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Dr. Justin R. Stolarik standing in Lavalle Stadium. He will be Stony Brooks Athletic Bands director this upcoming year. PHOTO COURTESY STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY MARCHING BAND

SBU marches to the beat of Dr. Justin R. Stolarik

Melissa Azofeifa • July 8, 2019
Dr. Justin R. Stolarik was officially hired as the new Stony Brook University Athletic Bands director on June 27.
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Amidst the Chaos Review

Amidst the Chaos Review

Melissa Azofeifa • April 18, 2019
Sara Bareilles’ new album, “Amidst the Chaos,” can sound monotone and certain songs almost blend into each other, but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth a listen.
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An unofficial Brookfest poster sent to The Statesman by a member of USG. Brookfest 2019 will feature Amine, A$ap Ferg and Lil Skies. PHOTO CREDIT: USG

Brookfest artists are announced

Melissa Azofeifa • March 2, 2019
Although they all have very different approaches to their music, these artists will bring an energetic night of music for all to enjoy.
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The Jasmine Market in the Charles B. Wang Center opened the first day of classes of the spring 2019 semester. The market has international groceries such as Pan-Asian snacks and beverages. SARA RUBERG/THE STATESMAN

FSA opens pan-Asian market in the Wang Center

Melissa Azofeifa • February 3, 2019
The new Jasmine Market has been open and ready for business since the first day of classes this semester for students to stop by and shop.
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Stony Brook University students and faculty marched near the Student Activities Center on Thursday, Sept 7. 7. GARY GHAYRAT/ STATESMAN FILE

The Wall will do nothing but divide

Melissa Azofeifa • February 3, 2019
When I came to this country, being an immigrant was something to be proud of. It takes hard work and sacrifice to start a new life in a different country, and that should incite a feeling of pride.
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The Washington Post media columnist Margaret Sullivan during her lecture in the Student Activities Center on Tuesday, Oct. 16. Her talk was part of the School of Journalism’s “My Life As” lecture series. GARY GHAYRAT/THE STATESMAN

Behind the scenes: “My Life As” lecture

Melissa Azofeifa • December 4, 2018
The “My Life As” speaker series, ran by the School of Journalism at Stony Brook University, has given students and faculty the opportunity to benefit from the experiences shared by prominent journalists such as Margaret Sullivan, Dean Baquet and Christiane Amanpour.
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Rami Malek as Freddie Mercury on the poster for Bohemian Rhapsody released on Friday, Nov. 2. Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning Malek stole the show in the musical biopic.PUBLIC DOMAIN

“Bohemian Rhapsody”: Story of the killer “Queen”

Melissa Azofeifa and Anna Correa • December 2, 2018
Musical biopic film “Bohemian Rhapsody” brings Queen to a new generation while still staying true to original fans. The film grossed over $500 million worldwide since its Nov. 2 release date, with domestic sales grossing over $375 million, and it is now the highest grossing musical biopic film ever made, topping the 2015 film “Straight Outta Compton,” which grossed $201.6 million.
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The Church of St. Rosalie in Hampton Bays, NY. Priests of the Vincentian Congregation were sent to the East End of Long Island twenty years ago. MELISSA AZOFEIFA

Catholic Latino community grows on the East End

Melissa Azofeifa • November 26, 2018
Before the priests of the Vincentian Congregation were sent to the East End, there weren’t any masses in Spanish anywhere in the area.
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The official poster for The Crimes of Grindelwald. PUBLIC DOMAIN

“The Crimes of Grindelwald” is incriminatingly good

Melissa Azofeifa • November 25, 2018
Audiences are immersed in the Harry Potter universe, where viewers are even treated to a visit to the majestic Hogwarts campus.
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Review: Sabrina enchants viewers in new Netflix show

Review: Sabrina enchants viewers in new Netflix show

Melissa Azofeifa and Karina Gerry • October 28, 2018
The “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” is a dark and twisted take on the beloved Archie Comics.
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The Feast of San Gennaro, New York CityÕs longest-running, biggest and most revered religious outdoor festival in the United States.

San Gennaro Festival brings Italy to the East End

Melissa Azofeifa • October 1, 2018
Sicanni Purizaca, a vendor based in Greenport, sells music, handmade flutes and jewelry influenced by Native American culture to cope with the drastic change in income flow.
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Emmys play like a ‘Saturday Night Live’ episode

Melissa Azofeifa • September 20, 2018
If you have ever enjoyed “Saturday Night Live,” you most likely would have enjoyed this Monday's live broadcast of the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards.
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