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Annual Lunar New Year celebration at SBU canceled

Melissa AzofeifaNews Student Life Top StoryFebruary 13, 2020February 16, 2020

The coronavirus outbreak — now called COVID-19 — is causing growing anxieties around the world, and cancellations of these important festivities are becoming a national trend.

When universities become echo chambers

Andrew InfantinoOpinionsNovember 20, 2019November 20, 2019

Educational institutions are prone to groupthink, a process by which members of a group strive for consensus by suppressing dissent. Dissenters may face retaliation or remain silent while external input is ignored.

Presidential Search Committee outlines expectations for incoming president

Brianne LeddaNewsOctober 24, 2019October 24, 2019

The Presidential Search Commitee detailed in a position profile their expectations for the next Stony Brook University president.

50 years “forever wild”: Looking back on the Ashley Schiff Preserve

Brianne Ledda, Margaret Osborne & Taylor BeglaneNews Top StoryOctober 11, 2019October 11, 2019

When Stony Brook University decided to bulldoze the tallest conifer tree on campus in the 1960s, political science professor Dr. Ashley Schiff chained himself to its trunk.

Sufi Dances and Songs of Love returns to the Charles B. Wang Center

Patrick TuminskiArts FeaturedOctober 10, 2019October 11, 2019

The Amir Vahab Ensemble performed at Stony Brook University’s Charles B. Wang Center this past Wednesday, Oct. 2. The performance included traditional Iranian and Turkish folk music and the samâ, known to many in the West as the Whirling Dervish Dance.

Former SBU President Stanley faces threats at MSU

Maya BrownNews Top StorySeptember 12, 2019September 13, 2019

Former Stony Brook University President Samuel L. Stanley Jr. has faced two terrorist threats since starting his tenure as the 21st president at Michigan State University (MSU) on Aug. 1.

Brookfest artists are announced

Melissa AzofeifaArts FeaturedMarch 2, 2019March 3, 2019

Although they all have very different approaches to their music, these artists will bring an energetic night of music for all to enjoy.

Former NYT public editor weighs in on Trump media coverage

Mike AdamsNewsOctober 17, 2018October 18, 2018

Since Trump became president, Sullivan said she is troubled by the frequency with which journalists covering the Trump White House publish anonymously-sourced stories, likening the thrill of an off-the-record exclusive to an addiction.

SBU should follow Starbucks and offer racial-bias education

Gabby Pardo & Andrew GoldsteinFeatured OpinionsApril 22, 2018April 22, 2018

Perhaps we should take a page from Starbucks’ book and have a widely announced day of racial bias education for anyone who wishes to attend?

Men’s Basketball alum Jameel Warney gets 10-day contract with Dallas Mavericks

Gregory ZarbMen's Basketball SportsMarch 7, 2018October 19, 2021

Stony Brook men’s basketball alumnus Jameel Warney will be signed to a 10-day contract to the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks.