Karina Gerry, Author at The Statesman

Netflix’s “The Umbrella Academy” is dysfunction at its best

Karina GerryArtsMarch 3, 2019March 3, 2019

Netflix’s new hit show, “The Umbrella Academy” has deviated from the classic superhero tale and comic giant, which might be the reason I’m dubbing it a must watch, but don’t worry this review will contain no spoilers.

Men’s and women’s track teams compete at John Terrier Classic

Karina GerrySportsJanuary 28, 2019January 28, 2019

Stony Brook Men’s and Women’s Track and Field came up big at the John Thomas Terrier Classic, hosted by Boston University, on Saturday Jan. 26.

Review: Sabrina enchants viewers in new Netflix show

Melissa Azofeifa & Karina GerryArtsOctober 28, 2018October 28, 2018

The “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” is a dark and twisted take on the beloved Archie Comics.

Sikh Spotlight: Guru Granth Sahib

Karina Gerry, Anna Correa & Melissa AzofeifaArtsOctober 15, 2018October 31, 2018

“Sikhism is a monotheistic religion. We believe in one God and we call HIM Waheguru,” Sagardeep Singh, a senior mechanical engineering major and a member of the Sikh Student Association, said.

Mental health is not culture blind

Karina GerryArts Top StoryOctober 3, 2018October 4, 2018

Attitudes toward mental health often vary between people of different cultures. Their teachings and religious beliefs often affect the way they view the mentally ill, and the nature of mental health itself.

Long Island band Final Call releases new singles

Karina GerryArtsSeptember 2, 2018March 19, 2020

Long Island-based band, “Final Call,” has released two new singles, “Sloshed” and “Out to Dry” in anticipation of its new EP set to be released this October.

School of Dental Medicine helps to “give kids a smile”

Karina GerryFeatured News Top StorySeptember 1, 2018March 19, 2020

Over 200 kids were treated to free dental care at the Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine’s
11th annual “Give Kids a Smile” event on Aug. 28.

Winter commencement still on for December 2018

Karina GerryFeatured News Top StoryMarch 3, 2018

“It was very upsetting to find out that they were canceling the commencement ceremony especially without even giving a reason as to why,” Saviano said.

Stony Brook Admirers 4 helps shy students share their anonymous crushes

Karina GerryNewsFebruary 26, 2018

Thanks to the emergence of email, text messaging and social media, sending love letters has become a thing of the past. However, students at Stony Brook University are using Facebook to revive this antiquated tradition.

Girls just want to have fun without worrying about guys

Karina GerryFeatured OpinionsFebruary 18, 2018

I have been told by guys that they wouldn’t hang out with me unless I got drunk with them, or that I could only go to a party if I took shots with them. It left me wondering why I wasn’t appealing to them unless I was wasted.