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ESPN’s Jay Bilas Pokes Fun at Himself With Epic Sister Jean Meme

The famed college hoops analyst referenced the beloved 104-year-old Loyola Chicago figure in reference to the ongoing discussion around court storming.

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104-year-old Sister Jean had the best view of Loyola-Chicago’s upset over No. 21 Dayton

Sister Jean was on the baseline for the Ramblers' biggest win since 2021

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Sister Jean’s latest fan? President Biden — he sent flowers during Chicago visit

Along with the bouquet of flowers, the president sent a note to the 104-year-old Loyola icon during his visit last week: “Dear Sister Jean, Thinking of you during my trip to Chicago today! Keep the Faith!”

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Sister Jean shares her memories and her belief in teamwork — on and off the court: ‘We all need each other. Every one of us.’

Just weeks before she is inducted into the Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame, Loyola University’s Sister Jean spoke with Sneed about a childhood filled with family and exotic pets and a ministry devoted to basketball, kindness and faith in God: ‘We are never alone.’

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As she turns 104, Loyola’s Sister Jean talks AI, migrant crisis, basketball and dying

“I never think about being old,” the campus celebrity who has captured the hearts of those in Chicago and beyond told the Chicago Sun-Times in an interview.

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Sister Jean looked so adorable flying to catch Loyola-Chicago’s opening round A10 game

Sister Jean wouldn't miss this for the world!

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At 103, Sister Jean of Loyola University has a memoir: Shocking details? None. Gripes? Just one.

CHICAGO — Sister Jean of Loyola University, who stands atop Chicago’s A-list of celebrity clergy, waited until she was 103 to write her memoir. Clearly, she didn’t take the advice packed into its title: “Wake Up With Purpose! What I’ve Learned in My First Hundred Years,” out Feb. 28. Clearly,…

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Loyola’s Sister Jean Reflects on Her Rise to Basketball Fame

The 103-year-old garnered national attention during the Ramblers’ 2018 NCAA tournament Cinderella run—now she’s sharing her life’s story.

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Sister Jean surprisingly picked a non-Chicago team to win the NCAA Men’s National title

Now that's a surprising pick from Sister Jean.

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At 103, Loyola’s Sister Jean reflects on life, prayer and basketball in memoir

The first book from the Loyola basketball team’s beloved chaplain is fittingly called “Waking Up With a Purpose! What I’ve Learned in My First Hundred Years.”

Chicago Sun-Times

MLB fans loved seeing 103-year-old Sister Jean throw out the first pitch at a Cubs game

Sister Jean forever!

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Sister Jean’s message to us all as she turns 103: Don’t worry, be happy

You look at Sister Jean, you listen to her, you watch her with people, with her players and students and just about anybody who happens to be around, and it’s impossible not to smile.

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Highland Park readies for the school year, an unusual way to combat theft and more in your Chicago news roundup

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Loyola’s Sister Jean gets another limited edition doll in the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum ahead of 103rd birthday

Loyola University Chicago’s Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt is turning 103 years old Sunday, and the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum has released another doll for the longtime nun and Ramblers team chaplain, the organization said in a news release.

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Loyola Red Line plaza renamed for ‘world famous’ Sister Jean on her 103rd birthday

During a dedication Sunday, Sister Jean greeted fans, accepted gifts and hobnobbed with Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Gov. J.B. Pritzker. “I just love being at Loyola,” she said.

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Pharma funds Illinois pols, ‘Sister Jean’ turns 103, Honest Chicagoans talk Air and Water Show and more in your Chicago news roundup

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Turning 103, ‘Sister Jean’ is getting ready for another year at Loyola — dispensing advice about love, life and perfecting the free throw

Sister Jean Dolores Bertha Schmidt — or Sister Jean as she’s better known to legions of Ramblers basketball fans — celebrates her birthday Sunday.

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5 things we learned on Day 2 of the NCAA tournament Round of 64

Sister Jean got sent home early.

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Sister Jean is back at March Madness rooting for Loyola again and everyone was so excited to see her

Sister Jean is back and our hearts are warm.

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Loyola Chicago coach Drew Valentine was pumped to have Sister Jean back for March Madness

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