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The official cover of the YouTube Original documentary The Real Story of Paris Hilton. PUBLIC DOMAIN

Paris Hilton drops party girl facade for new Youtube documentary

Melanie Navarro September 20, 2020
Hotel heiress Paris Hilton released a new documentary film, "The Real Story of Paris Hilton," where she gives an honest look into her life in the spotlight and discusses the trauma she experienced at the Provo Canyon School in Utah.
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Professor Stephanie Kelton  NOOR LONE/STATESMAN FILE

Presidential Lecture Series: Professor Stephanie Kelton debunks the national debt

Lisseth Aguilar October 17, 2018
Kelton described the debate over the national debt as a “bipartisan chorus,” since both parties in Washington agree that having such a high debt will produce dangerous economic consequences for future generations. Contrarily, she argues that deficits are necessary for economic growth.
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The Bench Bar and Grill in Oct. 2015. The Bench, a bar right off Stony Brook campus, has a ladies night on Thursdays where women arent charged for drinks.  FRANCESCA CAMPIONE/THE STATESMAN

Keep your Ladies Night deal. I don’t want it.

Emily Benson March 5, 2017
It would be nice to pay a cheaper price for products without being treated as something cheap as well.
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Congressman Lee Zeldin of New York speaking at the 2014 Conservative Political Action Conference in National Harbor, Maryland.

Local candidates affected by presidential candidates’ unpopularity

Chris Gaine October 5, 2016
Zeldin, whose campaign did not return a request for comment, has no mention of Donald Trump's name on his website.
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Hoopla: The new arena and it’s financial impact

Caithlin Pena November 5, 2013
Stony Brook University is expecting a new addition in the form of a new athletic and entertainment facility in fall 2014. But Stony Brook Arena is not exactly new. According to a press release from May 2012, the university commenced a renovation of the 40,000 square foot arena. With a budget of $21.1 million, renovation began in June of 2012. According to the press release, the renovation “provides Stony Brook with a new opportunity to build relationships within the community.”
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Janet Yellen nominated to become chairwoman of Federal Reserve

Siobhan Barry October 17, 2013
The glass ceiling for women in economics has been cracked a little more in recent days. Last Wednesday, Janet Yellen was nominated by President Obama to become the chairwoman of the Federal Reserve. Many of us would think "Why should I care? What does it matter to me?" Or say, “I have midterms and papers to write, this does not affect me.” But the truth of the matter is that it does.
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