The Independent Student Newspaper of St. John's University

The Torch
The Independent Student Newspaper of St. John's University

The Torch
The Independent Student Newspaper of St. John's University

The Torch

Lívia Paula, Features Editor

Features Editor:
Lívia is a senior Journalism major who has been involved with the Torch since 2013. She intends to expand the features section and have more stories on students and faculty showing their uniqueness and the diversity within the St. John’s community.
All content by Lívia Paula
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[Photo] St. John’s women find a networking space to inspire all young girls and women to achieve their dreams

Reza Moreno, Features Editor
November 14, 2016
An inspiration for moms all around

An inspiration for moms all around

Livia Paula, Features Editor Emeritus
April 27, 2016

Being aware of the realities of suicide

Livia Paula, Features Editor Emeritus
April 27, 2016
Paul 'Gee' Gordon and his family on Family Feud, airing in August.

Family Feud: SJU alumnus Paul ‘Gee’ Gordon on air

Livia Paula, Features Editor Emeritus
April 27, 2016
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Grooming and connecting the St. John’s community

Livia Paula, Features Editor Emeritus
April 20, 2016
Remembering an ‘Angel'

Remembering an ‘Angel’

Livia Paula, Features Editor
March 16, 2016
Photo/Jerome Perry

Student threads desire into fashion

Livia Paula, Features Editor
March 16, 2016
Haraya empowers black community and reaches across cultures

Haraya empowers black community and reaches across cultures

Livia Paula, Features Editor
February 17, 2016

Outbreak of Zika Virus continues to spread

Livia Paula, Features Editor
January 27, 2016

Caribbean warmth amidst the NY cold

Livia Paula, Features Editor
January 27, 2016
'Hover boards' are now banned after an NYPD spokesman said the item cannot be registered in the Department of Motor Vehicles.

‘Hover boards’ deemed illegal in New York City

Livia Paula, Features Editor
December 2, 2015

Body image transcends trend

Livia Paula, Features Editor
November 23, 2015

Helping veterans battle homelessness

Livia Paula, Features Editor
November 18, 2015
Torch Photo/Meghan Drisoff

18th annual president’s dinner celebrates Vincentian service

Livia Paula, Features Editor
November 5, 2015
Photo Courtesy of Queens Library 9/7/54

Project gives St. John’s history a voice

Livia Paula, Features Editor
November 5, 2015

Life, our very own novel

Livia Paula, Features Editor
October 22, 2015
Photo Courtesy of Connor Coughlin

Pets for Vets: Sigma Puppies raise PTSD awareness

Livia Paula, Features Editor
October 22, 2015
Active Minds president at the activities fair. (Photo: Evi Carrillo)

Activating the minds of SJU

Livia Paula, Features Editor
September 16, 2015
Photo provided: Flickr

Stories of Innocents – Juan Melendez Q&A

Livia Paula, Features Editor
May 4, 2015

SJU to host first Shack-a-Thon event

Livia Paula, Features Editor
April 29, 2015
This year's Relay For Life broke records.

Behind Relay For Life’s “Purple Storm”

Livia Paula, Features Editor
April 22, 2015

The Immigrant Song

Livia Paula, Assistant Features Editor
March 26, 2015

Big East schools gather at the garden for networking event

Livia Paula, Assitant Features Editor
March 25, 2015
Kevin Thompson was recently named Mr. Moviefone on The Today Show.

SJU alum the new Mr. Moviefone

Livia Paula, Assistant Features Editor
February 4, 2015

An outlet with the power of anonymity

Livia Paula, Staff Writer
November 19, 2014

An Experience Like No Other

Livia Paula, Staff Writer
November 6, 2014

‘It’s On Us’ here at St. John’s

Livia Paula, Staff Writer
October 23, 2014
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A taste of Italy just around the corner

Livia Paula, Staff Writer
October 1, 2014
A St. John's student assists one of the kids in an arts and crafts project.

Education program gives kids a chance

Livia Paula, Staff Writer
September 17, 2014

Education Program Gives Kids A Chance

Livia Paula, Staff Writer
September 17, 2014

From Red Storm To The White House

Livia Paula, Staff Writer
April 30, 2014

SJU: Get involved by joining organizations!

Livia Paula, Staff Writer
April 16, 2014
Dr. Colodny brings students to help children in Guatemala every year

Living out the Vincentian Mission

Livia Paula, Staff Writer
February 12, 2014
Dinner at Gan Da Sushi won't disappoint

Restaurant Review: Sushi galore on Union Turnpike

Livia Paula, Staff Writer
February 12, 2014
The DAC piano that students often play throughout the day.

The soundtrack to the D’Angelo Center

Livia Paula, Staff Writer
January 22, 2014
Intramural sports at SJU all fun and games

Intramural sports at SJU all fun and games

Livia Paula, Contributing Writer
November 13, 2013
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