The Independent Student Newspaper of St. John's University

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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

Diana Colapietro, Photo Editor

Photo Editor:

Diana is a senior Photojournalism major/International Studies minor who has been involved in the Torch since her freshman year in the fall of 2012. This year she hopes to incorporate more photo spreads in the newspaper and make the content more visually appealing.

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All content by Diana Colapietro
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[Photo] Gitte Kath: 40 years of posters, a lifetime of inspiration

Caroline Krawczynski, Contributing Writer
February 9, 2016

Fresh food for a fresh outlook

Diana Colapietro, Photo Editor
January 27, 2016

Dabble in Disney: Answer key 11/4/15

Diana Colapietro, Photo Editor
November 5, 2015

Awaken your senses with “Spring Awakening”

Diana Colapietro, Photo Editor
September 30, 2015

Don’t miss “Mistress America”

Diana Colapietro, Photo Editor
September 16, 2015
COOKIES

[Photo] Montgoris renovations to take place throughout summer 2015

Bridget Higgins, Staff Writer
April 15, 2015
Chris Mullin at his introductory press conference on April 1. Photo by: Diana Colapietro, Photo Editor

[Photo] Mullin recruiting up a storm

Stephen Zitolo, Sports Editor
April 15, 2015
Erin Burner hit her 40th career home run at St. John’s on Sunday versus Providence, a first inning grand slam. Photo by: Diana Colapietro, Torch Photo Editor

[Photo] Johnnies are storming through Big East, win ninth straight game

April 15, 2015
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[Photo] Baseball wins series over Pirates, takes control of Big East

Brandon Mauk, Digital Sports Manager
April 15, 2015
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[Photo] University community raises $25K for childhood cancer patients

Bridget Higgins, Staff Writer
March 25, 2015

Explore the world, write your own story

Diana Colapietro, Photo Editor
March 25, 2015
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[Photo] A smorgasbord of gastronomical proportions

Lauren Eden, Contributing Writer
March 24, 2015
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[Photo] The cat’s out of the bag

Bryant Rodriguez, Contributing Writer
March 24, 2015
Michael Brady, former SGI president, shows the Torch his yearbook with pictures from the Rathskellar.

[Photo] Remembering campus bar, The Rat

Shannon Luibrand, Features Editor
March 19, 2014
A new sign part of St. John's rebranding efforts to attract more students to enroll.

[Photo] University’s freshman enrollment decreases 10 percent in last five years

Christopher Brito, News Editor
March 12, 2014
St. John's head coach Steve Lavin made $2,027,307 in total compensation from mid 2011-12, according to the University's most recent 990 tax form

[Photo] Lavin ranks fourth among Big East coaches in total compensation

Kieran Lynch, Editor-in-Chief
March 12, 2014
University warns students of possible cyber threats.

[Photo] University faces issue of “compromised” e-mail accounts

Alexa Vagelatos, Assistant News Editor
March 12, 2014
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Changs House

[Photo] Chang’s home in process of being sold; feds enter settlement negotiations with her attorney

Christopher Brito, News Editor
February 26, 2014
S.G.I. and Public Safety are trying to figure out ways to improve the guest signing in policy. (Photo/Diana Colapietro)

[Photo] Public Safety meets with students in forum

Talia Tirella, Staff Writer
February 5, 2014
THEATREONLINE

[Photo] SPB’s free movie program cut

Olivia Cunningham, Staff Writer
November 13, 2013
JaKarr Sampson had 21 points in Friday's loss to Wisconsin.

[Photo] Johnnies fall to Wisconsin in opener

Kieran Lynch, Editor-in-Chief
November 13, 2013
Aliyyah Handford cuts to the basket as a sets a career high 32 points against Iona.

[Photo] Handford’s 32 leads all against Gaels

Kyle Fitzgerald, Online Editor
November 13, 2013
The Johnnies won on Saturday night despite playing a man down.

[Photo] Freshman plays hero on Senior NIght

Kyle Fitzgerald, Online Editor
November 6, 2013
The first floor of St. Augustine Hall has received funding necessary to be open 24/7.

[Photo] Provost approves funding for 24-hour library floor

Alexa Vagelatos, Staff Writer
October 17, 2013
Orlando Sanchez is ready to take the floor after being granted eligibility this year.

[Photo] Meet the new guy: Orlando Sanchez

Christopher Brito, News Editor
October 16, 2013
Freshman Lara Kristin Pederson looks to clear the ball from St. John's box.

[Photo] St. John’s versus Creighton: Action shots

October 7, 2013
Students waiting to meet their advisors at University Career Services.

[Photo] New Career Center spot aims to help more students

Tatiana Castellanos, Contributing Writer
October 2, 2013
The 'Silent Beaches' exhibit is on display at the Dr. M.T. Geoffrey Yeh Art Gallery in Sun Yat Sen Hall until Nov. 9.

[Photo] ‘Silent Beaches’ washes up at SJU

Breeana Mulligan, Staff Writer
October 2, 2013
Students walk past a blood donation bus stationed by St. Augustine Hall.

