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Walk the Moon, Timeflies and more at Back to the Brook 2015

Walk the Moon, Timeflies and more at Back to the Brook 2015

Krysten Massa September 21, 2015
Walk The Moon was the headliner with Timeflies as the opener for this year's Back to the Brook concert. The Spirit of Stony Brook Marching Band had a surprise performance.
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New Trebel Music app hits Stony Brook Campus

New Trebel Music app hits Stony Brook Campus

Krysten Massa September 21, 2015
Trebel Music allows users to create their own profile page where they can make different playlists.
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Fashion designer Qi Hu created this paper headdress inspired by origami techniques and Asian culture.  TAYLOR HA/THE STATESMAN

A successful opening reception celebrates Wang Center’s fall exhibits

Krysten Massa September 14, 2015
Those wandering with wine glasses and intrigued eyes crowded the Wang Center on the evening of Wednesday, Sept. 9 for the fall exhibitions opening reception.
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Photos hanging in the Wang Center from designer Qi Hus series. Illusion Photographs by Tingting Wang. KRYSTEN MASSA/THE STATESMAN

A full schedule of Asian history planned at the Wang Center this fall

Krysten Massa August 27, 2015
Origami, chopstick competitions, Asian history, special performances and more are all offered at the Wang Center this fall.
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Patrons browsing through the exhibit during opening night. 
(Photo: Kenneth Ho)

Stony Brook Film Festival features Vintage Film Posters exhibit

Krysten Massa July 27, 2015
The white walls of the Zuccaire Gallery are currently covered with old-time movie posters in all sizes and languages.
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Martin Talbot, writer/director of Henri Henri and Alan Inkles, Stony Brook Film Festival director, at the Closing Night Awards reception.
(Photo: Kenneth Ho)

Stony Brook Film Festival celebrates 20th anniversary

Krysten Massa July 27, 2015
This year, the Stony Brook Film Festival celebrated its 20th anniversary. The festival brings movie-makers from all over the world together for a week-long display of films.
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Stony Brook alumni leave their creative mark on the Big Apple

Stony Brook alumni leave their creative mark on the Big Apple

Krysten Massa July 13, 2015
Becky Goldberg and Karl Hinze have come a long way; July 9 marked the duo's debut as playwrights and producers on a New York City stage.
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The annual Ford Fireworks festival on Monday, June 22, 2015, at Hart Plaza in Detroit. (Ryan Garza/Detroit Free Press/TNS)

Fourth of July festivities

Krysten Massa July 3, 2015
It is officially the time of the year for backyard barbecues, hot dogs, bathing suits, sparklers and fireworks—and do not forget the red, white and blue.
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A scene from Jurassic World. (Universal Pictures/TNS)

“Jurassic World” takes a bite out of the classic with a modern spin

Krysten Massa June 19, 2015
“Jurassic World” had a record-breaking opening weekend. So what does the new movie have that the classic 1993, 1997 and 2001 “Jurassic Park” movies did not?
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Popcorn toffee bars can be made a few days in advance and stored in an airtight container at room temperature. (KRYSTEN MASSA / THE STATESMAN)

College Gal Cooking: Popcorn Toffee Crack Bars

Krysten Massa April 29, 2015
College Gal’s rendition of a popcorn toffee crack bar is the perfect combination of salty and sweet that will be good for any occasion.
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Pitch Perfect 2 reunites the Barden Bellas (Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Brittany Snow) and includes new faces to the film. PHOTO CREDIT: UNIVERSAL PICTURES/TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE

The Box Office

Krysten Massa April 27, 2015
Between the return of your favorite a cappella groups, watching Reese Witherspoon play a cop and adventuring into Tomorrowland, the big screen has something for everyone.
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Talent bloomed on the Staller steps at this years Stony Brook Idol

Krysten Massa April 23, 2015
On Wednesday, April 22 on the Staller Steps, the finalists for this year's Stony Brook Idol sang for the students’ votes.
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