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St. John’s Lands European Wing Đorđije Jovanović
Jason Petrucci, Sports Editor • April 18, 2026

With just three days remaining until the transfer portal officially closes, St John’s landed their second international recruit. European...

St. John’s Cooke Program: Capturing the Visions of All Students
Alexandra Prettitore, Features Editor • April 17, 2026

The Cooke School and Institute is an NYC-based program that provides educational opportunities to neurodivergent students between ages 5-21....

St. John’s Women’s Basketball Recruits Top Canadian Prospect
Dean Koutouratsas, Asst. Sports Editor • April 17, 2026

The NCAA offseason is in full swing with the recruiting period ongoing. The St. John’s women’s basketball team used this time to sign...

Dylan Darling Set to Transfer From St. John’s
Jason Petrucci, Sports Editor • April 14, 2026

"Bells comes up to me, and says run [a play] for me... I walk away like, wait a second, he hasn't scored a bucket, and he wants to run a...

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St. John’s Lands International Star Prospect Quinn Ellis
Jason Petrucci, Sports Editor • April 14, 2026

In what’s set to be a very busy week for the St. John’s basketball program, the Red Storm made their first early splash.  The Johnnies...

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Voting For SGI E-Board Open
Alexandra Prettitore, Features Editor • April 13, 2026

Campaigns for the 2026-2027 Student Government Inc. (SGI) executive board were announced on March 26 ahead of upcoming elections from...

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E-Board Candidates Clash on Key Issues at SGI Debate
Jack Bulik, Asst. News Editor • April 11, 2026

On Thursday night, students were invited to report to D’Angelo Center Room 307 at 6 p.m. for an event that would affect how student life...

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Stormin’ Loud Returns for Fifth Straight Year
Nicholas St. Cyr, News Editor • April 11, 2026

St. John’s University students received an email detailing the upcoming fifth annual Stormin’ Loud.  The Stormin’ Loud Planning...

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St. John’s Lands International Star Prospect Quinn Ellis
Jason Petrucci, Sports Editor • April 14, 2026

In what’s set to be a very busy week for the St. John’s basketball program, the Red Storm made their first early splash.  The Johnnies...

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Former Kansas State Guard Abdi Bashir Jr Expected to Visit St. John’s
Jason Petrucci, Sports Editor • April 9, 2026

The college basketball transfer portal is officially open, with 16 days remaining, St. John’s must build a competitive roster. Kansas State...

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St. John’s One Of Four Team’s On Top Transfer’s Interest List
Jason Petrucci, Sports Editor • April 8, 2026

It’s day two of the transfer portal, and already, the anarchy is in full effect. For St. John’s, their name has already been linked...

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The Dumbest War: Nobody Wanted It, but Nobody Really Cares Either.
Micah Grayson, Asst. Opinion Editor • April 10, 2026

For the first time in my life, America is engaged in a long-term, large-scale war.  And despite the consistent propaganda I grew up with,...

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You Are Not an Aesthetic
Carlyann Carey, Opinion Editor • April 8, 2026

There’s this thing that happens every year when summer is approaching. The girls on TikTok  start asking themselves questions like: “What...

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What the Oscars Have To Say About Art and Politics
Carlyann Carey, Opinion Editor • March 17, 2026

When awards season rolls around, the same online discourse gets recycled year after year.  Should celebrities speak about politics? When...

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Creating Your Ideal Schedule
Katie Caruso, Staff Writer • April 10, 2026

It’s that time of year again: fall registration season. St. John’s University is home to a diverse community of students with diverse...

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Six Spring Seasonal Recipes
Syriana Pazmino, Asst. Features Editor • April 10, 2026

Eating produce within its peak harvest season has many benefits that range from sustainability and cost-efficiency to a higher and more diverse...

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A Student’s Guide to a More Active Lifestyle
Katie Caruso, Contributing Writer • April 6, 2026

  Leading an active lifestyle is a very important thing to do. Unfortunately, because of our sedentary habits dictated by technology,...

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Top 3 Cult Classic Spring Rewatches
Samantha Agoursalidis, Asst. Culture Editor • April 14, 2026

The Princess Bride (1987) Starting off strong with an 80’s classic, “The Princess Bride” has something for everyone.  From...

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Is ‘The Drama’ Too Unserious To Be Impactful?
Celina Mullady, Managing Editor • April 14, 2026

WARNING SPOILERS AHEAD:  The newest A24 film, “The Drama,” starring Zendaya (Emma) and Robert Pattinson (Charlie), deals with the...

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‘The Best’ Provides the Closure ‘Wishbone’ Needed
Alexandra Prettitore, Features Editor • April 10, 2026

  On March 21, pop artist Conan Gray announced on his Instagram that his highly anticipated track “The Best” would be officially...

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