All renderings shown are for illustration purposes only May 2, 2025St. John’s University announces today that Chair of the Board of Trustees William J. Janetschek ’84CBA, ’17HON, retired Partner and Chief Financial Officer, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. already a generous and longtime University benefactor has gifted a $32.5 million donation—the largest single financial commitment in St This gift launches the construction of a new, cutting-edge, basketball practice facility at the Queens, NY, campus for the Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams Janetschek’s support directs approximately $25 million toward the construction of the basketball practice facility and $7.5 million toward student scholarships.  Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P., President, stated: “The generous contributions made by loyal alumni and by Board Chair Bill Janetschek exceed any monetary measure Bill’s transformative gift will significantly enhance St John’s basketball programs and provide student-athletes with unparalleled opportunities to excel both on and off the court.” John’s educational and athletic initiatives expressed his excitement about the project: “I believe in the power of sports to shape young minds and build strong communities John’s basketball program and inspire students to pursue and achieve their dreams with passion and dedication.” Rick Pitino, St. John’s Men’s Basketball Head Coach and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee shared his gratitude: “We are incredibly grateful to Bill Janetschek for his visionary support His donation will have a lasting impact on our program and our players We look forward to seeing our students thrive in this exceptional new environment.” Construction of the basketball facility is scheduled to begin in the coming months with an anticipated completion date in 2027 The University invites all stakeholders to join in celebrating this milestone and supporting the continued growth of its athletic programs “The new basketball practice facility will be a game-changer for the women’s basketball program,” Head Coach Joe Tartamella said “The facility will provide our student athletes with state-of-the-art resources to further develop their skills and elevate their performance We are grateful to Bill Janetschek for his gift and his support of St John’s athletics.”  Naming opportunities are available that allow major gift donors a tangible benefit to support St John’s Basketball and offers a variety of ways donors can leave a legacy in the new building The transformative gift helps launch HEARTS ON FIRE comprehensive campaign—the most ambitious in the University’s history—dedicated to strengthening a St John’s education through visionary investments in its students transformative investment in the future of capital improvements at the University Having worked full-time while completing his education Janetschek prioritizes and values providing financial opportunities to young people and families burdened by hardship Recognizing the special nature of Catholic education he has quietly sponsored tuition costs for primary Janetschek supports various scholarship programs to advance Catholic education and allow young people to attend Catholic high schools and colleges one of the Queens campus’s three inaugural residence halls that opened in 1999 The name change was enacted through a gift from Mr The goals of the HEARTS ON FIRE campaign are to For more information, visit HEARTS ON FIRE St. John’s University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, actual or potential parental, family, or marital status, pregnancy and related conditions, disability, or age in its programs and activities. 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Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines TV Listings Email Newsletters RSS Feeds Contests and Rules Contact Us Careers at WJXT / WCWJ Closed Captioning / Audio Description WJXT Public File WJXT EEO Report WCWJ Public File WCWJ EEO Report Terms of Use Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Info FCC Applications Copyright © 2025 News4JAX.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group 15at10Georgetown John’s Sweeps Doubleheader Against Georgetown5/3/2025 7:50:00 PM | Baseball Jackson Tucker moved into sole possession of second all-time on the Red Storm’s career stolen bases list John's basketball facilities that the school announced plans for in 2024 Longtime St. John’s benefactor and chair of the school’s board of trustees William J Janetschek has given the school the largest philanthropic gift in its 155-year history a donation that not only benefits the school as a whole but will help keep its basketball teams competitive with the top programs in the country The $32.5 million donation includes $25 million to be directed to previously planned construction of a basketball training facility on the Queens campus The other $7.5 million is to be directed to student scholarships “The generous contributions made by loyal alumni and by Board Chair Bill Janetschek exceed any monetary measure,” St “Bill’s transformative gift will significantly enhance St “We are incredibly grateful to Bill Janetschek for his visionary support,” men’s basketball coach Rick Pitino said in the announcement “His donation will have a lasting impact on our program and our players Groundbreaking on the basketball training facility is expected before the end of the year it will include modern strength and training equipment hydrotherapy pools and spaces for film study and team dining it will also have areas for community engagement to foster “a sense of unity and collaboration among students “I believe in the power of sports to shape young minds and build strong communities,” Janetschek said in the announcement The school said the facility is scheduled to be completed in 2027 and encouraged other supporters to join Janetschek in its campaigns to support its athletic programs Since Pitino was hired in March 2023 he has placed an emphasis on the need to improve the school’s facilities and modernize Carnesecca Arena spaces inside Taffner Fieldhouse — the current training facility — have been reallocated to meet the team's needs a portion of the practice courts now has weight training equipment and other rooms have been converted for film study New seating is being installed in parts of Carnesecca Arena “The new basketball practice facility will be a game-changer for the women’s basketball program,” women’s basketball coach Joe Tartamella said in the announcement We are grateful to Bill Janetschek for his gift and his support of St John’s athletics.” Janetschek retired as a partner and CFO of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co In addition to providing leadership for the board and pursuing other Catholic education initiatives he is a guest lecturer and partner in The Executive-in-Residence Program at St “We thank Bill Janetschek for his incredible generosity to St John's,” Pitino wrote in a social media post The Newsday app makes it easier to access content without having to log in Unlimited Digital AccessOnly 25¢for 6 months Marco Monge ST Johns County announced Monday that it is launching a new program to honor the brave men and women who