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The Independent Student Newspaper of St. John's University

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All content by Alexis Gaskin
Mental health must be discussed to de-stigmatized.

It’s Okay to Take A Break

Alexis Gaskin, Staff Writer
April 3, 2019

SGI: New Policies and Updates

Alexis Gaskin, Staff Writer
March 20, 2019
(Left to Right): Valencia D. Clay, Nidhi Sunil and Beverly Danquah discuss colorism at the “No Shade” panel event.

The Apollo Theater’s WOW Festival Teen Summit

Alexis Gaskin, Staff Writer
March 20, 2019
Dr. Anthony Palomba hopes to inspire students through classroom engagement and meaningful subject matter.

University Professor Honored at Media Industry Conference

Alexis Gaskin, Assistant News Editor
February 27, 2019

Student Government Inc. Hosts Second Meeting of Semester

Alexis Gaskin, Assistant News Editor
February 21, 2019
Matt Macatula (middle) is pictured with fellow SGI members Clyde Drayton (left) and Anthony Romeo (right).

Meet Student Leader: Matt Macatula

Alexis Gaskin, Assistant News Editor
February 6, 2019
Jake Gyllenhaal and John Malkovich (pictured) star in Netflix’s luxury art-horror “Velvet Buzzsaw.”

Netflix’s Deadly Art: “Velvet Buzzsaw”

Alexis Gaskin, Assistant News Editor
February 6, 2019
LTC Eric Feteke says he wants the school to acknowledge his cadets as part of the St. John’s University community.

Queens ROTC Students Rank Among the Top in the Nation

Alexis Gaskin, Staff Writer
December 5, 2018

NYWICI Hosts Student Conference

Alexis Gaskin, Staff Writer
November 26, 2018
Celebs Take Over the Podcast World

Celebs Take Over the Podcast World

Alexis Gaskin, Staff Writer
November 14, 2018

New Sustainability Initiatives to Eliminate Plastic Usage

Alexis Gaskin, Staff Writer
October 24, 2018
Michael Barbaro hosts the New York Times’s podcast “The Daily” five days a week.

Curated Collection: News Podcasts: A New Way To Stay Updated

Alexis Gaskin, Staff Writer
October 24, 2018

Students React to Global Citizen Festival Shooting Scare

Alexis Gaskin, Staff Writer
October 17, 2018
SGI Hosts General Assembly Meeting, Votes on Budget

SGI Hosts General Assembly Meeting, Votes on Budget

Alexis Gaskin, Staff Writer
September 26, 2018
Final SGI Meeting Held With New E-Board

Final SGI Meeting Held With New E-Board

Alexis Gaskin, Staff Writer
April 25, 2018
Tribeca Film Festival Presents “Braid”

Tribeca Film Festival Presents “Braid”

Alexis Gaskin, Staff Writer
April 25, 2018
Tribeca Film Festival Presents “Nico, 1988”

Tribeca Film Festival Presents “Nico, 1988”

Alexis Gaskin, Staff Writer
April 25, 2018
Tribeca Film Festival Presents: “Yellow is Forbidden”

Tribeca Film Festival Presents: “Yellow is Forbidden”

Alexis Gaskin, Staff Writer
April 25, 2018

Red House Hosts 12th Annual Fashion Shows: Seven Deadly Sins

Alexis Gaskin, Staff Writer
April 19, 2018
Top 5 Podcasts that will give you nightmares

Top 5 Podcasts that will give you nightmares

Alexis Gaskin, Staff Writer
April 18, 2018

Netflix Bakes Up A Winner

Alexis Gaskin, Staff Writer
April 4, 2018
The Little Black Dress That Changed Film

The Little Black Dress That Changed Film

Alexis Gaskin, Staff Writer
March 21, 2018
SGI Meeting: Last Meeting Before New E-Board Elections

SGI Meeting: Last Meeting Before New E-Board Elections

Alexis Gaskin, Staff Writer
March 21, 2018
Alum Reflects on His Time at St. John's and CBS Sports

