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Roth Regatta stirs teammate rivalry as the Rugby Club enters two boats

Roth Regatta stirs teammate rivalry as the Rugby Club enters two boats

Anisah Abdullah April 27, 2016
“It’s something you gotta do before you leave Stony Brook,” Scalamandre said. “Go swimming in Roth Pond.”
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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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SBU honors activist writers at Black History Month opening ceremony

SBU honors activist writers at Black History Month opening ceremony

Christopher Cameron January 28, 2016
Amiri Baraka was the writer most highlighted by the guest speakers during the ceremony, having formerly been professor emeritus of Africana Studies of Stony Brook University.
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Study: Long Islanders worried about young people leaving

Study: Long Islanders worried about young people leaving

Christopher Cameron January 6, 2016
A Long Island Index report prepared by Leonie Huddy has found a concern among Long Island residents about the threat of youth emigration due to high cost of living.
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Snow to emerge as leader in senior year

Joseph Wolkin November 9, 2015
On Stony Brook University’s East Campus, senior forward Brittany Snow’s focus is away from basketball.
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Warney committed to team and March Madness dream

Warney committed to team and March Madness dream

Skyler Gilbert November 9, 2015
Warney may have the national accolades now—leading the NCAA in total rebounds and double-doubles last season—but he has not forgotten where he came from.
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Raven Edwards named America East Womens Soccer Player of the Week

Raven Edwards named America East Women’s Soccer Player of the Week

Skyler Gilbert October 12, 2015
A career-best season continues to unfold for junior forward Raven Edwards, who was recognized as the America East Women’s Soccer Player of the Week for the week of Oct. 5-11.
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Sports gambling has too many fans to be illegal

Sports gambling has too many fans to be illegal

Nick Zararis September 29, 2015
What is the difference between gambling on point spreads, which is illegal, and picking a team of players and wagering on their output, which is legal in 45 states?
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Notre Dame headlines mens basketball schedule

Notre Dame headlines men’s basketball schedule

David Vertsberger September 16, 2015
Stony Brook Athletics released the 2015-16 men’s basketball schedule on Wednesday. The highlight of the slate is a matchup against Notre Dame on the road on Tuesday, Dec. 8.
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Nice Shot, Kid at this years Vans Warped Tour. PHOTO CREIDT TKTKTK

Catching up with Nice Shot, Kid after a rocking summer

Rena Thomas August 24, 2015
Even after experiencing Warped Tour, the group stands behind its local garage band values and venues.
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Hayes continues family legacy at Stony Brook

Rena Thomas April 22, 2015
Senior short-distance runner and long jumper Lamar Hayes is nearing the finish line of his career, after four years of placing in a number of races and overcoming an injury.
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SoMAS talks nitrogen in Long Island waters with lieutenant governor

Kelly Saberi April 14, 2015
Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul visited SBU for a presentation about the impact of excessive nitrogen on Long Island and the solutions the SoMAS developed to battle the contamination.
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