have served in the military RELATED: St. Johns County residents seek solutions for unpleasant odor, say it smells ‘like human poop’ the “Salute to Service Program” will connect local veterans to discounts and special offers from participating restaurants “Veterans have given so much for our country and this is one small way we can give something back,” said Brandon J Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller “The Salute to Service Program not only honors their sacrifice but also strengthens the bond between our veterans and the St veterans must record their DD-214 with the Clerk’s Office they will be issued an ID card that serves as member verification and veterans typically receive their ID card within seven business days Local veteran Robert Shannon expressed his gratitude for the program For those who would like to make an appointment Appointments can also be made online, which can be found here Johns County are participating in the Salute to Service Program: For more information about the Salute to Service Program, visit stjohnsclerk.com/salute-toservice-program/ or contact the office at (904) 819-3600. 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Foad Zabaneh The smell is believed to be coming from the Indianhead Biomass Services Some of the neighborhoods affected by the smell include Morgans Cove News4JAX spoke with Kurt and Elieen Reyburn They said they bought their home six months ago “We moved down here thinking this would be the last place we moved to,” Kurt said “Smells like human poop,” Eileen Reyburn said “Smells like some kind of waste material and it’s more prevalent when you get a south easterly breeze,” Kurt Reyburn said The Reyburns said they didn’t know the odor existed until after they bought their home — had they known In addition to the smell being the topic of a post on the Brockovich Report it’s also the topic of the Facebook group Stop the Stink - Indianhead Biomass Indianhead Biomass Services a business that accepts yard debris and makes compost which are organic matter recycled from sewage According to a log from the Florida Department of Environmental Protections from January 2023 to February of this year the company received hundreds of complaints for odor Also on the FDEP site is a record that shows the company had a Consent Order, where they had to pay $7,000. One of the reasons included things like storing biosolids outside of permitted areas. News4JAX spoke with Heather Lane Neville, who works in planning and policy for the company. She said Indianhead doesn’t have human feces on their property, and they are working on the smell. “So we’re looking at replanting trees, which are a great way to manage any kind of movement of air across anything,” Lane Neville said. “You see them on interstates, to manage noise, dust, anything like that. And those we’re looking at, those are all called attenuation projects.” She added that they are exploring ways that they can move their material around in such a way that they can lower their pile heights. That will let them put more wood chips and bio filters to cover it completely. And the Reyburns said they hope something gets solved soon, because they’re worried about what the plant and its smell could be doing to their health. “Breathing is difficult when it’s blowing,” Eileen said. So they said they stay inside most of the time. News4JAX reached out to St. Johns County to ask what could be done about the smell. We are still waiting for a response. We also reached out to City of St. Augustine officials, who told us that since this is outside of city limits, people who are affected by the smell should not make complaints to them. Indianhead said people can always contact them if they have an issue with the odor, so they can work to solve the problem. Khalil Maycock joined the News4JAX team in November 2022 after reporting in Des Moines, IA. Foad (فؤاد زبانه) is a two-time Emmy Award-winning Egyptian/Jordanian news photojournalist. 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Sign up for The Record's newsletter Workshops will be broadcast live on the county’s TV channel, GovTV, at www.sjcfl.us/watch-govtv-live Workshop recordings will also be available through video-on-demand under the Other Videos Archive within three days of the completion of each workshop GovTV is also available on Comcast Cable: Channel 3 in southern St Channel 26 in Jacksonville and for U-verse subscribers on channel 99 — Longtime college basketball coach Norm Roberts John’s but is perhaps better known for his long tenure as an assistant at Kansas announced his retirement after nearly four decades in coaching the Jayhawks won seven regular-season Big 12 Conference titles and three Big 12 Tournament titles reached the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament four times and won the 2022 national championship “I’ve been fortunate that I’ve never worked a day in my life Being able to coach at Kansas and be part of this program has been unbelievable,” Roberts said in a statement issued by the school Roberts was born in New York and played there for Queens College He was hired by Self as an assistant at Oral Roberts in 1995 and followed him through stops at Tulsa and Illinois before arriving at Kansas He wound up going 81–101 with the Red Storm twice making the postseason but never the NCAA Tournament Roberts spent a quick stint at Florida before returning to Kansas in 2012 serving as one of Self’s closest confidants He was the Jayhawks’ acting coach in recent years when Self dealt with some health issues and served a four-game suspension “This is a bittersweet moment for me because Norm and I have been together since 1995,” Self said “Norm has played a key role to our success at all of the stops we’ve had together From recruiting to developing players to scouting and his knowledge of the game Norm has been instrumental in what we have achieved “We’ve had some unbelievable memories that will last our lifetimes.” The 59-year-old Roberts was responsible for helping to recruit and coach seven NBA lottery picks he has helped 35 players from Kansas alone go on to have professional basketball careers “The thing I’m going to remember most are the players,” Roberts said and watching them fight through adversity and come back from that.” A Division of NBCUniversal DISCLAIMER: This site and the products offered are for entertainment purposes only and there is no gambling offered on this site This service is intended for adult audiences No guarantees are made for any specific outcome If you or someone you know has a gambling problem absolutely baffled by Rick Pitino benching RJ Luis Jr Smith questions Rick Pitino's decision to bench Big East player of the year RJ Luis Jr St. John's is replacing UCLA in the CBS Sports Classic and will face Kentucky next season on Dec The annual four-team doubleheader debuted in 2014 and has featured North Carolina, Ohio State Kentucky and UCLA in each of the past 11 seasons The 2025 event will take place at State Farm Arena in Atlanta The matchup puts St. John's coach Rick Pitino against his former school and player in Kentucky coach Mark Pope. Both teams were also in the top 10 of ESPN's top 25 rankings in April "I think we should give the Johnnies and all of BBN the greatest Christmas gift