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Stony Brook celebrates Wolfieland’s 10th anniversary with expanded attractions

On Sept. 19, Stony Brook University’s Undergraduate Student Government hosted the annual Wolfieland carnival and celebrated ...
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“Primetime” takes a new angle on Chris Hansen

Before true crime became a popular genre, Chris Hansen put predators on screens and behind bars every week. For the few years that “To Catch a Predator” (2004) aired, he was hailed as a hero — he was ...
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Still dancing: 50 years of “Arrival”

I first discovered ABBA as a 6-year-old in the car with my Nana. She played the “ABBA Gold“ compilation on the car radio, and ...
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As global climate projections worsen, Stony Brook plans for resilient infrastructure

As global temperatures are expected to surpass a major climate threshold, Stony Brook University officials say the University ...
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In a world full of cash grabs and abandoned projects, “Coyote vs. Acme” proves real artistry survives

Is there anyone in the whole wide world who cares what happens to the coyote at all?” Foghorn Leghorn asks in the film ...
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“The Blood of Dawnwalker” merges vampiric storytelling with dark fantasy

In the diverse landscape of video games, memorable vampire role-playing games are surprisingly rare. One of the genre’s most influential titles, Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines (2004), built its ...
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Stony Brook Hillel honors lives lost three years after Oct. 7, 2023, attacks

On Oct. 7, Stony Brook University’s Hillel held a memorial ceremony to commemorate the third anniversary of the Oct. 7, 2023, ...
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Stony Brook students raise concerns over rising dining costs

The exterior of East Side Dining at Stony Brook University. Campus dining prices have increased for the Fall 2026 semester, leading to concerns from students about affordability, meal plan value and ...
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Four years after its release, “Black Widow” remains one of the most underrated Marvel films

Graphic depicting Black Widow in front of her hourglass logo, with text indicating the fourth anniversary of “Black Widow” (2021). The movie premiered four years ago this month. ILLUSTRATED BY STANLEY ...
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The evolving role of fan fiction and independent publishing

A mockup of an Archive of Our Own a user may see on the platform. Fan fiction platforms have seen exponential growth, with AO3 hosting more than 17 million works as of early 2026 and increasingly ...
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The soaring popularity of sci-fi in modern culture

A graphic showing rising science fiction content (top to bottom), “The Creator,” The Last of Us,” “Interstellar” and “Westworld.” The desire for escapism has impacted the rise of the sci-fi genre in ...
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The complete “Five Nights at Freddy’s” lore: Full story and timeline explained

“Although for one of you, the darkest pit of hell has opened to swallow you whole, so don’t keep the devil waiting, old friend.” – Henry Emily in “Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria Simulator” (2017) This ...