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Melanie Ellner takes the stage at the Staller Steps with her rendition of "Give It To Me Right." (JESUS PICHARDO / THE STATESMAN)

Melanie Ellner brings soul to Stony Brook Idol

Jon Winkler
April 9, 2014
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Actor’s Conservatory packs the house for Musical Revue

Jon Winkler
April 7, 2014
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Pharrell’s “G I R L” offers light and groovy retro-pop

Jon Winkler
March 5, 2014
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Return of a freak: Beck’s “Morning Phase”

Jon Winkler
February 26, 2014
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Robocop maintains the frantic energy of the original film

Jon Winkler
February 17, 2014
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Rainn Wilson talked about his media company, SoulPancake, last night at the Staller Center as part of USG's Lecture Series. (PHOTO CREDIT USG)

Rainn Wilson brings SoulPancake to SBU

Jon Winkler
February 5, 2014
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“Her”: a beautiful love story about a man and his computer

Jon Winkler
January 29, 2014
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Billy Joel donates $250K piano to SBU

Jon Winkler
January 27, 2014
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Broadcaster performed at UCafé's RockYoFaceCase last March for SBU students. (EZRA MARGONO/ THE STATESMAN)

SBU’s RockYoFace wraps up another successful semester

Jon Winkler
December 1, 2013
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Thor sequel fails to measure up to other Marvel movies

Jon Winkler
November 11, 2013
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Nolan (left) and Lazzara (right) played with only guitars at Staller.

Taking Back Sunday unplugs and gets intimate at SBU

Jon Winkler
November 10, 2013
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Eminem’s old habits die hard in “The Marshall Mathers LP 2”

Jon Winkler
November 6, 2013
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Arcade Fire dance and dabble in new sounds

Jon Winkler
October 30, 2013
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Grunge era music still thriving today

Jon Winkler
October 21, 2013
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“New” keeps true to Paul McCartney’s style

Jon Winkler
October 16, 2013
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Stony Brook gets a study break with Demetri Martin

Stony Brook gets a study break with Demetri Martin

Jon Winkler
October 10, 2013
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Timberlake coasts on experience in “The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2”

Jon Winkler
October 2, 2013
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SBU4Casey uses humor for healing

Jon Winkler
September 23, 2013
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MGMT move ahead with freak flag flying high

Jon Winkler
September 20, 2013
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Arctic Monkeys’ “AM” resonates with contemporary youth

Jon Winkler
September 18, 2013
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2 Chainz takes “#METIME” to step up his game

Jon Winkler
September 18, 2013
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Bill Cosby will be the feature performer at this year's gala. (Photo Credit BillCosby.com)

Staller Center Celebrates 25 Years With Big Names

Jon Winkler
August 25, 2013
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Ludacris was the main performer for Stony Brook's annual spring concert at LaValle Stadium. (Ezra Margono)

Ludacris and GROUPLOVE rock LaValle Stadium

Jon Winkler
April 28, 2013
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Actress Jane Levy plays the female lead Mia in "Evil Dead," the remake of the 1981 cult classic of the same name. (MCT CAMPUS)

“Evil Dead” brings cult classic scares to a new generation

Jon Winkler
April 7, 2013
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Spring Breakers relies on sex to bring in an audience

Jon Winkler
March 24, 2013
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Wonder, innocence and the evolving legacy of Oz

Jon Winkler
March 10, 2013
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Atoms For Peace: a compilation album with different artists

Jon Winkler
March 3, 2013
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Viola Davis is a supporting actress in "Beautiful Creatures." (MCT CAMPUS)

“Beautiful Creatures”: bad plot overshadows good romance

Jon Winkler
February 17, 2013
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John Malkovich joins Hoult and Palmer behind the scenes of "Warm Bodies." (MCT CAMPUS)

“Warm Bodies” leads in the box office, but lacks heart

Jon Winkler
February 3, 2013
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Chillfest: laser tag, masquerade balls and so much more

Jon Winkler
February 3, 2013
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Oscar-nominated film "Django Unchained" is Quentin Tatantino's newest film. (MCT Campus)

Catch up on the hottest movies out during winter break

Jon Winkler
February 3, 2013
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(PHOTO CREDIT: AEROSMITH)

Aerosmith: not as good as the past, but still worth the listen

Jon Winkler
November 12, 2012
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The cracked photo of Katie Featherston was the first paranormal moment of the movie series. (MCT Campus)

Paranormal Activity 4: None of the gore, all of the scare

Jon Winkler
November 4, 2012
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Pitch Perfect is the newest film to capitalize on funny women

Jon Winkler
October 8, 2012
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High hopes for Two Door Cinema Club’s album “Beacon”

Jon Winkler
September 24, 2012
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‘Sugarland’ musician Ellis Paul performs at Stony Brook’s Ucafe

Jon Winkler
December 5, 2011
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Squirm Burpee Circus brings laughs to Staller Center crowd

Jon Winkler
November 21, 2011
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Béla Fleck and the Flecktones Rock Staller

Jon Winkler
November 14, 2011
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University opens up about closed back doors

Jon Winkler
September 22, 2011
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