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Commons Day celebrates speaking one’s truth

by Samantha LauriaOpinionsOctober 20, 2019October 20, 2019

On Oct. 16, Stony Brook University hosted its annual Commons Day seminar for first-year students with guest speaker, writer and transgender rights activist, Janet Mock. Commons Day is a yearly event in which the author of the first-year reading requirement comes and speaks to students and staff.

Stony Brook professor wins 2020 Breakthrough Prize in physics

by Alek LewisNewsOctober 12, 2019October 16, 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.

New ‘public charge’ rule could affect status of student immigrants

by Fanni FranklNews Top StorySeptember 29, 2019September 29, 2019

On Aug. 14, the Department of Homeland Security published the “Final Rule on Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility,” which can deny permanent residency status to immigrants if the government deems they are likely to become dependent on the United States’s public benefits.

Volleyball loses first America East match since 2017

by Ethan TamSportsSeptember 29, 2019September 29, 2019

The Seawolves’ undefeated streak came to an end on Friday, Sept. 27, as Stony Brook fell 3-1 to the Hartford Hawks in their first conference bout of the season.

SBU sophomore recognized by LI Business News’ “30 Under 30”

by Iryna ShkurhanFeatured NewsSeptember 26, 2019September 27, 2019

Sydney Bell, a sophomore marine vertebrate biology major at Stony Brook University (SBU), was recognized by Long Island Business News “30 Under 30” list for her non-profit company, Tidal Tees Apparel.

Ryan Hamilton at The Paramount: A crowd-pleaser deserving of a second Netflix special

by Alek LewisArtsSeptember 17, 2019September 17, 2019

Comedian Ryan Hamilton delivers the laughs during his performance at the Paramount.

New York bans flavored e-liquids

by Alek LewisNewsSeptember 17, 2019September 18, 2019

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced an emergency ban on flavored electronic cigarette liquids on Sunday, following a rash of lung illnesses linked to vaping in teenagers and young adults.

Stony Brook professor charged with stealing cancer research funds

by Brianne LeddaBreaking News Top StorySeptember 12, 2019September 22, 2019

A Stony Brook University Professor was arrested on charges of stealing from cancer research funds. He could be facing up to 20 years in federal prison.

Stand-up comedian Ryan Hamilton coming to The Paramount

by Alexander BakirdanArtsSeptember 1, 2019September 1, 2019

Stand-up comedian Ryan Hamilton is bringing his act to The Paramount in Huntington on Sept. 14. Hamilton — who put out the Netflix special, “Happy Face,” in 2017 — has never performed at The Paramount before.

Spoiler Alert: “When They See Us” is more than just a history lesson

by Maya BrownOpinionsJune 22, 2019June 29, 2019

On May 31, I watched the Netflix miniseries, “When They See Us.” The show, created, written and directed by Ava DuVernay, was inspired by the true Central Park Five case and exposes the breakdown of the amoral U.S. criminal justice system during this time.