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Kanye West performs at The Museum of Modern Arts annual Party in the Garden benefit in 2011. The rapper has recently taken to Twitter to express his support of President Donald Trump, warranting a mixed response from his fans. JASON PERSSE/FLICKR VIA CC BY-SA 2.0

Kanye West is “Gone” – Meet Ye

Amaya McDonald October 20, 2021
Say goodbye to Kanye West. The Chicago rapper famously recognized as Kanye Omari West has legally changed his name to “Ye.” The musician alluded to this change back in 2018, months after releasing his eighth studio album, “ye.”
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Gala performance of the ballet school Krakowska Zawodowa Szkoła Baletowa, Krakow, Poland.  ILVIC / FLICKR VIA CC BY-SA 2.0

The negative effects of dance culture on mental health need to be acknowledged

Amaya McDonald October 17, 2021
Rehearsals in dance studios lined with mirrors are scheduled for hours at a time to ensure that dancers’ performances are perfect. The negative effects of dance culture on mental health can be extremely taxing. 
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Diversity has become the topic of conversation on college campuses across the United States in recent years. Stony Brook has a variety of affinity groups, two of which represent European culture.  WONDER WOMAN0731/FLICKR VIA CC-BY-2.0

Stony Brook students of color recognize lack of representation in faculty

Amaya McDonald and Melanie Navarro October 10, 2021
While the majority of the student body is composed of people from various ethnic and racial communities, the staff and faculty do not reflect the diversity the school is so well known for.
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“¡Chile! Despertó” exhibition showcases the power of “estallido artístico” in protests

Amaya McDonald October 3, 2021
Stony Brook University associate history Professor Eric Zolov and his family found themselves amid civil unrest in Chile. While the violence and havoc were devastating, something beautiful came out of the protests — estallido artístico.
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The Staller Center brings live performances back to Stony Brook

The Staller Center brings live performances back to Stony Brook

Amaya McDonald September 5, 2021
After months of virtual performances and viewings, the Staller Center is now opening its doors to patrons. When the venue initially closed in 2020, Staller Center staff worked quickly to ensure that patrons would still be able to enjoy the arts.
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Kanye West DONDA album by Louise Bourgeois. PUBLIC DOMAIN

Kanye West finally releases “Donda” album

Amaya McDonald August 29, 2021
The highly anticipated album was originally scheduled for release on July 22. In the weeks leading up to the album’s release, West moved into the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia where he held two album listening events over the summer. 
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Kendrick Lamar performs in Melkweg in Amsterdam on Feb. 7, 2013. Kendrick Lamar the artist has announced his last album with Top Dawg Entertainment.PHOTO CREDIT MERLJIN HOEK/FLICKR VIA CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Kendrick Lamar shares “nu thoughts” with his fans

Amaya McDonald August 23, 2021
On Friday, Aug. 20, rapper, songwriter and record producer Kendrick Lamar surprised fans with the announcement of his next album. Lamar also shared that this album will be his last with the record label Top Dawg Entertainment.
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The album cover for  Planetarium by Glades. PUBLIC DOMAIN

Glades trio gets listeners “Dancing in the Mirror” with their latest album

Amaya McDonald May 10, 2021
The pop-trio known as “Glades” released their sophomore album, “Planetarium,”  on Friday, April 30. Lead singer Karina Savage sat down to speak about “Planetarium” and the group’s evolution with The Statesman.
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A group of students hold posters as they march around campus in support of the Black Lives Matter protests last fall. RABIA GURSOY/STATESMAN FILE

Black students at SBU speak on statements about race

Rabia Gursoy and Amaya McDonald May 6, 2021
In this video, The Statesman consults Black students in the SBU community for more insight into the variety of experiences, values and ideas shared by Black Americans.
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Environmental racism – the deliberate poisoning of BIPOC

Amaya McDonald April 19, 2021
While pollution and other environmental issues affect people of all races, low-income communities where people of color are the majority are more heavily affected.
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The official cover from the EP Tactical Pressure by Quelly Woo found on Genius. PUBLIC DOMAIN

Quelly Woo is bringing “Tactical Pressure” to the drill music scene

Amaya McDonald March 26, 2021
Brooklyn drill artist Quelly Woo is releasing his first EP, “Tactical Pressure,” on April 2. Check out this Q&A with Quelly Woo from The Statesman.
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Official poster for All the boys Ive loved before, featured on Netflix.  PUBLIC DOMAIN

“To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before: Always and Forever” review

Julia Heming March 21, 2021
To any rom-com lovers, the “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” film series should be high on the list of movies to watch. The latest installment “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before: Always and Forever” was released on Netflix on Valentine’s Day.
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