ever, on Dec. 20 in Catlanta. What do you say?" Pope said to Pitino in a social media video announcing the matchup Pitino coached at Kentucky from 1989 to 1997 leading the Wildcats to the national championship in 1996 Pope was on the national title team under Pitino and took over as UK coach last spring When Pope was tabbed to replace John Calipari Pitino praised the hire and made an appearance at Big Blue Madness in October After leaving the Wildcats for an NBA stint with the Boston Celtics, Pitino returned to college coaching at Louisville in 2001 and went 6-12 against Kentucky John's-Kentucky matchup will be Pitino's first game against the Wildcats since 2016 I've said it many times," Pitino said in a statement "So now to play against The Captain [Pope] who made so many special moments for me and the team in a battle that CBS is putting on is quite special John's to the Big East regular-season and conference tournament championships in his second season at the helm in 2024-25 while Pope guided Kentucky to the Sweet 16 in his debut campaign UCLA director of athletics Martin Jarmond said in a statement that the school must be "strategic and have some flexibility" as they explore future schedule options and I know that our fans are excited for the opportunity to add a game in Pauley Pavilion," Jarmond said Bruins coach Mick Cronin has made no secret of his disdain for his team's travel schedule during Big Ten play UCLA and the other West Coast teams in the Big Ten face some of the most arduous travel of any power-conference teams in the country "We have to go back four times," Cronin said in January the Big Ten teams get to come to Los Angeles where it's 70 degrees one time a year "We've seen the Statue of Liberty twice in the last three weeks while we were landing and then we've got to go back for the Big Ten tournament while discussing how UCLA returned from a road trip in the early hours of the morning and then had to play a couple of days later against a team with a much longer break between games Evan Massey is a sports reporter and analyst located in Indianapolis, Indiana who covers the NFL, NBA, MLB, WNBA, and college sports. He has been featured on many publications, including Athlon Sports Evan enjoys spending time with his wife and son either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content John's Red Storm put together an impressive 2024-25 college basketball season under the leadership of head coach Rick Pitino While they did not finish the season as they had hoped there is a lot of optimism about the future of the program Pitino and the Red Storm finished the season with a 31-5 record and many had them making a championship run After beating Omaha in the first round by a final score of 83-53 Pitino and company faced a tough matchup against John Calipari and the Arkansas Razorbacks John's was unable to come away with the win Read more: Alijah Arenas Released From Hospital Following Horrific Car Accident There is still work to be done for Pitino to get the Red Storm to a national championship but now he needs to add the right pieces to the roster While most of the focus surrounding Pitino has to do with on-court activities he took to social media on Monday to share a major personal announcement In a post on X on Monday morning Pitino announced that a 15th grandchild has been added to his family and he weighed in at eight pounds and 15 ounces Pitino is now up to eight grandson's and seven granddaughter's #15 grandchild: Matthew Ryan -8 pounds 15 ounces. Now 8 boys and 7 girls! pic.twitter.com/kAV53ldXbz Throughout his illustrious college basketball head coaching career Pitino has placed his name among the greats but has continued winning everywhere he has gone Since becoming a college head coach back in 1975-76 at Hawaii Pitino went on to be the head coach at Boston University That mark is good enough for a 73.9 percent win rate which came back in the 1995-96 season with the Wildcats Pitino also won a second national championship in 2012-13 with Louisville but that championship was vacated by the NCAA due to off-the-court issues Pitino will look to build out a better roster to compete for a championship again during the 2025-26 season he'll be enjoying some valuable time with the newest addition to his family For more college basketball news and rumors, stay tuned to Newsweek Sports Newsweek is committed to challenging conventional wisdom and finding connections in the search for common ground Newsweek is committed to journalism that is factual and fair We value your input and encourage you to rate this article Newsletters in your inbox See all 4-3 on Saturday afternoon at Burrill Family Field the Huskies and Johnnies are tied for first place in the conference standings with one game to decide the BIG EAST regular season championship Game Recap: Softball | 5/3/2025 5:35:00 PM Graduate student Payton Kinney made her 22nd start of the season in the circle for the Huskies Kinney was dominant through the first three innings She went 3.1 innings giving up three runs on four hits with three strikeouts The game was a pitcher's duel through the first three innings as UConn accounted for the only hits of the game with two through three John's broke through in the top of the fourth inning Redshirt-sophomore Sydnee Koosh came on in relief for Kinney in the middle of the fourth inning Koosh went 3.2 innings giving up one run on four hits John's added a key insurance run in the top of the sixth inning UConn battled back in the bottom of the sixth inning, making it a one-run game with one swing off the bat of freshman infielder Cat Petteys The rookie shortstop blasted a three-run home run into the left field bullpen UConn continued to fight in search of the game tying run Loreley Francia who went the distance in the circle for the Johnnies UConn will close out the weekend series with St. John's on Sunday, May 4. The winner of the series finale will win the BIG EAST regular season title. First pitch is set for 1:00pm. Get your tickets at UConnTickets.com Twitter – UConnSoftball Instagram – UConnSoftball Facebook – UConn Softball Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here John’s Men’s Basketball Announces Commitment of Kelvin Odih4/30/2025 4:00:00 PM | Men's Basketball Four-star recruit announces pledge to the Red Storm on Wednesday 16at5Georgetown St. John’s Demolishes Georgetown, 16-5, in Series Opener; Will Play Doubleheader Tomorrow5/2/2025 10:51:00 PM | Baseball Shaun McMillan and Jon LeGrande both registered four hits in the contest John’s Heads to Georgetown for Weekend Series5/1/2025 3:12:00 PM | Baseball The Red Storm went 3-2 against the Hoyas in 2024 John’s Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino has already found great success in just his second season with the program capturing both the Big East regular-season title and the Big East Tournament championship Pitino is already focused on Year 3.  