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The restaurant sign for Grandmothers Recipe lights up at night. Grandmothers Recipe is a homey Korean eatery that features the love woven into Korean cooking. JENNA ZAZA/THE STATESMAN

Four noteworthy pescatarian restaurants in Seoul

Jenna Zaza, Arts and Culture Editor April 10, 2024
To make your travel planning easier, here are some noteworthy pescatarian Seoul restaurants, some of which also have vegetarian dishes. 
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A photo of Oedaemun Gate, a historical landmark in central Seoul. Adapting to daily life in Seoul is much harder than a New Yorker would expect. JENNA ZAZA/THE STATESMAN

Adapting to life in Seoul after living in New York City

Jenna Zaza, Arts and Culture Editor April 9, 2024
As an exchange student from such a chaotic city, I was unprepared for the culture shocks of seemingly-minute activities of everyday life in South Korea. 
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The promotional poster for Netflixs show Heartstopper season three. PUBLIC DOMAIN

Lack of intersectional transgender experiences in “Heartstopper”

Jenna Zaza, Arts and Culture Editor April 4, 2024

Netflix will release the third season of its prideful series “Heartstopper” this upcoming October. As fans and critics eagerly wait to see their beloved cast on screen once more, let’s evaluate...

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Sinleedogas picturesque Hanok courtyard beckons visitors with its tranquil ambiance and timeless charm. This photo was taken Feb. 23. In the warmer months, the courtyard overflows with vibrant greenery. JENNA ZAZA/THE STATESMAN 

Top 5 must visit cafes in Seoul, Korea that might not show up in your social media feeds

Jenna Zaza, Arts and Culture Editor March 19, 2024

This new feature in The Statesman will be written by our writers currently in Stony Brook University’s study abroad programs. It will feature their experiences and tips for studying and traveling...

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Colby Kelly works in the wardrobe department in the film industry. His pervious role was truck costumer for CBS Equalizer season three. COURTESY OF COLBY KELLY

Film costumer Colby Kelly blends career aspirations with the quest for happiness

Jenna Zaza, Arts and Culture Editor March 3, 2024

Colby Kelly hopped on the Zoom call with a smile stretching from ear to ear. He is a truck costumer responsible for managing and organizing costumes on film sets, ensuring actors’ comfort and overseeing...

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Vita Kari, known as --- at Astor Place and Cooper Square in-- JENNA ZAZA/THE STATESMAN

Multimedia artist Vita Kari blends virality with authenticity in captivating art performance

Jenna Zaza, Arts and Culture Editor February 18, 2024
Cheap burger joints abound in Astor Place, mere steps away from one another. For most, these establishments are nothing more than quick bites, but for multimedia artist Vita Kari, it’s home to the beginnings of their artistic journey.
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Laughs and shivers collide in the dark comedic thrill ride that is “Sweeney Todd”

Jenna Zaza, Arts and Culture Editor February 10, 2024
As the dimly-lit stage comes to life with the haunting melodies of brass instruments and synthesizers, an eerie fog curls around the set of 19th-century London, casting a mesmerizing spell over the audience. “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” transports theatergoers to a world where the line between morality and madness blurs into a macabre dance.
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Muddy Paws Rescue is paving the way for happy tails and forever homes

Jenna Zaza, Arts and Culture Editor January 29, 2024
Since Muddy Paws Rescue’s formation in early 2016, they have saved more than 7,600 dogs with placements in at least 1,500 foster homes. However, the impacts of Muddy Paws Rescue’s efforts don’t stop when a foster dog is adopted.
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The official cover of Katy Brents novel, How To Kill Men and Get Away With It. The book was first published on October 12, 2022. PUBLIC DOMAIN

“How to Kill Men and Get Away with It”: a regrettable and unoriginal thriller novel

Jenna Zaza, Arts and Culture Editor January 19, 2024
The book “How to Kill Men and Get Away with It” by Katy Brent has an amazing and intriguing premise appealing to those who are infuriated with our patriarchal society, as main character Kitty Collins seeks to cleanse the world of scum men.
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Stony Brook Orchestra performing their annual Messiah Sing-Along a previous year. COURTESY OF SUSAN DEAVER

It’s time for the Stony Brook Orchestra’s annual Messiah sing-along concert this weekend

Jenna Zaza December 8, 2023
Stony Brook University’s Department of Music is hosting its annual Messiah Sing-Along this Sunday, Dec. 10, at 4 p.m. at the Staller Center. This tradition started in the late 1970s by a graduate student and an undergraduate student. 
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An attendee purchasing a Korean stationary item at Korean Culture Day held at the Charles B. Wang Center on Nov. 10. COURTESY OF HEEJEONG SOHN

The center for Korean studies hosts an immersive Korean marketplace

Jenna Zaza November 14, 2023
The Center for Korean Studies hosted Korean Culture Day at the Charles B. Wang Center on Nov. 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The festival was aimed at Stony Brook University students taking Korean language courses to help develop their conversational skills while learning about the culture.
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A graphic showing Stallers upcoming events for the fall semester. ILLUSTRATED BY JERRY WEINTRAUB/THE STATESMAN

Top Staller Center events to look out for this semester

Jenna Zaza September 16, 2023
Fall is finally here at the Staller Center. Spending the night at the Center immersing yourself in live music or enjoying a comedy show are perfect ways to de-stress and enjoy your free time while engaging in campus life. Here are the top events happening at the Staller Center to mark on your calendars for this semester.
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