The Statesman

Trump’s search for his 2024 running mate: Here’s why Sen. Tom Cotton will never be selected

Vinod Kripalani • July 9, 2024

This November, I won’t be voting for former President Donald Trump for a multitude of reasons. This is mainly because he is a threat to democracy based on the Jan. 6, 2021 attacks and misrepresents...

The impact of Avril Lavigne’s debut album “Let Go” on modern music

Clare Gehlich, Assistant Arts and Culture Editor • April 21, 2024

From baggy clothes to skate shoes, Avril Lavigne’s debut album “Let Go” (2002) remains as timeless as ever with the recent resurgence of 2000s culture and pop-punk music. As the aesthetic regains...

Singer-songwriter Nicole Han balances musical ambitions with personal fulfillment

Clare Gehlich, Assistant Arts and Culture Editor • March 30, 2024

Amidst the clatter of cups and the gentle hum of conversation in a bustling local Los Angeles shop, singer-songwriter Nicole Han’s world shifted in an instant. Serendipity intervened, with the smell...

TikTok-defined: A new generation of transactional relationships

Aisha Diomande • March 24, 2024

Social media is influential in shaping adolescents' decision-making skills. With the rise of relationship gurus, teenagers' perceptions of love are morphing into unrealistic and hard-to-achieve standards....

Is #BookTok creating fast fashion books?

Katherine Kimes • February 13, 2024

The TikTok hashtag #BookTok, raking in 224.5 billion views and counting, has enraptured the app’s book-loving community. BookTok has mirrored other communities on platforms such as Instagram’s...

How Elijah Olaniyi’s brain cancer derailed his life

Mike Anderson • January 4, 2024

Elijah Olaniyi, a former star player for the Stony Brook men’s basketball team, was diagnosed with a brain tumor on his right frontal lobe on Nov. 30, 2023.

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There must be a complete ban on TikTok in the U.S.

Vinod Kripalani • November 19, 2023

I have always firmly believed that ensuring the safety of American citizens and the national security of the United States surpasses individual liberties, and this is no different when it comes to my unwavering support for banning TikTok.

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The magic and playfulness of a ‘Sandy Liang Girl’

Emily Chao • September 23, 2023

New York City native Sandy Liang started her viral clothing brand in 2014 after finishing college and in 2019, her line of colorful fleece jackets caused a popularity explosion. Her brand has since become known for its functionally nostalgic and coquette designs.

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“The Last of Us” Review: More than the newest sci-fi craze

Anya Marquardt • March 19, 2023

“The Last of Us”, an HBO adaption of the wildly popular 2013 video game, isn’t really about zombies; it’s more a philosophical look at human nature and what we are willing to resort to in order to survive.

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Social media and the rising trend of authenticity

Mackenzie Yaddaw • November 21, 2022

In this audio story, host Mackenzie Yaddaw discusses the latest trends emphasizing authenticity in social media, especially on apps like TikTok and BeReal.

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Misogynistic YouTubers promote sexism to young men

Sara McGiff • September 14, 2022

#OPINION: No content creator has had the influence and ability to incite outrage amongst the general public more than Andrew Tate. Tate’s removal from social media platforms such as Instagram and YouTube has done little to deter his loyal fanbase.

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Russian musicians speak out against Ukraine invasion

Zoe Elyse • September 3, 2022

Ever since the start of the war in Ukraine, many artists from Russia have voiced their support for the people of Ukraine. Now, those artists are bringing their opinions with them on tour in the United States.

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