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The Independent Student Newspaper of St. John's University

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Good Things Come in Threes for Women’s Volleyball
Olivia Ordonez, Contributing Writer • November 7, 2025

The St. John’s Women’s Volleyball team entered November with two wins secured, one against UConn on Oct. 31 and the other against Providence...

Meet St. John’s Star Libero Rashanny Solano Smith
Isabelle Pimentel Mirana, Contributing Writer • November 6, 2025

Very few things can beat the feeling of sitting down for a volleyball game at Carnesecca Arena, getting lost in the rally and watching libero...

Zohran Mamdani Wins New York City Mayoral Election
Isabella Athanasiou, Chief Copy Editor & Co-Social Media Manager • November 6, 2025

  Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani concluded his New York City mayoral campaign with a decisive win in the election on Nov. 4,...

Imperfect Love, Perfect Storytelling: A Look at a Book By Bob-Waksberg
Samantha Agoursalidis, Staff Writer • November 6, 2025

What does love mean to you?  “Someone Who Will Love You In All Your Damaged Glory” is an emotional rollercoaster collection of short...

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‘Aging Young Women:’ A Hauntingly Beautiful Piece
Carlyann Carey, Opinion Editor • November 4, 2025

Swedish artist Anna von Hausswolff released her new album "Iconoclasts" on Halloween. In the meantime, she was releasing songs from the album...

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Meet the Johnnies!
Olivia Ordonez, Contributing Writer • November 2, 2025

The storm continues to brew as the St. John’s Men’s basketball team held a meet and greet at a local Applebee's in Fresh Meadows. This...

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The Last Mayoral Debate Sets Tone for Final Days of NYC Race
Isabella Athanasiou, Chief Copy Editor & Co-Social Media Manager • October 23, 2025

  On Oct. 22, New York City’s mayoral candidates met at LaGuardia Performing Arts Center in Queens for their final debate ahead...

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2025 Tip-Off Cancelled: What to Expect in its Place
Jason Petrucci, Sports Editor • October 15, 2025

Bad news has hit campus. The popular Tip-Off event, which previews the St. John’s Men’s and Women’s basketball teams, has been canceled...

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Five Takeaways From St. John’s Dominant Season Opener
Jason Petrucci, Sports Editor • November 4, 2025

The most exciting time of the year is back at St. John’s and no, it’s not Christmas. The Red Storm followed up a strong afternoon from...

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No. 5 St. John’s Trounce Quinnipiac in Regular Season Opener
James Williams, Editor-In-Chief • November 4, 2025

“You were all there when we went undefeated at Carnesecca Arena and Madison Square Garden,” proclaimed Rick Pitino to a sold-out Carnesecca...

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Women’s Volleyball Rises Up Against UConn
Isabelle Pimentel Mirana, Contributing Writer • November 3, 2025

It is no secret that the St. John’s Women’s Volleyball team has been on a losing streak since the start of the Big East Conference games....

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Political Disagreement Shouldn’t Be a Dealbreaker
Micah Grayson, Asst. Opinion Editor • October 25, 2025

I’m a politically inclined person. That much should be clear from the many Op-Eds I’ve written for this paper alone.  But contrary...

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Be a Morning Person!
Carlyann Carey, Opinion Editor • October 20, 2025

Picture it. You’re disoriented and woken up by the blaring of your alarm. You roll over and hit “stop” instead of “snooze.” This...

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Our Government Has Shut Down: The Rules of Congress Are to Blame
Raisa Zahin, Contributing Writer • October 19, 2025

The government shutdown that began on Oct. 1 is not a natural disaster, but a man-made failure of governance. Hyper-partisanship has once...

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Are Transplants Ruining New York City?
Micah Grayson, Asst. Opinion Editor • October 27, 2025

With over 8.48 million residents, New York City is, by far, the largest city in the United States. It’s also one of the most storied and...

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Understanding and Overcoming the ‘Bare Minimum’ Epidemic
Alexandra Prettitore, Features Editor • October 20, 2025

In college, casual, non-committal relationships, or “situationships” are largely the norm for a variety of reasons. Whether it be to...

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Exploring the World While Learning About It
Nicholas St. Cyr, News Editor • October 11, 2025

Whether it is biking to the Colosseum after a long day of classes, or flying to Croatia for a weekend of cliff jumping, the study abroad...

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‘Aging Young Women:’ A Hauntingly Beautiful Piece
Carlyann Carey, Opinion Editor • November 4, 2025

Swedish artist Anna von Hausswolff released her new album "Iconoclasts" on Halloween. In the meantime, she was releasing songs from the album...

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Daniel Caesar’s ‘Son of Spergy’ Is a Modern R&B Masterpiece
Jason Petrucci, Sports Editor • November 2, 2025

Three years removed from his successful album “NEVER ENOUGH,” Daniel Caesar has returned. Ashton Simmonds, Caesar’s real name, has...

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‘Pets on a Train’ Fails to Address Classism
Syriana Pazmino, Contributing Writer • October 30, 2025

The French animated film “Pets on a Train,” or “Falcon Express,” directed by Benoît Daffis and Jean-Christian Tassy, officially...

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