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“Need a Break”: Quarantine Edition

Melissa Azofeifa March 25, 2020
We know being in self-isolation is hard. In case you need something to distract you or something to do in between online classes, take a break and check these out!
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Back to the Brook is canceled, again

Back to the Brook is canceled, again

Ethan Tam September 13, 2019
This evening, Thursday, Sept. 12, Stony Brook’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG) posted on its social media accounts that the university’s annual fall semester concert had been canceled yet again.
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Students on the floor during this years Back to the Brook. There were still floor tickets available the day of the concert. KRYSTEN MASSA/THE STATESMAN

Behind the scenes of Back to the Brook

Korinne Utting August 27, 2016
With this year’s Back to the Brook featuring hip-hop artist Fetty Wap and producer RL Grime right around the corner, it's important to know how these artists are chosen.
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“Back to the Brook” concert still the same old song and dance

Hunter David Frederick November 13, 2014
This past Thursday, the lights went down in the Island Federal Credit Union Arena and students were treated to the musical styling of 3LAU and Lupe Fiasco for the "Back to the Brook" fall concert .
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(PHOTO CREDIT: EVA RINALDI)

USG organizes biggest “Back to the Brook” concert yet with big name artist Lupe Fiasco

Giselle Barkley November 3, 2014
Nearly two weeks after a successful Icona Pop concert, the Undergraduate Student Government will host two more artists—rapper Lupe Fiasco and DJ 3 LAU—at this year’s “Back to the Brook” concert.
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USG Executive Council: promises made and promises kept

The Statesman April 8, 2014
Last year, the Undergraduate Student Government executive council candidates pledged to make several changes to improve campus life. The Statesman reexamined those platforms to see if those candidates upheld their promises.
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PHOTO CREDIT: NINA LIN

The presidency of Anna Lubitz

Sarah Elsesser November 19, 2013
Anna Lubitz is well known on campus. She is President of the Pre-Veterinary Society. She ran for Homecoming queen last year. She was a member of The Spirit of Stony Brook Marching band and sang the National Anthem at sporting events. Her mother works in President Stanley’s office.
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USG planned events show a new level of student consideration

Niveditha Obla October 17, 2013
When it comes to USG, I tend to care a little bit more, because what they do affects how my campus experience is and how much I shell out to pay for tuition.
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Letter to the Editor: on Opinions piece regarding Mac Miller

The Statesman October 8, 2013
On Monday, Sept. 16, 2013, thousands of Stony Brook University students picked up The Statesman and found an article titled, “Mac Miller concert: a reflection on our generation?” It’s curious that the article’s author, Tejen Shah, should propose his title as a question because he doesn't leave room for any conversation.
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(PHOTO CREDIT : USG)

Mac Miller concert: a reflection on our generation?

Tejen Shah September 12, 2013
We are letting the many control the few and the events of the Mac Miller and Cataracs concert at Stony Brook are just the latest examples of this behavior.
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Mac Miller performing at Staller. (PHOTO CREDIT: USG)

Up close and personal with Mac Miller and The Cataracs

Nicole Bansen September 8, 2013
The Statesman, “The Independent” and “The Press” were able to sit down with both The Cataracs and Mac Miller to talk about their careers, their personal life and their experience with the Stony Brook Concert. We chose some of our favorite questions to put in the issue. If you’re interested in hearing the full interview, it is available on our website, www. sbstatesman.com. All questions below, unless otherwise noted, were asked by The Statesman (Nicole Bansen or Basil John). Interview was edited for cursing.
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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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