The Statesman

Self-acceptance is required for successful relationships

Fanni Frankl • March 21, 2021

#OPINION: In a society that relies on human connection and relationships, it is vital for people to create deep bonds with one another. Unfortunately, many cannot develop healthy relationships due to childhood traumas that affect their self-esteem.

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Cancel culture needs to be canceled

Xenia Gonikberg • December 2, 2019

Cancel culture has gone mainstream. When a person, famous or not, is called out on Twitter or other media platforms for mean or insensitive remarks they have made in the past, they get “canceled.”

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“The Breadwinner” film brings a powerful story to the Wang Center

Lajiere Blake • October 21, 2019

The art of storytelling and animation is captured beautifully in “The Breadwinner.” Based on the novel of the same name by Deborah Ellis, the film does a great job of hooking viewers in from the very start.

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It: Chapter 2 is a thrill ride that starts fast and doesn’t slow down

Alexander Bakirdan • September 10, 2019

"It: Chapter 2” doesn’t pull any punches from the very beginning as the movie sets the tone quickly for what is a thrilling ride from start to finish. Now I feel I can’t discuss this movie properly without spoiling it a bit, so consider this a warning, there will be massive spoilers ahead.

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Everybody loses with loot boxes

Matthew Yan • December 9, 2018

How much would you be willing to spend to be able to play one character in a video game you enjoy? For loot box and gacha game players, the answer can be hundreds or even thousands of dollars.

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Behind the Curtain: Performing with depression and anxiety

Rachel Parker • October 2, 2018

Theater performance is a work-intensive art that can leave the actor feeling vulnerable.

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#MeToo helped me too

Mike Adams • February 12, 2018

The #MeToo movement wasn’t necessarily fought for me, but I owe every silence breaker an unpayable debt of gratitude.

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Stony Brook has a chance to stop abuse

Tess Stepakoff • January 28, 2018

What started out as a dream quickly turned into a nightmare as Coach Janelle broke our trust and our spirits.

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Consent: an ongoing education

Genie Ruzicka • February 13, 2017

If someone is being taught the dynamics of consent when they are entering college, it is too late. Sexual education as a whole needs to improve drastically.

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SBU professors become more aware of “trigger words”

Francesca Campione • March 8, 2015

As campus-wide attention regarding sexual assault is increasing, professors whose lectures contain sensitive subjects are becoming more aware of trigger words..

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Ray Rice and the absurdity of celebrity worship

Jeremy Kline • September 18, 2014

In recent news, Ray Rice, a star running back for the Baltimore Ravens, was suspended due to a video being leaked of him knocking his wife, Janay Palmer, out cold.

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