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Sex and Relationships photoshoot 2019

Sex and Relationships photoshoot 2019

Sex and Relationship Photoshoot 2019
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My Life As lecture on Tuesday, Dec. 4.GARY GHAYRAT/THE STATESMAN

Foreign correspondents discuss the Syrian conflict

Gary Ghayrat December 5, 2018
Foreign correspondents Lindsey Hilsum and Anne Barnard discussed news coverage of the conflict in Syria and the life of war reporter Marie Colvin on Tuesday, Dec. 4 as part of the School of Journalism’s “My Life As” speaker series.
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Emergency responders at the scene of the chemical spill in the Chemistry Building on April 5. Nitric acid was spilled in a fourth floor lab of the building around 8 p.m. GARY GHAYRAT/ STATESMAN FILE

Comptroller’s report cites Stony Brook for lax oversight of hazardous chemicals

Rebecca Liebson December 5, 2018
“Weak oversight of hazardous materials could jeopardize the health and safety of students and campus communities,” Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli stated in a press release. “SUNY needs to do a better job to ensure these items are kept under lock and key.”
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Student in critical condition after motor vehicle crash

Gary Ghayrat and Brianne Ledda December 4, 2018
Tuesday, Dec. 4 at 10:50 a.m., a male jogger crossing against the light at the intersection of Health Sciences Drive and southbound Nicolls Road was struck by a 2018 Dodge Caravan, according to an advisory message from the Suffolk County Police.
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Amir Baraka lecture GARY GHAYRAT/THE STATESMAN

Africana Studies department commemorates Amiri Baraka

Gary Ghayrat November 18, 2018
Stony Brook University held a two-day symposium this week in honor of Amiri Baraka for its 50th anniversary celebration.
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Senior middle blocker McKyla Brook jumps to spike the ball in a 2017 game against Binghamton.  GARY GHAYRAT/THE STATESMAN

Undefeated volleyball looks ahead to America East playoffs

Kenneth Fermin November 15, 2018
Stony Brook Volleyball has risen to unprecedented heights following its historic undefeated season against America East Conference rivals.
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President Stanley during the State of the University Address on Wednesday, Oct. 3. GARY GHAYRAT/THE STATESMAN

President Stanley talks graduation rates and sensitivity training at 2018 State of the University Address

Gary Ghayrat October 7, 2018
Stanley said the university will advocate for a fiscal solution, but won’t be able to solve everything on its own, and that issues around state allocation and potential tuition increase are “political issues” that requires political, governmental and state solutions.
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Paintings of flowers line the hallways of the Stony Brook University Cancer Center, while outside a sunflower sculpture by a patients husband stands to welcome new patients. EFAL SAYED/STATESMAN FILE

Stony Brook Cancer Center named first National Pancreas Foundation Center on Long Island

Robert Dell'Osso September 21, 2018
The Stony Brook Cancer Center was recently named the first National Pancreas Foundation Center on Long Island.
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SUNY professor’s union approves new contract

Gary Ghayrat September 16, 2018
United University Professions (UUP), the union that represents academic and professional faculty across the SUNY campuses, ratified a new six-year contract, according to a press release from Sept. 5.
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Campaign for Stony Brook fundraiser brings in $630.7 million

Gary Ghayrat September 9, 2018
Stony Brook University has raised $630.7 million through its “Campaign for Stony Brook” fundraiser over the past seven years, according to a release from late August. 
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The increased fee covers expenses in technology, transportation. JESUS PICHARDO/STATESMAN FILE

SUNY and President Stanley oppose removal of affirmative action guidelines

Gary Ghayrat July 21, 2018
The SUNY Board of Trustees said that it “resoundingly decries and opposes” the Trump administration’s removal of Obama-era school guidelines in a statement released on July 5.
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Members of Stony Brooks LGBTQ* community are trying to create an all-inclusive Greek-lettered organization to campus. They intend for the organization to be inclusive to all genders, sexualities and races.  HEATHER KHALIFA/STATESMAN FILE

Students propose new LGBTQ Friendly Greek Organization

Gary Ghayrat May 6, 2018
Stony Brook students are trying to bring an all-inclusive Greek-lettered service organization dedicated to the LGBTQ community and its allies on campus, called a diaternity.
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