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St. John’s elects 17th President, Conrado M. Gempesaw

Talia Tirella, News Editor

April 16, 2014

Last week, the St. John’s Presidential Search Committee and Board of Trustees announced that Conrado M. Gempesaw, Ph.D., will be the 17th president of the University. He is the first layperson to be appointed to this role, which has traditionally been filled by Vincentian priests. Gempesaw is also... READ MORE »»

Conrado M. Gempesaw, the 17th President of St. John's. Photo: Courtesy of Marketing

St. John’s elects 17th President, Conrado M. Gempesaw
Haraya meets with administrators over spring concert

Christopher Brito, News Editor, Emeritus

April 16, 2014

Frustrated by losing control of the on-campus concert formerly known as Black Music Fest, two high-ranking Haraya members say they believe minorities are not appreciated on campus. Morgan Fowler, outgoing president of Haraya, and current president Terrell Romeo say they feel slighted by seeing what... READ MORE »»

Graph: Gina Palermo

Haraya meets with administrators over spring concert
Conrado M. Gempesaw named new President of St. John’s University

Talia Tirella and Olivia Cunningham, News Editor and Managing Editor

April 10, 2014

Conrado M. Gempesaw, Ph.D has been elected the 17th president of St. John's University, the Presidential Search Committee announced in an email this morning. Gempesaw, who comes to St. John’s from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, will succeed interim president Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M. and... READ MORE »»

Conrado M. Gempesaw, Ph.D, has been elected the 17th president of St. John's University. Photo: Media Relations

Conrado M. Gempesaw named new President of St. John’s University

News

Spring Week: What You Need To Know

Spring Week, one of the marquee events presented by the University, will be taking place April 22-26. Although there will be no spring concert this year, Campus Activities... Read More »

April 16, 2014

E. Benjamin Skinner speaks to the St. John's community about human trafficking.
Photo: twitter.com/dialogue2peace

Human trafficking activist speaks to students

For many, the term slavery only exists through history lessons or stories handed down by others. Many... Read More »

Conrado M. Gempesaw, the 17th President of St. John's. Photo: Courtesy of Marketing

St. John’s elects 17th President, Conrado M. Gempesaw

Last week, the St. John’s Presidential Search Committee and Board of Trustees announced that Conrado... Read More »

Haraya meets with administrators over spring concert

Frustrated by losing control of the on-campus concert formerly known as Black Music Fest, two high-ranking... Read More »

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Features

Create A Bridge Between Two Worlds: Artist In Exile

Kiaerrah Regester, Contributing Writer

April 17, 2014

Sigma Pi International Fraternity to SJU Greek Community April 10, 2014
ASA Sorority April 10, 2014

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Entertainment

TWISB: This Week In Show Biz

Ashley Pure, Staff Writer

Big Sean & Naya Rivera call it quits It looks like wedding bells will not... Read More »

April 17, 2014

TWISB: This Week In ShowBiz April 17, 2014
What To Do? Easter Recess In The City April 17, 2014

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Opinion

Flames of The Torch

Editorial Board

As we all know, St. John’s University announced Thursday that the search committee has selected Conrado Gempesaw of Miami University... Read More »

April 16, 2014

Letter From The Editor April 16, 2014
Flames Of The Torch: Our New Editorial Board April 9, 2014

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Sports

Obekpa changes his mind, will play junior year for Red Storm
Red Storm hoops fans blew a sigh of relief on Friday when men’s basketball coach Steve Lavin broke the news that his rim protecting shot blocker wil...
Red Storm add local product Adonis Delarosa
The St. John’s men’s basketball team was finally able to add a player to their roster after so many subtractions in recent weeks. Local product Ad...
Senior Williams and junior Mooney lead St. John’s
The Johnnies took their success from last week’s meet and carried it into the Princeton Quad Meet on Saturday. This time the Johnnies were able to w...
Red Storm win weekend set over Friars
The St. John’s women’s softball team stayed hot to start the weekend as they won their second consecutive conference series, taking two out of t...
Lacrosse falls to No.5 Denver
On Saturday afternoon the St. John’s men’s lacrosse team lost their first ever meeting with new Big East rival Denver (10-2, 3-0 Big East) at the ...
Mulligan Signs With Cosmos
After his impressive collegiate career came to a close this past fall, St. John’s midfielder Jimmy Mulligan will now be taking his talents to the pr...
Home sweet home, Johnnies improve to 14-1 at Kaiser
Jack Kaiser Stadium has provided an excellent home-field advantage for the St. John’s baseball team as they improved to 14-1 at home following a hug...
Women’s tennis splits weekend set, heads into final game on high note
During Friday’s match against fellow Big East opponent Seton Hall, the St. John’s women’s tennis team deemed themselves victorious with a tight ...
Q & A With Ryan McCormick
Ryan McCormick is the senior leader of the St. John’s men’s golf team. McCormick, a native of West Long Branch, N.J., has had golf running throu...
Red Storm add local product Adonis Delarosa

Sports

Obekpa changes his mind, will play junior year for Red Storm

Michael Trivigno , Staff Writer

Red Storm hoops fans blew a sigh of relief on Friday when men’s basketball coach Steve Lavin broke the news that his rim protecting shot blocker will be back for the 2014-2015... Read More »

April 19, 2014

Red Storm add local product Adonis Delarosa April 17, 2014
Senior Williams and junior Mooney lead St. John’s April 17, 2014
Red Storm win weekend set over Friars April 17, 2014

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Recent Sports Scores

Saturday, March 22

Womens Basketball

St. John's University 71 - USC 68
Tuesday, March 18

Mens Basketball

St. John's University 78 - Robert Morris 89
Thursday, March 13

Mens Basketball

St. John's University 74 - Providence 79
Thursday, March 13

Mens Basketball

St. John's University 68 - Seton Hall 67
Tuesday, March 11

Womens Basketball

St. John's University 57 - DePaul 65
Monday, March 10

Womens Basketball

St. John's University 68 - Creighton 63 (2OT)
Sunday, March 9

Womens Basketball

St. John's University 66 - Seton Hall 60
Saturday, March 8

Mens Basketball

St. John's University 91 - Marquette 90 (2OT)
Monday, March 3

Womens Basketball

St. John's University 63 - Providence 42
Sunday, March 2

Mens Basketball

St. John's University 72 - DePaul 64

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