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Eric maxton, left, and Chan, right, perform at the Brookfest Artist Release Party on March 22. MARIE MATSUNAGA/THE STATESMAN

Brookfest student openers prep for their biggest gig yet

Joseph Konig April 15, 2017
Singer-songwriter Chris Chan and rapper Eric Maxton are preparing for the biggest performance of their lives: opening for Joey Bada$$, DNCE and Alison Wonderland at Brookfest 2017.
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A campus dining chef prepares samples during the 2013 Food Expo. WESLEY ROBINSON/STATESMAN FILE

Roth Cafe chef wins Chef Throwdown challenge

Marie Matsunaga April 10, 2017
The chefs created one show plate and three tasting dishes to be judged by a panel of student leaders and the general audience who tasted samples.
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Two students in the THR 351 class perform in SAC lobby. ANNA CORREA/THE STATESMAN

Theater class stages socially conscious performances across campus

Anna Correa April 9, 2017
THR 351: Acts of Race and Justice is challenging racial injustice with pop-up performances throughout campus.
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Students celebrate diversity with Open Mic and Food Tasting night

Students celebrate diversity with Open Mic and Food Tasting night

Stephanie Yuvienco April 2, 2017
The UNITI Cultural Center collaborated with students to celebrate the diversity in culture and talent at Stony Brook with the Multicultural Open Mic and Food Tasting event.
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A server prepares food at West Side Dining.
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CulinArt: A cost-benefit analysis

Scott Terwilliger March 29, 2017
All of this sounds spectacular, but why should we, as students, trust CulinArt?
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Students filled SAC Ballroom A for the Japanese Student Organizations Tokyo Cafe. The event featured ANNA CORREA/THE STATESMAN

JSO’s Tokyo Cafe celebrates Japan’s charm

Meng Yuan February 17, 2017
The Japanese Student Organization held its annual Tokyo Cafe event, inspired by the traditional Japanese maid cafe, to bring awareness to Japanese culture and lifestyle.
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Students enjoyed a free ice skating rink at Polar Palooza in Feb. 2016. JESSICA CHIN/STATESMAN FILE

Winter Weekend 2017 brings a flurry of activities to campus

Anisah Abdullah February 5, 2017
Winter Weekend festivities run from Feb. 10 to Feb. 12 and will feature a wide range of activities including singalongs, comedy shows, therapy dogs and a roller rink.
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Stony Brook Hillel held its annual Latke 1000 on Dec. 6. Students participated in such festivities as singing ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE STATESMAN

Latke 1000: Raffles, latkes, prizes, oy veh

Gregory Zarb December 15, 2016
Jokes, laughs, songs and the smell of latkes filled SAC Ballroom B, as more than 100 students participated in friendly competition at Stony Brook Hillel’s annual Latke 1000.
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SB Live, a Stony Brook music group performed at the Tabler Arts Center Gala on March 30. ARACELY JIMENEZ/STATESMAN FILE

SB Live ends the semester in their pajamas

David Pepa December 11, 2016
Although students were studying for final exams, they decided to relieve some stress by watching SB Live perform their End of the Semester Gig on Dec. 8 in Student Activities Center Ballroom A.
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Students walk around the Peace by Piece event put on by the Stony Brook Hillel on Nov. 9. PHOTO COURTESY OF TAL MANSU/STONY BROOK HILLEL

Stony Brook Hillel hosts peaceful event the day after election

Jess Stoneburner November 12, 2016
In the aftermath of a presidential election that caused a national uproar, students found solace in a “Peace by Piece” event hosted by Stony Brook Hillel.
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NASOs Dreamcatcher Social teaches Native American traditions

NASO’s Dreamcatcher Social teaches Native American traditions

Antonia Brogna October 31, 2016
Instead of helping students follow their dreams, the Native American Student Organization helped students catch them.
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Students and faculty march to end domestic violence

Students and faculty march to end domestic violence

Jess Stoneburner October 27, 2016
The annual "Take a Stand, Walk with Me" march takes place every October for National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
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