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Taylor Swift’s newest alias of “Tortured Poet” is well-deserved

Sarah Chaudhry • April 28, 2024

On April 19, American singer-songwriter and pop icon Taylor Swift released her 11th album “The Tortured Poets Department,” which consists of 16 songs — two of which are collaborations with artists...

The importance of poetic art in history

Sarah Chaudhry • March 17, 2024

Poetry can be defined as an intense way to express ideas and feelings by using rhythm and writing conventions such as stanzas, writing styles, syntax and grammar. It can also be defined as symbolic visual art because of how unique the writing genre is.

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“Dune: Part Two” knocks part one out of the (sand)park

Sarah Chaudhry • March 17, 2024

“Dune: Part Two” came out on March 1 and has already grossed $178.5 million at the global box office as of March 7. This makes it one of the most successful opening weekends for a film since “Barbie” (2023) and “Oppenheimer” (2023).

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And the Emmy goes to…

Sarah Chaudhry • January 29, 2024

FOX aired the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards on Jan. 15, presenting awards in 26 different categories to critically acclaimed television shows such as “Succession,” which received 27 nominations, “The Last of Us” with 24 nominations and “The White Lotus” with 23 nominations.

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“The Marvels” delivers a fulfilling storyline that shapes the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Sarah Chaudhry • November 21, 2023

Nia DaCosta’s latest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), “The Marvels,” debuted on Nov. 10 and frankly, I would rate this movie a four and a half out of five stars. The film does not intend to be the next big MCU project; rather, it is simply an enjoyable, satisfying movie.

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‘Tis the season of seasonal depression

Sarah Chaudhry • November 19, 2023

Seasonal depression, formally known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), is one type of psychological mood disorder that is linked to depression. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, SAD is a mood disorder that mimics symptoms of depression, with triggers being shorter days and less daylight in the fall and winter.

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“Loki” season two redefines the marvel cinematic universe superhero genre

Sarah Chaudhry • November 14, 2023

“Loki” season two knocks season one out of the park in every way: character development, plot, cinematography and acting. Since its initial premiere in 2021, the superhero series “Loki” continues to be produced as a standalone franchise.

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How green is Stony Brook University?

Sarah Chaudhry • October 21, 2023

Stony Brook University has a plethora of initiatives designed to promote a greener campus. These initiatives vary in the form of programs installed throughout campus and range from the food choices offered in student meal plans to the maintenance of dining programs.

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The rise of pink: “Barbie,” Taylor Swift and fast fashion

Sarah Chaudhry • September 24, 2023

This past spring and summer gave way to a lot of sociocultural moments and eras, namely Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” and Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour.” Both the premiere of the movie and the concerts have led to certain fast fashion trends.

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