Laura Delgado Drawing Rave Reviews
Sean Okula, Staff Writer
April 18, 2018
The average April high in Hesperia, California is a comfortable 75 degrees. Meanwhile, Queens finds itself a full season behind, with sweltering spring averages some 30 degrees lower. For any soul crazy enough to make the move to our dreary New York skies, a sense of culture shock may accompany. “I’...
Double Threat on Attack
Nick Bello, Staff Writer
April 18, 2018
Playing Division 1 college lacrosse is a rare opportunity that many players dream of. Having the opportunity to play Division 1 college lacrosse alongside your twin brother however is unheard of. For sophomore attackers Mike and Joe Madsen, lacrosse has been a huge part of both of their lives since...
Men’s Basketball 2018-19 Roster Taking Shape
John Cavanagh, Staff Writer
April 18, 2018
Filed under Basketball, Men's Basketball, Sports
It’s been nothing short of a crazy offseason for St. John’s, and the storm might not be over yet for the Red Storm. At the conclusion of a season that saw the Johnnies have some highlights, but fail to meet expectations, thoughts of next season were filled with newfound optimism. A combination of recr...
The Gospel of NYC According to Mark
Brendan Myers, Sports Editor
April 18, 2018
Filed under Basketball, Sports
For Mark Jackson, the choice was simple. When Lou Carnesecca made him and his family a promise that he would leave the Queens school a better man, the decision was made. The man, now simply known as “Lou,” didn’t need to sell basketball in the city that never sleeps. The quality spoke f...
Yakwe Leaves St. John’s. Are Ponds and Owens Next?
Derrell Bouknight, Sports Editor
April 5, 2018
Filed under Basketball, Sports
With college basketball having officially concluded Monday night with a 79-62 Villanova win over Michigan in the championship game, the a new season has begun, one headlined by uncertainty and questions surrounding the champion’s Big East rival. Coming off a 16-17 record and another campaign without postseaso...
Boselli Blasts His Way to Big East Weekly Honor Roll
Sean Okula, Staff Writer
April 5, 2018
The accolades keep rolling in for the big-bopping Johnny batting order. Last week, a new face found himself among the ranks of the Big East’s best. Senior Robert Boselli III was named to the Big East Weekly Honor Roll on Monday, the first conference honor of the season for the catcher/designated hi...
Lacrosse Garnering Attention it has Lacked
Kyle Suta, Staff Writer
March 25, 2018
This year, St. John's is all about "the now." After a lost season last year in which they finished 1-13, that “now” has been crucial for the St. John's lacrosse team and their success this season. The Red Storm is now 6-2 after winning a thriller at home on Saturday vs. No. 19 Hofstra. It was...
Winning Mentality Starts With Team Positivity
Gina Varvaro, Contributing Writer
March 25, 2018
Filed under Basketball, Men's Basketball, Sports
The St. John’s University men’s basketball team started off the 2017-18 season with a bang. Their 10-2 record was the program’s second-best start to a season in 32 years. But their success was fleeting. The team eventually spiraled into an 11-game losing streak, putting them in last place...
Johnnies Advance to WNIT Quarterfinals
Nick Bello, Assistant Photo Editor
March 25, 2018
Filed under Basketball, Sports, Women's Basketball
With a win over Penn last Monday night, the St. John’s women's basketball team moved on in the Women's National Invitational Tournament. On Thursday, they hosted Duquesne in the third round of the tournament. Like the past few rounds of the WNIT, the Red Storm got off to a hot start early on. The...
The Future of St. John’s at Madison Square Garden
Nick Bello, Assistant Photo Editor
March 23, 2018
Filed under Basketball, Men's Basketball, Sports
It’s a late Saturday afternoon as Chris Mullin, head coach of the St. John’s basketball team, strolls into the media room at Madison Square Garden. His team has just lost in overtime to Big East rival Seton Hall in front of a packed crowd at the arena. What’s better than traveling to Mid...
For St. John’s, Winning Mentality Starts with Team Positivity
Gina Varvaro, Contributing Writer
March 23, 2018
Filed under Basketball, Men's Basketball, Sports
The St. John’s University men’s basketball team started off the 2017-18 season with a bang. Their 10-2 record was the program’s second-best start to a season in 32 years. But their success was fleeting. The team eventually spiraled into an 11-game losing streak, putting them in last place in ...
St. John’s Advances to Round of 16 With Win Over Penn
Derrell Bouknight, Sports Editor
March 20, 2018
Filed under Sports, Women's Basketball
With the score favoring St. John's by three points with eight seconds remaining in regulation, Lauren Whitlatch rose into the air with the ball in her hand. A minute earlier, she hit a long shot after a steal to cut a six-point deficit in half. After scoring 12 of Penn's first 24 points, the crowd held...
