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Following a six-year tenure, St. John’s University mutually parted ways with longtime athletic director Mike Cragg on June 17, per the...
The St. John’s Baseball Team continued their remarkable season by winning the Big East championship and securing a spot in the NCAA Tournament. The...
After landing veteran Utah guard Deivon Smith, the Red Storm have made another splash in the 2024 offseason. On May 7, former Seton Hall...
Musician and actress Suki Waterhouse released two new singles titled “My Fun” and “Faded” on April 11. These tracks will be included...
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It’s been a busy few weeks for head coach Rick Pitino and St. John’s basketball. On May 6, former Utah guard Deivon Smith...
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St. John’s University’s Office of Residence Life transformed the Residence Village Pathway into a battleground as it played host to the...
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The St. John’s University Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) hosted its final event of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APHM)...
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St. John’s third annual “Stormin’ Loud” event graced the Great Lawn on April 26 with games, carnival rides and live music. Headliners...
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About 50 students and faculty members joined a rally in support of Palestine on April 25 at 1:30 p.m. The St. John’s Palestine Solidarity...
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Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), attended St. John’s University for a discussion on cybersecurity on April 24 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sen....
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It’s been a busy few weeks for head coach Rick Pitino and St. John’s basketball. On May 6, former Utah guard Deivon Smith...
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For infielder Amy Mallah, the game of softball has been a cornerstone of her life since she was six years old. Rounding out the end of her...
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The St. John’s softball team sits at 25-25 on their season following an 8-3 loss against Seton Hall (24-19) on April 27 at Red Storm Field....
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On April 26, St. John’s Men’s Basketball players Chris Ledlum and Jordan Dingle filed a lawsuit with the Queens Supreme Court against...
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Junior Peicheng Chen has been the face of the St. John’s Men’s Golf team since his first season in 2021 and his development has paved...
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Donald Trump is the epitome of wealth and nauseating power. His Manhattan hush money trial opens Pandora’s box to the things his Republican...
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Former vlogger behind the YouTube channel “8 Passengers” Ruby Franke shocked the world when she and co-conspirator Jodi Hildebrandt were...
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Finding joy in the mundanity. College life focuses heavily on the go, go, go of figuring out our future. While it’s incredibly important...
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TikTok, though still up and running, may not be for long as Congress passed a bill on March 13 that could “require the app to part ways...
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This April marks the fourth Arab American Heritage Month in the United States since President Joe Biden officially declared the commemoration...
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As the semester draws to a close, college students have completed class registration — a tedious process that plays a pivotal role in the...
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For many, the transition from cool spring to hot summer is easy. Freed from the restricting chill, many see summer as an opportunity...
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College years are some of the most formative times in life for personal growth and development. As students, how can you independently grow...
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The five love languages — first developed and described by author Gary Chapman in 1992 — describe how people receive and express love...
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Many aspects of the media focus on dealing with negative feelings — but what about mixed feelings? Whether you are changing jobs, starting...
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The dynamic internet personality Jojo Siwa, who burst onto the scene at just nine years old, has captivated audiences with her continued...
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Roger Eno is a composer of ambient sound and a pianist with a passion for creating wondrous music. His brother, Brian Eno, may be more well...
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Concrete Boys is a record label founded by Atlanta rapper, Lil Yachty, and includes signees Draft Day, Camo!, Dc2trill and KARRAHBOO. They...
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Every season requires a new playlist that encompasses the feelings that accompany the series of months, and summer is certainly no exception....
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Off the heels of an influx in video game adaptations turned into prestigious television —HBO’s Emmy-winning “The Last of Us” or Netflix’s...
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