Softball goes 1-4 in season-opening tournament

Gregory Zarb February 27, 2017
The Stony Brook softball team made their way down to Madeira Beach, Florida for the Madeira Beach tournament over the weekend.
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Stony Brook Softball heats up with California talent

Stony Brook Softball heats up with California talent

Gregory Zarb February 21, 2017
It used to be, and still is, a normality for the Seawolves to bring a lot of west coast talent to come play here.
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Senior infielder Lexie Shue takes a swing in a game against Sacred Heart University on April 13, 2016. ARACELY JIMENEZ/STATESMAN FILE

Softball 2017 schedule includes trips to Florida, New Mexico

Gregory Zarb November 22, 2016
The Stony Brook softball team released their 2017 schedule last week, which will see the team partake in five tournaments and host 16 home games in the upcoming season.
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2016 Stony Brook Womens Basketball Head Shots

Gio Perez: Freshman arrives to SBU with international experience

Joseph Wolkin November 8, 2016
After conquering high school basketball in multiple states, freshman Gio Perez is ready for what lies ahead.
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PHOTO COURTESY OF KEVIN URGILES

NBC producer explains his investigation of wrongful convictions

Vivien Li October 9, 2016
After investigating the cases of wrongfully convicted criminals for 15 years and producing an award winning documentary series, Dan Slepian came to campus to tell the story.
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Draw success key to Womens Lacrosse surge

Draw success key to Women’s Lacrosse surge

Skyler Gilbert April 14, 2016
Stony Brook has an 8-1 record this season when winning more draws than its opponent. When the team loses the battle, its record is 1-2.
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Womens Lacrosse defeats Yale after first-half hiccups

Women’s Lacrosse defeats Yale after first-half hiccups

Skyler Gilbert March 9, 2016
Junior midfielder Dorrien Van Dyke’s final goal of the night, netted off a free-position try with 11:37 left in the second half, marked the 100th goal of her career.
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Womens Lacrosse falls to No. 3 Florida despite comeback effort

Women’s Lacrosse falls to No. 3 Florida despite comeback effort

David Vertsberger March 7, 2016
“Oh it went in, and then it went out,” Van Dyke said. “I think that was a little disappointing, but next time I’ll shoot it in a different place and hopefully it stays in.”
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Seawolves win in quarterfinals, lose in semifinals at AE Tournament

Seawolves win in quarterfinals, lose in semifinals at AE Tournament

Skyler Gilbert March 7, 2016
Straying from the recent norm, No. 3 Stony Brook opened its America East Women’s Basketball Tournament quarterfinal game on an offensive tear against No. 6 Hartford.
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Rachel Tanaka, above,  learned to suft in Southampton when she was ten years old. Along with surfing, Tanaka also enjoys spear fishing.

Campus Spotlight: An inside look at the life of a surfer and student

Rena Thomas November 30, 2015
On a west coast-styled fiber-glass short board she stole from her older cousin, Rachel Tanaka crafted her future, wave after wave.
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