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St. John’s University Begins Sale Of Alcoholic Beverages At Carnesecca Arena
St. John’s University is a dry campus, and students are prohibited from having alcohol on campus grounds. But that might be changing.
Student Government, Inc. Teases Potential Return Of Taco Bell Next Semester
SGi President Ethan Burrell hints at a potential re-opening of Taco Bell in the D’Angelo Center next semester at the semester’s last assembly meeting.
St. John’s Defense Shuts Down Syracuse In Overtime To Win Empire Classic Championship, 76-69
The Red Storm initially struggled to overcome the Orange’s zone defense. But in the end, it was the Johnnies’ own defense that prevailed.
St. John’s Late-Game Push Propels 78-72 Empire Classic Win At The Barclays Center
It wasn’t their flashiest or most consistent win. But it might’ve been their most impressive one.
Second-Half Heroics Lift St. John’s Over Nebraska, 70-50, In Stunning Fashion
The St. John’s Men’s Basketball team can be one of best — and worst — teams in the Big East. They showed both tonight, but the former prevailed.
Why Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger Shouldn’t Become The Face Of Moderate Conservatism
Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger being right on one thing doesn’t mean we should praise them.
There’s A New Chef At St. John’s University, And It’s Not Who (Or What) You Think
The intelligent, self-operating RoboBurger has entered St. John’s University with a mission to provide students with quickly cooked and high quality burgers.

Features

Sweatshirts or Mini Skirts: How Fashion Changes Motivation

Long classes, morning classes and simple exhaustion makes it difficult for students to take the time to get ready before leaving each day. The typical college student might wear sweatpants or t-shirts to remain comfortable during each lesson.. But are there really benefits to dressing up for class?

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Features

Cozy and Chic: Winter’s 2022 Fashion Predictions

Olivia Rainson, Staff Writer

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News

The community garden in the St. John’s University residence village.
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News

St. John’s University Ranks 39th Among Most “Green Colleges” Nationwide

Dea Hoxha, News Editor • November 29, 2022

St. John’s University ranked 39th most eco-friendly university nationwide on The Princeton Review's “2023 Top 50 Most Green Colleges” list. The University’s Office of Sustainability tracks St. John’s initiatives to keep the campus green.

Prof. Diane Heith educates students on the outcomes of the 2022 Midterm Elections.
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News

St. John’s Government and Politics Department Sponsors Biennial Election Recap

Olivia Seaman, Managing Editor • November 29, 2022

Students and faculty gathered in the D’Angelo Center on Nov. 14 for a biennial election recap held by the St. John’s University Government and Politics Department. The event, titled “Election 2022: What Happened and What’s Next,” provided a midterm election recap from a political science perspective and was hosted by Prof. Diane J. Heith, Ph.D. of the University’s Government and Politics program.

Sports

Sports

St. John’s Shines 95-68 in Slaughter Over LIU

Joseph Featherston, Staff Writer • November 30, 2022

The St. John’s Men’s Basketball team started strong and never looked back against Long Island University on Tuesday, Nov. 29, improving...

Sports

St. John's Halftime Shift Powers 91-74 Win Against Central Connecticut State

Brady Snyder, Editor-in-Chief • November 15, 2022

The St. John’s Men’s Basketball team was disconnected and ineffective in the game’s first half. A change in defensive strategy turned the tides.

Opinion

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Opinion

Trump’s Announcement Shows Why He Shouldn’t Be the GOP Nominee in 2024

Sergio Padilla, Opinion Editor • November 30, 2022

In John Wayne’s last movie "The Shootist," released in 1976, a little under three years before his death, the legendary actor plays an...

Opinion

Why Record-Breaking Temperatures Represent A Need For Change

Olivia Rainson, Contributing Writer • November 29, 2022

Although many St. John’s University students are ready to break out their heavy winter sweaters, the temperature outside calls for shorts...

Features

Features

It’s All or Stuffing: Eight College Student-Friendly Thanksgiving Dishes

Abigail Grieco, Features Editor and Human Resources Manager • November 23, 2022

With Thanksgiving Day quickly approaching, SJU students are looking for college-friendly recipes that will keep their kitchens clean and bellies full. And since some students are remaining local rather than returning home, easy turkey-day recipes for appetizers, main courses, side dishes and desserts are a must. Listed here are eight simple, affordable and downright delicious recipes that will serve up chef-like quality courses for students this Thanksgiving!

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Features

Curated Collections: SpectrumU’s On-Demand Offerings (Free For SJU Students)

Connor Richards, Senior Culture Writer • November 16, 2022

Johnnies can stream hundreds of films at no cost just by connecting to the campus Wi-Fi.

Culture

Culture

CURATED COLLECTIONS: The Best Albums of 2022

Maria Villarroel, Culture Editor • November 30, 2022

With the year quickly winding down and Apple Music’s and Spotify’s end-of-year user reviews rolling out this week, it is finally time...

Culture

Review: Bestselling Author Colleen Hoover Returns With "It Starts With Us"

Dea Hoxha, News Editor • November 17, 2022

Colleen Hoover returns with a sequel to her #1 New York Times Bestseller “It Ends With Us,” six years after its release. “It Starts...