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The Stony Brook Universitys womens basketball team on March 5, 2020 celebrating a win. The team will head to the NCAA tournament for the first time in history. SAMANTHA ROBINSON/STATESMAN FILE

2021 Women’s NCAA Tournament preview: Stony Brook vs. Arizona

Jeremy Portnoy March 16, 2021
The Stony Brook women’s basketball team, who clinched the program’s first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance with an upset of Maine in the America East finals, drew a No. 14 seed when the bracket was unveiled on ESPN on Monday, March 15.
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The Stony Brook Universitys womens basketball team on March 5, 2020 celebrating a win. The team will head to the NCAA tournament for the first time in history. SAMANTHA ROBINSON/STATESMAN FILE

Stony Brook heads to NCAA Tournament after upsetting Maine in America East finals

Jeremy Portnoy March 12, 2021
The Stony Brook women’s basketball team mounted an 11-point comeback to upset the top-seeded Maine Black Bears 64-60 in the America East Championship, clinching the program’s first-ever NCAA Tournament berth.
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The student homecoming tailgate during the fall 2019 semester. This year, festivities for homecoming will be held virtually. SAMANTHA ROBINSON/STATESMAN FILE

Stony Brook University hosts virtual STAY HOMEcoming during COVID-19

Katherine Procacci October 6, 2020
Stony Brook University is hosting a virtual homecoming event series called STAY HOMEcoming from Oct. 1 until  Oct. 10. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Stony Brook University’s homecoming events are being held primarily online.
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Stony Brook University Football Team runs out onto the field at the start of the Homecoming game on Oct. 5, 2019. SAMANTHA ROBINSON/STATESMAN FILE

Stony Brook aims for spring football as CAA suspends fall season

Ethan Tam July 20, 2020
“Although it was our hope to compete this fall, circumstances beyond our control have necessitated an alternate path,” Stony Brook Director of Athletics Shawn Heilbron said in a press release.
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Stony Brook University Football Team runs out onto the field at the start of the Homecoming game on Oct. 5, 2019. SAMANTHA ROBINSON/STATESMAN FILE

Football replaces Fordham season opener with FBS Western Michigan

Ross O'Keefe July 5, 2020
Stony Brook added their second FBS opponent, the Western Michigan Broncos, as their season opener now scheduled for Friday, Sept. 4 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This match replaces their previously scheduled matchup against Fordham on Aug. 29.
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The outside of the administration building in March 2020. The RABIA GURSOY/STATESMAN FILE

Students will receive refunds or credits, Stony Brook University says

Samantha Robinson March 24, 2020
Stony Brook University announced that students will receive refunds or credits for unused fees in an email sent out to students on March 23. 
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The outside of the administration building after campus has shut down. RABIA GURSOY/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook University cancels summer study abroad programs

Samantha Robinson March 24, 2020
The International Academics Programs (IAP) noted that the U.S. Department of State declared all international travel to be a “Global Level 4 Health Advisory - Do Not Travel.” 
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Students protesting outside of the Administration Building on March 11. The protests began over the administrations lack of communication about plans for the spring semester. SARA RUBERG/THE STATESMAN

Students protest university silence

Maya Brown and Samantha Robinson March 12, 2020
About 150 or 200 students were at the protest, according to university police estimates. They clapped and chanted, “send us home, pay us back,” as they approached the administration building.
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Dean of Students Rick Gatteau standing on the fountain outside of the administration building addressing student protests. Interim President Michael Bernstein sent out an email to students and faculty this morning addressing plans for the spring semester. SARA RUBERG/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook issues update on coronavirus

Samantha Robinson March 11, 2020
Stony Brook University issued its first official coronavirus update since rumors started circulating that classes will be moved online in two campus-wide emails from Interim President Michael Bernstein on March 11.
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Women’s Basketball handles Binghamton, advances to America East Championship

Ross O'Keefe March 8, 2020

The Stony Brook women’s basketball team said goodbye to rival Binghamton and America East Player of the Year senior guard Kai Moon. More importantly, they said hello to a berth in the America East...

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Kennedy, Arline help No. 6 Women’s Lacrosse take down No. 11 Princeton 18-12

Ryan Magill March 8, 2020
The No. 6-ranked Stony Brook women’s lacrosse team defeated the No. 11 Princeton Tigers by a final score of 18-12 on Sunday, March 8 at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium. The game marks the Seawolves’ second win over a ranked opponent, third win at home and fourth win of the season.
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The official logo of National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). The NAACP Image Awards are on Feb. 29 in the SAC Ballroom A at 7 pm. PUBLIC DOMAIN

NAACP image award nominees talk nominations and Black History Month

Alek Lewis February 24, 2020
The Statesman contacted some of the students and organizations nominated for the awards to ask various questions about their nominations, their campus involvement and Black History Month.
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