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Sodexo leaves mixed taste in students’ mouths

Taylor Ha August 31, 2015
As of July 1, 2015, Sodexo stepped onto campus and revamped the food system. But is it for the worse or the better?
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Campus Briefing: USG addresses student complaints

Campus Briefing: USG addresses student complaints

Arielle Martinez September 12, 2014
The Undergraduate Student Government senate discussed the results of a student complaint survey and possible solutions at its meeting on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014.
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Back with a quack

Jonathon Kline September 4, 2014
As the fall semester officially goes into full swing, many familiar sights and things will return once again.
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Construction on new dorm building on John S. Toll Drive at Stony Brook University began in June. The new housing will add 759 beds to accommodate more students. (HEATHER KHALIFA / THE STATESMAN)

Students share thoughts on dorm living at Stony Brook

Jasmine Blennau July 18, 2014
When freshmen apply for housing, they are divided into quads based on areas of interest called Undergraduate Colleges (UGCs). The purpose is to bring together students who share similar interests.
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Raw fish on campus compromised

Raw fish on campus compromised

The Statesman April 24, 2014
Campus Dining’s failure to freeze its raw fish properly may have put diners at risk for a parasite that causes diarrhea and vomiting, according to recent Suffolk County Department of Health Services inspection reports.
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Rumors persevere in university atmosphere

Simran Gupta April 3, 2014
If I am not a gullible fool, and you are not a gullible fool, then why don’t rumors die out as quickly as they should? Stony Brook University is a hub of conversation where the line between “rumors” and “news” is so blurred that people will seem to believe anything upon hearsay. Perhaps, one of the most pressing rumors I have heard so far are the ones revolving around who will perform at this year’s Brookfest.
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Wendys in the Roth Food Court was temporarily closed on Feb. 17 due to a small fire in the kitchen. (STATESMAN STOCK PHOTO)

Kitchen fire in Roth temporarily closes food services

Giselle Barkley February 17, 2014
Roth Food Court closed earlier today after a small fire broke out in the Wendy's kitchen. The fire took place around 11:20 a.m., according to Food Manager Edward Urena. Urena said the chefs were cooking when oil caught on fire at one of the stations. Wendy's employees were cleaning the area following the incident.
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Halal food programs leave students hungry for more

Halal food programs leave students hungry for more

Chris Woods November 5, 2013
Changes to the Faculty Student Association’s halal offerings this semester have left some students struggling to find adequate food on campus. Following the recontracting of the Jasmine food court this fall, the court no longer has the proper facilities to prepare halal meals. Instead, it relies on sealed, prepackaged “Halal NY” sandwiches from the Union Commons.
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Food waste, the future of recycling at Stony Brook

Chris Woods October 1, 2013
Stony Brook University may soon be converting its food waste into electricity thanks to plans for a new waste processing plant pending regulatory approval.
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Red Mango at Roth Food Court will feature six yogurt flavors, a topping bar and a range of smoothies. PHOTO CREDIT: RED MANGO, INC.

Roth Cafe changes bring Red Mango and second Starbucks location

Rolyne Joseph February 4, 2013

Stony Brook University’s Faculty Student Association Board of Directors (FSA) has approved the Campus Dining Resolutions Committee’s 2012-2013 meal plan proposal which will include a side dining room...

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