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The official cover of Red (Taylors Version). The album was released on Nov. 12, 2021. PUBLIC DOMAIN

Why the battle to protect artists starts with us

Justin Chassin January 19, 2022
Too often, record labels abuse their authority over artists' master recordings to maximize profit at the detriment of artists who create original material. It is critical that we raise awareness of these issues in order to prevent mistreatment.
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The official album cover of Red by Taylor Swift. Swift released the second part of her mission to re-record her previous albums.  PUBLIC DOMAIN

A flair for reinvention: From “Reputation” to “Red (Taylor’s Version)”

Melanie Navarro November 15, 2021
Taylor Swift knows her fans “All Too Well.” On Nov. 12, “Red (Taylor’s Version)” was released as the second part of a mission to re-record her previous albums which are not owned by the singer.
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Taylor Swifts newest studio album, Reputation, sounds uninspired and confusing, even to a diehard fan.

Review: Taylor Swift’s “Reputation” is confusing, uninspiring

Nick Zararis November 13, 2017
Swift’s willingness to experiment as an artist is commendable, but “Reputation,” seems like an outright miss for an artist who can do better.
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New York voter registration papers distributed by Stony Brooks Vote Everywhere group in partnership with the Andrew Goodman Foundation. ARACELY JIMENEZ/STATESMAN FILE

Feeling down about the election? Down ballot races have got your back

Rebecca Liebson October 12, 2016
If you feel that your voice is being stifled by the electoral college, voting down ballot gives you a chance to be heard.
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Wolfstock tradition attracts alumni

Wolfstock tradition attracts alumni

Nujbat Meraji October 7, 2013
Stony Brook University’s Homecoming weekend is the time of year alumni return to reunite with friends while celebrating the spirit of Stony Brook.
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