Alum Reflects on His Time at St. John’s and CBS Sports

Alexis Gaskin, Contributing Writer
March 14, 2018

Eating Disorders Aren’t Exclusive to Skinny Girls

Alexis Gaskin, Staff Writer
March 14, 2018

“A More Beautiful and Terrible History”

Alexis Gaskin, Staff Writer
March 14, 2018

Top Valentine’s Day Hangouts

Alexis Gaskin, Staff Writer
February 14, 2018
Greek Life presidents are required to attend this consent training by New York State law.

“Knowing Yes!” Understanding Consent

Alexis Gaskin, Staff Writer
February 14, 2018
Students packed the D'Angelo Center ballroom to listen, discuss and celebrate the legacy of MLK.

Dinner Honors Martin Luther King Jr.

Alexis Gaskin, Staff Writer
February 7, 2018

The Anthology Culture

Alexis Gaskin, Staff Writer
January 31, 2018
Professor Chiu chose the social media-driven topic for the Day One Dialogue.

Day One Dialogue: #MeToo

Alexis Gaskin, Staff Writer
January 24, 2018
Gift Ideas for the Beauty Guru Who Seems to Have Everything

Gift Ideas for the Beauty Guru Who Seems to Have Everything

Alexis Gaskin, Staff Writer
December 6, 2017
Interning is Beneficial Whether You Get Paid or Not

Interning is Beneficial Whether You Get Paid or Not

Alexis Gaskin, Staff Writer
December 6, 2017
New in Music: Aly & AJ

New in Music: Aly & AJ

Alexis Gaskin, Staff Writer
November 15, 2017
Amber Reeves, (left) wears a Halloween-inspired makeup look, while Anoosha Hamid (right) wears a makeup look reminiscent of fall colors.

Fall Looks: Get Bold Yet Subtle

Alexis Gaskin, Staff Writer
October 25, 2017
New Flix on Netflix: "The Meyerowitz Stories"

New Flix on Netflix: “The Meyerowitz Stories”

Alexis Gaskin, Staff Writer
October 18, 2017
Greek Life Is Not as Bad as You Think

Greek Life Is Not as Bad as You Think

Alexis Gaskin, Staff Writer
October 17, 2017
Family Weekend's Block Party Brings a Party to the Strip

Family Weekend’s Block Party Brings a Party to the Strip

Alexis Gaskin, Staff Writer
October 13, 2017
Lewis Avenue Alumni Reunion Comes with Great Memories

Lewis Avenue Alumni Reunion Comes with Great Memories

Alexis Gaskin, Staff Writer
October 4, 2017
Complexion Issue in Award Shows

Complexion Issue in Award Shows

Alexis Gaskin, Staff Writer
September 27, 2017
Lambda Pi Chi Sorority, Inc. was one of the groups in attendance at the mixer.

SJU Celebrates Annual Cultural Mixer

Alexis Gaskin, Staff Writer
September 20, 2017
Tree uprooted in a backyard in Florida as a result of 100 mph winds.

Hurricane Season 2017: Irma

Alexis Gaskin, Staff Writer
September 20, 2017
From left to right: Peter Helder Bernard, Consul General of Haiti in New York; Dr. Tamayo Tejada, Vice-Consul of the Dominican Republic in New York; Amb. Diego Gómez Pickering, Consul General of Mexico in New York; Amb. Juan Buffa, Consul General of Paraguay in New York; Hon. Álvaro Rodrigo Pinilla Romero, Consul General of Bolivia in New York; Hon. Mateo Estrémé, Consul General of Argentina in New York.

Symposium tackles xenophobia, immigration

Alexis Gaskin, Contributing Writer
April 26, 2017
Another year, another Spring Activities Fair

Another year, another Spring Activities Fair

Alexis Gaskin, Contributing Writer
February 1, 2017
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