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From the archives: Student coverage of U.S. presidential elections

Peter Lupfer November 4, 2020
Even under normal circumstances, every campaign comes with its own unique characteristics. The circumstances surrounding this 2020 election cycle, however, have been extraordinary.
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Professor analyzes the impact of age in the presidential election

Professor analyzes the impact of age in the presidential election

Rawson Jahan October 22, 2016
A project published by the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis changes how age is defined; as not by the years someone has lived, but by the years someone has left to live.
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Professor of Political Science at Stony Brook Helmut Norpoth, above, moments after announcing his forecast at the SUNY Global Center on Feb. 22nd, 2016. Norpoths findings with the electoral cycle method show the Republican Party winning with a three point lead in the general election. CHRISTOPHER CAMERON/THE STATESMAN

Before he predicted a Trump victory, Norpoth was inspired by JFK

Chris Gaine October 13, 2016
At 72, Stony Brook professor Helmut Norpoth got his first taste of fame thanks to his Primary Model, which has predicted a Trump presidency.
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Next on Netflix: Fargo is a go

Next on Netflix: Fargo is a go

Ryan Williams October 12, 2015
Following its successful debut last year, “Fargo” returns Monday, Oct. 12 at 10 p.m. with another ten-episode season.
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UCafe didnt use to be the only bar on campus. (EFAL SAYED / THE STATESMAN

Parties and alcohol frivolities at Stony Brook University then and now

Katherine Kurre March 11, 2014
Thirsty Thursdays, frat parties and all-night ragers—all of these typically have alcohol in common. Stony Brook is not a dry campus. Students who are of legal drinking age are allowed to consume alcohol and store it in their rooms.
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A picture of Ronald Reagon. From The Statesman Archives

ARCHIVES: Reagan Wins Election By Landslide (1980)

November 5, 1980
Defying the pre-election polls, Reagan captured a victory of landslide proportions. “The people of the United States have made their choice,” Carter said.
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