Tim Giorlando, Author at The Statesman

The 2022 midterms and the red wave that wasn’t

Tim GiorlandoElection 2022 Opinions Top StoryNovember 9, 2022November 9, 2022

#OPINION: House races across the nation have given surprises to the Democratic Party, from open races in North Carolina to incumbent seats in toss-up states.

Let’s face it: Trump’s coming back (in spirit)

Tim GiorlandoElection Day 2022 Opinions Special IssuesOctober 23, 2022October 24, 2022

#OPINION: I wish I could say all of the candidates Trump endorsed this year lost tremendously. However, candidates who impersonate his rhetoric usually make it to the general election, clearly indicating that the seven years Trump has been relevant aren’t a temporary stint.

A throwback to Wolfieland 2022 in photos

Tim Giorlando & Saad HaroonMultimedia News Photos Student LifeSeptember 26, 2022September 26, 2022

Stony Brook’s annual Wolfieland carnival saw about 6,100 Seawolves arrive for a night full of rides, fun and food on Saturday, Sept. 10. The carnival was hosted by the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) in the SAC H parking lot from 4-11 p.m.

Sigma Phi Delta Fraternity chapter put on interim suspension after allegations of sexual misconduct

Tim GiorlandoBreaking News Student Life Top StorySeptember 17, 2022September 17, 2022

The Beta-Eta Chapter of Sigma Phi Delta, the Social-Professional Engineering Fraternity at Stony Brook University, was placed on interim suspension on Sept. 16 after a student accused multiple members of…

Did the Olympics lose their ‘escape’ appeal?

Tim GiorlandoOp-eds OpinionsMarch 6, 2022March 7, 2022

#OPINION: It pains me to say it, but was I the only one who didn’t bother checking up on the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics this year? It’s almost sad, in a way; these recent scandals have torn apart the original purity of a sporting sensation.

Stony Brook University to lift mask mandate following New York guidance

Tim GiorlandoAdministration Breaking News Student Life Top StoryFebruary 28, 2022February 28, 2022

Stony Brook University (SBU) is set to lift its indoor mask mandate on Wednesday, March 2, following new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and New York state guidelines announced last week.

What do M&M’s have to do with critical race theory?

Tim GiorlandoOp-eds OpinionsFebruary 16, 2022

#OPINION: The announcement drew little outcry, with Twitter mocking the controlled yet anxious orange M&M. No one cared — until Fox News mogul and broadcaster Tucker Carlson expressed sexual dissatisfaction with the new characters.

Outside the Classroom, Ep. 2

Tim Giorlando & Justin KennyFaculty Multimedia Podcasts Student LifeNovember 24, 2021February 24, 2022

We’re back with another episode of Outside the Classroom. This week, Justin Kenny sits down with Barbra Selvin, an associate professor from the School of Communications and Journalism, who has been with the school since its inception in 2007.

The Hoopla Sportscast: Frankie Policelli

Tim Giorlando & Mike AndersonHoopla 2021 Men's Basketball Multimedia Podcasts Sports Student LifeNovember 21, 2021February 24, 2022

Mike Anderson of The Statesman sits down with Stony Brook men’s basketball team’s redshirt-sophomore forward Frankie Policelli. They reflect on the Seawolf experience, hopes for the new season and the team’s chemistry on and off the court.

The Hoopla Sportscast: Elijah Olaniyi

Tim Giorlando & Mike AndersonHoopla 2021 Men's Basketball Multimedia Podcasts SportsNovember 21, 2021February 24, 2022

Mike Anderson sits down with Stony Brook forward for the men’s basketball team Elijah Olaniyi for their annual Hoopla segment. They discuss Olaniyi’s transfer to Florida, his return to Stony Brook and a tragedy that pushes Olaniyi today.