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Diversity has become the topic of conversation on college campuses across the United States in recent years. Stony Brook has a variety of affinity groups, two of which represent European culture.  WONDER WOMAN0731/FLICKR VIA CC-BY-2.0

Stony Brook students of color recognize lack of representation in faculty

Amaya McDonald and Melanie Navarro October 10, 2021
While the majority of the student body is composed of people from various ethnic and racial communities, the staff and faculty do not reflect the diversity the school is so well known for.
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“¡Chile! Despertó” exhibition showcases the power of “estallido artístico” in protests

Amaya McDonald October 3, 2021
Stony Brook University associate history Professor Eric Zolov and his family found themselves amid civil unrest in Chile. While the violence and havoc were devastating, something beautiful came out of the protests — estallido artístico.
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The Staller Center brings live performances back to Stony Brook

The Staller Center brings live performances back to Stony Brook

Amaya McDonald September 5, 2021
After months of virtual performances and viewings, the Staller Center is now opening its doors to patrons. When the venue initially closed in 2020, Staller Center staff worked quickly to ensure that patrons would still be able to enjoy the arts.
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Kanye West DONDA album by Louise Bourgeois. PUBLIC DOMAIN

Kanye West finally releases “Donda” album

Amaya McDonald August 29, 2021
The highly anticipated album was originally scheduled for release on July 22. In the weeks leading up to the album’s release, West moved into the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia where he held two album listening events over the summer. 
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Kendrick Lamar performs in Melkweg in Amsterdam on Feb. 7, 2013. Kendrick Lamar the artist has announced his last album with Top Dawg Entertainment.PHOTO CREDIT MERLJIN HOEK/FLICKR VIA CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Kendrick Lamar shares “nu thoughts” with his fans

Amaya McDonald August 23, 2021
On Friday, Aug. 20, rapper, songwriter and record producer Kendrick Lamar surprised fans with the announcement of his next album. Lamar also shared that this album will be his last with the record label Top Dawg Entertainment.
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The album cover for  Planetarium by Glades. PUBLIC DOMAIN

Glades trio gets listeners “Dancing in the Mirror” with their latest album

Amaya McDonald May 10, 2021
The pop-trio known as “Glades” released their sophomore album, “Planetarium,”  on Friday, April 30. Lead singer Karina Savage sat down to speak about “Planetarium” and the group’s evolution with The Statesman.
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Environmental racism – the deliberate poisoning of BIPOC

Amaya McDonald April 19, 2021
While pollution and other environmental issues affect people of all races, low-income communities where people of color are the majority are more heavily affected.
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The official cover from the EP Tactical Pressure by Quelly Woo found on Genius. PUBLIC DOMAIN

Quelly Woo is bringing “Tactical Pressure” to the drill music scene

Amaya McDonald March 26, 2021
Brooklyn drill artist Quelly Woo is releasing his first EP, “Tactical Pressure,” on April 2. Check out this Q&A with Quelly Woo from The Statesman.
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Statement by Chinese Association at Stony Brook in response to violence toward Asian Americans.


Asian student organizations on campus are collaborating to fundraise and support the Asian American Pacific Islanders (AAPI) organization in addressing hate crimes toward the Asian community.  PHOTO CREDIT: CHINESE ASSOCIATION AT STONY BROOK

Black and Asian Stony Brook students work to answer the question, “Are we allies?”

Amaya McDonald March 14, 2021
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, violence and blatant racism toward Asian people has skyrocketed. While people are becoming more aware of the issue, many are left wondering what can be done to support the Asian community.
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The fight for equality inspires champions of change in the sports community

The fight for equality inspires ‘champions of change’ in the sports community

Amaya McDonald February 16, 2021
Following the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement in the summer of 2020, athletes have become noticeably more vocal when it comes to addressing systematic and systemic racism in the United States.  
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The Spirit of Stony Brook marching band performing at a football in the fall of 2019. SARA RUBERG/STATESMAN FILE

Stony Brook performers featured in the Intercollegiate Marching Band

Amaya McDonald January 31, 2021
During the College Football Playoff National Championship game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Alabama Crimson Tide, the College Band Directors National Association Intercollegiate Marching Band performed virtually for the first time ever.
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Local residents of Freeport gathered on June 7 to march for the Black Lives Matter protests. MAYA BROWN/THE STATESMAN

“Black” or “African American?” Black Americans discuss the difference

Amaya McDonald January 21, 2021
The resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement has made non-Black Americans more aware of an ongoing discussion within the Black community regarding the use of the terms “Black” versus “African American.” 
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