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Dec 12, 2024

William Floyd High School NJROTC excels at annual inspection and wins color guard competition

The William Floyd High School NJROTC recently completed their Annual Military Inspection and Pass-in-Review.

Dec 12, 2024

Wolfie Tank celebrates ten years fostering student entrepreneurship at Stony Brook University

Stony Brook University's Wolfie Tank, a pitch competition inspired by the television show Shark Tank, recently celebrated its 10th anniversary.

Dec 12, 2024

Stony Brook celebrates anniversary of gratitude initiative honoring faculty and staff

Stony Brook University recently celebrated the first anniversary of its Gratitude Gram initiative.

Dec 12, 2024

Stony Brook students receive Mow Shiah Lin Scholarship for scientific achievements

Pallavi Surana and Varun Ravi Kankanallu, doctoral students at Stony Brook University, have been awarded the 20th annual Mow Shiah Lin Scholarship.

Dec 12, 2024

Campus Beautification Committee enhances Stony Brook University with diverse art projects

The Campus Beautification Committee (CBC) at Stony Brook University has been actively working to enhance the campus environment through various art projects.

Dec 11, 2024

SBU Eats hosts third annual Rothefeller Tree Lighting

SBU Eats hosted its third annual Rothefeller Tree Lighting event on December 4 at the Roth Food Court, bringing a touch of Rockefeller Center to the campus.

Dec 10, 2024

WFSD Elementary School Student-Musicians Selected for Prestigious Festival

Eighteen fourth-grade student-musicians from the William Floyd School District were selected to be a part of the 16th Annual Suffolk County Music Educators Association (SCMEA) PEAK (Parents, Educators And Kids) Festival

Dec 10, 2024

Stony Brook Southampton hosts annual windmill lighting event

Stony Brook Southampton held its annual Windmill Lighting and Winter Wonderland Reception on December 5, continuing a beloved tradition.

Dec 10, 2024

Stony Brook University uses AI to enhance railway safety

AI researchers at Stony Brook University have developed a new model using artificial intelligence and guided ultrasonic waves to detect faults in switch rails.

Dec 10, 2024

Seawolves Pantry aids over 700 users annually at Stony Brook University

Investing in the Seawolves Pantry supports the success and well-being of the Stony Brook University campus community.

Dec 9, 2024

Stony Brook University hosts holiday toy drive for children's hospital

The Stony Brook University Division of Enterprise Risk Management is organizing its annual Holiday Toy Drive to benefit pediatric patients at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital.

Dec 9, 2024

Assemblyman DeStefano honors April Coppola as 'Woman of Distinction

New York State Assemblyman Joseph DeStefano has recognized April Coppola, the president of the William Floyd Board of Education, as a "Woman of Distinction."

Dec 6, 2024

Wm. Floyd High School Holds 1000-Coat Drive

William Floyd High School is at it again doing good deeds for the community. The William Floyd United Teachers (WFUT) recently hosted the second annual 1,000-coat giveaway.

Dec 6, 2024

Stony Brook leaders join SUNY chancellor to seek increased research funding

Stony Brook University's Vice President for Research, Kevin Gardner, and Assistant Vice President for Federal Relations, Lauren Brookmeyer, joined State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor John B. King, Jr. and University at Buffalo...

Dec 6, 2024

Stony Brook hosts discussion on future role of nuclear energy

Nuclear energy has been a topic of debate in the United States and New York since the 1980s.

Dec 6, 2024

Stony Brook's STEAM exhibit showcases student innovation blending art and science

In 2021, an innovative collaboration began between Nobuho Nagasawa from the Department of Art and Mei Lin (Ete) Chan from the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Stony Brook University.

Dec 6, 2024

Stony Brook University awards four students Evan R. Liblit Memorial Fund scholarship

Four students from Stony Brook University have been awarded the Evan R. Liblit Memorial Fund scholarship, marking the first time an international student has received this honor.

Dec 6, 2024

Three William Floyd athletes listed among Newsday's top boys’ basketball players

Newsday has announced its list of the top 100 boys' basketball players for the 2024-25 season, featuring three seniors from William Floyd High School.

Dec 6, 2024

Stony Brook honors late philosopher Don Ihde with memorial conference

A memorial conference was held in November by the Department of Philosophy at Stony Brook University to honor Professor Don Ihde, a distinguished figure in the field of philosophy who passed away in January 2024.

Dec 6, 2024

Elf characters bring festive cheer to Tangier Smith Elementary School

Since the beginning of December, Tangier Smith Elementary School has been welcoming students with a unique sight.

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Education

Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk

Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.


Sports

SWR Honors Their Dellecave Nominees

Seniors Haylie Abrams and Patrick Shea have received nominations from their school for the 23rd annual Dellecave Awards.


Sports

Guards Aplenty for Brooklyn's Draft

The Brooklyn Nets made history Wednesday night at the NBA Draft, and they also made a statement that they would execute their plan no matter what.