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The Independent Student Newspaper of St. John's University

The Torch

The Independent Student Newspaper of St. John's University

The Torch

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand toured the Cybersecurity Lab located on the second floor of St. Augustine Hall. 
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Facilitates Cybersecurity Roundtable at St. John’s University
Olivia Seaman, Editor-in-Chief • April 24, 2024

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), attended St. John’s University for a discussion on cybersecurity on April 24 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sen....

Change of Heart: Aaron Scott Commits to St. John’s
Kyler Fox, Managing Editor • April 24, 2024

A mostly quiet offseason for the Red Storm has increased in volume quickly.  After landing USC big man Vincent Iwuchukwu just 24 hours...

The Realities of Dating in College
Olivia Rainson, Features Editor & Social Media Manager • April 24, 2024

College years are some of the most formative times in life for personal growth and development. As students, how can you independently grow...

Remembering Torch Alumnus Howie Schwab
Isabella Cautero, Sports Editor • April 23, 2024

ESPN personality, producer and St. John’s University graduate Howie Schwab passed away on April 20 at the age of 63. During his time...

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St. John’s Lands First Transfer of 2024 Cycle
Kyler Fox, Managing Editor • April 23, 2024

As last year’s men’s basketball team captain Joel Soriano sets his sights on the NBA, head coach Rick Pitino and company may have...

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St. John's Literary Magazine Launches First Post-COVID Edition
Isabella Athanasiou, Asst. News Editor • April 22, 2024

The Sequoya Literary and Arts Magazine hosted a publishing party today at the University Writing Center from 1:50-3:15 p.m., celebrating...

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Student Organizations Collaborate to Put On Earth Festival
Malak Kassem, News Editor • April 22, 2024

Several student organizations collaborated to put together a University-wide Earth Festival marking this year's Earth Day on April 22. Student...

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Swae Lee to Headline 2024 Stormin’ Loud
Olivia Seaman, Editor-in-Chief • April 18, 2024

  Rapper Swae Lee will headline 2024 Stormin’ Loud, according to an Instagram post by the St. John’s University Student Programming...

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University Balkan Club Hosts Dr. Fred Cocozzelli on “Western Perspective of the Balkans”
Malak Kassem, News Editor • April 17, 2024

On April 15, the St. John’s University Balkan Club invited Professor Fred Cocozzelli, director of the Government & Politics program, ...

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Office of Residence Life Implements New Housing Selection Process With Mixed Student Reaction
Malak Kassem and Isabella Athanasiou April 16, 2024

The St. John’s University Office of Residence Life implemented a new housing selection pilot program for the Fall 2024 semester. From April...

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St. John’s Lands First Transfer of 2024 Cycle
Kyler Fox, Managing Editor • April 23, 2024

As last year’s men’s basketball team captain Joel Soriano sets his sights on the NBA, head coach Rick Pitino and company may have...

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St. John’s Ends Losing Streak, Wins Weekend Series 2-1
James Williams, Asst. Sports Editor • April 22, 2024

The St. John’s Baseball team beat the Butler Bulldogs in a three-game weekend series at Jack Kaiser Stadium from April 19 to April 21....

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Boxer Ryan Garcia Silences Skeptics with Stunning Win Over Devin Haney
Isabella Athanasiou, Asst. News Editor • April 21, 2024

Professional boxer Ryan Garcia secured a majority decision win against Devin Haney April 20 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Concerns...

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St. John’s Handed First Home Loss of the Season
James Williams, Asst. Sports Editor • April 18, 2024

The St. John’s Baseball team’s undefeated home record was broken in an 11-9 loss to the Columbia Lions on April 16 at Kaiser Stadium.  Helmed...

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Knockout Drama: Boxer Ryan Garcia's Ringside Rollercoaster
Isabella Athanasiou, Asst. News Editor • April 9, 2024

Professional boxer Ryan Garcia's upcoming fight against Devin Haney in Brooklyn on April 20 has been recently shadowed by controversy following...

