Jenna Zaza, Author at The Statesman

The 65th annual Grammy ceremony: winners and highlights

Jenna ZazaArts Culture MusicFebruary 6, 2023

On Sunday, Feb. 4, Trevor Noah hosted the 65th annual Grammy award show featuring performances by Harry Styles, Bad Bunny, Lizzo and more.

Matisse Museum brings fresh perspectives to “See you at yours” Exhibition

Jenna ZazaArts Fine ArtFebruary 5, 2023

The Matisse Museum in Nice, France welcomed the contemporary artist Agnès Thurnauer to bring new perspectives and interpretations to the 20th-century French artist Henri Matisse’s art in the “See you at yours” exhibition.

Freezing temperatures expected at Stony Brook University

Jenna ZazaNewsFebruary 2, 2023February 3, 2023

A cold front is approaching the Stony Brook area late Thursday evening and continuing into Friday, Feb. 3 with temperatures reaching as low as five degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

Five weeks of winter in Port Jefferson: 10 things to do over break

Jenna ZazaArts Beyond the University 2022December 4, 2022December 6, 2022

Whether you are more of a foodie, a theater person or just looking to have a day out, Port Jefferson — just one LIRR stop away from campus — is a quaint village with an abundance of small businesses and restaurants that can’t be missed.

University Orchestra shines at Staller

Jenna ZazaArts MusicNovember 19, 2022November 19, 2022

On Nov. 15, Stony Brook University’s Department of Music held an orchestra concert featuring pianist Yumito Torigoe and conductor Susan Deaver in celebration of Ralph Vaughan Williams’ 150th birthday at the Staller Center for the Arts.

Want to defend reproductive rights? Then legalize sex work.

Jenna ZazaOpinionsNovember 14, 2022November 14, 2022

#OPINION: In an era where reproductive and gender rights are under attack, it is pivotal to defend bodily autonomy, including decriminalizing sex work.

Enhypen ends first U.S. tour in Radio City Music Hall

Jenna ZazaArts MusicOctober 30, 2022

Enhypen, a 7-member K-pop boy group, ended their first U.S tour on Oct. 15 in Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

Brooklyn’s 17th annual “Book Fest”: connecting authors and readers

Jenna ZazaArts BooksOctober 17, 2022

Despite New York City facing severe rainstorms due to Hurricane Ian, crowds of people trekked out to downtown Brooklyn to attend the 17th annual Book Festival on Oct. 2.

Art critic discusses postmemory generation in South Korea

Jenna ZazaArts Culture Fine ArtOctober 6, 2022October 12, 2022

On Sept. 28, Dr. Dong-Yeon Koh, an established art critic from South Korea, held a discussion in the Humanities building on her book, “The Postmemory Generation in South Korea: Contemporary Korean Arts and Films on the Memories of the Korean War.”

Prideful queer show “Heartstopper” has been renewed for two seasons

Jenna ZazaArts TVSeptember 18, 2022

Netflix’s hit queer show “Heartstopper” was confirmed for two additional seasons at the end of its successful first season with a 100% tomato score on Rotten Tomatoes and a 97% audience rating.