The 72-year-old has made seven additions to the roster so far: Milligan’s Handje Tamba Arizona State’s Joson Sanon and Providence’s Bryce Hopkins But Pitino’s additions haven’t been limited to college basketball the two-time national champion welcomed his 15th grandchild into the family He shared the big news with fans on social media "#15 grandchild: Matthew Ryan -8 pounds 15 ounces Now 8 boys and 7 girls!" Pitino wrote and Ryan — and a daughter named Jacqueline who tragically passed away in 1987 at just six months old due to congenital heart failure John's Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino looks on during a game but at the time leading New Mexico — lost in the Round of 32 in the NCAA Tournament The moment was shown on the broadcast shortly after the final buzzer John’s University (NY) is proud to announce the launch of a groundbreaking $400 million comprehensive fundraising effort – the most extensive campaign in the 155-year history of the University – aimed at igniting a bright future for the Catholic and Vincentian institution with long and deep ties to New York City titled “HEARTS ON FIRE: The Campaign for St John’s,” seeks to fuel the power of a Vincentian education by supporting investments in people the first major fundraising campaign at St will ignite brighter futures by funding visionary investments at the University “HEARTS ON FIRE” will expand institutional scholarship capabilities “This campaign has already garnered substantial support and represents a bold vision for the future of St and facilities ensures that our Catholic and Vincentian University remains accessible and at the forefront of education and innovation and partners to join us on this transformative journey I am confident that with God’s grace and the continued support of the global St the $400 million goal will be achieved and exceeded paving the way for an even brighter future.” The campaign's public phase is expected to conclude on May 31 Leading this monumental fundraising effort as the “HEARTS ON FIRE” Campaign Cochairs are Margaret M 19HON, Elected Vice Chair of the Board, Chief Executive Officer Janetschek’ 84CBA,’ 17HON, serves as Chair of the St John’s University Board of Trustees; he is a Retired Partner and Chief Financial Officer The campaign will help secure the financial resources needed to: Fresh off the success of winning the BIG EAST Men’s Basketball Championship a critical component of the capital campaign is the plan to construct a new state-of-the-art basketball practice facility adjacent to Gate 4 (175th Street and Union Turnpike) to serve the everyday needs of the Red Storm’s men’s and women’s basketball programs The new project will be developed in conjunction with the renovation of Taffner Fieldhouse to create a best-in-class campus recreation center for the University community For more information about the campaign and how to contribute, please visit our campaign website.  St. John’s University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, actual or potential parental, family, or marital status, pregnancy and related conditions, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance, [email protected] Game Recap: Baseball | 5/2/2025 10:33:00 PM Thanks for visiting The Red Storm win the Big East regular season title St. John’s got a run in the 8th inning and then held off a rally as the Red Storm beat the UConn Huskies softball team, 6-5 Apple News users, click here to view the gallery Nearly five weeks after landing its first commitment, Arizona State guard Joson Sanon, the Johnnies have added its second high school prospect of the offseason, Kelvin Odih Odih announced his commitment to the Red Storm on Wednesday nearly six weeks after he requested his release from his National Letter of Intent at West Virginia following the departure of head coach Darian DeVries for Indiana Utah and Louisville were two other major suitors for the 6-foot-4 wing after his decommitment and a consensus Top 75 recruit out of SoCal Academy (Calif.) He is a Providence native and spent time at La Salle Academy (RI) and South Kent (Conn.) He originally picked West Virginia over Rutgers and Louisville “Odih is imposing on the perimeter because of his strength “He plays with an attacking mentality and extreme force on both ends of the floor.” Odih is the second high school recruit to commit to St All four American based high school recruits that have committed to Rick Pitino since becoming the head coach of the Red Storm have entered the transfer portal (Simeon Wilcher “He can really standout on the defensive end of the floor and force turnovers,” Finklestein continued and strength allows him to be very versatile and switchable in the half-court as well He is also an exceptional perimeter rebounder Scholarship spots on NCAA men’s basketball rosters remain at 13 but could increase to 15 if the NCAA House Settlement is passed which has been delayed for nearly a week since its initial hearing John’s roster is now complete – barring any major changes – and the Red Storm are poised to enter the fall as a consensus Top-5 team in the sport © 2025 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER ","https://fansided.com/",{"alt":"5x","src":"5y","url":"5z"},{"type":"5w","value":"60"},"link","Minute Media","https://www.minutemedia.com/",{"text":"63","url":"64"},{"type":"62","value":"65"},"All Rights Reserved Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands John's Red Storm News",true,"01hh2qb95tp6wc","/st-johns-red-storm/","st-john-s-red-storm-news",{"createdAt":"8l","displayName":"8m","isActive":"8n","pageID":"8o","path":"8p","property":"3x","slug":"8q","updatedAt":"8l"},"St John's basketball completes roster with former West Virginia signee Kelvin Odih","relatedPosts",[],[],[],4,0,"",{"next":"8z"},["3x"],"semantic",{"articles":"8u","articlesQueryURLs":"8v","bySearchQuery":"3p","excludeProperties":"4h","excludedIDs":"8w","isFullPost":"8n","limit":"8x","offset":"8y","onlyQueryURLs":"8n","organization":"8z","pagination":"90","properties":"91","sourceType":"92"},{"type":"8t","value":"93"},{"postsList":"94"},"Site Expert of Ball Durham and Storm The Paint Nearly five weeks after landing its first commitment, Arizona State guard Joson Sanon, the Johnnies have added its second high school prospect of the offseason, Kelvin Odih The Red Storm have added another high school prospect to complete its roster 4vs0St John’s To Advance To NCAA Second Round May 03 2025Leigh Pisane Cortez knows what makes St That unique education has provided her with a multitude of career opportunities including her current role as an associate in Dechert’s global finance practice.  Pisane Cortez grew up on Long Island in a tight-knit Her parents were overjoyed and supportive when she announced she would be the first in her family to attend law school.  “I remember my dad being so excited and proud,” she reflects “He was with me when I received my acceptance letter to St my dad accompanied me on school tours and visits ‘This is where you belong.’ Hearing him say that confirmed that St John’s Law was the right place for me.”  the supportive community and expansive alumni network solidified her decision to attend St “The Law School has a reputation for a tremendous alumni base and a rigorous legal education that prepares students for practice and the practical knowledge I gained in law school I wouldn't have been as prepared for my legal career.”  