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Kanye West performs at The Museum of Modern Art's annual Party in the Garden benefit in 2011. The rapper has recently taken to Twitter to express his support of President Donald Trump, warranting a mixed response from his fans. JASON PERSSE/FLICKR VIA CC BY-SA 2.0

Kanye West’s free thought deviates from reality

Thomas James
May 6, 2018
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Verónica Peña, ‘The Garden Of Earthly Delights’, Performance Art, Month of Performance Art Berlin, Alexanderplatz, Berlin, Germany, 2015. © Copyright Verónica Peña 2015PHOTO COURTESY OF VERÓNICA PEÑA

Verónica Peña uses her art to empower herself and others

Thomas James
February 18, 2018
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Migos performing at Veld Festival in 2017. THE COME UP SHOW/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS VIA CC BY 2.0

Review: Migos trap epic “Culture II” lacks flair

Thomas James
January 27, 2018
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Aziz Ansari back at a red carpet in 2012. DAVID SHANKBONE/FLICKR VIA CC BY 2.0

Perspective: “Master of None” parallels Aziz Ansari’s reality

Thomas James
January 21, 2018
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Future, above, ended the show playing a mix of old and new songs. KRYSTEN MASSA/THE STATESMAN

Albums review: Latest trap collaboration reward with bangers

Thomas James
November 13, 2017
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A Number. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE STONY BROOK THEATRE ARTS DEPARTMENT

Review: Theatre Department Production “A Number” stirs questions of identity and choice

Thomas James
November 5, 2017
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Harvey Weinstein in 2015. The film producer has been accused of sexual misconduct by dozens of women. THOMAS HAWK/FLICKR VIA CC BY 2.0

Silence around sexual harassment pervades Hollywood

Thomas James
October 29, 2017
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drawing of two dogs made by junior biochemistry major Raeqa Mahmud. PHOTO COURTESY OF RAEQA MAHMUD

Doodles4change: penning art for the rich and giving to the poor

Thomas James
October 5, 2017
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In 2017, Wolfieland attracted 6,000 students on Saturday, September 8. GARY GHAYRAT/STATESMAN FILE

Wolfieland draws 6,000 students at second annual carnival

Thomas James
September 10, 2017
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Jay Leno. LUIS RUIZ DOMINGUEZ/STATESMAN FILE

Jay Leno, live theater highlight 2017-18 Staller season

Thomas James
September 6, 2017
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Senior business management and marketing major Alec Simione owns Critic Clothing, an up and coming clothing line speacializing in streetwear. PHOTO COURTESY OF ALEC SIMIONE

Student-owned streetwear line Critic Clothing gains popularity

Thomas James
March 27, 2017
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Gianna Toboni, left, with Kai Shappley, right. Shappley is a transgender 5-year-old who spoke to Toboni for the VICE episode "Trans Youth" that airs tomorrow at 11pm. PHOTO COURTESY OF HBO

HBO’s ‘VICE’ returns with its fifth season

Thomas James
March 2, 2017
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High school students from.... OWEN DREDGER/THE STATESMAN

Wang Center hosts Poetry Out Loud competition

Thomas James
February 19, 2017
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Momina MustehsanPHOTO COURTESY OF OSAMA KHALIL

Stony Brook Alumnus Spotlight: Momina Mustehsan

Thomas James
December 4, 2016
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An old fashion film reel. Stony Brook Southampton's MFA in flim has RYAN BAXTER/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS VIA BY CC 2.0

Stony Brook’s MFA in Film program adds to its list of accomplishments

Thomas James
November 15, 2016
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HBO Preview: All Def Comedy

HBO Preview: All Def Comedy

Thomas James
November 6, 2016
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The monument quilt is a project all over the country PHOTO CREDIT: THE MONUMENT QUILT

Monument Quilt raises awareness for sexual assault

Thomas James
October 23, 2016
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