The Statesman

Alum performs one-woman play to highlight ‘Love, Locs and Liberation’

Chereese Cross • February 5, 2017

Stony Brook alumna Ella Turenne returned to perform her solo play “Love, Locs and Liberation” on Thursday, Feb. 2, to help celebrate Black History Month.

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The Breakup Shop’s Backup Plan

Rachel Siford • February 10, 2016

The new app “Backup Plan” by the Breakup Shop, designed by the Keast brothers, creates a legally binding agreement for two people to marry each other by a certain time.

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Galentine’s Day: all of the fun of Valentine’s Day without the hassle

Emily Benson • February 17, 2015

“Parks and Rec’s” main character, Leslie Knope, created a holiday on Feb. 13 that is dedicated to the celebration of ladies.

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The Statesman’s 36 Questions Project

The Statesman • February 10, 2015

After our Under the Microscope columnist Ruchi Shah spoke to Arthur Aron, Ph.D., about his findings, we decided that we wanted to try the 36 Questions experiment ourselves.

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Stony Brook Admirers 2

Kelly Saberi • February 10, 2015

Handwritten notes are no longer the way to confess love. Secret admirers instead utilize Stony Brook Admirers 2, a Facebook page with over 4,000 likes and over 4,000 posts.

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Under the microscope: 36 questions shown to form closer relationships

Ruchi Shah • February 9, 2015

36 questions in 45 minutes turn complete strangers into close friends or even a married couple. To most, this idea sounds unbelievable.

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As much as college is a mission to obtain a degree, it is an opportunity for us to find ourselves. Nonetheless, what we often fail to take note of is that although in college we try to find ourselves, if we are lucky--or unlucky, depending upon how you see it--along the way may find someone else.

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Students’ thoughts on Valentine’s Day

The Editorial Board • February 27, 2011

Find out what Stony Brook students think about Valentine's Day.

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