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Cover for Jesus is King, by Kanye West. PUBLIC DOMAIN

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

Isabelle Panza November 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.
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An unofficial Brookfest poster sent to The Statesman by a member of USG. Brookfest 2019 will feature Amine, A$ap Ferg and Lil Skies.  PHOTO CREDIT: USG

Brookfest artists are announced

Melissa Azofeifa March 2, 2019
Although they all have very different approaches to their music, these artists will bring an energetic night of music for all to enjoy.
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Post Malone performing at Back to the Brook in Sept. 2017. The Undergraduate Student Government says they cancelled Back to the Brook Vol. I this year because of low ticket sales. SASCHA ROSIN/STATESMAN FILE

Inside USG: Why Back to the Brook really failed

Justin Ullman October 30, 2018
On Oct. 18, Stony Brook University’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG) posted a letter on their Facebook page claiming that the Back to the Brook Vol. 1 Concert was canceled due to insufficient “promotion of the event.”
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S A uses the logo, above to represent his alter ego Samsa. PHOTO COURTESY OF SA

Student gains thousands of followers with distinct rap style

David Pepa April 9, 2017
Shayan Afridi is known by his professors as a senior honors English major, but his thousands of SoundCloud followers know him as the rapper “Samsa.”
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The Neighbors, pictured above, is a New York City based hi-hop dance team. The Neighbors competed in Stony Brook University PUSOs dance competition and won first place. COURTESY OF THE NEIGHBORS

PUSO’s SAYAW 2017 brought the East Coast dance community to one stage

Meng Yuan March 13, 2017
Three special judges, six competing teams and eight showcase teams visited the SAYAW 2017 Dance Competition and Showcase, an annual event held by PUSO.
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Rapper Robbie Zeecs brings his Long Island success across borders

Rapper Robbie Zeecs brings his Long Island success across borders

Rena Thomas July 26, 2016
For Robbie Zeecs, working as a car dealer is only a stepping stone in pursuing his true passion. The red-bearded Port Jefferson native is a rapper.
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The Stony Brook Dance Team traveled to Orlando, Florida to compete in the Universal Dance Association National Championships, making the finals in the jazz category. CHRISTOPHER CAMERON/THE STATESMAN

SBU Dance Team excels at Universal Dance Association National Championships

Kelly Saberi January 31, 2016
Standing in the wings of the competition floor, the 17 girls of the Stony Brook Dance Team are huddled anxiously. Fingers in the sky, the team yells, “Earn it.”
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Elliot Baron unites rappers on campus

Elliot Baron unites rappers on campus

Kunal Kohli October 27, 2015
Elliot Baron, a student at Stony Brook striving for a rap career, has created with friends the Rapper's Union: a place for hip-hop lovers to collaborate on music.
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(PHOTO CREDIT: KENNETH CAPPELLO)

An inside look at Icona Pop concert opener Five Knives

Chelsea Katz October 20, 2014
Five Knives is currently on the road with Icona Pop and Lowell on Reverb’s annual Campus Consciousness tour. The Statesman caught up with frontwoman Anna Worstell over the phone in between shows.
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PUSO Modern offers hip-hop dance workout to students

Nicole Mihalik October 28, 2013
Every Tuesday at 8 p.m. students and faculty at Stony Brook University are invited to join PUSO’s Modern Dance Group, a small branch of the Philippine Student Organization, for a hip-hop centric workout.
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Mac Miller performs in front of hundreds of Stony Brook Students. (BASIL JOHN / THE STATESMAN)

Mac Miller and The Cataracs draw in hundreds for the fall concert

Nicole Bansen September 8, 2013
It’s not every year that you get a fall concert that rivals the attendance and vibe to that of the notoriously big spring concerts at Stony Brook University. But if you want something that comes close to that outcome, all you have to do is get The Cataracs and Mac Miller to perform at the second annual Back to the Brook Concert.
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PUSO Modern co-director shines

Elvira Spektor March 12, 2012
And five...six…seven…eight. A puddle of sweat accumulates on his forehead. The dull ticking clock strikes 2 a.m. They aren’t even close to being ready. He gestures at the DJ. Again.
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