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Artistic expression in post-Roe America: how creatives are taking a stand

Artistic expression in post-Roe America: how creatives are taking a stand

Olivia Erndl, Copy Chief March 24, 2024

  On June 24, 2022, the United States Supreme Court abandoned the almost 50-year precedent of the constitutional right to abortion with Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. Two monumental...

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A graphic illustrating toxic characters from different TV shows such as Joe Goldberg, Blair Waldorf and Chuck Bass, ILLUSTRATED BY COBY NUNBERG/THE STATESMAN

Love or manipulation? Glorifying toxic relationships in the media

Clare Gehlich, Assistant Arts and Culture Editor March 24, 2024
Film and television portrayals of toxic relationships take on many forms, ultimately shaping how people perceive romance and intimacy within their relationships.
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Skylar Sena recreates Olivia Rodrigos album Sour. ILLUSTRATED AND PHOTO BY STANLEY ZHENG/THE STATESMAN

Romantic relationships portrayed in music: a reenactment

Clare Gehlich and Emily Chao March 24, 2024
Love reaches every corner of our culture, especially the music industry. Throughout the years, artists have consistently released tracks centered on romantic relationships, exploring both toxic and healthy dynamics.
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A graphic showing the different celebrities who attended the 2024 Oscars Award Ceremony. ILLUSTRATED BY JERRY WEINTRAUB/THE STATESMAN

The joyful, horrifying and toxic experience of winning an Oscar

Joshua Lee March 19, 2024

On Sunday, March 10, television host and comedian Jimmy Kimmel hosted the 96th Academy Awards, and for an event known for its gold, sweat and tears — for better or worse — it didn’t disappoint. Predictably,...

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Official cover art for Ariana Grandes new album, eternal sunshine. This album was released on Mar. 8. PUBLIC DOMAIN

Ariana Grande dances through heartbreak in her latest album “eternal sunshine”

Clare Gehlich, Assistant Arts and Culture Editor March 17, 2024

In the aftermath of a divorce and overwhelming heartache, singer-songwriter and pop icon Ariana Grande has returned with her highly-anticipated seventh studio album, “eternal sunshine,” released...

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The official movie poster for Dune: Part Two. The movie premiered in theaters on Mar. 1. PUBLIC DOMAIN

“Dune: Part Two” knocks part one out of the (sand)park

Sarah Chaudhry March 17, 2024
“Dune: Part Two” came out on March 1 and has already grossed $178.5 million at the global box office as of March 7. This makes it one of the most successful opening weekends for a film since “Barbie” (2023) and “Oppenheimer” (2023).
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A graphic illustrating the negative reviews Marvels new movieMadame Web received. ILLUSTRATED BY JERRY WEINTRAUB/THE STATESMAN

“Madame Web” is a disaster of indescribable proportions

Joshua Lee March 1, 2024
Following my viewing of the $80 million trainwreck that is Sony Pictures’ “Madame Web,” I was genuinely gobsmacked.
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Official cover art for Devon Gabriellas debut EP, From the Next Room. The EP was released on February 23, 2024.

Devon Gabriella’s debut EP “From the Next Room” is an introspective and intimate musical tapestry

Clare Gehlich, Assistant Arts and Culture Editor March 1, 2024
Singer-songwriter Devon Gabriella released her debut extended play (EP) titled “From the Next Room” on Feb. 23, blending introspective lyrics and acoustic pop melodies.
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During the Asian Students Alliances Lunar New Year festival event on Feb. 7, a team crafted a lion head using a cardboard box and construction paper. SARAH CHEUNG/THE STATESMAN

ASA celebrates Lunar Festival event with Lunar New Year-inspired games

Sarah Cheung February 25, 2024

The Asian Students Alliance (ASA) hosted a Lunar Festival for students at Stony Brook University to ring in the Lunar New Year. The event was held in the Stony Brook Union Ballroom on Feb. 7 from...

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The Japanese performance group DRUM TAO returned to the Staller Center for the Arts for a sold-out show on Feb. 3. wearing black, white and silver clothing for their encore performance. PHOTO COURTESY OF AMBER LEWIS/STALLER CENTER

Japanese group DRUM TAO mesmerizes a full house at the Staller Center

Emily Chao and Christina Marie Mariani February 25, 2024

Fusing taiko drumming and martial arts, the dynamic Japanese performance group DRUM TAO returned to the Staller Center for the Arts for a sold-out show on Feb. 3 as a part of their North American tour,...

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The official playbill of the broadway show How to Dance in Ohio.

SASC’s trip to Broadway’s “How to Dance in Ohio” showcased unprecedented autistic representation

Katherine Kimes February 25, 2024

The roar of applause embraces me as fresh tears stain my already damp cheeks. Everyone stands to praise the actors who have brought unprecedented representation of autism to Broadway. On Feb. 8, Stony...

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Elevate your dessert game with the perfect vanilla jasmine ice cream recipe

Justin Lee February 18, 2024
A few spoonfuls of a sweet dessert make for the perfect finale of a great meal. That last bite of dinner can make or break an unforgettable experience, and desserts deserve just as much time and care as any main course.
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