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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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RockYoFace rings in the new semester

RockYoFace rings in the new semester

David Pepa March 1, 2016
RockYoFace, a showcase of local bands presented by WUSB, took place at the University Cafe on Thursday, Feb. 18.
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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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SUNY recognizes Stony Brook GSO for female leadership

Craig Petraglia April 28, 2015
Stony Brook University’s Graduate Student Organization has been acknowledged by the State University of New York for its efforts to encourage female leadership.
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Three Artsy Events

Krysten Massa April 22, 2015
Looking for something to do on campus to escape from the "crunch-time" feeling?
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Stony Brooks University Café gets its jazzy groove back

Emily Benson April 20, 2015
Jazz nights are held every Wednesday from 8 to 11 p.m. in the University Café, located between the Union and the Recreation Center.
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Three artsy events: weekend edition

Krysten Massa December 3, 2014
On Sunday, Dec. 7, Ellis Paul, an American song-writer and folk musician, will be performing at University Café at 2 p.m. He will be performing songs from his newly released album, "Chasing Beauty."
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Macaulay Culkin performs at SBU

Joe Malone May 12, 2014
The Graduate Student Organization hosted the semester’s last Stony Brooklyn concert on Friday at the University Café.
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Brookfest selection begets unnecessary conflict

Michael Newcomer April 15, 2014
While the overall tone from the Stony Brook community was excitement when it was announced that Childish Gambino and Diplo would be the artists coming to the Brookfest Spring Concert on April 23, I noticed more than a few naysayers around campus critical of USG's selection of musical artists.
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UCafe didnt use to be the only bar on campus. (EFAL SAYED / THE STATESMAN

Parties and alcohol frivolities at Stony Brook University then and now

Katherine Kurre March 11, 2014
Thirsty Thursdays, frat parties and all-night ragers—all of these typically have alcohol in common. Stony Brook is not a dry campus. Students who are of legal drinking age are allowed to consume alcohol and store it in their rooms.
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RockYoFace returns this semester with big plans at SBU

Anthony Levin February 4, 2014
As the winter break comes to a close and classes begin to pick up again, RockYoFace has big plans for the upcoming spring semester. For those of you who might have not heard of RockYoFace yet, it is an organization whose goals are true to its name: to bring music and entertainment to Stony Brook’s campus.
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