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What’s Being Pretentious, Anyway?

Emerald Fennell’s take on the beloved classic “‘Wuthering Heights’” ​​released on Feb. 13 to mixed reviews.  Some of the main ...
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White Suit Statement: Five Takeaways from St. John’s 89-57 Rout of Villanova at MSG

On a night with everything on the line — the biggest question looming in the air of Madison Square Garden was whether or not Rick Pitino would be wearing his iconic white suit. Every season, Pitino ...
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No. 15 St. John’s Walloped by No. 6 UConn in Embarrassing Fashion

Rivalries are great for sports. Think of the excitement in a Yankees/Red Sox game, the collective vitriol when the Celtics ...
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Think Outside the Bouquet: Not Everyone Wants Roses

In romance, flowers are always welcome.  However, the typical go-to choices are often lackluster or dull. While beautiful, ...
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Helmed by Captain Jack, No. 15 St. John’s Crush Villanova

They’re confident, just a bit embarrassed,” Rick Pitino said after No. 15 St. John’s lost to the UConn Huskies in a game that was nothing short of, well, embarrassing. The 72-40 final score was the ...
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LinkedIn: A Useful Career Tool or An Uninspired Way to Flex?

Landed a new job? Got a promotion? Learned a new skill? The natural response: Share it on LinkedIn.  The career-based social ...
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Final One Piece Trading Card Giveaway at Madison Square Garden Cancelled

The third and final night of the massively popular One Piece trading card giveaways has been cancelled “due to the overwhelming response” to the event, according to an Instagram post on Tuesday. The ...
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Back Down to Earth: The Takeaways from UConn’s Dismantling of St. John’s

After winning 13 straight Big East games and riding a feeling like no other, St. John’s came crashing back down to earth. A Big East clash with the chance to put UConn in the backseat as the Johnnies ...
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Johnnies Day Food Trail Brings Business to Nearly 100 Restaurants

The St. John’s University community competed in the Johnnies Day Food Trail from Feb. 15–21, scanning QR codes at restaurants ...
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Five Classic Books Every College Student Should Read (Even If You’re Not An English Major)

In English classes throughout high school and college, teachers and professors typically encourage—and require—students to read “classic” literature. The feeling of being forced to engage with classic ...
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St. John’s Keeps on Rolling: Five Takeaways From Creighton Blowout

Stress-free, wire-to-wire basketball, something St. John’s has been seeking all season long. On a day of alumni celebrations, the Johnnies showed up for their former students — completely dominating ...
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St. John’s University Decides To No Longer Recognize Faculty Unions

St. John’s University will no longer recognize the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) or the Faculty Association as representatives of its faculty, according to an email from Rev.