The Statesman

The Wang Center screens animated film “Inu-Oh,” blending rock and 14th-century Japanese culture

Christina Marie Mariani • December 7, 2023

Director Masaaki Yuasa fuses rock and roll with 14th-century Japanese culture in his animated film “Inu-Oh,” which was screened on Nov. 17 as part of the Charles B. Wang Center’s fall film showings. The film is based on the Japanese novel “Tales of the Heike: Inu-Oh” by Hideo Furukawa.

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The Wang Center’s film screening of “New Gods: Yang Jian” presents a notable blend of futuristic elements and Chinese folklore

Christina Marie Mariani • November 3, 2023

The Charles B. Wang Center featured the Chinese animated blockbuster “New Gods: Yang Jian” for its second film screening of the semester on Oct. 27. This film is the second in the franchise from Beijing-based Light Chaser Animation and is directed by Ji Zhao, who is most known for “White Snake” and “New Gods: Nezha Reborn.”

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Reimagining tradition: Park Dae Sung’s ink art at the Wang Center

Clare Gehlich • October 15, 2023

The Charles B. Wang Center is presenting a new exhibition titled “Park Dae Sung: Ink Reimagined,” showcasing captivating ink-based paintings by the renowned Korean artist Park Dae Sung

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“Our Stories Carried Us Here” brings immigrant and refugee visionaries to the Wang Center

Michelle Chen • September 14, 2021

Anyone who has visited the Wang Center since the beginning of the fall semester has probably seen passing students slow down or stop completely to take in head-turning walls of illustrated graphic panels about the intricacies of the immigration process and refugee experience.

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Students march for climate change

Rabia Gursoy and Niki Nassiri • October 2, 2019

The climate protest began at the Student Activities Center (SAC) Plaza and made a full circle around the Academic Mall on Sept. 26.

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Patema Inverted: The visual spectacle brought to the Wang Center

Alek Lewis • September 8, 2019

“Patema Inverted” is a must-watch for Japanese animation fans who look for the immersion into culture and impressive animation, and science fiction fans who like to think about the possibilities of gravitational fantasy.

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The paradox of the paraplegic

Michael Kohut • February 12, 2017

It sucks, but a hard truth about being disabled is that sometimes, due to nonchalant oversight by others, you’ll get screwed over.

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Stanley discusses Stony Brook’s diversity plans at town hall

Skyler Gilbert • December 1, 2016

Stony Brook has allocated between $750,000 and $1 million in funding for the new Equity, Inclusion and Diversity Initiative, Stanley said.

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Virginia Valian brings crusade for women’s success to campus

Rebecca Armstrong • September 22, 2016

Why are the professional achievements of women occurring so terribly far behind those of men?

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University Café finds new home in the SAC

Kayla McKiski • September 16, 2016

The University Café will soon trade in its secluded location at the side of the Student Union for a more visible spot on campus, the Student Activities Center.

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Guerrilla Girls make feminist statement at the Zuccaire Gallery

Kayla McKiski • August 25, 2016

Anonymous and audacious, this feminist artist group has been crossing lines to battle social issues in the art world and beyond since 1985.

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What to expect at the Stony Brook Film Festival this year

Kayla McKiski • June 14, 2016

The Stony Brook Film Festival, which will run July 21 through 30, is set to showcase independent international features for the 21st consecutive year.

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