Arts Archives – The Statesman

“Animal Crossing: New Horizons” is quarantine’s best friend

Arts CultureApril 2, 2020April 4, 2020

If you’re looking for a way to spend your days indoors, or just need a distraction from the monotony and stress that is our current reality, buckle up because “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” for Nintendo Switch, is the game for you.

“Need a Break”: Quarantine Edition

Arts Books Culture Movies Music Theater TVMarch 25, 2020

We know being in self-isolation is hard. In case you need something to distract you or something to do in between online classes, take a break and check these out!

The Staller Center for the Arts closes their doors through May 15

Arts TheaterMarch 23, 2020March 23, 2020

COVID-19 is disrupting life as we know it and Inkles wanted people to know that The Staller Center for the Arts is committed to doing their part for the common goal, which is keeping everyone safe and healthy.

The Staller Center Gala hosted by Kelli O’Hara and Sutton Foster was a success despite coronavirus concerns

ArtsMarch 11, 2020March 14, 2020

The 2020 Staller Center gala was packed on March 7 despite Gov. Cuomo’s declaration of a state emergency due to the coronavirus outbreak. The crowd laughed and the night went on with jokes and touching moments.

“Onward” is a magical experience, but it falls short of the high standards that Pixar has set.

Arts MoviesMarch 8, 2020March 8, 2020

I’ve never been disappointed by a fun and enjoyable movie like this before, but the entire time I was watching “Onward,” it felt like Pixar was holding back on me.

LGBTQ+ Center celebrates two years with open mic event

Arts CultureMarch 8, 2020March 8, 2020

Stony Brook’s LGBTQ* Center hosted “Queer Grounds: Open Mic and Coffeehouse” on Friday to showcase the artistic talents of the university’s LGBTQ* community.

Korey Wise inspires with his story during the Black History Month closing ceremony

Arts CultureMarch 1, 2020March 1, 2020

After a month of recognizing and celebrating the contributions of black Americans, the Black History Month closing ceremony was held on Wednesday, Feb. 26 in the Sidney Gelber Auditorium.

Stony Brook University Orchestra Has Triumphant Performance

Arts MusicMarch 1, 2020March 1, 2020

No one moved. They couldn’t clap. Everyone is caught in a grip of tension from the journey they had just been on. Respect and reverence hovered over the crowd that did not break.

Guyanese Student Alliance Holds First Mashramani Celebration

ArtsFebruary 28, 2020February 28, 2020

Stony Brook University (SBU)’s Guyanese Student Alliance (GSA) held its first Mashramani event on Feb. 22. Mashramani, or Guyana’s Republic Day, celebrates the birth of the Republic of Guyana through…

SBUs Center for Civic Justice Hosts Interactive Discussion “Thinking Inside the Box: The Truth Behind the Stereotypes”

ArtsFebruary 28, 2020February 28, 2020

To celebrate Black History Month and the contributions of black people in the U.S., Stony Brook University (SBU)’s Center for Civic Justice hosted an interactive discussion called “Thinking Inside the Box: The Truth Behind the Stereotypes,” on Feb. 17. The event discussed stereotypes and how they affect the way we view ourselves as well as others.

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