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"Animal Crossing: New Horizons" is quarantine's best friend

“Animal Crossing: New Horizons” is quarantine’s best friend

Alexander Bakirdan
April 2, 2020
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The official poster for pixar's new movie "Onward." The movie came out on Feb. 29. PUBLIC DOMAIN

“Onward” is a magical experience, but it falls short of the high standards that Pixar has set.

Alexander Bakirdan
March 8, 2020
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The official cover for Roddy Rich's song "The Box." Roddy Rich is the headliner for Stony Brook's spring Brookfest concert. PUBLIC DOMAIN

Roddy Ricch confirmed headliner for Brookfest 2020

Alexander Bakirdan
February 26, 2020
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The cover of Pop Smoke's newest album "Meet the Woo v. 2." Pop smoke PUBLIC DOMAIN

USG announces Brookfest artist reveal postponed in wake of Pop Smoke's death

Alexander Bakirdan
February 19, 2020
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Official poster for season 4 of "The Good Place." PUBLIC DOMAIN

The Good Place is over and that's sad

Alexander Bakirdan
February 9, 2020
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The official poster of the second season of Sex Education. PUBLIC DOMAIN

“Sex Education” second season continues to serve irresistible awkwardness

Alexander Bakirdan
January 26, 2020
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Poster for "Dark Waters" starring Mark Ruffalo. PUBLIC DOMAIN

“Dark Waters” delivers powerful message in the exhilarating true story of Rob Bilott

Alexander Bakirdan
December 17, 2019
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The covers of the Pokemon Sword and Shield video games. PUBLIC DOMAIN

“Pokémon Sword and Shield” among the best Pokémon games ever released

Alexander Bakirdan
November 24, 2019
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USG President Shaheer Khan speaks at the town hall on Wednesday, Nov. 13 in Frey. SARA RUBERG/THE STATESMAN

Highlights from USG Town Hall

Emma Harris, Alek Lewis, Alexander Bakirdan, and Brianne Ledda
November 22, 2019
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New York voter registration papers distributed by Stony Brook's Vote Everywhere group in partnership with the Andrew Goodman Foundation. ARACELY JIMENEZ/STATESMAN FILE

Stony Brook students face paperwork and confusion at the polls

Brianne Ledda and Alexander Bakirdan
November 10, 2019
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"Borderlands 3" matches the chaotic fun of the first two installments

“Borderlands 3” matches the chaotic fun of the first two installments

Alexander Bakirdan
September 22, 2019
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It: Chapter 2 is a thrill ride that starts fast and doesn't slow down

It: Chapter 2 is a thrill ride that starts fast and doesn’t slow down

Alexander Bakirdan
September 10, 2019
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Poster for "It: Chapter 2," that premieres in theaters on Sept. 6.PUBLIC DOMAIN

Need a break?!

Alexander Bakirdan
September 1, 2019
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Poster for comedian Ryan Hamilton's Netflix special, "Happy Face." PUBLIC DOMAIN

Stand-up comedian Ryan Hamilton coming to The Paramount

Alexander Bakirdan
September 1, 2019
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The Jasons. PUBLIC DOMAIN

Comedy duo that includes Stony Brook Alum releases new music video

Alexander Bakirdan
August 25, 2019
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The "Dark Phoenix" official movie poster. The movie premiered on June 7, 2019. PUBLIC DOMAIN

“Dark Phoenix” fails to rise from the ashes

Alexander Bakirdan
June 11, 2019
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The official poster for "Avengers: Endgame." The movie premiered on April 24, 2019. PUBLIC DOMAIN

SPOILER ALERT: “Endgame” is an emotional rollercoaster

Alexander Bakirdan
April 28, 2019
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The official poster for Game of Thrones season eight. The season premiered on Sunday, April, 14. PUBLIC DOMAIN

“Game of Thrones” Season 8 Episode 1: Heartwarming reunions and the threat of the White Walkers

Alexander Bakirdan
April 18, 2019
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A store that sells local art called The Shelf. The Shelf will open in mid-April in Port Jefferson. JOSHUA SPITZ/THE STATESMAN

Growing Long Island art market sees new businesses enter fray

Alexander Bakirdan and Joshua Spitz
March 24, 2019
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The official poster for the movie Captain Marvel. It premiered on Friday, March 8, 2019. PUBLIC DOMAIN

“Captain Marvel,” the first female lead Marvel standalone film, holds its own

Alexander Bakirdan
March 10, 2019
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The poster for "Russian Doll," a Netflix original show that premiered earlier this month. Natasha Lyonne stars as Nadia Vulvokov, who dies in a freak accident on her birthday only to wake up in her friend’s bizarre bathroom and live the day over again. PUBLIC DOMAIN

Netflix’s “Russian Doll” is a must-watch that demands your attention

Alexander Bakirdan
February 24, 2019
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Chef Kwame Onwuachi at Stony Brook University's Black History Month kickoff event. Onwuachi is a successful chef who has traveled the country in cooking competitions. SARA RUBERG/THE STATESMAN

SBU starts Black History Month with Bravo’s Top Chef Kwame Onwuachi

Alexander Bakirdan
February 9, 2019
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The vigil on the Stony Brook University Academic Mall for the lives lost at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. SUZANNE BARRY/THE STATESMAN

Hillel holds candlelight vigil for Pittsburgh synagogue victims

Alexander Bakirdan
October 30, 2018
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