Alek Lewis, Author at The Statesman

The USG concert series is a failure

by Alek LewisOpinionsDecember 8, 2019December 8, 2019

On Nov. 27, a Campus Connect email was sent to the undergraduate student body with a poll allowing them to cast a vote on a select number of potential artists for the 2020 Brookfest Concert.

“The Mandalorian” Season one midseason review: Disney Plus’ “Star Wars” hit!

by Alek LewisArtsDecember 1, 2019December 1, 2019

Disney Plus has seen the release of new exclusive shows, but none as anticipated as the first live-action “Star Wars” show entitled “The Mandalorian.”

“Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order”: A story-driven experience fans will love

by Alek LewisArtsNovember 24, 2019December 1, 2019

With the conclusive episode in the “Star Wars” franchise, “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,” to be released in under a month and the recent premiere of the first Star Wars live action television show, “The Mandalorian,” the newest “Star Wars” single-player video game “Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order” dropped.

Highlights from USG Town Hall

by Alek LewisNewsNovember 22, 2019November 22, 2019

The Statesman livestreamed the event, which is currently posted on Facebook. Highlights from the conversation, edited for readability and clarity, are included below. A full transcript of the event is available here.

SBU hosts pharmaceutical take back effort to raise awareness

by Alek LewisNewsNovember 17, 2019November 17, 2019

Stony Brook University hosted a pharmaceutical take back effort on Wednesday, Nov. 13 to help the Stony Brook community safely dispose of old and unused pharmaceuticals using an “environmentally supportive” incineration process.

Gilbert Kalish and Randall Scarlata Perform songs from Schubert’s final year at the Staller Center

by Alek LewisArtsNovember 11, 2019November 11, 2019

Baritone Randall Scarlata and pianist Gilbert Kalish presented “Triumph and Tragedy: Songs from Schubert’s Final Year” at the Staller Center for the Arts Recital Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 6.

Bert Kreischer’s “Body Shots” world tour shakes The Paramount with anecdotal hilarity.

by Alek LewisArtsNovember 3, 2019November 3, 2019

Comedian Bert Kreischer performed his stand-up at the Paramount after the success of his world tour.

November sees the launch of new streaming services Apple TV+ and Disney+

by Alek LewisArtsNovember 3, 2019November 3, 2019

Two new streaming services will launch this month — Apple TV+ on Nov. 1 and Disney+ on Nov. 12 — with new original exclusive titles. Both are priced under $10 a month.

“Take a Stand: Walk with Me” march preaches message of awareness for domestic violence

by Alek LewisNews Top StoryOctober 27, 2019October 27, 2019

Students, faculty and domestic violence prevention organizations marched together in “Take a Stand: Walk With Me” on Oct. 23 to raise awareness about domestic and relationship violence.

“Little Shop of Horrors” Off-Broadway Review: a must-see energetic musical led by Jonathan Groff

by Alek LewisArtsOctober 27, 2019October 27, 2019

“Little Shop of Horrors” Off-Broadway does the impossible by somehow increasing the charm of the musical cult classic, thanks in part to its stars Jonathan Groff, Christian Borle and Tammy Blanchard. The production, which opened Oct. 17 at the Westside Theatre in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen, brings new energy to the 1982 cult classic horror-comedy musical.