One of Pisane Cortez’s supportive classmates “I didn’t realize the importance of joining St. John’s Law Review so I hadn't submitted an article by the deadline,” she recalls called me over a holiday break to tell me that she didn’t receive my article and asked me to submit She explained to me that being a member of Law Review could help catapult my career trajectory I spent the entire break writing an article I made Law Review and earned a big law job in a leading firm right out of law school.”  John’s Law set her apart throughout her career John’s Law allowed me to grow from a young woman with a fresh idealistic perspective into someone who can think on their feet and stand out in the profession,” she says “I can proudly say that I chose the right law school.”  St. John’s University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, actual or potential parental, family, or marital status, pregnancy and related conditions, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance, [email protected] May 1, 2025A redesign of St. John’s University’s Department of Public Safety guard station at Gate 1, completed in March, received its official blessing on April 28 when representatives of the department joined the Rev. Richard Rock, C.M. in a dedication ceremony that honored all Public Safety officers for their service to the University Fr. Rock, Campus Minister for Athletics, joined Red Storm Battalion Army ROTC members in raising the American and University flags on a new flagpole at the guard station located at the main entrance The flagpole was the final piece of the station redesign featuring new gates Upgraded interior features include new cameras and other technology Rock blessed the guard station and the people who staff it “But today is more about the people who work in it and how selflessly they serve us We will always appreciate their service and dedication to St With that, Capt. Malcolm L. Brown and acting head of the University’s ROTC program Brown said the Red Storm Battalion was delighted to participate in such a proud moment for Public Safety John’s remains a culture where family and friends feel safe,” Capt The booth’s interior structures were completed in the Summer of 2024 Landscaping and external features were completed by Winter 2025 before the flagpole was installed March 13.  “We strive for professionalism in every aspect at Public Safety starting at our front door,” Director Patrick Wing said which is often the first point of contact for University visitors Brian Baumer, Associate Vice President, Department of Campus Facilities and Services said the guard station changes were more than cosmetic the station can now serve as a backup to Public Safety’s Command Center in the ROTC Building in case of an emergency “It gives us added curb appeal at the guard station,” Mr St. John’s University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, actual or potential parental, family, or marital status, pregnancy and related conditions, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance, [email protected] The 2025 season has already garnered much attention in the college basketball community and a heated argument is developing in the Big East Analysts are predicting an exciting match between two possible powerhouses by matching up St The Big East looks to be an exciting conference and the forthcoming college basketball season promises high-stakes games Much of the preseason talk revolves around the possible rivalry between St There are several reasons for the excitement primarily the coaching backgrounds of both teams and the players anticipated to be on their rosters After guiding UConn to the highest level of collegiate basketball Dan Hurley returns to defend the title with a team brimming with momentum and championship experience Rick Pitino is directing a major redevelopment at St Pitino’s presence has brought a new level of enthusiasm and anticipation to the Red Storm team because of his legendary coaching record and ability to turn programs around quickly The sideline confrontation between UConn’s Dan Hurley and St John’s Rick Pitino adds a captivating narrative to this budding rivalry Both instructors are renowned for their ferocity Hurley has fostered a resilient and tough culture at UConn which is demonstrated by their successful championship run His teams are recognized for their aggressiveness and relentless focus on both ends of the field With his Hall of Fame credentials and a history of success at numerous universities Pitino provides a wealth of expertise and a relentless passion for winning John’s fans are hopeful about their prospects in the Big East because of his ability to draw in elite players and implement a strict system the quality of players anticipated to play for both clubs might make for an exciting season series John’s are expected to present teams that can compete at the highest level in the top 10 of the Big East preseason rankings It is expected that UConn would bring back essential players from their championship team combining seasoned players with up-and-coming talent They are a constant threat because of their effectiveness both offensively and defensively a combination of returning players and substantial transfers should give St The addition of quality is intended to increase their competitiveness both in the conference and nationally Even though both teams have a lot of talent on the field John’s point guard position could be crucial to their victory over UConn’s strong defense passes the ball and makes snap choices in pivotal situations frequently acts as a team’s offensive engine The outcome of both games may be significantly impacted by how St John’s handles this crucial role against UConn’s disciplined and frequently stifling defensive pressure and the Big East’s historical background all suggest that a fascinating rivalry between St There will be fierce games in 2025 that will significantly impact the conference and national rankings KEEP READING: 2025 Men’s College Basketball Transfer Portal Tracker These are the games that college basketball fans should mark on their calendars There is anticipation of intense competition on the court and an electrifying atmosphere in the venues This Big East matchup is one of the most anticipated plotlines of the forthcoming season "chippers," takeout spots serving classic fried fish and chips with curry sauce they're much harder to find in mid-Michigan so Doogue and his wife Annie opened their own the Doogues announced plans to end the food truck's seasonal appearances in the Lansing area The couple and their 10-month-old daughter Hannah are moving to Idaho to be closer to Annie's family and although they could take their food trailer and equipment with them they'd like to see the business continue operating here "We can happily bring the trailer over," he said but it's kind of becoming a staple for a lot of people and it would be cool to see it keep running over here in some shape or form." the Doogues will part with their food trailer The truck's main dish is an Atlantic haddock fillet seasoned and battered and fries topped with cheddar cheese and Irish curry dipping sauce nearly nine years ago and spent time perfecting his fish and chips technique Johns area and around Lansing in the spring and summer "For somebody with the right drive who wants to do good it is a brilliant opportunity," Shane Doogue said I don't think we ever thought it'd take off so well." It has done so well that over the winter months the Doogues looked for commercial storefronts for lease in Lansing and considered opening a brick-and-mortar restaurant "We just couldn't find terms we were comfortable with," Shane Doogue said In the days since the couple announced their plans to move they have received interest from more than one potential buyer They plan to discuss the business with those individuals soon and are hopeful the right person is among them "We would like to see it go to somebody who has a passion for it," Shane Doogue said Anyone interested in reaching out about the business can email the Doogues at Kilkennysirishfishnchip@gmail.com More: April was a busy month for Lansing's restaurant scene. Here's what opened, closed The couple plans to operate Kilkenny's Irish Fish 'N Chip in the Lansing area through the end of May. Dates and locations will be posted to the business Facebook page at "Kilkenny’s Irish Fish ‘N Chip."  