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The Future is Calling, But Right Now Is Louder
Elizabeth Kaufmann, Opinion Editor Emerita • April 22, 2024

Finding joy in the mundanity. College life focuses heavily on the go, go, go of figuring out our future. While it’s incredibly important...

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Op-Ed: Maybe Banning TikTok Isn’t Such a Bad Thing
Elizabeth Kaufmann, Opinion Editor & Human Resources Manager Emerita • April 19, 2024

TikTok, though still up and running, may not be for long as Congress passed a bill on March 13 that could “require the app to part ways...

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Op-Ed: Arab American Heritage Month Is a Publicity Stunt
Malak Kassem, News Editor • April 12, 2024

This April marks the fourth Arab American Heritage Month in the United States since President Joe Biden officially declared the commemoration...

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Op-Ed: Activist Unveils the Truth Behind America’s Cuba Policy
Kyler Fox, Managing Editor • April 12, 2024

Albert A. Fox Jr. is an advocate for lifting the U.S. embargo with Cuba and has faced harassment, false arrests and fabricated FBI investigations...

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Angel Reese’s Battle with Courtside Prejudice
Quentin Williams, Contributing Writer • April 10, 2024

Angel Reese is one of the most dominant athletes the NCAA has ever seen. She holds the NCAA record for most double-doubles in a season and...

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Discovering the Power of the Five Love Languages
Abigail Grieco, Features Editor Emerita • April 23, 2024

The five love languages — first developed and described by author Gary Chapman in 1992 — describe how people receive and express love...

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Untangling the Web of Mixed Emotions
Abigail Grieco, Features Editor Emerita • April 15, 2024

Many aspects of the media focus on dealing with negative feelings — but what about mixed feelings? Whether you are changing jobs, starting...

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SJU’s Complete Commencement Checklist for College Seniors
Abigail Grieco, Features Editor Emerita • April 14, 2024

As graduation day approaches, college seniors find themselves on the cusp of a new chapter in life. Amidst the excitement and anticipation,...

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Surviving Senioritis as a Second-Semester Senior
Abigail Grieco, Features Editor Emerita • April 11, 2024

As the final semester of undergraduate studies approaches for graduating seniors, many students find themselves grappling with the phenomenon...

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How to Plan Your Next Garden Party
Olivia Rainson, Features Editor & Social Media Manager • April 10, 2024

With the arrival of spring, there’s no better time to embrace the beauty of nature by hosting a garden party. Whether you’re celebrating...

Jonathan Groff, Daniel Radcliffe and Lindsay Mendez star in the Merrily We Roll Along Revival.
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“Merrily We Roll Along:” Broadway's Biggest Revival
Celina Mullady, Asst. Culture Editor • April 22, 2024

Currently located at the Hudson Theater is Broadway’s newest hit and revival, “Merrily We Roll Along.” Originally a novel by George...

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Taylor Swift’s "The Tortured Poets Department" Shoots to Kill
Olivia Rainson, Features Editor & Social Media Manager • April 19, 2024

When Taylor Swift announced her 11th studio album, “The Tortured Poets Department” on Feb. 4, she was on stage accepting her 14th Grammy....

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“Avatar: The Last Airbender:” A Childhood Classic Brought to Life
Quentin Williams, Contributing Writer • April 18, 2024

“Avatar: The Last Airbender” is a reimagined adaptation of the award-winning animated series released almost two decades prior. The series,...

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Chappell Roan: The People’s Pop Princess
Molly Downs, Culture Editor • April 18, 2024

For anyone who keeps up to date with the pop music scene, Chappell Roan is a name sure to be thrown around these days — and for good reason.  Kayleigh...

Kristen Stewart plays Lou in Love Lies Bleeding. 
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“Love Lies Bleeding:” A24’s Newest Thriller
Celina Mullady, Asst. Culture Editor • April 11, 2024

The independent film and television production company, A24, has returned with their newest thriller/romance, “Love Lies Bleeding.” Starring...

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