The Story of St. John’s Athletic Facilities

Guild Hall or Rat Hall as it’s also known, was built in 1901 and served as the main gymnasium on the St. John’s University campus for many years until 1972.  To help tell the story of St. John’s buildings I was joined by St. John’s/St. Ben’s Archivist Peggy Roske.  St. John’s University archives says the gym became…

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VP rakes in endorsements from hall of famers

There’s “Swifties for Harris” and “Cat Ladies for Kamala” and “White Dudes for Harris.” You can add one more to the list: “Athletes for Harris.” The Harris campaign says it’s launching “Athletes for Harris” and the effort is designed to mobilize athletes and coaches in the final weeks of the campaign, according to a statement…

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