Melissa Azofeifa, Author at The Statesman

Behind the scenes: “My Life As” lecture

Melissa AzofeifaArtsDecember 4, 2018December 4, 2018

The “My Life As” speaker series, ran by the School of Journalism at Stony Brook University, has given students and faculty the opportunity to benefit from the experiences shared by prominent journalists such as Margaret Sullivan, Dean Baquet and Christiane Amanpour.

“Bohemian Rhapsody”: Story of the killer “Queen”

Melissa Azofeifa & Anna CorreaArtsDecember 2, 2018December 3, 2018

Musical biopic film “Bohemian Rhapsody” brings Queen to a new generation while still staying true to original fans. The film grossed over $500 million worldwide since its Nov. 2 release date, with domestic sales grossing over $375 million, and it is now the highest grossing musical biopic film ever made, topping the 2015 film “Straight Outta Compton,” which grossed $201.6 million.

Catholic Latino community grows on the East End

Melissa AzofeifaArts Featured Top StoryNovember 26, 2018November 30, 2018

Before the priests of the Vincentian Congregation were sent to the East End, there weren’t any masses in Spanish anywhere in the area.

“The Crimes of Grindelwald” is incriminatingly good

Melissa AzofeifaArtsNovember 25, 2018November 25, 2018

Audiences are immersed in the Harry Potter universe, where viewers are even treated to a visit to the majestic Hogwarts campus.

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.

San Gennaro Festival brings Italy to the East End

Melissa AzofeifaArtsOctober 1, 2018October 1, 2018

Sicanni Purizaca, a vendor based in Greenport, sells music, handmade flutes and jewelry influenced by Native American culture to cope with the drastic change in income flow.

Emmys play like a ‘Saturday Night Live’ episode

Melissa AzofeifaArts Top StorySeptember 20, 2018March 18, 2020

If you have ever enjoyed “Saturday Night Live,” you most likely would have enjoyed this Monday’s live broadcast of the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards.

Renowned composer plays Sufi songs at Wang Center

Melissa AzofeifaArtsSeptember 9, 2018March 19, 2020

“Sufi Songs of Love by Amir Vahab” transported the audience to the ancient Middle East and gave them a glimpse of the foundations of the culture. The audience was reminded through beautiful poetry, music and song, that we are all one.

Shinnecock Nation celebrates 72nd annual powwow

Melissa AzofeifaArtsSeptember 2, 2018March 19, 2020

The Shinnecock Nation celebrated its 72nd annual powwow in the Hamptons with a four-day gathering this Labor Day weekend, that included over a hundred vendors that represented different nations from all across America, nightly fire-lighting ceremonies, live presentations of clothing hand-weaving and dancing. It is one of the largest Native American gatherings on the East Coast.