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Stony Brook University scientists work on clean water initiative

by Joe McQueenFeatured NewsOctober 3, 2019October 6, 2019

A team of scientists at Stony Brook University (SBU) is working to develop new technology that prevents nitrogen from entering groundwater.

Roth Regatta 2018: Cartoon boats battle for best time

by Mike AdamsArtsApril 29, 2018

The downpour made it hard for some teams to keep their boats in working order, and several boats fell apart immediately after hitting Roth Pond.

CAS senator proposes cancelling classes for Roth Regatta

by Brianne LeddaFeatured News Top StoryApril 26, 2018November 30, 2018

Stony Brook’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG) is supporting an initiative to cancel classes on the day of Roth Regatta to encourage student participation in the event.

The war on Thanksgiving

by Luis Ruiz DominguezFeatured OpinionsNovember 22, 2017

What else could you drown and murder in gravy?

Letter to the editor: Why I didn’t participate in Roth Regatta this year

by Chris StubenrauchOpinions Top StoryApril 29, 2017February 21, 2018

Whether it be the mandatory use of environmentally-friendly duct tape during the races or a USG-sponsored ban of all spray paint products, Roth Regatta needs to change.

Teams prepare boats to race, or sink, at Roth Regatta

by Jill RyanArts FeaturedApril 20, 2017April 20, 2017

The boats will be designed to match this year’s theme: Superheroes vs. Supervillains.

Roth Regatta stirs teammate rivalry as the Rugby Club enters two boats

by Anisah AbdullahFeatured SportsApril 27, 2016April 27, 2016

“It’s something you gotta do before you leave Stony Brook,” Scalamandre said. “Go swimming in Roth Pond.”

Excess algae detected in Roth Pond

by Kelly SaberiNewsAugust 10, 2015August 23, 2015

The floating scum that is often observed in Roth Pond water can sometimes become a hazard to humans and pets alike, if toxic.

Student performers brought a creative touch at Roth Regatta

by Craig PetragliaArts Top StoryMay 4, 2015

Students have been constructing boats and racing across the Roth Pond since 1989, but this year’s 26th annual regatta featured a halftime show.

An inside look at Toscanini College’s Roth Regatta plan this year

by Francesca CampioneArts Top StoryMay 4, 2015

Every year since 1989, students have gathered around Roth Pond during the later weeks of the spring semester for one of SBU’s most beloved traditions: the Roth Regatta.