The Statesman

Off the Record: Spotify versus Apple Music, and Hollywood Remakes

Amaya McDonald and Melanie Navarro • July 1, 2022

In Episode 2, hosts Amaya and Melanie discuss the timeless battle over Spotify and Apple Music. The hosts also get into a heated discussion over the Hollywood remake He's all That and Hollywood's infamous reputation of ruining classics.

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Off the Record: The Best No Skip Albums

Amaya McDonald and Melanie Navarro • June 29, 2022

Join Arts & Culture editors Amaya McDonald and Melanie Navarro for the new Statesman podcast, "Off The Record." From The "King of Pop" Michael Jackson to Lady Gaga, they dig into the artistry that creates a cohesive no-skip album.

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Black students struggle to find community at universities

Amaya McDonald • February 27, 2022

In the United States, universities and colleges are major hubs for cultural assimilation, as Black students have an experience that is unique to that of their white counterparts.

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Students feel SBU lacks representation in the arts; artists don’t feel supported

Skylar Sena • October 10, 2021

It might come as a shock to some of you that Stony Brook University is not a school made for the arts. Perhaps the abundance of science buildings with the humanities packed in a corner, or simply its reputation as an internationally renowned research university.

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Gossip Girl reboot releases its new trailer

Nicole Morett • June 4, 2021

SPOTTED: The rumors are true. Gossip Girl is back. Last Friday, HBO Max released its first look at the much anticipated reboot of the beloved mid-2000s CW drama, Gossip Girl.

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The Presidential Lecture Series presents a talk with activist Tarana Burke

Melanie Navarro • May 10, 2021

On April 21, Stony Brook University President Maurie McInnis presented a conversation with activist and Me Too movement founder Tarana Burke as a part of the Presidential Lecture Series.

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Godzilla vs. Kong: A pure fun monster action violence spectacle

Ryan Baile • April 23, 2021

Marvel and DC combined their cinematic universes to create an epic battle between two of the most famous movie monsters in the history of cinema: Godzilla and King Kong. “Godzilla vs. Kong” was released on March 31 in theaters and on HBO Max.

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Long Island business owner creates a space for local craftsmen to be recognized

Caroline Morgan • April 22, 2021

Owning a business was Lyn Cooperman’s longtime dream. She achieved that when she opened the North Fork Craft Gallery in Wading River four years ago, one of a group of small stores attached to The Inn and Spa at East Wind.

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New York’s favorite organist: Paul Cartier

Steven Keehner • April 11, 2021

Sports and music have always been intertwined for Cartier. Indistinguishable from the crowd at a game, Cartier shares an ability similar to Garry Howatt, his favorite hockey player, to carry a larger presence than initially expected.

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The Statesman Weekly Wrap-Up Ep. 27

Laurie Wang • April 9, 2021

Editors cover USG election results and recent amendments to the constitution, USG's meet and greet with actress Keke Palmer, a review of Lana Del Rey's new album “Chemtrails over the Country Club” and the importance of college internships.

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Lana Del Rey reminisces and moves on in new album “Chemtrails Over the Country Club”

Melanie Navarro • April 6, 2021

#REVIEW Del Rey continues to discover herself through song and “Chemtrails Over the Country Club” is simply her latest installment documenting the journey.

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