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Black students at SBU speak on statements about race

Rabia Gursoy & Amaya McDonaldMultimedia VideosMay 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.

The myth of cancel culture: Why racists have bestsellers

Benjamin JoffeOp-eds OpinionsApril 3, 2021

#OPINION The cancel culture preached by right-wing press is a fallacy. When it comes to causing substantial consequences for those who abuse their high positions, social media outcry often has no significant effect.

Self-Image during the COVID-19 pandemic: The good, the bad and the fads

Melanie NavarroOpinions Sex and Relationships 2021 Special IssuesMarch 21, 2021March 28, 2021

In the beginning weeks of lockdown, around March of last year, home-made whipped coffee recipes, rising TikTok stars and YouTube videos on-at-home ab workouts dominated social media.

Commencement will be in-person this spring

Alek LewisAdministration NewsMarch 21, 2021

Stony Brook University class of 2021’s commencement ceremony will be held in-person at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium — at least for graduating students.

A look at SBU student run podcast Chai with the Pre-Med Guys

Melanie NavarroArtsDecember 6, 2020

Produced by Stony Brook pre-medical students Wali Pirzada and Sayeed Khan, comes “Chai with the Pre-Med Guys.” The pair bring on current medical school students as guests and explore challenges, experiences and garner advice for pre-med students.

Journalism professor discusses digital innovation during COVID-19 at virtual “My Life As” lecture

Katherine ProcacciFaculty NewsSeptember 22, 2020September 23, 2020

Professor Sree Sreenivasan kicks off the School of Journalism’s Fall 2020 virtual “My Life As” Speaker Series with the lecture, “What Comes Next? Lessons on Digital Innovation Six Months into the Pandemic” on Sept. 16.

How Hollywood is adjusting in a time of crisis

Justin MitselmakherArts Music TVApril 30, 2020

Throughout the month of April, the entertainment industry sought to raise spirits through a variety of different media platforms whether it be on national television or Instagram.

International students faced uncertainty as SBU went remote

Claudia MotleyNews Student LifeApril 10, 2020April 13, 2020

For international students, leaving on-campus housing was far more complicated than booking a last-minute economy flight.

“The Beautiful World of Jeffree Star” changed the beauty community for the better

Gabby PardoArtsDecember 2, 2019December 2, 2019

“The Beautiful World of Jeffree Star,” the first-ever documentary exposing the business and process of creating makeup premiered on the channel of long-time YouTuber, Shane Dawson this past October. With the first episode premiering on Oct. 1 and the last episode on Nov. 22, each episode has over 10 million views.

Cancel culture needs to be canceled

Xenia GonikbergOpinionsDecember 2, 2019December 2, 2019

Cancel culture has gone mainstream. When a person, famous or not, is called out on Twitter or other media platforms for mean or insensitive remarks they have made in the past, they get “canceled.”