The Statesman

Campus opinions split as Trump, Harris battle in close election

Sarah Chaudhry and Amen Ruth Galinato • October 27, 2024

This year's presidential election is achingly close, remaining a complete toss up as Donald Trump, the Republican candidate and former President, leads...

Unapologetic women artists: pop “femininomenons” we’re finally ready for

Amen Ruth Galinato, Assistant Arts and Culture Editor • October 6, 2024

Charli xcx, Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter are by no means newcomers to the music scene, so why did these seasoned musicians just recently achieve...

Inside Stony Brook: Students reflect on campus social life

Amen Ruth Galinato, Assistant Arts and Culture Editor • September 22, 2024

Caffeine-deprived students with a Dunkin’ fix, curious attendees in line for exciting cultural events and camaraderie amongst friends new and old...

Exploring the latest trends in films and franchises

Sarah Chaudhry and Amen Ruth Galinato • September 22, 2024

Film is one of American culture's most iconic mediums of artistic expression. Hollywood has been the world’s film capital since the 1920s, playing...

The rise to Barbzdom: @stonybrookbarbz tells all

Amen Ruth Galinato • March 3, 2024

Staller Center for the Arts, Roth Cafe and the Stony Brook Union are campus sites frequently occupied by thousands of students and the one and only...

How gender bias plays a role in orchestra

Amen Ruth Galinato • December 7, 2023

In the world of orchestra, no role is more crucial than the conductor. Under their leadership, instruments no longer clash but collaborate to transform the inked notes on the music sheet into moving performances. However, a recent study found that women are still underrepresented within this prominent position.

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SBU Receives Highest SUNY Ranking in History

Amen Ruth Galinato • October 22, 2023

According to the most recent US News and World Report, Stony Brook University has received its highest rankings to date in State University of New York (SUNY) history. Stony Brook has not only held its ranking as the No. 1 public university in New York but it also stands at No. 58 among national universities and No. 26 among public universities.

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