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Hockey huddle.PHOTO COURTESY OF AZTEK PHOTOS

Hockey falls 2-1 in ESCHL championships for second straight year

Peter Lupfer February 25, 2018
The Seawolves were unable to overcome the Liberty Flames in the Eastern States Collegiate Hockey League championship game for the second straight year, falling 2-1 in regulation.
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Hockey prepares for seventh straight ESCHL tournament

Hockey prepares for seventh straight ESCHL tournament

Peter Lupfer February 23, 2018
Though the second half has been disappointing, the Seawolves have a chance to flip the script this weekend at the Eastern States Collegiate Hockey League tournament.
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Sophomore goalie Richard Shipman attempts to block a goal in a game against NYU. PHOTO COURTESY OF AZTEC PHOTOS

Shipman filling void for Hockey

Peter Lupfer January 29, 2018
Since moving into the number one roll, Shipman has stopped 91 percent of shots and earned a shutout against the University of Colorado Buffaloes, the No. 6 team in the nation.
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Sophomore goalie Richard Shipman attempts to block a goal in a game against NYU. PHOTO COURTESY OF AZTEC PHOTOS

Hockey’s skid continues in overtime loss

Peter Lupfer January 21, 2018
A third period comeback came up short for the Stony Brook hockey team against Delaware Friday night, giving the Seawolves their third consecutive loss since returning from winter break.
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Senior forward Brendan Calello  PHOTO COURTESY OF AZTEK PHOTOS

Hockey sweeps West Chester in weekend set

Peter Lupfer December 3, 2017
The Stony Brook hockey team scored early and often on Saturday night in a 13-0 rout of West Chester at the Ice Line Quad Rinks in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
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Senior defenseman Frank Sherding (No. 27) meets with teammates on the ice in game in 2016. KELLY ZEGERS/STATESMAN FILE

Stony Brook hockey team eyes return to league title glory

Peter Lupfer September 24, 2017
In the world of sports, nothing fuels a team quite like unexpected defeat. Stony Brook’s hockey team experienced just that last season when they fell to the Liberty University Flames in the Eastern States Collegiate Hockey League Championship, ending the Seawolves’ four-year conference title streak. With the 2017-18 season just around the corner, getting back to the top is on everyone’s mind.
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In the next five years, there will be an increase in tuition for all four State University of New York (SUNY) research universities, including Stony Brook University, by 30%.
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What the Princeton Review study fails to represent

Courtney Kidd October 26, 2016
A good teacher prepares you for more than class; igniting your yearning for more knowledge, even if it is outside a topic of interest to you.
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Popular restaurant chain Chick-fil-A just opened its first two New York locations, with one near Stony Brook. The chain has been criticized in the past for donating to organizations that oppose same-sex marriage. PHOTO CREDIT: M01229

Why I’m staying away from Chick-fil-A

Matt Stern October 14, 2015
While many New Yorkers have welcomed Chick-fil-A as another option to incorporate into their unhealthy diet, I continue to stand against the fast food restaurant.
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Stubbed cigarettes littered the ground outside the Melville Library during the Fall 2015 semester. Stony Brook announced a ban on the use of tobacco products on campus in September, and the ban will go into effect on Jan. 1. TAYLOR HA/THE STATESMAN

Without enforcement, tobacco-free plan will burn out

Jonathon Kline September 30, 2015
“Hey, we don’t think you guys should smoke,” is about as useful as trying to tell a pre-med student that they’ll do alright on their BIO 203 midterm.
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The butterfly was believed to be the ancestor of the Maio people. This Maio baby carrier above represents the butterfly. KRYSTEN MASSA / THE STATESMAN

The Wang Center brings diverse artwork to Stony Brook

Peter Chen April 12, 2015
As students enter the west entrance of the Charles B. Wang Center at Stony Brook University, they are greeted by an over-blown black and white portrait of a woman.
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New recruit Connor Watson looking to do big things for Stony Brook Wrestling

Drew Ciampa September 15, 2014
A number of athletes have achieved both academic and athletic feats here at Stony Brook and freshman Connor Watson is among the young athletes who could further advance the rise of Stony Brook.
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Editorial: Why is the university not providing more graduation tickets?

The Editorial Board May 6, 2014
As May 23 approaches, seniors are both excited and nervous to graduate. But many are also stressed about the limited amount of tickets we are given to distribute to family members on the big day.
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