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Boxes included in CDC’s laboratory test kit for SARS-CoV-2. PUBLIC DOMAIN

The American response to COVID-19 illustrates the importance of scientific literacy

Matt Venezia August 27, 2020
#OPINION From people refusing to wear masks to those with a mistrust of vaccines, the response to COVID-19 by the American people and government highlights the importance of scientific literacy.
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A conversation with composer Simon Taufique on “The Interpreters”

Melissa Azofeifa November 10, 2019
"The Interpreters” is a documentary that follows the lives of three interpreters in Afghanistan and Iraq. Phillip Morris, Malik and Mujtaba represent over 50,000 local interpreters who helped U.S. soldiers on the ground communicate with locals and gather intel.
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HBO documentary “Spielberg” offers insight on iconic filmmaker

Ryan Williams October 1, 2017
Overall, “Spielberg” is a well-crafted and absorbing piece of cinematic nostalgia. The documentary airs Saturday, Oct. 7tat 8 p.m. on HBO.
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SBU alumni give six ways to land the perfect job

SBU alumni give six ways to land the perfect job

Anisah Abdullah March 31, 2016
Young Stony Brook alumni share their experiences as college students entering the job world and what they did to succeed after graduation.
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According to a previous article published by The Statesman in April 1975, one occurred; Seawolves gathered in Roth Quad and drank and smoked without facing punishment. PHOTO CREDIT: AXELBOLDT

Factoid of the Week: How marijuana received a bad rep

Giselle Barkley April 20, 2015
Gone are the days when Stony Brook University had Marijuana Festivals. According to a previous article published by The Statesman in April 1975, one occurred.
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Alan Alda lectures on scientists connecting with their audience

David Vertsberger February 24, 2015
Alan Alda gave a lecture titled “Getting Beyond a Blind Date with Science” to teach scientists how to effectively connect with audiences about their work.
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College gal cooking: minty-coconut candy brownies

Giselle Barkley October 29, 2014
There are many ways to spice up any brownie recipe. With Halloween right around the corner, what better way to celebrate it than to make some fudgy brownies infused with candy bars?
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Debate 1: Team Obama

Keith Olsen October 8, 2012

  Well, that was surprising. Just when it seemed that his campaign had kicked the bucket, Romney lied his way into Frankenstein’s laboratory and brought it back to life with a great performance....

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