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Summer Reading List
Apr 30 - One of the things I'm most looking forward to this summer is reading books for the pure pleasure of reading and not having to stress about writing papers. Below is a sampling of works--some new, some old--that I am excited to delve into. I'd love to hear your recommendations so feel free to leave comments. Sophie's Choice by William Styron From the publisher: "Sophie... Read more

Tips on Studying for Finals
Apr 17 - With only a few more weeks of classes before finals week and with balmy weather beckoning, it's easy enough for any of us to get distracted and to lose focus on schoolwork. But at the risk of letting all your hard work to date go to waste, avoid the temptation to slack off! Below are some tips on studying to help you end the year on a high note.   1. Do Not Procrastinate As... Read more

An Argument against Over Preparation
Apr 4 - Two things happened this past week to make me think twice about over preparing or planning ahead. The first of those things had to do with the weather and the second, with one of my classes. Last Sunday, I thought to save time during the week by checking the weather forecast for Monday to Friday in advance and noting if I would need to use an umbrella on any of those days. The forecast... Read more

Are You in Love with Your Major?
Mar 28 - Life is all about change, right? It seems that the older we get, the more complicated life becomes. The person that we wanted to be two years ago is probably different from the person that we want to be today. That is why it is important to be open minded, and to take chances to find out what it is we want in life. Among the numerous challenges we face in life, going to college and... Read more

My Campus Celebrity

11 Questions for Truman Scholar Yaseen Eldik
Yaseen Eldik is the first Stony Brook student to win a Truman Scholarship. The award recognizes college juniors with "exceptional leadership potential who are committed to careers in...

Meet Ricardo Valle!
Ricardo is a senior at Stony Brook double majoring in English and Health Science. He enjoys playing handball and "parkouring" (where a person tries to get from point a to point b as quickly...

Meet Rachel Roger!
Rachel is a senior at SBU majoring in Psychology. She is from Farmingville, NY and loves to sing. "I used to be really involved with music and performing in high school and even did some singing...