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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 movie poster for "Valentine's Day." PUBLIC DOMAIN

Top 10 films to steal your heart this Valentine’s Day

Izabelle Dessi • February 14, 2022
There are so many movies that you could watch on this lovely Valentine's Day, so why not make it a whole marathon? Here are the top 10 movies that deserve a chance to win over your heart this Valentine’s Day.
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The motivations of gift-giving

Peter Caprariello • February 13, 2017
People often inaccurately detected their partner’s motives, and inaccuracies were not always charitable.
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PHOTO CREDIT : BRENNAN SCHNELL

“If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late” falls short of expectations

Kunal Kohli • February 19, 2015
After the release of his critically acclaimed album, "Nothing Was The Same," the hype for another release by Drake was at an all-time high.
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Something borrowed, something blew

Kate Valerio • February 17, 2015
The best part about the end of summer is that you can finally stop living off cantaloupe and flavored seltzer and switch to binging on Nutella-covered Oreos.
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PHOTO CREDIT: DARWIN BELL

Galentine’s Day: all of the fun of Valentine’s Day without the hassle

Emily Benson • February 17, 2015
“Parks and Rec’s” main character, Leslie Knope, created a holiday on Feb. 13 that is dedicated to the celebration of ladies.
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After Stony brook's loss to Vermont, the Seawolves fought back to retain the ferocious play style. HANAA TAMEEZ / THE STATESMAN

Men’s basketball gets back on track with wins over UMBC and Maine

The Statesman • February 17, 2015
After losing two consecutive games, the Stony Brook men’s basketball team looked to its stars to lead the team out of the recent skid and revitalize spirits.
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Chianti is red, vaginas are pink

Kate Valerio • February 12, 2015
Chianti is red Vaginas are pink Valentine’s Day sucks And I need a drink.
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College gal cooking: the science behind aphrodisiacs

Giselle Barkley • February 12, 2015
The annual day of love is around the corner, which means that chocolates are flooding stores. But chocolate is not the only food associated with Valentine’s Day.
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The single Seawolves’ guide to Valentine’s Day

Katarina Delgado • February 11, 2015
Singles, it is time to hunker down and buckle up because Valentine’s Day is fast-approaching. This means Single’s Awareness Day or S.A.D. is also around the corner.
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Filet mignon is the most tender of the cuts of beef. According to CNN iReports, the term first appeared in author O. Henry's book "The Four Million," written in 1906. GISELLE BARKLEY / THE STATESMAN

College Gal Cooking: balsamic filet mignon with sautéed potatoes and green beans

Giselle Barkley • February 4, 2015
Steak, especially filet mignon, is one the more expensive proteins, but when seasoned and cooked right, it is well worth the cost.
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Students' thoughts on Valentine's Day

Students’ thoughts on Valentine’s Day

The Editorial Board • February 27, 2011
Find out what Stony Brook students think about Valentine's Day.
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