The Statesman

Now that the fall 2023 semester is in full swing, students are back to their books and trying to complete their assignments on time. For some students at Stony Brook University, this could be their first semester on campus. In this episode, host Allison Luna sits down with transfer students Kai Helenius, Ben Campo and Arham Jamal to get their perspective on how they are adjusting to a new school e...

Hosts Mackenzie Yaddaw and Angelina Livigni sit down with Alexandra Solowinska and Frankie Matos to talk about the MCAT and Casper exams. They discuss preparing for these tests, different study methods and moving past a bad score. Exams are often nerve-racking and a difficult aspect to navigate when applying to medical school, so sit down and tune in to a guide for exams.

Sports editor Mike Anderson brings Stony Brook hockey head coach Chris Garofalo back on the show for a second time! The two discuss the upcoming season and what they have in store for 2023-24. Listen here for more!

The Statesman sports section gathers around the table to talk about what’s going on with the Stony Brook Seawolves! The guys speak up on hot topics such as the football team’s potential for a winless season, the men’s soccer team’s status as contenders, the women’s soccer team’s potential turnaround and the hockey team’s upcoming season. Listen here for everyone’s takes!

Sports editor Mike Anderson chats with Stony Brook men's soccer head coach Ryan Anatol. The two discuss his upbringing in Trinidad, his career before Stony Brook and how he has built a contending team in the Coastal Athletic Association.

The Statesman sports staff sits down to discuss what’s going on with the Seawolves right now, ranging from the football team’s struggles to the men’s soccer team’s underdog story. Listen right here to hear what our writers’ takes on everything.

For the first episode of SB to MD (Stony Brook to Medical Degree), hosts Angelina Livigni and Mackenzie Yaddaw talk with The Undergraduate Clinical Experience Program (UCEP) advisors Alexandra Solowinska and Frankie Matos to introduce the new series. They delve into the challenges pre-med undergraduate students face and share their own experiences with applying to medical school. In this series, o...

Sports editor Mike Anderson interviews middle linebacker Aidan Kaler of the Stony Brook football team. The two discuss his time coming up as a Long Islander, his devastating injury that took away two seasons from him and his bounce back.

Sports editor Mike Anderson sits down with Stony Brook women’s volleyball head coach Kristin Belzung to talk about her upbringing in Iowa, her coaching career before Stony Brook and her time with the Seawolves.

Sports editor Mike Anderson sits down and chats with goalkeeper Edmond Kaiser of the Stony Brook men's soccer team. The two talk about his time growing up in Germany, his Stony Brook career and his ongoing breakout season.

Coming back for the first episode of the Fall 2023 semester, sports editor Mike Anderson chats with Director of Athletics Shawn Heilbron. The two speak about Stony Brook Athletics’ fundraising success from last year and the new sports year.

The recent parking proposal by Stony Brook University’s Mobility and Parking Services (MAPS) has had many students reacting in outrage to the suggested price increase. Host Mackenzie Yaddaw sits down with Doga Oner, the SBU ambassador for the Graduate Student Employee’s Union (GSEU), to discuss the union’s involvement and projected outcomes for the parking struggle. 

Sports editor Mike Anderson sits down with Stony Brook men's basketball head coach Geno Ford. The two talk about the progress of the team, this past season and beyond. Off the court, Ford talks about his upbringing in Ohio, his playing career and his coaching career before Stony Brook.

The LGBTQIA+ community faces numerous challenges when dating on college campuses, from gender-norms being persistent to having general anxieties exploring sexuality. Reporter Mackenzie Yaddaw sat with five LGBTQIA+ identifying individuals — Alex, Emily, Natalia, Kayla and Floral — to discuss their journeys when navigating hook-up and dating culture during their collegiate careers.

Sports editor Mike Anderson sat down with point guard Daishai Almond of the Stony Brook University women's basketball team following their first season in the CAA. The two discussed Almond's legacy on the team, her favorite parts of New York and her plans after graduate school, including her up-and-coming clothing line.

Sports editor Mike Anderson sits down with star third baseman Evan Giordano of the Stony Brook baseball team. The two discuss the history he is making at the plate, the ongoing season and his future with baseball.

Sports editor Mike Anderson chats with Stony Brook men's lacrosse head coach Anthony Gilardi. The two talk about Gilardi's upbringing as a Long Islander and his entire lacrosse career as a player, assistant coach and head coach. the two then dive into the ongoing season and mention the most recent game from Saturday.

Sports editor Mike Anderson and his assistants Matt Howlin and Kenny Spurrell sit down to talk about the in-season Stony Brook sports teams. The sports editors previewed the hockey teams' upcoming league playoff tournament, as well as the men's basketball team's first trip to the CAA tournament. They shed some light on the women's basketball team and what's gone wrong and right for them so far bef...

Coming back for the first episode of the Spring 2023 semester, Sports Editor Mike Anderson sits down with junior infielder Kyra McFarland of the Stony Brook University softball team. While talking about her upbringing in Colorado, McFarland opens up about her struggles with mental health during her collegiate career, highlighting its effects on and off the diamond. 

In collaboration with Stony Brook University's iGem team, 'All Things STEM' is a limited-run series interested in giving students a foundational framework for everything in the study and research of the sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The final episode, hosted by Namrata Singh, goes into the benefits and approach towards mentorship programs and opportunities.

In collaboration with Stony Brook University's iGem team, 'All Things STEM' is a limited-run series interested in giving students a foundational framework for everything in the study and research of the sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Hosted by Namrata Singh, this episode explains the utility of the scientific method in the study of human behaviors, or 'soft' sciences. 

In collaboration with Stony Brook University's iGem team, 'All Things STEM' is a limited-run series interested in giving students a foundational framework for everything in the study and research of the sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Hosted by Namrata Singh, this first episode introduces iGem's work and how to get in involved with STEM research.

Sports Editor Mike Anderson heads off to the track field to talk with recent Stony Brook graduate Nick Cipolla, whose 2022 cross country team became the first in Stony Brook Athletics to win a CAA championship. Cipolla discusses his track routine, reminisces over his time at Stony Brook University, and even plugs in his future journalism career.

Sports Editor Mike Anderson is back with another interview, this time with Hockey team's forward Kyle DePalma. 

In this audio story, host Mackenzie Yaddaw discusses the latest trends emphasizing authenticity in social media, especially on apps like TikTok and BeReal. They and two guests explore the pros and cons of increasingly “spontaneous” social media posts and how it affects users.