Emily Heller, Author at The Statesman

Social media creates “Harlem Shake” campus sensation

Emily HellerArts FeaturedFebruary 24, 2013February 27, 2013

The craze took over the world and has now entered the doors of Stony Brook. The Harlem Shake hit campus on Wednesday with a bang as nearly 300 people observed and participated in what appeared to be a dance party on the Staller steps.

Flirtexting: 10 rules to flirting through technology

Emily HellerArts Top StoryFebruary 10, 2013

Let’s face it. Technology has taken over, and it has sadly become a primary way of communication. That being said, flirting has become harder by being easier to mess up. Here are 10 rules to live by when ‘Flirtexting’ that special someone.

Hot music venues for students looking to get off campus

Emily HellerArts Featured Top StoryDecember 7, 2012February 4, 2013

When it comes to the music scene, Stony Brook offers concerts in a few different places. There is RockYoFaceCase at the University Café, the occasional show on the Staller Steps and, if you feel like waiting until spring, there is always a huge show at the end of the semester. But what happens when campus life gets boring, or Stony Brook just isn’t cutting it with their musician selection?

SBU student founds Project Sunshine chapter on campus

Emily HellerNewsNovember 26, 2012February 4, 2013

Most seniors at Stony Brook have one thing on their minds: getting their final semesters and projects over with so they can show off the cap and gown they have…

Port Jeff music festival offers more than a few concerts

Emily HellerArtsSeptember 24, 2012March 5, 2013

The seventh annual Port Jefferson American Music Festival is coming back to the village on Sept. 29 and 30 to kick off another free weekend full of musicians from all…

“ParaNorman” a kids’ movie with a message of tolerance

Emily HellerArtsSeptember 17, 2012March 14, 2013

At first glance, “ParaNorman” may seem like just another PG film attempting to add ghosts and ghouls to drive older audiences to the box office. Kids’ movies that involve creepy…

The Greater Academic or Just Foolishy Brave?

Emily HellerDecember 5, 2011December 31, 2011

This year’s National Survey on Student Engagement just came in with some data the average Stony Brook student might not find so surprising. The survey, Academically Adrift, named engineering, the…

Commuting Med Students Get a New Roof Over Their Heads

Emily HellerNovember 10, 2011November 14, 2011

Students who frequent the South Parking Lot may have noticed a thing or two different this semester. Last summer, parts of the lot had been repaved and new “pads,” waiting…

Rohlf Award received at Monday’s Provost Series

Emily HellerNovember 1, 2011October 30, 2011

Stony Brook University’s Office of the Provost is not unfamiliar with hosting lectures. This semester alone, the Provost plans to have hosted a total of seven lectures by the end…

Avon grants SEASA wishes

Emily HellerOctober 7, 2011October 9, 2011

The Students Empowered Against Sexual Assault club may be seen on campus a lot more now after receiving a $10,000 grant from Avon Products Inc. The club members describe SEASA…