culture Archives – The Statesman

Festival of Lights Illuminates Stony Brook

by Samantha RobinsonArtsDecember 8, 2019December 8, 2019

Stony Brook University held its 19th annual Festival of Lights on Dec. 4 to celebrate the holiday season.

Hungary’s neo-nationalism poses dangerous threat to social order

by Fanni FranklOpinionsDecember 8, 2019December 8, 2019

Nationalism is common among many nations today and is often perceived as the driving force that allows people to unite under a shared identity of a common culture and/or language.

The Disney Plus app is getting in the way of the Disney Plus hype

by Isabelle PanzaArts FeaturedNovember 24, 2019November 25, 2019

Disney Plus is showing promise in its competition with Netflix, but the app still has a few bugs to work out.

Shows like “The Politician” educate viewers on pressing issues through satire

by Xenia GonikbergOpinionsNovember 10, 2019November 10, 2019

While there are elements of high school drama, like cliques and bullying, it also provides insight into the mind of a politician on Capitol Hill

Kanye West’s “Jesus Is King” is different but still controversial

by Isabelle PanzaArtsNovember 3, 2019November 3, 2019

Kanye West’s new album is nothing short of controversy despite his new apparent lease on life. “Jesus is King” released on Oct. 25.

Journalist Jelani Cobb addresses microaggressions in Presidential Lecture

by Maya BrownNewsNovember 2, 2019November 2, 2019

Dr. Jelani Cobb, an American writer, author and educator, spoke as part of the University’s Presidential Lecture Series on Monday, Oct. 28. During the lecture, Cobb discussed microaggressions and the pursuit of equity in the U.S.

Diwali: Festival of lights illuminates Stony Brook

by Patrick TuminskiArtsOctober 27, 2019October 27, 2019

This Wednesday, the Charles B. Wang Center and the Mattoo Center for India Studies co-hosted a presentation on the famous Diwali Festival of Lights.

Certificate program aims to enhance diversity skills

by Rabia GursoyNewsOctober 23, 2019October 23, 2019

The Office of Multicultural Affairs is taking new steps to promote diversity on campus with a certificate program for undergraduate students called the Social Justice League (SJL).

“Mexico 500+” enriches Hispanic Heritage Month on Stony Brook

by Amaya McDonaldArts FeaturedOctober 16, 2019October 16, 2019

Every year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, America celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, recognizing the influential contributions of Latino and Hispanic Americans in American politics, culture and community.

A lesson in “How To Make Homemade Miso” at the Charles B. Wang Center

by Melanie FormosaArtsOctober 10, 2019October 10, 2019

Cheryl Paswater, Chief Fermentationist and CEO of Contraband Ferments, came to the Charles B. Wang Center on Oct. 4 to host the workshop “How to Make Homemade Miso.” Miso, a traditional Japanese product, is created through fermentation, a process that alters the microbial makeup of the food and offers unique health benefits.