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Hurricane Season: Misinformation Plays With People’s Lives
Carlyann Carey, Opinion Editor • October 17, 2024

Two hurricanes, 13 days. Hurricane Helene came first on Sept. 24 and touched down on the Florida coast as a Category 4 major hurricane...

Melania Trump's Memoir Openly Contradicts Her Husband…to His Benefit?
Micah Grayson, Contributing Writer • October 17, 2024

One of the most eventful election cycles in modern history got even more hectic last week when former First Lady Melania Trump took an overtly...

Ber’Nyah Mayo and Jailah Donald Named Women’s Basketball Team Captain
Isabella Cautero, Sports Editor • October 16, 2024

Almost 24 hours after St. John’s held their annual Men’s and Women’s Basketball Media Day Head Coach Joe Tartamella has found his squad’s...

From Ancient Origins to Corporate Candy: The History of Trick or Treating
Alexandra Prettitore, Staff Writer • October 15, 2024

The Halloween season is officially in full swing — spooky decorations, trendy costumes and horror movie marathons are festive ways in which...

Rick Pitino enters his second season as Men's Basketball head coach.
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St. John’s Hosts 2024 Men’s and Women’s Basketball Media Day
Isabella Cautero, Sports Editor • October 15, 2024

  St. John’s Men’s and Women’s Basketball Head Coaches Rick Pitino and Joe Tartamella addressed local media on Oct. 15 in Carnesecca...

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Italian Cultural Society Joins NYC Columbus Day Parade
Isabella Athanasiou, Asst. News Editor • October 15, 2024

The Italian Cultural Society (ICS) at St. John’s University participated in New York City’s 80th annual Columbus Day Parade on Oct....

Pictured: Member of Neturei Karta International at the vigil before being escorted off campus by public safety
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Students Hold Vigil For Palestine
Malak Kassem, News Editor • October 10, 2024
Public safety intervened citing unauthorized external attendance.
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Jewish Students Association Hosts 'Day of Unity' to Mark October 7
James Williams, Asst. Sports Editor • October 10, 2024

For the first anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack in Israel, the St. John’s Jewish Student Association (JSA) met during common hour...

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Quavo to Perform at 2024 Red Storm Tip-Off
Olivia Seaman, Editor-in-Chief • October 8, 2024

Quavo, artist and member of the now defunct rap group “Migos” will perform at Red Storm Tip-off on Oct. 18. St. John’s Red Storm took...

Members of the Resident Student Association giving out donuts at the Residence Village.
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Fall Fest Combines Seasonal Activities and Alcohol Awareness
Isabella Athanasiou, Asst. News Editor • October 7, 2024

St. John’s University kicked off the fall season with its annual Fall Fest on Oct. 6 at the Residence Village. The event, hosted by St....

Rick Pitino enters his second season as Men's Basketball head coach.
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St. John’s Hosts 2024 Men’s and Women’s Basketball Media Day
Isabella Cautero, Sports Editor • October 15, 2024

  St. John’s Men’s and Women’s Basketball Head Coaches Rick Pitino and Joe Tartamella addressed local media on Oct. 15 in Carnesecca...

Junior Zuby Ejiofor will serve as co-captain of the St. John's Men's Basketball team.
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Zuby Ejiofor and Kadary Richmond Named Basketball Captains
James Williams, Asst. Sports Editor • October 12, 2024

Head Coach Rick Pitino has found his team’s leaders less than a month before tip-off. Per the Hall of Famer’s very active X account,...

Pictured: Kadary Richmond, Zuby Ejiofor, Elijah Hutchins-Everett, Isaiah Coleman
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St. John’s Newcomer Kadary Richmond Impresses in Practice
Kyler Fox, Managing Editor • October 10, 2024

What a luxury it is to have a Hall of Fame head coach who’s active on social media. Thanks to the self-reporting from Rick Pitino, St....

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Quavo to Perform at 2024 Red Storm Tip-Off
Olivia Seaman, Editor-in-Chief • October 8, 2024

Quavo, artist and member of the now defunct rap group “Migos” will perform at Red Storm Tip-off on Oct. 18. St. John’s Red Storm took...