[Photo] St. John’s awarded for most blood donations

Alexa Vagelatos, Staff Writer
October 2, 2013
Dr. Gradin gives a lecture to more than 1,250 people inside Carnesecca Arena.

[Photo] Q&A with Dr. Temple Gradin

Christopher Brito, News Editor
October 2, 2013
St. John's basketball teams raised over $50,000 for this year's Dribble for the Cure.

[Photo] Dribble for the Cure sets record

Sade Tavarez, Contributing Writer
October 2, 2013
St. Albert Hall is home to the pharmacy program and provides a high-tech education.

[Photo] Pharmacy school offers high-tech education

Ella Leviyeva, Contributing Writer
October 2, 2013
Public Safety emailed students Friday evening to announce arrest.

[Photo] Arrest made regarding off-campus incidents

Christopher Brito, News Editor
September 20, 2013
St. Jon's have won five of their last six matches.

[Photo] Storm blank Rams in cross-town rematch

Kyle Fitzgerald, Online Editor
September 20, 2013
Benjamin Gabriel says he was scammed out of $300 after teaching children.

[Photo] Student says he wasn’t paid

Christopher Brito, News Editor
September 18, 2013
The whole soccer program has played well on the defensive side.

[Photo] Defense is the name of the game

Jon Perez, Sports Editor
September 18, 2013
Rafael Diaz has three shutouts in the four-game winning streak.

[Photo] Diaz stays strong in between posts

Mitchell Petit-Frere, Managing Editor
September 18, 2013
Two cell phone power stations were charged inside the D'Angelo Center.

[Photo] SJU adds two charging stations

Isabel Rajabzadeh, Staff Writer
September 18, 2013
Students partake in events at the Hispanic Heritage Month kick-off.

[Photo] Hispanic Heritage Month starts with flavor

Kimberly Avalos, Staff Writer
September 18, 2013
Public safety cars will look to capture the assailant who forcibly touched a female student on Friday evening.

[Photo] Public Safety, NYPD set to increase patrols after incident

Kieran Lynch, Editor-in-Chief
September 18, 2013
Rachel Daly has become the face of St. John's women's soccer.

[Photo] Star rising: Daly takes Belson by Storm

Jon Perez, Sports Editor
September 18, 2013
The Red Storm celebrate Casey Osborne's goal.

[Photo] Johnnies shut out Nittany Lions

Mitchell Petit-Frere, Managing Editor
September 11, 2013
1,533 fans were in attendance to watch SJU defeat Akron Friday night.

[Photo] Red Storm fans rock the Belson thus far

Mitchell Petit-Frere, Managing Editor
September 11, 2013
Casey Osborne celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal.

Rachel Daly has certainly done her part to lead the Johnnies to a fast start.

[Photo] Daly and co. can give fans a pleasant Fall

Jon Perez, Sports Editor
September 11, 2013
Rachel Daly has become the face of St. John's women's soccer.

[Photo] Daly continues hot streak as SJU downs Brown

Stephen Zitolo, Staff Writer
September 11, 2013
Johnny Thunderbird survives rebranding; will stay SJU's mascot

[Photo] Johnny Thunderbird stays on perch

Kieran Lynch, Editor-in-Chief
September 11, 2013
Students enjoying some of the perks of Week of Welcome.

[Photo] Students get the WOW treatment

Kaitlin Simpson, Contributing Writer
September 11, 2013
A student taking care of the all-organic garden by the residence halls.

[Photo] SJU strives for environmental excellence

Alexa Vagelatos, Staff Writer
September 11, 2013
The Red Storm embrace Jimmy Mulligan after his game-winning PK goal.

[Photo] Zippin’ Through the Night

Kyle Fitzgerald, Online Editor
September 7, 2013
Construction continues on Red Mango, which is slated to open this fall.

[Photo] SJU adds new dining options and more

Christopher Brito, News Editor
August 28, 2013
Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M. speaks with the Torch Monday afternoon.

[Photo] Ready to serve: Torch Q&A with interim-President Rev. Levesque

Kieran Lynch, Editor-in-Chief
August 28, 2013
Rachel Daly is congratulated by her teammates after scoring one of her three goals.

[Photo] Johnnies down Rams, Daly scores hat trick

Stephen Zitolo, Staff Writer
August 28, 2013

[Photo] Public Safety Issues Precautions

Breeana Mulligan, Contributing Writer
May 1, 2013
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[Photo] Around 3,000 students go to Spring Fling Carnival

Jarrod Jenkins, Assistant News Editor
May 1, 2013

[Photo] St. John’s Takes Series from Louisville

Kyle Fitzerald, Online Editor
April 24, 2013
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[Photo] Sanchez Tries to Make Best of NCAA Situation

Kieran Lynch, Features Editor
February 26, 2013
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[Photo] STJ Students Deal with Flu Outbreak

Shannon Luibrand, Assistant Features Editor
January 23, 2013
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