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A graphic showing the different eras of pop artist Taylor Swifts albums. ILLUSTRATED BY ANGELINA LIVIGNI/THE STATESMAN

A day of song, dance and nostalgia at “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour”

Sudhiksha Krishna Kumar • November 21, 2023
“Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” graced screens on Oct. 13, 2023 and earned more than $200 million at box offices around the world. Taylor Swift, in all her greatness, did not disappoint in this musical documentary.
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The Universitys updated animal policy prohibits pets from entering buildings except in special circumstances. (PHOTO CREDIT: MCTCAMPUS)

Searching for a club at Stony Brook? Here are nine new clubs

Clare Gehlich • February 6, 2023
Stony Brook University has officially welcomed over 30 new campus clubs and organizations for the spring semester. As the year gets underway, many students are searching for a new niche.
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“Amsterdam” flopped — even with everything going for it

Zoe Elyse • November 12, 2022
"Amsterdam" made its splash online long before it came out in theaters as a result of its star-studded cast. Unfortunately, it ended up being short on good reviews.
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Taylor Swifts Midnights lives up to the hype

Taylor Swift’s “Midnights” lives up to the hype

Sydney Riddle • October 24, 2022
She has done it again. Taylor Swift's 10th studio album “Midnights” was released on Oct. 21, and it has left many fans awe-stricken.
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The Statesman’s Valentine’s Day playlist

The Statesman’s Valentine’s Day playlist

Skylar Sena • February 14, 2022
What better way to celebrate than with some love-inspired lyrics? Here are some of the top songs to play this Valentine’s Day, whether the lovebug has bitten you or not. 
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The official cover of Red (Taylors Version). The album was released on Nov. 12, 2021. PUBLIC DOMAIN

Why the battle to protect artists starts with us

Justin Chassin • January 19, 2022
Too often, record labels abuse their authority over artists' master recordings to maximize profit at the detriment of artists who create original material. It is critical that we raise awareness of these issues in order to prevent mistreatment.
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The official album cover of Red by Taylor Swift. Swift released the second part of her mission to re-record her previous albums.  PUBLIC DOMAIN

A flair for reinvention: From “Reputation” to “Red (Taylor’s Version)”

Melanie Navarro • November 15, 2021
Taylor Swift knows her fans “All Too Well.” On Nov. 12, “Red (Taylor’s Version)” was released as the second part of a mission to re-record her previous albums which are not owned by the singer.
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Taylor Swifts newest studio album, Reputation, sounds uninspired and confusing, even to a diehard fan.

Review: Taylor Swift’s “Reputation” is confusing, uninspiring

Nick Zararis • November 13, 2017
Swift’s willingness to experiment as an artist is commendable, but “Reputation,” seems like an outright miss for an artist who can do better.
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Sam Hunt performing at the Tortuga Festival back in 2015. JOSH RHINEHART/FLICKR VIA CC BY-NC 2.0

Both pop and traditional styles have a place in country music

Nick Zararis • October 3, 2017
Country music is extremely niche, and to pay the bills, the music has to not make you want to change the radio dial.
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Taylor Swifts upcoming album Reputation, on a UPS truck. TORBAKHOPPER/FLICKR VIA CC BY-ND 2.0

Look what you made Taylor Swift do

Nick Zararis • September 17, 2017
If “Look What You Made Me Do” is any indicator of what is to come, Swift is likely to keep breaking Billboard records and the haters are likely to keep hating.
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New Trebel Music app hits Stony Brook Campus

New Trebel Music app hits Stony Brook Campus

Krysten Massa • September 21, 2015
Trebel Music allows users to create their own profile page where they can make different playlists.
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Three teams impressed at this year’s Dancing with the SBU Stars

David Pepa • April 16, 2015
This year's dancers made their mark on Wednesday on the Staller Steps, where over 70 students gathered to watch the stars and their partner’s dance for the audience’s votes.
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