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The benefits of Stony Brook serving alcohol at athletic games

by Anya MarquardtOpinionsOctober 6, 2019October 6, 2019

On Sept. 14, Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium began serving alcohol to fans at the Stony Brook vs. Wagner College football game. In a statement on Sept. 5, Stony Brook Athletics announced its plan to sell alcohol at upcoming NCAA football and basketball games.

Sustainable Fashion is on the Rise as Forever 21 Nears its End

by Xenia GonikbergFeatured OpinionsSeptember 29, 2019September 29, 2019

Popular teen clothing brand Forever 21 is on track to file for bankruptcy within the next year. Known for its loud patterns and trendy styles, fast fashion creates clothing that is made cheaply and quickly, typically catering towards teens and young adults

WISE program strives to increase female enrollment in STEM majors

by Maya BrownFeatured News Top StoryJanuary 25, 2019February 2, 2019

Founded in 1993, the Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) honors program has drawn in more female high school graduates who have a demonstrated aptitude and interest in STEM.

Review: J. Cole’s “KOD” is chill and soothing

by Gabby PardoArtsApril 29, 2018

J. Cole’s fifth album, “KOD,” is a soothing and layered 42 minutes of passionate wordplay.

We can educate around automation

by Mike AdamsFeatured OpinionsMarch 26, 2018

If computers can do my job or your job badly now, will they do it better than us before we can retire? Will the skill sets we acquire in college even be relevant in a decade?

Professor proves dodo birds were not so stupid

by Taylor HaNews Top StoryApril 21, 2016April 21, 2016

Maria Eugenia Gold challenged the long-held belief that dodo birds were stupid and instead proposed that the dodo bird might have been about as smart as the common pigeon.

I want the iPhone, not the FBI phone

by Michael KohutFeatured OpinionsApril 3, 2016

Backdoors in encryption would allow anyone with the knowledge to take advantage of them see the entirety of the trove of personal data you keep on your cell phone.

College Gal Cooking: Nutella s’mores pizza

by Heather KhalifaArts Multimedia Top StoryFebruary 21, 2015August 23, 2015

To honor Michele Ferrero and his legacy, our College Gal Cooking recipe is for Nutella S’mores Pizza, accentuating what makes Nutella special: it goes with everything.

Midterm Elections could change financial aid for all SBU students

by Jonathon KlineOpinionsOctober 7, 2014December 30, 2014

An even more significant event will take place early this November: the midterm elections for the United States Senate, which could lead to a Republican dominated House of Representatives and Senate.