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Lena OBrien dresses up as Princess Leia for the community service clubs creature of the night fashion show. EMILY NORMAN/THE STATESMAN

Costumes and catwalks for a good cause

Emily Norman and Nirvani Williams October 27, 2016
Stony Brook’s Community Service Club turned fashion into a charitable cause by hosting their annual fall fashion show, titled “Creatures of the Night” on Tuesday, Oct. 26.
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The monument quilt is a project all over the country PHOTO CREDIT: THE MONUMENT QUILT

Monument Quilt raises awareness for sexual assault

Thomas James October 23, 2016
Christine Szaraz, an organizer of the event, hopes to keep the momentum going next fall with Domestic Violence Awareness Month events, maybe having a similar event to replace the Monument Quilt.
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A Stony Brook University student participates in a die-in at the SAC plaza on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016. ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE STATESMAN

Student die-in held in honor of 122 black Americans killed by police

Mahreen Khan October 22, 2016
At 1:22 p.m., the students dropped to the ground for a total of 10 minutes. Many held hands in a show of unity.
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Erica Ferer performing at Creative Explosion. EVAN YUSON/THE STATESMAN

Homecoming Court members showcase their talents at Creative Explosion

Lazaro Rivera October 16, 2016
The annual Stony Brook Creative Explosion was held on Oct. 13 at 8 p.m. in the Student Activities Center auditorium and showcased this year’s homecoming court’s talents.
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Stony Brook gamers Battle for the Brook

Stony Brook gamers “Battle for the Brook”

Katarina Delgado October 2, 2016
Student League of Legends gamers flocked to the Student Activities Center Ballroom on Oct.1 to “battle for the brook.”
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Dan Lornitis hypnotizes Stony Brook

Dan Lornitis hypnotizes Stony Brook

Giselle Miranda September 25, 2016
Comedian hypnotist Dan Lornitis performed in the Student Activities Center auditorium on Sept. 23.
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University Café finds new home in the SAC

University Café finds new home in the SAC

Kayla McKiski September 16, 2016
The University Café will soon trade in its secluded location at the side of the Student Union for a more visible spot on campus, the Student Activities Center.
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9/11 Day of Remembrance 2016

9/11 Day of Remembrance 2016

Aracely Jimenez and Angelica Carpenter September 13, 2016
The Stony Brook community honored victims of Sept. 11 by placing American flag pinwheels outside of the Student Activities Center.
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Students storm West Side Dining in protest of new meal swipe system

Students storm West Side Dining in protest of new meal swipe system

Rebecca Liebson and Jessica Chin September 8, 2016
A small group of disgruntled students gathered outside of West Side Dining during Campus Life Time this past Wednesday to protest the new “swipe to enter” meal plan.
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Come one, come all to Wolfieland this fall

Come one, come all to Wolfieland this fall

Jessica Chin September 1, 2016
Wolfieland, the Undergraduate Student Government’s newest event, will be the first large-scale carnival to come to Stony Brook University on Sep. 10 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m..
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Students ever evacuated early afternoon as power went out in the Student Union. (NINA LIN / THE STATESMAN)

Student Union will undergo three-year renovation

Brittany Tesoriero August 24, 2016
For the duration of the three-year renovation, the Student Union will not be operational.
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Despite cloudy skies, students learn about the stars at Astrofest

Despite cloudy skies, students learn about the stars at Astrofest

Chris Peraino May 8, 2016
With an emphasis on community outreach, this year’s Astrofest had dozens flocking to the Earth and Space Sciences building Thursday night.
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