The Stony Brook Press

Volume 47, Issue 2

The Stony Brook Press — Sun, 03 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Read our second print issue of the year, including stories about Wuthering Heights, Long Island's Indigenous legacy and your favorite emo bands. Cover by Kaan Ozcan.

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When funding cuts came — these scientists turned to journalism

Kaan Ozcan — Sun, 03 May 2026 00:36:56 +0000

Amid funding cuts to scientific institutions across the country, Isako Di Tomassi co-founded the McClintock Letters initiative, a science communication project that publishes opinion pieces written by scientists about their work and why it should continue to be funded. From protecting apples in Washington state to developing novel insecticides in Indiana, the initiative has published over 200 op-eds, all written by scientists defending their federally funded science, across 46 states.

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A defense of the college degree in a time of doubt

Tyler Rieger — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Over 40 million Americans are saddled with crippling student loans debts. With some seeing no significant return on investment, they're left to wonder: Is a college degree really worth it?

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Punk goes pop: How 2000s emo impacted 2010s pop

Christiana Hadjipavlis — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Generational artists like Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande became known for their pop hits from the 2010s and beyond. But where did they get their pop sounds from? Look no further than the emo scene.

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BREAKING: SBU campus store enters its “bold era” with new merch drop

The Stony Brook Press — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:12:04 +0000

Happy April Fools' Day from The Press.

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The top 10 crimes to commit on campus

The Stony Brook Press — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Looking for some fun on campus? Look no further than The Press's top 10 campus crimes watchlist.

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Brookfest 2026: Fetty Wap brings the fans, Flo Rida the energy

Steven Ospina Delgado — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:50:52 +0000

Despite Flo Rida being the headliner for SBU's Brookfest, most people were seemingly more excited to see melodic rapper Fetty Wap — making it one of his first performances in years.

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SBU silently changes language surrounding ICE operations on campus

Steven Ospina Delgado — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:11:02 +0000

ICE designates colleges and universities as protected areas — areas that are “generally avoided” unless there is a security threat. SBU’s Visa and Immigration Services website previously reflected this policy. The website now makes no mention of sensitive locations.

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Why is Brock Lesnar here? How WWE continues its mistreatment of women

Ni’yah-Marie Preacely — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Lesnar was officially named in an amended federal lawsuit by former WWE employee Janel Grant. According to the suit, Grant alleged that McMahon forced her to make pornographic content for Lesnar personally, implying her job was on the line. The question on both my and other female WWE fans’ minds: Why is Lesnar here?

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