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Kieto Kitazawa leads a traditional tea ceremony for the Charles B. Wang Centers cultural program, The Way of Tea in Asia. Tea ceremonies were common in the Samurai class as a method of relaxation. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CHARLES B. WANG CENTER

The Way of Tea stirs tradition and meditation with cups of tea

Claudia Motley September 25, 2017
On Sunday, Sept. 24, the Charles B. Wang Center hosted a traditional Japanese tea ceremony.
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Opinions editor Andre Goldstein consults the AP Stylebook regarding the Oxford comma. ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE STATESMAN

Pausing to appreciate the Oxford comma

Andrew Goldstein September 24, 2017
Tess Stepakoff, assistant copy chief – “Heck yeah, AP style should have the Oxford comma!”
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Ray Bolden catches a touchdown pass from Quarterbacl Joe Carbone. The Seawolves defeated Towson 25-17. ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE STATESMAN

Two Minute Drill: Stony Brook outpaces Towson en route to 25-17 victory

Joseph Konig September 23, 2017
On Saturday evening, Stony Brook Football (3-1, 2-0 CAA) continued its stretch of impressive performances to begin the 2017 season, outplaying Colonial Conference Association rival Towson University in a 25-17 victory.
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EDM DJ Slushii performs at Torontos MAD DECENT BLOCK PARTY on Aug. 4, 2016. The DJ will perform at Stony Brook on Sept. 22. THE COME UP SHOW/FLICKR VIA CC BY 2.0

Slushii, 20-year old DJ, set to open Back to the Brook

Joseph Konig September 19, 2017
The opening act for Back to the Brook 2017, EDM DJ Slushii, aka Julian Scanlan, is younger than many of the students he will be performing for on Friday.
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Post Malone performing at the Veld Music Festival back in 2016. THE COME UP SHOW/FLICKR VIA CC BY 2.0

Post Malone set to headline Back to the Brook on Friday

Joseph Konig September 17, 2017
Post Malone is coming to Stony Brook for the annual fall concert, Back to the Brook, and students could not see the hip hop artist at a more perfect time in his career than right now.
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Junior quarterback Joe Carbone throws the first of three touchdown passes in Stony Brooks 4-7 win over Sacred Heart. ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE STATESMAN

Offense erupts, bullies Sacred Heart in 45-7 win

Joseph Konig September 17, 2017
Fifty-one weeks ago, Stony Brook Football hosted Sacred Heart University at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium and lost 38-10. On Saturday, the Seawolves flipped the script and dominated the Pioneers in nearly every aspect of their 45-7 victory.
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Junior quarterback Joe Carbone (No. 10, above) FRANCISCO CABAN/THE STATESMAN

Two-minute drill: Stony Brook offense explodes, scores 45 points

Joseph Konig September 16, 2017
Stony Brook Football (2-1, 1-0 CAA) had its most dominant performance in years on Saturday evening, beating Sacred Heart University (2-1) 45-7 in the Seawolves home opener.
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Assistant Chief of Police Lawrence M. Zacarese, above, SAHER JAFRI/STATESMAN FILE

Zacarese beats out Boyle in Suffolk County Republican primary

Joseph Konig September 13, 2017
Assistant Chief of Police and the Director of Campus Emergency Management Lawrence Zacarese came out on top against State Senator Philip Boyle in the Republican primary for Suffolk County sheriff on Tuesday night.
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Senior wide receiver Ray Bolden (above, right) holds off a tackle in a game against CCSU in 2015. CHRISTOPHER CAMERON/STATESMAN FILE

Football roughs up Rhode Island as Bolden scores two touchdowns

Joseph Konig September 10, 2017
Stony Brook Football recovered from a week one loss with a dominant performance in a 35-18 win at Rhode Island’s Meade Stadium, a Colonial Athletic Association conference opponent.
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Junior forward Jordyn Klapper defend possession of the ball in a game against Boston College on Aug. 31.

Women’s Soccer Preview: Young core showing promise, but still learning

Matthew Boerleider September 5, 2017
The Stony Brook women’s soccer team has demonstrated success with a young lineup as the season has kicked off.
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Redshirt senior running back Stacey Bedell breaks through a tackle. The Seawolves fell to the Tribe ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE STATESMAN

Football Preview: Seawolves seeking consistent offense to pair with strong defense

Joseph Konig September 5, 2017
“The main difference is our mental approach as a team, our mental toughness,” Priore said. “I think that’s going to be the difference in this upcoming year.”
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Vice President of Student Life Jaliel Amador gives his opening remarks at the first USG senate meeting for the 2017-18 academic year. Amador annouced that USG woul not be hosting an outdoor concert this year. ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE STATESMAN

Semester’s first Senate meeting reveals no more outdoor concerts

Joseph Konig September 3, 2017
This past Thursday, Stony Brook’s Undergraduate Student Government held its first Senate meeting of the semester, introducing new officials and making a notable announcement about outdoor concerts.
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