The Statesman

After a four-year process, SBU marching band sees new uniforms

Sean Gribbin • February 2, 2020

The band finally brandished the fresh garb this past November. Until then, the band wore the original stock uniforms — often compared to The Nutcracker or toy soldiers — used since the band’s inception in 2006.

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Experiencing a Stony Brook Basketball game

Mahreen Khan • December 7, 2015

The Stony Brook Seawolves gave it their all against the St. Bonaventure Women’s Basketball team, only to have the night end in a devastating five-point double-overtime loss.

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Student groups show off their talents at the Seawolves Showcase

David Pepa • October 19, 2015

Homecoming week began to fire up when various dance crews and artists showed off their swagger at the 2015 Seawolves Showcase on Thursday, Oct. 15.

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Homecoming & Hoopla Carnival Gallery

Bridget Downes • October 15, 2015

On Wednesday, October 14, the Academic Mall bustled with energy as the Homecoming candidates introduced themselves to their voting student body. The pre-Homecoming festivities included performances by the Stony Brook cheerleaders, the dance team and the marching band.

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Stony Brook students flood LaValle for first home game of the season

Christopher Cameron • September 13, 2015

Stony Brook jumpstarts its football home-game season with an overwhelming victory against CCSU. Check out our gallery of the events before and during the game.

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Stanley can walk the walk, but can he talk to students?

Emily Benson • February 13, 2014

Responsibility and power: two things needed to make a great leader. Stony Brook is home to many honorable and worthy leaders in administration, but I think some have forgotten that leadership is not a job of isolation. Now, I’m not here to call anybody out, *cough* President Stanley *cough*, but I would say that good leadership should provide a sense of presence and connection among the community. A good leader, in my mind, is someone that wants to truly represent their people, and right now, Stanley seems to avoid contact with the student body like the plague.

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The presidency of Anna Lubitz

Sarah Elsesser • November 19, 2013

Anna Lubitz is well known on campus. She is President of the Pre-Veterinary Society. She ran for Homecoming queen last year. She was a member of The Spirit of Stony Brook Marching band and sang the National Anthem at sporting events. Her mother works in President Stanley’s office.

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The importance of joining organizations of campus

Keith Olsen • August 26, 2013

One of the most obvious facts about Stony Brook University is its immense and intimidating size. Its huge size and population can make it extremely difficult to form strong bonds with other people, which makes it easier to deal with the stress of such an academically challenging school. Perhaps the best way to survive and prosper in this new and rigorous environment is to join something bigger than yourself, specifically an organization or club.

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Stony Brook baseball departs for Omaha

David O'Connor • June 13, 2012

The Stony Brook Seawolves baseball team left Wednesday morning for Omaha where they will play in the College World Series.

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