The Statesman

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

Alexander Bakirdan • April 2, 2020

If you’re looking for a way to spend your days indoors, or just need a distraction from the monotony and stress that is our current reality, buckle up because “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” for Nintendo Switch, is the game for you.

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“Need a Break”: Quarantine Edition

Melissa Azofeifa • March 25, 2020

We know being in self-isolation is hard. In case you need something to distract you or something to do in between online classes, take a break and check these out!

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

Alexander Bakirdan • March 8, 2020

I’ve never been disappointed by a fun and enjoyable movie like this before, but the entire time I was watching “Onward,” it felt like Pixar was holding back on me.

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

Alexander Bakirdan • February 19, 2020

In their statement, USG said that “this tragedy will postpone our artist reveal, and we will move forward with the process of choosing another artist.”

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The Good Place is over and that's sad

Alexander Bakirdan • February 9, 2020

I've watched a lot of TV shows over the course of my 22-year-old life. Some were good, some bad, some I loved all the way up until the end when all they had to do was stick the landing and instead they tripped and fell on their face (Looking at you “Game of Thrones”).

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

Alexander Bakirdan • December 17, 2019

"Dark Waters” thrills in its nationwide release Dec. 6, with an undeniably excellent true story — and its impact reaches far beyond theaters.

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

Alexander Bakirdan • November 24, 2019

“Pokémon Sword and Shield” have recaptured the classic magic of “Pokémon Red and Blue,” the very first installments in the franchise.

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Stony Brook students face paperwork and confusion at the polls

Brianne Ledda and Alexander Bakirdan • November 10, 2019

Stony Brook students faced confusion and extra paperwork when they tried to vote on campus on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Students who switched dorm buildings on campus since the last voting cycle were asked to fill out affidavits, worrying some that their votes wouldn’t count.

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The Weekly Wrap Up Ep. 1

Sara Ruberg • October 27, 2019

The Statesman editors of each section briefly summarize stories from this past week.

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

Alexander Bakirdan • September 10, 2019

"It: Chapter 2” doesn’t pull any punches from the very beginning as the movie sets the tone quickly for what is a thrilling ride from start to finish. Now I feel I can’t discuss this movie properly without spoiling it a bit, so consider this a warning, there will be massive spoilers ahead.

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Need a break?!

Alexander Bakirdan • September 1, 2019

Exciting things to watch when you’re not studying!

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Stand-up comedian Ryan Hamilton coming to The Paramount

Alexander Bakirdan • September 1, 2019

Stand-up comedian Ryan Hamilton is bringing his act to The Paramount in Huntington on Sept. 14. Hamilton — who put out the Netflix special, “Happy Face,” in 2017 — has never performed at The Paramount before.

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