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The best rom-coms and dramas to get you into the fall spirit

Sydney Riddle September 26, 2022
In no particular order, here are some fall movie suggestions to get you into the warm and cozy spirit. These classic films can all be found on multiple different streaming platforms, along with many others that embody the fall spirit.
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Students walking outside of Stony Brook Universitys Student Activities Center (SAC).SARA RUBERG/ STATESMAN FILE

Campus clubs feel the impact from COVID-19

Chris Cumella March 14, 2020
Student Engagement & Activities sent an email to student executive boards on March 11 confirming that extracurriculars will be suspended through the rest of the month.
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Stony Brook professor wins 2020 Breakthrough Prize in physics

Stony Brook professor wins 2020 Breakthrough Prize in physics

Alek Lewis October 12, 2019
Physics professor Peter van Nieuwenhuizen will be honored, along with two other physicists, with the 2020 Special Breakthrough Prize for Fundamental Physics on Nov. 3 for their work on a modern field theory called supergravity.
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Cross Country impresses at Coast to Coast Battle

Jason Brancato September 23, 2018
“The guys competed very well today, taking seventh out of 23 teams, with 5 of the 6 teams in front of us ranked in the top 30 in the Nation,” head coach Andy Ronan said in a press release. “It's early season but I felt it was important for us to run well against our regional opponents. Finishing in front of Dartmouth, Boston University and Providence was encouraging at this stage.”
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Redshirt senior attack woman Courtney Murphy. ARACELY JIMENEZ/STATESMAN FILE

Women’s Lacrosse breezes past Penn in second round of NCAA Tournament

Gregory Zarb May 16, 2018
The Seawolves used their defensive prowess to bolster their offense, holding the Quakers to two first-half goals en route to an 18-5 blowout at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium.
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Iranian-Dutch pop artist Sevdaliza performs at  music festival in Amsterdam in 2015. RENE PASSET/FLICKR VIA CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Five artists you haven’t listened to, but should

Maya Bharatiya July 20, 2017
Sometimes, you’ve just got to let YouTube and Spotify take you down a never-ending black hole of hipster bands and unheard playlists.
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Susan Deaver has conducted the Stony Brook Orchestra since 2000. STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS

Susan Deaver: A conductor’s journey through the music industry

David Pepa March 27, 2017
Susan Deaver had to go through many rehearsals, practices and auditions in order to get where is today and she proves that finding work in the arts after college can be done.
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Speedy Ortiz playing Irving Plaza in Jan. 2014. GREG CHOW VIA FLICKR CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

‘Stony Brooklyn’ series continues with Speedy Ortiz performance

Giselle Miranda October 9, 2016
The alternative indie rock band Speedy Ortiz gave an electrifying performance at Stony Brook’s LDS center in H Quad on Oct. 6.
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Mens Basketball wins 14 in a row, tops Binghamton 76-51

Men’s Basketball wins 14 in a row, tops Binghamton 76-51

David Vertsberger February 4, 2016
Junior guard Lucas Woodhouse and sophomore guard Bryan Sekunda each hit four 3-pointers to give the Seawolves their nation-leading 14th consecutive victory.
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Nick Rigas, above, and ex-guitarist Phil Gigante opened their biggest show yet at The Loft in Poughkeepsie, New York for Ontario-based band The Flatliners. PHOTO CREDIT: RICHARD DIFRISCO

Student bands swag out Stony Brook

Rena Thomas February 2, 2016
The hidden gem that is Stony Brook’s music scene is unifying the voice of the students, pulling together artists and fans alike.
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(PHOTO CREDIT : STONY BROOK ATHLETICS)

Christina Melian finishes first in 5,000-meter race

Joe Galotti February 4, 2015
The Stony Brook track and field team traveled up to Boston University on Friday and Saturday to participate in the John Thome Terrier Classic.
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Men’s soccer clinches playoffs spot despite poor play

David Vertsberger November 4, 2014
It is very rare that a team has reason to celebrate after a 5-1 loss. That was the case, however, for the Stony Brook men’s soccer team on Saturday night.
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