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Big East Conference Releases St. John’s Women's Basketball Schedule
Nicholas St. Cyr, Staff Writer • October 8, 2024

The Big East Conference released the 2024-25 Women’s Basketball schedule on Sept. 25, which includes all conference matchups ahead of the...

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Op-Ed: The Whitewashing of Wuthering Heights
Olivia Rainson, Features Editor & Social Media Manager • October 15, 2024

Within the first two pages of Emily Bronte’s “Wuthering Heights,” it is made abundantly clear how main character Heathcliff appears...

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Op-Ed: What Vance and Walz Are Selling to Americans
Carlyann Carey, Opinion Editor • October 7, 2024

For those who don’t know, the last scheduled debate of the 2024 election season took place on Oct. 1 in New York City. Vice presidential...

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Column: Women’s Soccer’s 2-1 Loss to Marquette Shows a Larger Team Problem
James Williams, Asst. Sports Editor • October 6, 2024

The St. John’s Women’s Soccer team remains winless in Big East play, due to an uninspiring offensive showing against the Marquette Golden...

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Op-Ed: Why Bibles Should Stay out of Public Schools
Julia Goncalves, Contributing Writer • October 6, 2024

The rural Oklahoma town of Caddo has received pushback for trying to incorporate the Bible into public schools. Despite the strong presence...

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Op-Ed: How Netflix's New Show Exposes a Miscarriage of Justice
Catherine Pascal, Staff Writer • October 2, 2024

When does the line between facts and exploitation in true crime go too far?  In recent years, true crime media has exploded. Platforms...

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St. Vincent de Paul Society: A Spirit of Service
Alexandra Prettitore, Staff Writer • October 12, 2024

St. John’s University identifies and embraces its Vincentian tradition, the service-centered teachings of St. Vincent de Paul. This is...

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Should We “X” Our Exes Out of Our Lives?
Carlyann Carey, Opinion Editor • October 10, 2024

Keeping tabs on an ex has become increasingly easy. You can watch their Snapchat score go up or look through their tagged pictures on Instagram....

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Media Literacy: A Conversation With Dr. Elisabeth Fondren
Olivia Seaman, Editor-in-Chief • October 8, 2024

When false headlines go viral in seconds and deepfakes blur the line between truth and deception, media literacy has become a survival skill...

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Mastering the Perfect Fall Makeup Routine
Madison Coombs, Contributing Writer • October 1, 2024

With summer transitioning into fall, it is the perfect excuse to try out new products. This time of year is great to try a bold lip and glowing...

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Step Into Fall with These Five Timeless Women’s Fashion Trends
Madison Coombs, Contributing Writer • September 27, 2024

  As fall quickly approaches you may ask yourself, “What should I be wearing this season?” Trends constantly come in and out, so...

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Mk.gee’s “Two Star & The Dream Police” Tour Stops In Brooklyn
Parker Songco, Contributing Writer • October 15, 2024

Artist Michael “Mk.gee” Gordon — pronounced “McGee” — took to the stage on Sept. 29 in Brooklyn at the borough’s historic Brooklyn...

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“MIXTAPE PLUTO:” A Lackluster Addition to Future’s Discography
Fernando Mejia, Contributing Writer • October 10, 2024

To say Future has had a successful 2024 music campaign would be an understatement. The rapper released two collaborative projects with critically...

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Freakin’ Out With Briston Maroney
Molly Downs, Culture Editor • October 8, 2024

Singer, songwriter and guitarist Briston Maroney stopped by College Street Hall in New Haven, Connecticut on Oct. 2 for the second leg of...

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Dennis van Aarssen: The Next Jazz Icon
Alexandra Prettitore, Contributing Writer • October 7, 2024

The viral TikTok soundbite, “When you think of me, am I the best you ever had?” is used humorously and typically sarcastically by many...

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"To Mend the Heat:" Exploring Healing Through Art at SJU Yeh Art Gallery
Molly Downs, Culture Editor • October 2, 2024

Located right on St. John’s University’s Queens campus in the Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall, the Yeh Art Gallery is currently home to an...

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