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“Part of the Pack” educates students on suicide and mental health

Emily Benson April 13, 2015
The Stony Brook community came together on Tuesday, April 7 and Thursday, April 9 during “Part of the Pack,” a two-part suicide awareness and prevention program.
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(MANJU SHIVACHARAN / THE STATESMAN)

Zipcar service zooms into Stony Brook’s parking lots

Sandhiya Kannan November 11, 2014
Stony Brook University’s Office of Sustainability introduced Zipcar, a rental car service, to campus, allowing cars to be rented on an hourly basis.
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Homecoming, it seems, was generally well-received by students, though some were dissatisfied. (MANJU SHIVACHARAN / THE STATESMAN)

Seawolves pride very evident at homecoming

Jonathon Kline October 2, 2014
This past weekend, Stony Brook’s Homecoming game ended in spectacular fashion after Stony Brook blew a lead late in the fourth quarter and lost the game in overtime.
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What you missed at Stony Brook while you were away

Sandhiya Kannan September 4, 2014
While you were away, Campus Dining addressed complaints, two students passed away, the LIRR strike was circumvented and construction on the new residence halls and dining facility on Toll Drive began.
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H Quad was affected by a power outage that began at approximately 7:20 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 1, according to police.  (DAVID VERTSBERGER / THE STATESMAN)

Morning power outage hits west campus

Arielle Martinez September 1, 2014
A power outage affected H Quad, Mendelsohn Quad, the graduate chemistry building, the Student Union and Long Island State Veterans Home at approximately 7:20 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 1.
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Construction on new dorm building on John S. Toll Drive at Stony Brook University began in June. The new housing will add 759 beds to accommodate more students. (HEATHER KHALIFA / THE STATESMAN)

Students share thoughts on dorm living at Stony Brook

Jasmine Blennau July 18, 2014
When freshmen apply for housing, they are divided into quads based on areas of interest called Undergraduate Colleges (UGCs). The purpose is to bring together students who share similar interests.
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Campus shocked by power outage

Giselle Barkley April 8, 2014
The university announced that there was a power outage at approximately 2:30 p.m. The DEC Building, Infirmary, Mendelsohn and H Quads, the Stony Brook Union and the Sewage Treatment Plant were all affected.
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Considering the quads as Greek gods

Tejen Shah April 3, 2014
To say Stony Brook University’s campus is diverse is somewhat of an understatement. Our students come from all walks of life; they come from different races, religions, nationalities, sexual orientations and not to mention have extremely varied personalities. Knowing this, wouldn’t it be neat if someone classified all these people? Maybe by giving each quad a distinct, defining characteristic? Or even better, an actual character? How about some of the most famous characters of all: the Greek Gods.
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UCafe didnt use to be the only bar on campus. (EFAL SAYED / THE STATESMAN

Parties and alcohol frivolities at Stony Brook University then and now

Katherine Kurre March 11, 2014
Thirsty Thursdays, frat parties and all-night ragers—all of these typically have alcohol in common. Stony Brook is not a dry campus. Students who are of legal drinking age are allowed to consume alcohol and store it in their rooms.
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During the Marijuana Fest in April 1975 students smoke, drink and dance around in Roth Quad. (DAVE RAZZLER/THE STATESMAN)

Alumni remember Earthstock, Regatta and spring concerts

Katherine Kurre April 29, 2013

Spring in Stony Brook is a time when students flock to the Staller Steps and professors hold classes outside. It is also the time of many campus traditions such as Roth Regatta, Strawberry Fest and...

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