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Turning Point protest at Stony Brook Univeristy on Sept. 12,2021.  TIM GIORLANDO/ THE STATESMAN

Students have conflicting views on political diversity at Stony Brook

Sky Crabtree February 19, 2023
At Stony Brook University, where over 17,000 undergraduate students attend what USA Today ranked as the ninth most diverse college in America, students with unpopular political perspectives feel they cannot openly voice their opinions. 
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Midterm elections could hinge on four Long Island congressional races

Benjamin Amster October 23, 2022
Long Island’s four highly competitive congressional races are drawing considerable attention from both parties. Two districts on Long Island are favoring Republicans by just three points, and the other two districts are favoring Democrats by just two and five points.
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A throwback to Wolfieland 2022 in photos

A throwback to Wolfieland 2022 in photos

Tim Giorlando and Saad Haroon September 26, 2022
Stony Brook’s annual Wolfieland carnival saw about 6,100 Seawolves arrive for a night full of rides, fun and food on Saturday, Sept. 10. The carnival was hosted by the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) in the SAC H parking lot from 4-11 p.m.
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Dinesh DSouza speaking at a lecture in the Sydney Gelber Auditorium in the SAC. . ANNA CORREA/THE STATESMAN

Dinesh D’Souza draws controversy at Stony Brook lecture

Mike Adams April 15, 2018
The Stony Brook College Republicans brought Dinesh D’Souza, conservative speaker and documentary filmmaker, to campus.
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New York voter registration papers distributed by Stony Brooks Vote Everywhere group in partnership with the Andrew Goodman Foundation. ARACELY JIMENEZ/STATESMAN FILE

Take the time to vote

Andrew Goldstein October 29, 2017
Ask your district and county candidates, what are they going to do to help students here at Stony Brook?
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Alt-right internet forum raises questions about free speech on campus

Alt-right internet forum raises questions about free speech on campus

Charles Scott October 29, 2017
Flyers plastered across campus urging onlookers to “stop anti-white discrimination” have sparked debate about free speech and diversity at Stony Brook University.
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A statue of Confederate general Robert E. Lee in Charlottesville, VA. BILLY HATHORN/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS VIA CC BY-SA 3.0

Art history professor’s stance on Confederate statues adds to campus divide

Luis Sanchez October 10, 2017
Michele H. Bogart, who teaches social history of public art, urban design and commercial culture, said these statues are a form of art.
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Betsy DeVos.  GAGE SKIMORE/FLICKR VIA CC BY-SA 2.0

Students express concern over potential Title IX changes

Charles Scott October 1, 2017
As the U.S. Department of Education looks toward possibly altering the Title IX amendment of the Education Amendments of 1972, college students across the country are raising questions about how this could affect their rights in sexual assault cases.
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College Republicans raise question of fairness in response to Bishop rally

Zach Rowe October 23, 2014
Stony Brook University hosted a rally on Wednesday in the Staller Center for the campaign of incumbent House Representative Tim Bishop, highlighted by an appearance from President Bill Clinton.
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President Bill Clinton speaks at university in support of Tim Bishop

Kelly Zegers October 23, 2014
President Bill Clinton encouraged Stony Brook University students to vote and spoke on behalf of the Tim Bishop congressional re-election campaign on Wednesday, Oct. 22.
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College Republicans host lecture to discuss government

Kristin Behr April 29, 2013

John Stossel, Fox Business Network personality and author of “The New York Times” bestseller “No They Can’t: Why Government Fails-But Individuals Succeed,” spoke to a crowded lecture hall of...

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