More: Century-old former Lansing church to get $4.7M renovation as new MSU Child Development Lab Contact Reporter Rachel Greco at rgreco@lsj.com Photo by: Creighton AthleticsBaseball's Opener with St John's Suspended in Seventh Inning4/17/2025 7:40:00 PM | Baseball Creighton leads 7-4 in bottom of the seventh as the child who had to be airlifted to a local trauma center after he was involved in a serious accident while riding his bike The crash is being investigated by the St RELATED | St. Johns County submits draft e-bike ordinance after crash injures middle-school boy “Although Parker is now breathing on his own and the extent of his injuries remains unknown His road to recovery will be long and challenging,” the GoFundMe raising funds to cover his medical expenses and recovery states Anderson is a student at Fruit Cove Middle School and plays football for the Creeks Outlaws We also ask for many prayers to his health and family during this trying time,” the Creeks Football League wrote in a Facebook post said Anderson is a kid who loves the game of football “I see him all the time around the park coming in to get his equipment Parker’s always getting his hands into something The fundraiser said Parker is being raised by his devoted father who has been by his side every minute since the accident Parker and his big sister Payton have shared an unbreakable bond,” according to the fundraiser we believe he will have the strength he needs to heal.” commended Jeremy’s strength in supporting his son Then they rushed to the hospital and ever since then Johns County Fire Rescue told News4JAX that the crash reported around 7:30 p.m Monday on Race Track Road in Julington Creek Plantation “involved a middle school age child.” The crash is being investigated by the St Tholl said Anderson’s teammates will continue to be there for him throughout his recovery process “He knows that he has the support from his community The online fundraiser had already reached more than $37,000 as of Tuesday evening The football team announced in a Facebook post that it will be hosting a prayer circle at 6 p.m. on Wednesday at Julington Creek Plantation Park. Chris Will has joined the News4JAX team as a weekend morning reporter, after graduating from the University of Florida in spring 2024. During his time in Gainesville, he covered a wide range of stories across the Sunshine State. His coverage of Hurricane Ian in southwest Florida earned a National Edward R. Murrow Award. ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about the presence of Portuguese man o’war on St. Johns County beaches. It’s vibrant blue and purple with tentacles and has a dangerous sting. Because it has been sighted, a purple beach flag is currently up to warn about the presence of these dangerous sea creatures at the beach. Beware of man o’ war and remember not to touch them! According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), man o’ war are called jellyfish but are actually siphonophores. “A siphonophore is unusual in that it is comprised of a colony of specialized, genetically identical individuals called zooids — clones — with various forms and functions, all working together as one," NOAA says. A man o’ war can sting you even days after it dies. So beware! 6vs5Iona in 11 Innings4/29/2025 8:03:00 PM | Baseball Jared Beebe went 3-for-6 with four RBIs and three runs Jesse Hanson Chris Will Ariel Schiller Johns County football team came together to surround him with love and prayers as the child who had to be airlifted to a local trauma center Monday night after he was involved in a serious accident while riding his e-bike on Race Track Road near Julington Creek Plantation Anderson is a student at Fruit Cove Middle School and plays football for the Creeks Outlaws The football team hosted a prayer circle for Anderson on Wednesday night at Julington Creek Plantation Park “I miss his smile every morning and praying for his quick recovery‚" Karen Frisbee John’s County Sheriff’s Office crossing guard Frisbee shared how she and Anderson interacted on most mornings but he comes up to the corner and he’s like ‘Good morning,’ and he sometimes has a dumb joke for me The sheriff’s office also taught the kids about the laws surrounding e-bikes and the importance of wearing helmets Amanda Ramirez spoke up during that presentation to further that message because her daughter was involved in a similar accident several months ago And so I just wanted to be here for Parker as well,” Ramirez said The GoFundMe said Anderson is now breathing on his own but he has not yet woken up after the crash including a fractured skull and a brain hemorrhage “The extent of his injuries remains unknown His road to recovery will be long and challenging,” said the GoFundMe page which is raising funds to cover his medical expenses and recovery said Anderson’s teammates will continue to be there for him throughout his recovery process Tholl said Anderson is a kid who loves the game of football The fundraiser said Parker Anderson is being raised by his devoted father said Jeremy Anderson found out about the crash because a good Samaritan who stopped to help found Parker’s cellphone and called his dad Werle commended Jeremy’s strength in supporting his son Lots of positive thoughts and lots of thanks to the community and first responders who responded out to the scene.