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Rapper Robbie Zeecs brings his Long Island success across borders

Rapper Robbie Zeecs brings his Long Island success across borders

Rena Thomas July 26, 2016
For Robbie Zeecs, working as a car dealer is only a stepping stone in pursuing his true passion. The red-bearded Port Jefferson native is a rapper.
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Long Island organizations promote the arts on the local level

Long Island organizations promote the arts on the local level

Rena Thomas and Francesca Campione April 28, 2016
At a time when art is a highly personal depiction of inner expression, arts organizations across Long Island are trying to make art more accessible and appealing to public.
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Long Island artists were brought together in a collaborative panel. Sharing ideas on how Long Island artists, organizations and comities to give art a stronger presence. PHOTO CREDIT: JOHN MORGAN/FLICKR

Long Island artists unite through collaboration

Rena Thomas and Francesca Campione March 1, 2016
The Long Island Museum’s collaborative arts group met earlier this month to discuss plans to unite the numerous galleries across Long Island.
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Printing pleasure

Printing pleasure

Rena Thomas February 9, 2016
SBU TNG, takes 3-D printing to a whole new level, exploring the design and technicalities of dildos, butt plugs and any other sex toy of you can imagine.
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Nick Rigas, above, and ex-guitarist Phil Gigante opened their biggest show yet at The Loft in Poughkeepsie, New York for Ontario-based band The Flatliners. PHOTO CREDIT: RICHARD DIFRISCO

Student bands swag out Stony Brook

Rena Thomas February 2, 2016
The hidden gem that is Stony Brook’s music scene is unifying the voice of the students, pulling together artists and fans alike.
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Nasim Pedrad, above, is an Iranian-American actress and comedian born in Tehran, Iran. Pedrad was raised in California and graduated from the UCLA School of Theatre in 2003.

“Saturday Night Live” star Nasim Pedrad to perform at SBU Comedy Series

Rena Thomas January 25, 2016
The 34-year-old comedian and actress is known for her work as a cast member in “Saturday Night Live” and co-star of the Fox series “Scream Queens.”
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Rachel Tanaka, above,  learned to suft in Southampton when she was ten years old. Along with surfing, Tanaka also enjoys spear fishing.

Campus Spotlight: An inside look at the life of a surfer and student

Rena Thomas November 30, 2015
On a west coast-styled fiber-glass short board she stole from her older cousin, Rachel Tanaka crafted her future, wave after wave.
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Theta Phi Alpha gives back with Theta Thrift Shop

Theta Phi Alpha gives back with Theta Thrift Shop

Rena Thomas November 16, 2015
Rows of skirts, sweaters, shirts and shoes filled SAC Ballroom B this Wednesday when the Theta Phi Alpha sorority held its second annual “Theta Thrift Shop” on Nov. 11.
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Amrit Dhillon, top, Asad Jung, left and Saqib Ansari, right, have been friends since middle school. The mixtape, Motherland Dirt will be released on Oct. 10. Photo credit: Murtaza Basheer

Rap trio Brown Boy Squad is spicier than sriracha

Rena Thomas October 6, 2015
Three homies from Hicksville, Long Island are redefining the rap game.
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Rapper Joel Polanco strives for the spotlight

Rapper Joel Polanco strives for the spotlight

Rena Thomas September 23, 2015
Rapper, singer and songwriter Joel Polanco, a Stony Brook University student, is striving for fame one flyer at a time.
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Walk the Moon and Timeflies rock annual Back to the Brook concert

Walk the Moon and Timeflies rock annual Back to the Brook concert

Rena Thomas September 18, 2015
In four days, the marching band successfully organized a spin of “Shut Up and Dance” in a key different from one played during halftime scheduled for this football season.
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Campus Spotlight: Mills, Mahmood and a boom box

Rena Thomas September 3, 2015
A mundane walk through Roth is shaken by the sound of upbeat music radiating over the murky pond. Two boys surround a Brookstone “Big Blue Party Speaker."
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