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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
Sara Rodia

Sara Rodia, Opinion Editor Emerita

Sara is a fourth year English major with a minor in Sociology who is severing her second year as Opinion editor. This year Sara hopes to continue expanding the opinion section and get more counter angles for stories. Outside of being an editor for the Torch, Sara teaches gymnastics to younger children!

You can reach Sara at [email protected].

All content by Sara Rodia
PHOTO COURTESY/ Unsplash Sonja Langford

It’s Time to Scratch Daylight Savings Time

Sara Rodia, Opinion Editor
November 10, 2021
TORCH PHOTO/ Sara Rodia

Welcome Back Broadway

Sara Rodia, Opinion Editor
October 13, 2021
TORCH PHOTO/ Brenden Willsch

What I wish I knew as a freshman

Sara Rodia, Opinion Editor
September 22, 2021
Earth Day: A reminder that we need to change to protect our planet!

Earth Day: A reminder that we need to change to protect our planet!

Sara Rodia, Opinion Editor
April 22, 2021
Torch Photo/ Brenden Willisch

Let’s talk midterms, stress and mental health

Sara Rodia, Opinion Editor
March 17, 2021
Photo Courtesy/ Samantha Wanderer

Coffee Conversations: Alumna spotlight: Newest Podcast host Samantha Wanderer

Sara Rodia, Opinion Editor
March 14, 2021
Torch Photo/ Brenden Willisch

Campus Orgs talk virtual events and member engagement in a pandemic

Sara Rodia, Opinion Editor
March 10, 2021
Photo Courtesy/ Unsplash Joshua Sukoff

A rise in women in ski patrols shows just how capable women are

Sara Rodia, Opinion Editor
February 23, 2021
TORCH PHOTO / Brenden Willisch

Looking toward the Spring Semester

Sara Rodia, Opinion Editor
February 16, 2021
PHOTO COURTESY/UNSPLASH JUDE BECK

I ditched New Year’s resolutions for good — here’s why

Sara Rodia, Opinion Editor
January 27, 2021
TORCH PHOTO / Brenden Willisch

The status of Academic Service Learning

Sara Rodia, Opinion Editor
November 24, 2020
Students weigh in on pass/fail options for fall semester

Students weigh in on pass/fail options for fall semester

Sara Rodia, Opinion Editor
November 18, 2020
TORCH PHOTO / Brenden Willisch

Living on campus during a pandemic

Sara Rodia, Opinion Editor
November 17, 2020
Photo Courtesy/ Yu Huan (Martin) Lin

Conquering the pandemic as an international student

Sara Rodia, Opinion Editor
November 17, 2020
Photo Courtesy/ Unsplash Michal Balog

Packing up for winter break

Sara Rodia, Opinion Editor
November 8, 2020
Photo Courtesy/ Unsplash Joshua Woroniecki

Against democracy, Trump calls to stop counting votes

Sara Rodia, Opinion Editor
November 6, 2020
Torch Design/ Sophie Williams

Students make their voices heard on the upcoming election

Sara Rodia, Opinion Editor
November 3, 2020
Photo Courtesy/ Unsplash Kayle Kaupanger

Broadway: Left in the dark a little longer

Sara Rodia, Co-Opinion Editor
October 13, 2020
TORCH PHOTO/BRENDEN WILLSCH

Montgoris Hall opens for indoor dining per NYC guidelines

Sara Rodia, Co-Opinion Editor
October 2, 2020
Why is it so Hard to Wear a Mask?

Why is it so Hard to Wear a Mask?

Sara Rodia, Co-Opinion Editor
September 16, 2020
TORCH PHOTO/ BRENDEN WILLSCH

Then & Now: Campus During a Pandemic

Sara Rodia, Co-Opinion Editor
September 9, 2020
Torch Photo/ Dayra Santana

Online Learning: Are We Really Getting the Education We’re Paying For?

