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The official movie poster for “Alien: Romulus.” The latest installment in the Alien franchise was released in theaters on August 16. PUBLIC DOMAIN

“Alien: Romulus” is a truly chilling franchise sequel but lacked the original’s innovation

Anna Giulia Polli October 6, 2024

Director Fede Álvarez’s “Alien: Romulus,” released on Aug. 16, serves as the seventh installment in the “Alien” franchise. In “Alien: Romulus,” a group of young adults attempt to escape...

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"Transformers One" review: The origin story "Transformers" fans have been waiting for

“Transformers One” review: The origin story “Transformers” fans have been waiting for

Sarah Chaudhry, Assistant Arts & Culture Editor September 30, 2024

Warning: This review contains spoilers.  On Sept. 20, director Josh Cooley’s “Transformers One” was released in theaters. The movie tells the previously untold story of the rise of the Autobots...

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A grapic illustrating mixed reviews on Star Wars The Acolyte Season two being cancelled. ILLUSTRATED BY ANNA GUILIA POLLI/THE STATESMAN

“The Acolyte”: “Star Wars'” last hope

Kenneth Gao September 24, 2024

Warning: This review contains spoilers. “Star Wars,” the multi-billion dollar, four-decade-old media franchise, has been a powerhouse since its inception in 1977. Ever since Luke Skywalker’s...

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Staller Center for the Art's promotional poster showcasing Renee Elise's appearacne at Staller main stage on Sept. 21. AMIT BEN-BASSAT/THE STATESMAN

Renée Elise Goldsberry brings broadway brilliance to Staller Center with stunning performance

Amit Ben-Bassat, Kenneth Gao, and Marley Roache September 23, 2024

On Sept. 21, award-winning actress Renée Elise Goldsberry performed an extraordinary show at the Staller Center For the Arts’ stage for a packed theater. For any musical fanatics, you may recognize...

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The official movie poster for the classic 2014 film "Whiplash." PUBLIC DOMAIN

10 years on, “Whiplash” is as breathtaking as it is misunderstood

Joshua Lee September 23, 2024

Warning: This review contains spoilers. This weekend, Sony Pictures Classics is re-releasing nationwide a remastered print of Damien Chazelle’s blistering Oscar-winning breakthrough, “Whiplash”...

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Students picking up their food at the newly added Popeye's location in Roth Cafe on Stony Brook University's campus. SAAMIA HASSAN/THE STATESMAN

Students spill the tea over new campus eats

Amit Ben-Bassat September 22, 2024

The fall 2024 semester at Stony Brook University has officially begun, commencing yet another semester of students juggling their work and social lives. Questions often arise, such as whether a party...

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A graphic illustrating the Disney franchise of live action remake of their classic films. ILLUSTRATED BY TEAGAN O'CONNELL AND BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Exploring the latest trends in films and franchises

Sarah Chaudhry and Amen Ruth Galinato September 22, 2024

Film is one of American culture's most iconic mediums of artistic expression. Hollywood has been the world’s film capital since the 1920s, playing a crucial role in shaping American culture. Beloved...

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Miss flow located on the first floor bathroom of the Student Activities Center. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Period culture needs to change, period!

Sarah Chaudhry, Assistant Arts and Culture Editor September 22, 2024

Stony Brook University’s Undergraduate Student Government (USG) runs the Menstrual Hygiene Program (MHP), which was first implemented in 2022. USG President Nistha Boghra stressed the importance...

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A graphic showcasing a "Beetle Juice 2" film review. GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATED BY HENNA JEONG/THE STATESMAN

“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” is Burton’s best film in over a decade, but that’s a low bar

Joshua Lee September 18, 2024

Warning: This review contains spoilers. How long has it been since Tim Burton was almost unanimously regarded as one of America’s great auteurs? Actually, here’s a different question: how long...

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How green is Stony Brook University?

Sarah Chaudhry October 21, 2023
Stony Brook University has a plethora of initiatives designed to promote a greener campus. These initiatives vary in the form of programs installed throughout campus and range from the food choices offered in student meal plans to the maintenance of dining programs.
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A graphic showing the clothing brand "Shein" contributing to the waste of fast fashion from the Barbie movie and Taylor Swift's "Era's" tour. ILLUSTRATED BY JERRY WEINTRAUB/THE STATESMAN

The rise of pink: “Barbie,” Taylor Swift and fast fashion

Sarah Chaudhry September 24, 2023
This past spring and summer gave way to a lot of sociocultural moments and eras, namely Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” and Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour.” Both the premiere of the movie and the concerts have led to certain fast fashion trends.
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