Justin Mitselmakher, Author at The Statesman

Faith, Danger and Freedom Merge in “Harriet”

by Justin MitselmakherArts MoviesFebruary 28, 2020February 28, 2020

On Friday, Feb. 21, the Staller Center for the Arts presented the acclaimed film “Harriet” to a nearly full audience. Directed by Kassi Lemmons, “Harriet” follows American heroine Harriet Tubman on her journey to freedom and her work in the Underground Railroad.

Getting Festive With Edible Sukkah Making At Stony Brook

by Justin MitselmakherArtsOctober 26, 2019October 26, 2019

On Oct. 17, the inside of the sukkah built at East Side Dining was transformed into a candy land where students assembled mini edible sukkahs out of sugary treats that would surely satisfy any sweet tooth.

Celebrating “30 Years of Latino Excellence at SBU”

by Justin MitselmakherArts Top StoryOctober 21, 2019October 23, 2019

On Wednesday, Oct. 9, the Hispanic Heritage Month Planning Committee held the 30th Annual Opening Ceremony Celebration, to welcome Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM). Ballroom A of the Student Activities Center was decorated with tables containing centerpieces of flags of Latin American countries.