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Lionel Messi celebrating scoring a goal against Granada CF in October 2014. PUBLIC DOMAIN

Lionel Messi proves the U.S. should take soccer seriously

Alex Streinger January 23, 2023
OPINION: Lionel Messi’s trajectory should inspire the United States and open Americans' eyes to the potential of soccer as a conciliatory approach toward other nations.
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Joseph Assistant Professor of Hispanic Languages and Literature. COURTESY OF STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

Upcoming book examines queer kinship in Argentina at the turn of the 20th century

Brianne Ledda February 13, 2019
Delfina Bunge, a young Argentine aristocrat in the early 20th century, wasn’t trying to cause a scandal when she submitted a prize-winning essay to a Parisian magazine, but in the words of some historians, “the news exploded like a bomb in society.”
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The dance group Tango Buenos Aires performed at the Staller Center for the Arts on Saturday, Oct. 28. Through their performance, they told the life of one of the most distinguished figures of tango, Carlos Gardel. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE STALLER CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Tango Buenos Aires premieres at Staller Center

Kraig Klein November 5, 2017
The show told the life story of Carlos Gardel, a singer, composer and actor known as the “Singing Thrush” of Argentina, whose energetic compositions helped spread the tango internationally like wildfire.
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Stony Brook Mens Basketball alum Jameel Warney (No. 13, above) attempts a layup in the gold medal game against Argentina. Warney was named FIBA AmeriCup MVP after his impressive performance during the tournament. BILL BAPTIST/USA BASKETBALL

Jameel Warney reflects on winning AmeriCup gold

Mike Adams September 6, 2017
Team USA won the FIBA AmeriCup gold medal on Sunday night, pulling off a stunning second-half rally to overtake Argentina for an 81-76 victory in enemy territory.
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Pope Francis, above, will make his New York City debut on Sept. 24. Francis high popularity Pope Francis, above, will make his New York City debut on Sept. 24 at St. Patricks Cathedral. He will also lead mass the following night at Madison Square Garden. PHOTO CREDIT: ALETEIA IMAGE DEPARTMENT

A Pope with a paramount personality

Jager Robinson September 16, 2015
Pope Francis' biggest message seems to be that of total acceptance, regardless of whether or not it conforms to the old Catholic traditions.
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Giordano taking on leadership role for young Stony Brook team

David Vertsberger September 15, 2014
Junior Martin Giordano can not remember when he first picked up a soccer ball, but can tell you he is grateful that it happened.
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