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First Starbucks truck in New York finds home on campus

First Starbucks truck in New York finds home on campus

Vivien Li October 1, 2016
The Starbucks truck made its debut at the Student Activities Center Loop Thursday morning, serving the franchise’s popular beverages and food to students on the go.
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In fall 2016, campus dining put together a showcase of updated and improved dining choices in response to student dissatisfaction with Sodexos service. ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE STATESMAN

Campus Dining holds student media tasting

Lazaro Rivera September 25, 2016
Campus Dining hosted a food tasting event and tour for student media on Sept. 23 to show its response to student feedback.
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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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Suffolk County budget cuts force bus route changes

Jill Ryan August 24, 2016
In order to close a $78 million deficit, Suffolk County plans to institute bus changes that will affect Stony Brook main and Southampton campuses.
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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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Stony Brook Smash Bros. Club brings Melee fans together

Stony Brook Smash Bros. Club brings “Melee” fans together

Michael Kohut May 18, 2016
This is the story of the Stony Brook Smash Bros. Club, population: 383, according to the club's president.
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A slow clap for Stony Brooks Campus Residences

A slow clap for Stony Brook’s Campus Residences

Manju Shivacharan February 8, 2016
Why haven’t I heard about this? Market it! The solution is there, you created it. Now make sure everyone knows about it.
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Nick Rigas, above, and ex-guitarist Phil Gigante opened their biggest show yet at The Loft in Poughkeepsie, New York for Ontario-based band The Flatliners. PHOTO CREDIT: RICHARD DIFRISCO

Student bands swag out Stony Brook

Rena Thomas February 2, 2016
The hidden gem that is Stony Brook’s music scene is unifying the voice of the students, pulling together artists and fans alike.
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The Hillel Foundation explores a new way to celebrate Halloween

The Hillel Foundation explores a new way to celebrate Halloween

Jessica Carnabuci November 3, 2015
The Hillel Foundation for Jewish Life hosted its third annual Murder Mystery Shabbaton Dinner, which combined traditional aspects of Shabbat with a spooky theme for Halloween.
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Union ceramic studio will close its doors after the fall semester

Union ceramic studio will close its doors after the fall semester

Michaela Kilgallen November 3, 2015
After Nov. 19, the Craft Center studio will no longer be able to keep its doors open to the 100 students, faculty and community members.
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Stanley announces new projects in State of the University address

Stanley announces new projects in State of the University address

Paula Pecorella September 18, 2015
Stony Brook University President Samuel L. Stanley announced several plans for the upcoming year, at his State of the University address on Sept. 16.
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The Craft Center offers free events on Tuesday nights from 6:30-9 p.m. Some of these events include vinyl record melting, jewelry making and chocolate lollipop making. CHRISTOPHER CAMERON / THE STATESMAN

Future of the Craft Center is unclear

Chelsea Katz May 11, 2015
Tie Dye. Homemade pottery. Bartending. All are things one can make or learn at Stony Brook’s Craft Center and ceramic studio. But that creative spark might not stay lit.
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