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Aaliyah Barden selling her lip care line and sunglasses at the Sunset Market event on Friday, May 3. EMILY CHAO/THE STATESMAN

Student-owned small businesses crafting and creating connections on campus

Emily Chao, Assistant Arts and Culture Editor
May 9, 2024
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The official documentary poster for HBO Max's "Brandy Hellville & the Cult of Fast Fashion." PUBLIC DOMAIN

The Brandy Melville exposé documentary isn’t wildly shocking, and that’s a bigger problem

Emily Chao, Assistant Arts and Culture Editor
April 28, 2024
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On Friday, Apil 12, music journalist Jeff Benjamin gave a talk about K-pop's rising popularity in America. Benjamin highlighted the significance of K-pop and emphasized the impact of Korean culture across borders. EMILY CHAO/THE STATESMAN

Music journalist Jeff Benjamin on the globalization of K-pop in the U.S.

Emily Chao, Assistant Arts and Culture Editor
April 21, 2024
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Skylar Sena recreates Olivia Rodrigo's album "Sour." ILLUSTRATED AND PHOTO BY STANLEY ZHENG/THE STATESMAN

Romantic relationships portrayed in music: a reenactment

Clare Gehlich and Emily Chao
March 24, 2024
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New York City-based chef and restaurateur Hooni Kim speaking to the lecture hall of students about his career experiences and the globalization of Korean cuisines. PHOTO COURTESY OF HEEJEONG SOHN

The Center for Korean Studies hosts Flavors of Innovation event with speaker chef Hooni Kim

Emily Chao, Assistant Arts and Culture Editor
March 17, 2024
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The Japanese performance group "DRUM TAO" returned to the Staller Center for the Arts for a sold-out show on Feb. 3. wearing black, white and silver clothing for their encore performance. PHOTO COURTESY OF AMBER LEWIS/STALLER CENTER

Japanese group DRUM TAO mesmerizes a full house at the Staller Center

Emily Chao and Christina Marie Mariani
February 25, 2024
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The official Korean TV show poster for season three of "Unecpected Business." PUBLIC DOMAIN

Season three of Korean reality show “Unexpected Business” bridges cultures in an inherently American story

Emily Chao, Assistant Arts and Culture Editor
February 13, 2024
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Four thrift shops near Stony Brook University for a day out on the town

Four thrift shops near Stony Brook University for a day out on the town

Emily Chao, Arts and Culture Assistant Editor
February 11, 2024
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A headshot of Stony Brook University Joseph Pierce. PHOTO COURTESY OF STONY BROOK NEWS

SBU plans to offer a Native American and Indigenous Studies minor starting tentatively in fall 2024

Emily Chao
December 23, 2023
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The LIRR. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook’s LIRR station deforested

Emily Chao
December 17, 2023
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One of the many clothing bins on Stony Brook University Campus located in front of Greeley Hall. Since 2008, SBU has collected donated clothing to help reduce clothing waste and promote eco-friendly practices. BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

Where do clothes from the Wolfie Clothing Recycling Bins go?

Emily Chao
December 13, 2023
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The official cover art for "fruitcake." Carpenter's new EP features six new holiday-themed songs and offers a refreshing take on traditional carols. //PUBLIC DOMAIN

Sabrina Carpenter’s “fruitcake” serves witty and charming holiday spirit

Emily Chao
November 28, 2023
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A graphic showcasing a shopping cart and shopping bags to represent Black Friday shopping. ILLUSTRATED BY ANGELINA LIVIGNI/THE STATESMAN

Tips and considerations to keep in mind when Black Friday shopping

Emily Chao
November 21, 2023
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A graphic showing a woman surrounded by clothing and accessories with circuit board elements. ILLUSTRATED BY BRITTNEY DIETZ/THE STATESMAN

How AI can improve sustainability in fashion

Emily Chao
November 19, 2023
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The official TV show poster for Disney+'s "Moving." PUBLIC DOMAIN

“Moving”: A supernatural K-drama with heart and empathy

Emily Chao
October 4, 2023
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A graphic showing some of fashion designer, Sandy Liang's pieces on a runway. ILLUSTRATED BY JERRY WEINTRAUB/THE STATESMAN

The magic and playfulness of a ‘Sandy Liang Girl’

Emily Chao
September 23, 2023
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The official show posters of "XO Kitty"(top left), "American Born Chinese (top right), "Never Have I Ever" (bottom left) and "The Summer I turned Pretty" (bottom right). ILLUSTRATED BY BRITTNEY DIETZ/ THE STATESMAN

A new wave of coming-of-age series starring Asian American leads

Emily Chao
September 10, 2023
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Corinne Bailey Rae kicks off ‘Black Rainbows’ tour at Staller Center

Emily Chao
September 9, 2023
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