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“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” review

Sydney Riddle September 22, 2021
If you are looking for a visually stunning movie that has action and comedy, “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” would be a great addition to your must-see list. 
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The Onion Bagel: Banning abortions isn’t enough, we must also restrict male masturbation

Michael Cleary September 19, 2021
#opinion: Whenever a male ejaculates, they can release between 40 million to 1.2 billion sperm. That is 40 million to 1.2 billion potential lives that have been completely snuffed out before they have ever been given a chance at life.
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The Onion Bagel: Death expecting ‘record numbers’ this Halloween

Steven Keehner October 31, 2020
#OnionBagel #OPINION The COVID-19 outbreak has killed over 200,000 Americans. But as many plan their Halloween parties, one Florida man expects those numbers to go up. Also, the Grim Reaper sits down with The Statesman to talk about his Halloween plans.
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The Mulan adaptation is just a lackluster remake

Ryan Baile September 17, 2020
Despite the likable parts of the movie, overall Mulan was another disappointment from the House of Mouse. 
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Sutton Foster, right. RABIA GURSOY/THE STATESMAN

The Staller Center Gala hosted by Kelli O’Hara and Sutton Foster was a success despite coronavirus concerns

Rabia Gursoy March 11, 2020
The 2020 Staller Center gala was packed on March 7 despite Gov. Cuomo’s declaration of a state emergency due to the coronavirus outbreak. The crowd laughed and the night went on with jokes and touching moments.
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Mental Health Comedy Tour, hosted by Preston Gitlin and headlined by Joe Matarese, came to the Tabler Arts Center at Stony Brook University on Oct. 17. ALEK LEWIS/THE STATESMAN

The Mental Health Comedy tour comes to Stony Brook University

Alek Lewis October 26, 2019
The Mental Health Comedy Tour, hosted by Preston Gitlin and headlined by Joe Matarese, came to the Tabler Arts Center at Stony Brook University on Oct. 17.
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Jeff Dunham: Beside Himself”: A comedy special unique in characters and perspective

Jeff Dunham: Beside Himself”: A comedy special unique in characters and perspective

Alek Lewis September 29, 2019
Jeff Dunham’s latest comedy special “Jeff Dunham: Beside Himself” was released on Netflix on Sept. 24, keeping the old puppets that fans love while introducing Dunham’s new puppet, a satirical vessel used to comment on President Trump.
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Ryan Hamilton at The Paramount: A crowd-pleaser deserving of a second Netflix special

Ryan Hamilton at The Paramount: A crowd-pleaser deserving of a second Netflix special

Alek Lewis September 17, 2019
Comedian Ryan Hamilton delivers the laughs during his performance at the Paramount.
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Stand-up comedian Ryan Hamilton coming to The Paramount

Alexander Bakirdan September 1, 2019
Stand-up comedian Ryan Hamilton is bringing his act to The Paramount in Huntington on Sept. 14. Hamilton — who put out the Netflix special, “Happy Face,” in 2017 — has never performed at The Paramount before.
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Comedy duo that includes Stony Brook Alum releases new music video

Alexander Bakirdan August 25, 2019

Musical comedy duo The Jasons. The pair is comprised of Stony Brook alum Jason Bader, left, and childhood best friend, Jason Blackmon, right. PUBLIC DOMAIN Hawaii is a dream vacation destination for...

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HBO’s “Barry” Season 2 is hilariously raw and darkly unforgiving

Rachel Parker April 2, 2019
The first three episodes of Season 2 do more than deliver; they exceed expectations and promise a thrilling, entertaining and thoughtful season.
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Daniel Weingarten (right) and Michael Blaustein (left) after their performance. ANNA CORREA/THE STATESMAN

Comedians Daniel Weingarten and Michael Blaustein perform at Stand Up NY

Anna Correa November 19, 2018
Stand-up comedians Daniel Weingarten and Michael Blaustein sold out their performance at Stand Up NY, a comedy club in New York City’s Upper West Side, on Friday, Nov. 16.
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