Introducing DTW’S New Destination: Limerick, Ireland
Beverly Danquah, Features Editor
April 25, 2018
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When Limerick, Ireland replaced Seville, Spain in St. John’s Discover the World (DTW) program, there were many questions buzzing around the decision. Students weren’t sure what to expect, and faculty acted quickly to ensure that Seville’s replacement would live up to what student...
Students Guide To Study Abroad
Amanda Negretti, Creative Director
April 19, 2018
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Amsterdam Shelly Warren - Discover The World Program We stayed at Via Amsterdam, a hostel which I highly recommend. We did a lot in the day we were there. I highly recommend the Van Gogh Museum and the Moroco Museum (which has a Banksy exhibit), be sure to buy your Van Gogh tickets online and ...
“They’re Putting Money Over Humans”
Ariana Ortiz, Features Editor
April 4, 2018
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Newtown, Connecticut. San Bernardino, California. Orlando, Florida. When sophomore Ashlande LaBranche was still a high school student in her hometown of Boston, Massachusetts, she saw how mass shootings — one after the other — seemed to not only dominate newscasts, but American life itself. ...
@BoujeeMontys: Classing up Campus Food
Dewayne Goforth, Staff Writer
April 4, 2018
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Despite its grill, salad bar, dessert station and weekend brunches, few students would consider Montgoris Dining Hall a five-star, gourmet dining experience. This is what makes Boujee Monty’s (@boujeemontys) one of the most unique St. John’s-centered social media accounts to emerge this year...
GLOBE: Education Beyond the Classroom
Andreina Rodriguez, Staff Writer
April 4, 2018
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A common critique of university education is that its focus tends to stay within the classroom rather than offering opportunities for hands-on experience. GLOBE (Global Loan Opportunities for Budding Entrepreneurs) is an undergraduate student-managed program here to take the learning outside, branching...
Sustaining the Future
Erin Bola, Social Media Manager
March 21, 2018
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It’s not easy being green. Organic food is often expensive, and it can be hard to reduce waste in our increasingly materialistic society. So how can the average millennial live a sustainable lifestyle while juggling a tight budget and a busy schedule? A desire to make sustainability more easily ...
Introducing Nyla Smith
Morgan Mullings, Opinion Editor
March 21, 2018
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Being away from home for college puts a lot of pressure on students. Nyla Smith, 22, came to St. John’s prepared for that pressure, on top of the challenges that her mental and physical disabilities sometimes present. But she didn’t let that stop her from succeeding. She graduated in 2016 — ...
Health Matters: Dispelling the Myths Surrounding Women’s Health
Helga Golemi, Staff Writer
March 21, 2018
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In honor of March being Women’s History Month, this week’s column is going to focus specifically on women’s health. Keep reading to clarify any misconceptions you may have had regarding your overall well-being. “Wearing bras causes breast cancer.” Fiction. This myth is by fa...
Otaku Brigade: Not Just for Anime Fans
Joerenz Tabanda-Bolina, Staff Writer
March 14, 2018
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Consisting of TVs and game consoles (and attracting many gaming aficionados), the unofficial gaming station at the long tables on DAC’s second floor has become a familiar sight to the University community. You might be asking yourself: who are these guys? With over 300 active members, Otaku Brig...
Health Matters: Tackling the stigma around mental health
Gabrielle Ciminera, Contributing Writer
March 14, 2018
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When mental health comes up in conversation, the usual reaction is to lighten the mood with a joke or dance around the topic until the moment passes. This polite detachment when talking about mental health only furthers the stigma surrounding it and sends the message that it’s not okay to talk abou...
The Secret Key to Succeeding at ‘Fashion Industry Night’
Joselyn Lin, Contributing Writer
March 9, 2018
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Fashion Industry Night hosted by the Tobin College of Business Marketing Department gave students an insight to the transformation within the fashion world on Thursday, March 1. Students were able to hear from panelists Ana Martins, communications president; Rinat Brodach, New York Fashion Week fashion...
Top Valentine’s Day Hangouts
Alexis Gaskin, Staff Writer
February 14, 2018
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It’s Valentine’s Day! Whether you’ve been planning for weeks, or only remembered yesterday and need ideas, check out these places in Queens for a fun and affordable time. Since this year Valentine’s Day falls on a Wednesday — specifically Ash Wednesday — you may not have a lot of time to d...
