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The Independent Student Newspaper of St. John's University

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Selection Sunday Watch Party Held Amid Student Confusion
Selection Sunday Watch Party Held Amid Student Confusion
Olivia Rainson, Features Editor & Social Media Manager • March 17, 2025

On March 17 at 6 p.m., the St. John's University men's basketball team gathered and anxiously awaited the "Selection Sunday" show on CBS,...

Celebrating Women’s History Month in NYC
Alexandra Prettitore, Asst. Features Editor • March 17, 2025

March is dedicated to celebrating and remembering the accomplishments of women in the United States. It was introduced as a national celebration...

Shalom Center for Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation Founder Speaks at St. John’s
Malak Kassem, News Editor • March 16, 2025

A conversation titled “Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation” with Fr. Patrick Devine was held in St. Augustine’s CCC room on March...

No. 6 St. John’s Captures First Big East Tournament Title in 25 Years With Win Over Creighton
Kyler Fox, Managing Editor • March 15, 2025

As the red and white confetti fell on the heads of Rick Pitino and the St. John’s men’s basketball team, the city of New York stood proud....

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Ejiofor’s 33 Powers No. 6 St. John’s Past No. 25 Marquette in Big East Semifinal
Kyler Fox, Managing Editor • March 14, 2025

For the first time in 25 years, No. 6 St. John’s will play for the Big East Tournament championship.  Thanks to a gritty 79-63 win...

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Career Services ‘Black Voices in Law’ Panel Provides Advice for Aspiring Law Students
Micah Grayson, Asst. Opinion Editor • February 27, 2025

St. John’s University Career Services held a ‘Black Voices in Law’ panel discussion Tuesday on the second floor of St. Augustine Hall...

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Office of Multicultural Affairs Hosts Harlem Renaissance Experience
Nicholas St. Cyr, Staff Writer • February 26, 2025

The St. John’s Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) and Culture and Identity Based Programming Council hosted a Harlem Renaissance Experience...

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St. John’s University Responds to Federal Guidelines in ‘Dear Colleague Letter’
Olivia Seaman, Editor-in-Chief • February 24, 2025

St. John’s University is reaffirming its commitment to “upholding Catholic and Vincentian values while remaining compliant with the law”...

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St. John’s Pre-Dental Club Assists Students With Dental School Applications
Malak Kassem, News Editor • February 24, 2025

The St. John’s Pre-Dental Club held a Dental School Application Information Session on Feb. 20 from 1:50 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Marillac 224....

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Student Outrage Grows Over Limited Ticket Access for St. John’s vs. UConn
Olivia Rainson, Features Editor & Social Media Manager • February 21, 2025

After a weeklong fight for tickets for the highly anticipated Feb. 23 Men’s Basketball game at Madison Square Garden vs. UConn, St. John’s...

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Ejiofor’s 33 Powers No. 6 St. John’s Past No. 25 Marquette in Big East Semifinal
Kyler Fox, Managing Editor • March 14, 2025

For the first time in 25 years, No. 6 St. John’s will play for the Big East Tournament championship.  Thanks to a gritty 79-63 win...

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No. 6 St. John’s Rolls Butler in Big East Quarterfinal, Advances to Conference Semis
Kyler Fox, Managing Editor • March 13, 2025

After securing a Big East regular season title, as well as Player and Coach of the Year honors for Rick Pitino and RJ Luis Jr., No. 6 St....

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Zuby Ejiofor is the ‘Man in the Middle’
James Williams, Sports Editor • March 13, 2025

“The best ability is availability,” is one of the oldest and most accurate proverbs in all of sports, and an adage that Zuby Ejiofor...

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RJ Luis Jr. Earns Big East Player of the Year; Rick Pitino Named Coach of the Year
James Williams, Sports Editor • March 12, 2025

For the first time since 1986, two members of St. John’s have taken home the Big East’s most prestigious individual awards in the same...

