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MSA and USG join hands for campus prayer ring

MSA and USG join hands for campus prayer ring

Stephanie Yuvienco April 9, 2017
The Stony Brook Muslim Student Association welcomed the campus into their weekly Jummah Prayer at Staller Steps on Friday, April 7.
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The Undergraduate Student Government organized a candlelight vigil on Nov. 17, 2015 for those who suffered from attacks in Paris, Beirut and other places around the world. CHRISTOPHER CAMERON/THE STATESMAN

USG holds candlelight vigil for victims of terror attacks

Andrew Goldstein November 18, 2015
USG and Dean of Students Timothy Ecklund led students in a candlelight vigil Tuesday evening for victims of the terror attacks in Paris, Beirut and around the world.
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The Demographics Unit, a surveillance program run by the New York Police Department used to monitor Muslim communities following 9/11, has also affected Stony Brooks MSA. (PHOTO CREDIT : MCTCAMPUS)

MSA relieved as NYPD surveillance program comes to an end

Kelly Zegers May 1, 2014
Three students from SBU’s Muslim Student Association offered their reactions to the ending of the NYPD’s spying on the condition of anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the subject.
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Students attend a vigil and light candles for the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings. (METSHA RENOIS/ THE STATESMAN)

SB Compliments holds vigil for Boston

Caithlin Pena April 22, 2013

The sun was already setting as students rushed to get to their next class or to head home after a tiring day of school. But that night, with candles held in their hands flickering in the darkness,...

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Muslim Student Association preps for Islam Awareness Week

Kristin Behr March 28, 2013

With Islamic Awareness Week in less than a month, members of the Muslim Students’ Association are preparing for their most comprehensive newsletter yet. “The Minaret,” compiled by members of the...

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