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“Thank you for visiting Santa here at New Port Center and have a Happy Holiday!” Standing among the fake snow and cardboard elves next to the camera, Brittany Fiore, 20, handed the older woman the pictures of her grandson with Santa Clause. That one sentence is the reason Fiore was getting in trouble with management on Christmas Eve. What was the complaint? The woman was accusing her of taking the Christ out of Christmas.

At a depression screening on Oct. 29, 24 out of 56 students said the future of the economy is adding to their stress, according to the Center for Prevention and Outreach (CPO) at Stony Brook University, a counseling center that helps students who have problems with substance abuse, sexual assault, depression or suicidal thoughts

Campus Residences./ Photo by Rohma Abbas Cooking-related fires, which according to a Stony Brook University safety and security reading account for more than 90 percent of fire alarms, are often caused by the use of prohibited appliances in campus dorm rooms. But privacy rules prevent resident assistants from searching for an occupant’s hidden cooking equipment.

monahan the yellow crayon Will the Giants return the Super Bowl? How far can the surprising Falcons actually go? Will the Eagles ride their momentum all the way to Tampa? There are many questions to be answered and here's my take on how it will all shake out.

The AFC is stacked for this playoff season. Let's take a look at why each team has a legitimate shot at taking that trip to Tampa, Florida.

Dan Aldorando Headshot Ever wonder what those cool guys and gals want for Christmas at the Stony Brook Independent? Here is a small list leaked from yours truly.

monahan the yellow crayon Manny Ramirez in pinstripes is a scary thought to many people. Die-hard Yankee fans everywhere cringe at the thought and might even consider it blasphemy. However, there's a chance of it becoming a reality.

me Vermont currently has a budding secession movement. According to a Zogby poll, one in five U.S. adults believe a state should be allowed to secede. So, could it happen?

A doctoral student in computer science at Stony Brook University is developing HearSay, a non-visual web browser that uses text commands, voice-browsing and keyboard shortcuts to give the blind and those with visual impairments a chance to navigate cyberspace.
Photo by Adam Misch Ever since the newly refurbished Roth Quad dining center opened, it has been a never-ending waiting line for greasy cheeseburgers and chocolate frosties. But on Tuesday night, there was a whole new cultural vibe taking place at this eatery.

Students at Starbucks at the Stony Brook Union. /Photo by Rohma Abbas “Let’s have a cup of coffee and to discuss more:” the most common phrase used in American colleges.

Lydia Duran. / Photo courtesy of Lydia Duran. Growing up, Lydia Duran, 19, wanted a chalkboard so she could play teacher. This was the foundation for her desire to help kids and minorities.

Alfredson's provocative tale of a child-vampire seduces us into the dark with well-acted, yet unaffected characters that eerily promise to persevere even if we stop watching.

The Stony Brook Seawolves were introduced to top-tier talent in a big way against the number two ranked team in the nation, the University of Connecticut Huskies. The Seawolves found they have a ways to go before they can compete with the big boys, losing 91-57 in Hartford, Connecticut, this past Monday.

Photo by Chris Hessel The economic crisis has dealt another major blow to Stony Brook University, and the athletic program and arena renovation are its latest victims.