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Baseball Claims Opening Home Series Over NJIT
Sebastian Zelaya, Photo Editor • March 11, 2025

The St. John’s Baseball team played their first home series of the season against the NJIT Highlanders, claiming two of the three games....

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Barker and Bhabie: It’s More Serious Than You Think
Carlyann Carey, Opinion Editor • March 5, 2025

Once every six months we’re all but guaranteed some sort of celebrity or influencer feud, and it works out even better if there's a diss...

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It’s Time To Reckon With the West’s Destabilization of Africa
Micah Grayson, Asst. Opinion Editor • February 26, 2025

While Black History Month is widely celebrated in the United States, many Africans continue to face significant economic hardship. In February...

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Eric Adams Is Letting Us Down
Micah Grayson, Asst. Opinion Editor • February 19, 2025

The liberal resistance movement against President Trump has been disappointing at best, and utterly nonexistent at worst.  A prime example...

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Attacking Artists Isn’t the Answer
Alexandra Prettitore, Asst. Features Editor • February 17, 2025

On Feb. 2, the 67th Grammy Awards took place, and Beyoncé — one of the most influential artists of the century — took home the coveted...

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In Defense of The Picky Eater
Micah Grayson, Asst. Opinion Editor • February 15, 2025

I’m a picky eater. Most of my diet consists of chicken, bread and a few fruits and veggies that taste bearable. This has been the case...

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4 Budget-Friendly Spring Break Destinations for College Students
Alexandra Prettitore, Asst. Features Editor • February 27, 2025

Spring break is rapidly approaching for St. John’s University students — this year, it’s from March 3 to March 8. Many take this opportunity...

Three Black SJU Student Leaders Who are Breaking Barriers
Three Black SJU Student Leaders Who are Breaking Barriers
Olivia Rainson, Features Editor & Social Media Manager • February 24, 2025

In a world where only five percent of executives at top companies are Black, with the percentage of Black women in roles being even lower, the...

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The Ultimate Guide to Independence
Carlyann Carey, Opinion Editor • February 20, 2025

Entering a relationship in college means finding the time to be with a partner as well as navigating other aspects of life like family, friends...

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How a St. John’s Sophomore Turned Her Poetry Into a Published Work
Isabella Acierno, Outreach Manager • February 15, 2025

For St. John’s University student Sanaa Marie Omondi, achieving a major milestone went beyond completing her first semester of college....

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Conquering Valentine’s Day When Single
Alexandra Prettitore, Asst. Features Editor • February 10, 2025

Every Feb. 14, couples swoon over each other, chocolate and flower sales are astronomical and love songs echo throughout the streets. Valentine’s...

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Faye Webster Overdelivers at the ‘Underdressed at the Symphony’ Tour
Parker Songco, Staff Writer • March 13, 2025

Atlanta-based singer-songwriter Faye Webster played to a sold-out crowd at the iconic Radio City Music Hall on Feb. 28. This stop on her...

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Jack Schlossberg is Transforming the Democratic Party
Celina Mullady, Asst. Culture Editor • March 13, 2025

Jack Schlossberg has become one of the leading faces of the Democratic Party. Despite being the grandson of John F. Kennedy — the 35th...

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A Conversation with Musical Duo Ray Bull
Molly Downs, Culture Editor • March 11, 2025

Brooklyn-based duo, Ray Bull, released their third EP “Little Acts Of Violence” on Feb. 21. Made up of Tucker Elkins and Aaron Graham,...

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Which Films Will Dominate the ‘Messiest’ Oscars Yet?
James Williams, Sports Editor • March 1, 2025

Much of the conversation surrounding the upcoming 97th Academy Awards has had little to do with the merit and quality of the nominees, but...

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Timothée Chalamet’s One-of-a-Kind Oscar Campaign
James Williams, Sports Editor • February 28, 2025

“The truth is, I’m really in pursuit of greatness. I know people don’t usually talk like that but I want to be one of the greats,”...

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