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Taylor Swift trades melancholy for glitter in her 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl”

Maggie Gawor, Assistant News Editor November 3, 2025

Following the end of her record-breaking, two-year-long “Eras” Tour — the highest grossing concert tour in world history — singer, songwriter...

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The official playbill of the broadway show "Romeo+Juliet." PUBLIC DOMAIN

“Romeo + Juliet” is the boldest sexiest take on the Shakespearean tale

Jenna Zaza, Managing Editor January 30, 2025

William Shakespeare’s iconic but frankly overplayed story “Romeo and Juliet” has been revived on Broadway 36 times. “Romeo + Juliet,” starring...

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Staller Center brings Shakespeare's Hamlet to Stony Brook University

Staller Center brings Shakespeare’s Hamlet to Stony Brook University

Patrick Tuminski September 24, 2019
The Staller Center for the Arts brought the Royal National Theatre's production of "Hamlet" to Stony Brook University.
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The Onion Bagel: Curing our bloodlust caused by violent media

Kraig Klein April 8, 2018
Even games aimed at children, such as the “Super Mario” and “Sonic the Hedgehog” series, ooze with psychopathic material.
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Headshot of Stony Brook University professor and composer Sheila Silver. On Feb. 7 faculty members and students of Stony Brook University’s Music Department will honor Silver with a concert entitled “The Music of Sheila Silver: A Celebration"
PHOTO COURTESY ROY VOLKMANN

Preview: The Music of Sheila Silver

Natasha Nelson February 4, 2018
On Feb. 7 at 8 p.m., faculty members and students of Stony Brook University’s Music Department and guest artists will present a concert entitled “The Music of Sheila Silver: A Celebration,” honoring the composer and Stony Brook University professor.
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Staller Spring Film Series: "Macbeth" review

Staller Spring Film Series: “Macbeth” review

Ryan Williams April 10, 2016
Kurzel’s “Macbeth” is a worthy addition to the Shakespearean cinematic genre, combining powerful performances and beautiful cinematography with the timeless source material.
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