Sara Rodia, Co-Opinion Editor
September 2, 2020
PHOTO COURTESY/YOUTUBE NETFLIX

“Hollywood” Gives 1940s Movie History an Interesting but Flawed Rewrite

Sara Rodia, Co-Opinion Editor
June 2, 2020
PHOTO COURTESY/SUDAN OUYANG

Will Labor Day Breathe Life Back Into Broadway?

Sara Rodia, Co-Opinion Editor
May 18, 2020
Sophomore homeland security and military leadership major, Jason Nikolatos studies for finals at his home.

Students Weigh in on their Time at Home

Sara Rodia, Co-Opinion Editor
May 11, 2020
PHOTO COURTESY/GETTY IMAGES EYEEM

University Announces Commencement Plans for the Class of 2020

Sara Rodia, Co-Opinion Editor
May 6, 2020
PHOTO COURTESY/ FLIKR

The Continued Abuse of Gymnasts Calls for Better Protocols to Protect Young Athletes

Sara Rodia, Co-Opinion Editor
May 6, 2020
TORCH PHOTO/ SARA RODIA

Curated Collection: Five Books to Keep You Intrigued During Quarantine

Sara Rodia, Co-Opinion Editor
May 5, 2020
Protesters Put Themselves and Others in Danger to Call for Reopening of Economy

Protesters Put Themselves and Others in Danger to Call for Reopening of Economy

Sara Rodia, Co-Opinion Editor
April 30, 2020
TORCH PHOTO/NICK BELLO

Students Seek to Understand Poverty in the United States through University Experience

Sara Rodia, Co-Opinion Editor
April 30, 2020
Cliffs of Moher four days before we were sent home. TORCH PHOTO/ SARA RODIA

Combating COVID-19 while Studying Abroad

Sara Rodia, Co-Opinion Editor
April 22, 2020
St. John’s service fraternity, Alpha Phi Omega, completes service year round.

How to Get Out and Give Back this Holiday Season

Sara Rodia, Staff Writer
November 20, 2019
Women Should Have The Right to Wear Glasses to Work

Women Should Have The Right to Wear Glasses to Work

Sara Rodia, Staff Writer
November 20, 2019
On Friday, Nov. 1, protestors jumped turnstiles in response to the fate evasion crackdown.

Hopping the Turnstile

Sara Rodia, Staff Writer
November 13, 2019
Simone Biles Record-Breaking Performance Paves Way for Young Girls

Simone Biles Record-Breaking Performance Paves Way for Young Girls

Sara Rodia, Staff Writer
October 23, 2019
St. John’s Earns Spot on List of Top Ten US Colleges for Upward Mobility

St. John’s Earns Spot on List of Top Ten US Colleges for Upward Mobility

Sara Rodia, Staff Writer
October 16, 2019

A Summer of Research In Paris Senior Christopher Valdes on his overseas internship

Sara Rodia, Staff Writer
September 11, 2019

Accepted Students Day Hits Record Attendance Numbers

Sara Rodia, Staff Writer
April 17, 2019
Dr. Robyn C. Spencer spoke on the long, thought provoking process writing her book.

Women’s History Month Presents Dr. Robyn C. Spencer

Sara Rodia, Staff Writer
March 21, 2019
Magdelene Barjolo (left) and Alexandria Ligon (right) win the Pitch Johnny competition with their idea “Sending Her Essentials” (SHE).

“Sending Her Essentials” Across New York

Sara Rodia, Staff Writer
December 7, 2018
The interior of a mall in Virginia in 2007, showing how hectic how holiday shopping can be.

Is Black Friday Honestly Worth All the Hassle?

Sara Rodia, Staff Writer
November 14, 2018
Jalen Coleman, Senior “I felt that it shows the need to have more policies around guns, that’s the first thing that needs to be addressed… hate is the product of ignorance, you don’t understand someone so you hate them.”

Student Sparks: Pittsburgh

Sara Rodia, Staff Writer
November 7, 2018
Recently nominated Brett Kavanaugh and Vice President Mike Pence together in D.C.

Kavanaugh: Innocent Till Proven Guilty

Sara Rodia, Contributing Writer
October 17, 2018
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