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Conducting to the Top

The Stony Brook University Orchestra is comprised of over 70 undergraduates and has been acclaimed as a considerable success over the past decade. This is all thanks to one woman, Susan Deaver.
Innovations in Pacemakers

About half a million people in the United States have pacemakers. A typical pacemaker lasts 7 to 10 years. New innovations are expected to decrease the failure rate.
Lower Gas Prices

Gas prices seem to have skyrocketed over the past decade. However this year, gas prices have fallen around 21 percent over the past six months, and some experts are predicting that consumers will continue to pay less at the pump.
The Tattoo Artist

Jose Luis “Pepé” Jiminez is a Medford tattoo artist whose passion for his craft has been what has attracted a steady clientele to his chair, but it is also one of his struggles due to the long hours he isn’t home with his family.
LI's Cheesy Trend

Cheese has always been a popular ingredient in a sandwich or something for a snack. Now, however, people on Long Island are taking it much more seriously as cheese shops are becoming more of a trend.
Chelsea Marks

Chelsea Rose Marks, a neuroscience student at Stony Brook University, was born legally blind. Despite a continuing fight against a rare form of muscular dystrophy, Marks is able to enjoy life as a college student.