“ Briana Brownlee is excited to call Jacksonville home and join the News4JAX team. She joins us from Southwest Florida, where she reported at Fox 4 News in Fort Myers. Before making it to the Sunshine state, she got her start in Rapid City South Dakota as the morning reporter and later transitioned into the weekend Sports Anchor. Jesse Hanson earned his BA in communications from UNF in 2014 while working as a freelance videographer in Jacksonville. He began work at Channel 4 News in 2016 and has since been an integral part of bringing stories to life on The Morning Show. STORRS, Conn. – The UConn softball team shutout the St. John's Red Storm in Friday's series opener, 3-0 at Burrill Family Field. Payton Kinney tossed a complete game shutout in the circle Game Recap: Softball | 5/2/2025 10:39:00 PM STORRS, Conn. – The UConn softball team shutout the St. John's Red Storm in Friday's series opener, 3-0 at Burrill Family Field. Payton Kinney tossed a complete game shutout in the circle Graduate student Payton Kinney made her 21st start of the season in the circle for the Huskies this is her fourth complete game of the season The game was a pitcher's duel through the first three innings as both teams struggled to generate offense against Kinney and Ana Serafinko of St UConn added a key insurance run in the bottom of the sixth inning off the bat of junior infielder Kaiea Higa as she legged out her second triple of the season Kinney closed the door on the Johnnies offense retiring 18 of the last 22 batters she faced from the second inning on Game two of the series with St. John's is scheduled for Saturday, May 3 at 2:00pm. UConn will honor two seniors after the conclusion of the game. Get your tickets at UConnTickets.com Thanks for visiting ! The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. John's murder case is calledIbrahim Hussein is charged with first-degree murder while Hussein Hussein is charged with helping him escape after the fatal shooting of a 33-year-old man April 8 John’s teenager accused of murder and his older brother by video from prisons in different parts of the island wore a medical mask as he sat in front of the web camera at Her Majesty’s Penitentiary in St where he has been incarcerated since his arrest on April 10 attended by phone and asked the court for a postponement as he waits to see more evidence in the case Subscribe now to access this story and more: Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience and I assume we are going to get more,” Hoskins said Prosecutor Katie Philpott told the court she expected to have an update from police this week with further disclosure and would need time to vet it Thank-you,” he replied when Provincial Court Judge Paul Noble told him of his next court date attended court by video from the Bishop’s Falls Correctional Centre in central Newfoundland has so far waived his right to a bail hearing The court heard Hussein’s defence team is also waiting on disclosure from police “I take it it’s a work in progress?” the judge asked the prosecutor Hussein is scheduled to return to court for an update May 26 While the two accused men appeared on screen their loved ones and those of Gerald (Kyle) Hynes a 33-year-old father who died after he was shot in the east end of St The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary has said the victim and Ibrahim knew each other and the shooting was targeted RNC officers were called to a Watson Street home around 9 p.m on April 8 to find Hynes had been shot outside An RNC police dog led officers to a residence around the corner and the tactical unit was engaged to contain and clear the scene before a man whom police initially described as a “person of interest” was taken into custody That man — who wasn’t Ibrahim or Hussein — was later released without charge The RNC issued a public appeal for Ibrahim’s whereabouts describing him as armed and dangerous and advising people not to approach him he was on bail with charges of assault causing bodily harm along with charges of breaching a court order and failing to appear in court Ibrahim and Hussein were arrested at the ferry terminal in Port-aux-Basques the morning of April 10 Mounties apprehended Hussein from behind the wheel of the getaway SUV while RNC officers subsequently located Ibrahim hiding in the trunk Ibrahim is charged with first-degree murder possession of a firearm for a dangerous purpose possession of a restricted firearm with ammunition breaching a previous bail condition to not possess or be near firearms and breaching a bail condition to be of good behaviour Hussein is charged with being an accessory to murder after the fact for enabling Ibrahim to escape Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page The British Virgin Islands is an explorer's dream with more than 60 isles and cays to discover Expert-backed tips and a step-by-step breakdown to ward off these pests We tried it: Filtrete Smart Tower and the Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool Formaldehyde HP09 transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy RELATED: Atlantic Beach City Commission approved new legislation to improve e-bike safety. These are the new rules The boy had to be airlifted to a local trauma center as a result of the crash and remained in critical condition Tuesday morning Some of the key rules and provisions approved by the city commission included e-bikes being restricted to a 10 mph speed limit and requiring all e-bikes to abide by “all state statues and regulations” like stop signs and bike laws. Below is a more comprehensive list of rules approved by the city commission, according to the Atlantic Beach Police Department. Once reviewed by the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office, the ordinance will head to the St. Johns County Commission for discussion, which will be followed by public comment before any official vote is held. The St. Johns County community remained in shock on Tuesday upon learning of the crash that left the boy critically injured. “That made my stomach turn. I knew this was an inevitability with the number of [e-bikes] on our sidewalks,” said one News4JAX reader. Julington Creek resident Pam Livermore said she wasn’t surprised to hear an accident involving e-bikes occurred in the area. “I’m always very careful when turning in here because a little kid was coming down the road and I knew he wasn’t going to stop to look,” she said. Another woman named Jamie said, “It doesn’t surprise me at all, especially with the way people drive around here.” Scott is a multi-Emmy Award Winning Anchor and Reporter, who also hosts the “Going Ringside With The Local Station” Podcast. Scott has been a journalist for 25 years, covering stories including six presidential elections, multiple space shuttle launches and dozens of high-profile murder trials. 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The USC Ice Bucket Challenge is Becoming Performative Stormin’ Loud 2025 Headliner Announced Momo Boyd Captures Americana in Debut Single ‘American Love Song’ John’s University announced their plans for an ambitious $400 million fundraising campaign that would support the construction of new on-campus amenities for students and student-athletes including the new basketball practice facility the largest contribution in University history construction on the new facility is imminent with the completion date still set for 2027 $25 million of Janetschek’s donation will go to the construction of the new facility with the remaining $7.5 million funding student scholarships “I am deeply grateful for the extraordinary generosity of Bill Janetschek the university announced the “HEARTS ON FIRE” campaign The campaign aims to grow the university’s financial health reimagine academic buildings and increase opportunity for students the campaign has gained a total of $251.5 million as of May 1 John’s education for both faculty and students The fundraising period is set to end on May 31 The university announced the campaign via Instagram stating that the campaign is in alignment with the university’s Vincentian values More about the campaign is available to view on the university website Your donation will support the student journalists of St Your contribution will allow us to purchase equipment and cover our annual website hosting costs Johns County officials invited the public to participate in a series of budget workshops for Fiscal Year 2026 The workshops will be held May 8 through May 13 at the St Johns County Administration Building in St According to the city, there will be limited in-person public seating in the San Sebastian Conference Room. However, there will be additional public seating to watch it live on this website. Here’s the schedule of the budget workshops: After each workshop, the public can email their questions to Budget@sjcfl.us For more information regarding the budgeting process, visit this website. Marcela joined News4JAX in 2023. She grew up in Mexico and eventually moved to California to pursue her dream of becoming a journalist. Now, she is a proud San Diego State University alumna who has many years of experience in TV and digital journalism. