The Statesman

The Statesman Weekly Wrap Up Ep. 30

Juliana Slocum • April 29, 2021

This week, News covers SBU's recent decision to two guests per student at this year’s commencement ceremonies and the push from SUNY faculty to divest $8.42 billion in retirement funds from fossil fuel companies.

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The Statesman Weekly Wrap-Up Ep. 23

Khushi Bist • March 17, 2021

Editors discuss expansion for vaccine eligibility in New York State, how Stony Brook student organizations are responding to xenophobic attacks against the Asian community and Mark Cuban's decision to cease playing the national anthem at Dallas Maverick basketball games.

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The Statesman Weekly Wrap-Up Ep. 22

Juliana Slocum • March 11, 2021

Editors discuss Stony Brook employees who have petitioned against the university's return to in-person work, a dancing dentist, President Biden's first month in office and how self autonomy can improve happiness during the pandemic.

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The Weekly Wrap Up Ep. 21: Spring Sports Preview

Juliana Slocum, Tim Giorlando, and Justin Burns • March 6, 2021

The podcast team interviews Director of Athletics Shawn Heilbron and student athletes in this podcast from The Statesman's Spring Sports Preview.

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The Weekly Wrap-Up Ep. 19

Juliana Slocum • February 24, 2021

Editors discuss Governor Cuomo's unofficial budgeting for SUNY, blue light technology, the film “To All the Boys Always and Forever,” student work “Voices from the Chinese Diaspora,” sports games, civic justice and the effects of climate change.

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The Weekly Wrap Up Ep. 16

Juliana Slocum • November 12, 2020

In this episode of the Weekly Wrap Up, editors discuss topics ranging from the winner of the 2020 presidential election, local elections, voter suppression, to art and music.

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Weekly Wrap Up Ep. 15

Juliana Slocum • November 5, 2020

In this week's episode, News reports on the White House order against diversity training and SUNY's Thanksgiving COVID requirements. Opinions shares an op-ed on GP/NC options from Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Fotis Sotiropoulos.

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The Weekly Wrap Up Ep. 13

Juliana Slocum • October 21, 2020

Stony Brook University Hospital is named a leader in LGBTQ+ healthcare. Arts and culture review the new Netflix series “Emily in Paris,” and opinions discuss President Trump’s executive order that stops diversity training in this episode.

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Mental Health Special Issue Podcast

Juliana Slocum • October 12, 2020

As part of our mental health special issue, we interviewed Julian Pessier, director of CAPS, and vice president of The Humanology Project, SBU chapter, Aamna Aatif to gain insight into the handling of mental health resources during the pandemic.

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The Weekly Wrap Up Ep. 12

Juliana Slocum • October 12, 2020

This week on the wrap up, editors from each section give a summary of their special issue articles, as well as the weekly news. Listen to editors speak about some of our Mental Health Special Issue pieces and the week's regular publications.

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The Weekly Wrap Up Ep. 8

Juliana Slocum • September 15, 2020

Weekly Wrap Up: The Undergraduate Student Government (USG) election results are in, and the student body has elected Huntley Spencer as the USG president. The Metropolitan Museum of Art reopened its doors on Aug. 29, and an opinions writer asks college students to stop partying.

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The Weekly Wrap Up Ep. 7

Juliana Slocum • September 9, 2020

Weekly Wrap Up: More students test positive for COVID-19 and former Interim President Michael Bernstein steps down from his position as provost. The Stony Brook film festival begins this week, and editors announce new changes at The Statesman this semester.

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