Tim Giorlando, Author at The Statesman

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.

Outside the Classroom, Ep. 1

Tim Giorlando & Justin KennyFaculty Multimedia Podcasts Student LifeNovember 11, 2021February 24, 2022

Welcome to the first episode of Outside the Classroom, the Stony Brook University podcast where we sit down with faculty around campus and get to learn a little bit more about them.

In the Loop: September 28th, 2021

Tim GiorlandoMultimedia PodcastsOctober 31, 2021

Welcome back to In the Loop, a Statesman show covering all you need to know about campus. Host Tim Giorlando covers new guest policy guidelines and the Seawolves’ victories and losses this past weekend. Events this week range from the Black Involvement Fair to H-Community’s Super Smash Bros. Tournament.

In the Loop: September 20th, 2021

Tim GiorlandoMultimedia PodcastsOctober 31, 2021

Join The Statesman’s host Tim Giorlando every week for a rundown on the news, events and announcements at Stony Brook University. This week, Tim talks about new updates from campus residences, SBU football team’s journey to Oregon, events on campus for students and more.

In the Loop: October 18th, 2021

Tim GiorlandoMultimedia PodcastsOctober 31, 2021

Welcome back to In The Loop, a Statesman show covering all you need to know about campus. Host Francesca Mevs covers The Statesman special issue, State of The University and the return of Stony Brook Homecoming. Events this week range from homecoming fun to Emmy-nominated performer Alan Cumming’s cabaret.