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U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos speaking at the 2017 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland. GAGE SKIDMORE/FLICKR VIA CC BY-SA 2.0

Title IX no more?

Genie Ruzicka September 17, 2017
Betsy DeVos has stated that Title IX protections are unfair to both survivors and those who have been “falsely accused.”
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This years annual Sex and Relationships issue featured volunteer models representing the diversity of Stony Brook University in terms of race, sexuality and gender identity. ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE STATESMAN

Editorial: Why we stand behind the Sex and Relationships Issue

The Editorial Board February 19, 2017
The Sex and Relationships Issue is a staple of our newspaper. We are here to act as a voice for our campus community, for faculty and students alike.
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It was announced on Jan. 20, 2017 via email that Dean of Students Timothy Ecklund, above, had left Stony brook University.  MEGAN MILLER /STATESMAN FILE

Editorial: SBU students deserve the truth on Dean Ecklund’s departure

The Editorial Board January 29, 2017
University policy should not be used as means to camouflage information. It is the right of the student body to understand why Dean Ecklund left.
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Students and faculty march to end domestic violence

Students and faculty march to end domestic violence

Jess Stoneburner October 27, 2016
The annual "Take a Stand, Walk with Me" march takes place every October for National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
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Sarah Tubbs

Sexual assault lawsuit set back by lawyer shake-up

Arielle Martinez February 28, 2016
The lawsuit filed by SBU alumna Sarah Tubbs against the university has come to a halt because the law firm that represented her alleged assailant has left the suit.
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New complainant navigator assists students, faculty

New complainant navigator assists students, faculty

Mahreen Khan November 23, 2015
Samantha Winter has recently been hired to fill SBU’s new complainant navigator/advocate position, extending her ear, shoulder and expertise to those in need.
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The annual domestic violence awareness march on campus on Oct. 28, 2015. TATIANA GUERRA/THE STATESMAN

Rain does not stop annual domestic violence awareness march

Mahreen Khan October 29, 2015
The Center for Prevention and Outreach’s annual “Take a Stand/Walk With Me” march for domestic violence awareness roused up the campus on Wednesday afternoon.
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Campus Briefing: campus policy changes explained

Campus Briefing: campus policy changes explained

Chereen James October 23, 2015
Judith Greiman, Marjolie Leonard and Timothy Ecklund spoke at the USG senate meeting to deliver a clearer understanding about the recent changes to university policies.
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New womens sport slated as part of Together We Transform

New women’s sport slated as part of “Together We Transform”

Arielle Martinez July 7, 2015
In a five-year plan revealed on June 29, Stony Brook Athletic Director Shawn Heilbron and the athletics department outlined several initiatives related to Title IX.
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Athletics eyes big future with “Together We Transform”

Cameron Boon June 30, 2015
SBU Athletic Director Shawn Heilbron, along with the rest of Stony Brook Athletics, unveiled their “Together We Transform” plan to further develop the athletics department.
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It is time for actual equality in women’s athletics

Skyler Gilbert June 28, 2015
As sports fans, we should not disillusion ourselves by saying that women have achieved sports equality, because that is disappointingly far from the truth.
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documents

Title IX documents

Rebecca Anzel May 1, 2015
Read documents pertaining to Title IX policy at Stony Brook University.
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