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. John’s In NCAA Tournament First Round April 29 Our usual "sweet spot" on the calendar couldn't be sweeter most days Unless you're trying to grow grass or maybe take the crunch out of the grass you already have Even better for those who like to toss a line hither and yon it should continue for another 10 or 12 days we're waxing and we're gonna keep waxing for a bit DALE'S MOM KNEW Happy 74th birthday to Dale Earnhardt. Or Happy 73rd, as he'd prefer. Here's the story You may have noticed, we're big on moons around here followed by the Waxing Gibbous that waxes us right up to May 12 which we'll get for some 14 days after the full moon Because everything is ramping up as the moon starts to fill and therefore the fish — including the quality catches — are downright giddy at all the baitfish being blown around throughout the water columns As they say after such fishing proclamations it wouldn't take much effort to find an angling contrarian who prefers waning to waxing and new to full most of us wouldn't know a Gibbous if it jumped over our gunwale or onto our dock and they’ll become a big target in the weeks ahead anglers will keep concentrating on catches they can actually eat Billy specializes in redfish and says they’ve been available in skinny water early in the morning He’s been alternating between shrimp and crab for bait We’re also in that time of year when you can damn near catch a jack with an empty hook because there have unexpectedly been a few slow hours on the water this week Nothing thrills a paying customer quite like the fight of a jack that famously punches way above its weight Jeff says he got into a school of reds at the inlet earlier this week and landed a pair of mid-slotters “And then the school was gone as quick as they showed up,” he said He also says he’s been getting at least one quality flounder each trip Blake Abbey reports plenty of largemouth bass action in the waters near the Tomoka Boat Club (where U.S “The fish are in post-spawn and hitting topwater baits in the mornings and evenings,” Blake says “The snook bite is also very strong around U.S He suggests using a lipless crank bait or paddle tail co-owner of the Sea Spirit with her husband says she’s been at the SEDAR meetings this week in Charleston From that weeklong session will eventually come news of date(s) for this year’s South Atlantic red snapper season Ron Desantis this week threw open the doors on 126 days of fishing for red snapper in the Gulf Those 126 days will begin Memorial Day weekend then be parceled out here and there from Sept The reminder as to why the difference: The state makes the rules for the Gulf while the feds control the Atlantic from the three-mile mark to as far as the GPS can see — which is basically where the snapper live the Sea Spirit has been taking advantage of this run of quality fishing weather “We call it ‘locals season.’ The fishing is usually decent and the traffic on the water is typically lighter than when summer vacation begins,” she says “We had a guest land an awesome 29-pound blackfin tuna last week,” she says “He didn’t have any type of special tackle or gear — he caught it using the standard rod-and-reel we provide.” SurfSome are beginning to wonder if the thick pompano migration is coming Usually by now the northbound wagon train has started and some years it’s already come and gone by now but not in abundance,” says the man who closely monitors such things which is mucking up otherwise wonderful near-shore conditions “The water is green-blue — beautiful,” Marco says As for the possibility of a late-arriving pompano onslaught I’m still waiting on the main load,” Marco says Panfish season begins to ramp up this time of year Specks can be found year-round (sometimes shallow but when the weather warms the wealth is spread around and includes bluegill They all fall under the “sunfish” category and if you can’t catch a sunfish during this extended run of cloudless days “The bass fishing is red-hot right now,” Capt Bryn Adams says from Highland Park Fish Camp in DeLand “A lot of schooling action going on right now Wild shiners and artificials are working.” Email your fish photos to ken.willis@news-jrnl.com Please include first and last name of angler(s) as well as type of fish (we're occasionally stumped) on Florida's Fish and Wildlife Commission website: MyFWC.com But the basics are: No: If you're 65 or older “Probably” Not: If you're fishing with a licensed guide or charter boat both of which often purchase commercial licenses that cover their customers Yes: Even if you're a shore-based angler (shoreline and even if fishing with a shore-based guide However: The shore-based license is free But: You still need to register for that free license Florida's FWC uses a third-party site for buying or renewing fishing licenses:  GoOutdoorsFlorida.com Don't forget: Whether you're fishing fresh or saltwater Freshwater and saltwater licenses are both $17 annually and they're also available at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com or certain bait shops and big retailers Also: Non-residents need to purchase that license even if they're just fishing from shoreline or shore-based structures Ohio (WSYX) — The 12th annual CBS Sports Classic is set for Dec 20 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta with a new participant joining the lineup John’s will make its event debut alongside longtime Classic staples Kentucky This year’s doubleheader will feature Ohio State facing North Carolina Both matchups will air on the CBS Television Network and stream on Paramount+ John’s head coach Rick Pitino will square off against former Kentucky player and current head coach Mark Pope in a matchup full of personal history Pitino coached Kentucky from 1989-1997 and led the Wildcats to a national championship in 1996 with Pope as team captain The Red Storm and Wildcats last met in 2012 with Kentucky holding an 11-5 all-time series lead North Carolina leads its series with Ohio State 13-3 and has won all three previous Classic meetings including tickets and hotel accommodations More information and ticket alerts are available at www.cbssportsclassic.com John’s on Saturday in a doubleheader The Saints blanked the Johnnies in game one with a 14 to 0 victory St John’s bounced back in game two with a 6 to 5 win to earn the doubleheader split