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    Queer love is important to see on the big screen

    Lajiere BlakeArtsCultureMoviesSex and Relationships 2021Special IssuesMarch 21, 2021March 24, 2021

    #OPINION: Films about queer relationships are necessary, but representation is only a fraction of the work society must do. It’s important to ensure changes translate over to the real world and aren’t just relegated to a screen.

    Stony Brook USG reckons with the passing of Black icons during Black History Month initiative

    Lajiere BlakeArtsBlack History Month 2021CultureSpecial IssuesFebruary 13, 2021February 18, 2021

    As the Assistant to the Vice President of Student Life, Maia Gomis is one of the brains behind the Stony Brook Undergraduate Student Government’s new Instagram series, which is posting tributes to Black icons who have passed away recently.

    Satirical album runs down the ugly history of United States presidents

    Lajiere BlakeArtsElection 2020MusicSpecial IssuesNovember 7, 2020November 7, 2020

    Artist David W. Jacobsen released “POTUS,” a humorous album serving as an homage to former U.S. presidents who are often overlooked. Each song on “POTUS” teaches the listener something new.

    WSHU hosts an informative conversation about the current political climate

    Lajiere BlakeArtsCultureElection 2020Special IssuesNovember 2, 2020November 4, 2020

    On Friday, Oct. 30, WSHU held a virtual discussion titled “Through the Looking Glass: A Campaign Like No Other” with a panel of journalists, professors and media critics.

    Stony Brook student Carine Green refuses to let their mental health falter

    Lajiere BlakeArtsMental Health 2020Special IssuesOctober 3, 2020October 7, 2020

    Stony Brook University student Carine Green recounts their adjustment to remote learning and how it felt to participate in the Black Lives Matter movement as a young Black American.

    The Stony Brook Film Festival will begin its virtual programming Sep. 10

    Lajiere BlakeArtsMoviesSeptember 4, 2020

    In its twenty-fifth year, the Stony Brook University Film Festival will go completely online. The festival begins on Thursday, Sep. 10, and will run until Dec. 15.

    SBU students adjust to campus mask requirements

    Lajiere BlakeArtsCOVID-19 Special IssueSpecial IssuesAugust 30, 2020September 2, 2020

    As new campus policies insist on face masks to protect against the spread of COVID-19, Stony Brook University students share their thoughts on mandatory face masks.

    New episode of “Beyond the Expected” outlines SBU’s plan for the fall semester

    Lajiere BlakeArtsAugust 23, 2020September 9, 2020

    Stony Brook University Podcast, “Beyond the Expected” details the precautions that will be in place for the much anticipated return to campus.

    Michelle Obama unveils the first full episode of Spotify exclusive podcast

    Lajiere BlakeArtsAugust 4, 2020

    On Wednesday, July 29, Michelle Obama released the first full episode of her highly anticipated show, “The Michelle Obama Podcast”. The podcast is part of an exclusive deal between Spotify and the Obamas’ production company, Higher Ground.

    Spike Lee’s “Da 5 Bloods” couldn’t have come at a better time

    Lajiere BlakeArtsJune 29, 2020

    Black fatherhood, mental health, racism and familial trauma are just a few of the topics discussed in the film. There is no one size fits all mold for the Black experience, but “Da 5 Bloods” is able to speak to the universal fight for freedom. 

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