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SGI increases budget by more than $100,000

Christopher Brito, News Editor

December 4, 2013

The overall revenue that Student Government, Inc. receives annually, mostly from the activity fee in students’ tuition bill, increased by more than $100,000 for this school year, according to a budget included in a recent newsletter to the student body. Inside the 14-page annual newsletter titled... READ MORE »»

Kyle Fitzgerald

SGI increases budget by more than $100,000
Flames of the Torch: Giving budget snapshot hurts SGI and students

Torch Editorial Board

December 4, 2013

Student Government, Inc. released a summary of the 2013-14 budget to the Torch in the form of an annual newsletter. The summary, which can read about and viewed on Pg. 4-5, sheds some light on where the $1,155,000 given to SGI this year is being distributed. Unfortunately, it doesn’t show a complete... READ MORE »»

Kyle Fitzgerald

Flames of the Torch: Giving budget snapshot hurts SGI and students
Public Safety answers concerns on StormCards

Alexa Vagelatos, Staff Writer

December 4, 2013

Public safety officials addressed students’ questions regarding prices of replacement StormCards and other concerns at the advisory meeting with Student Government, Inc. on Nov. 20. Tom Lawrence, vice president of public safety, shot down the idea of having a waiver for special circumstances when... READ MORE »»

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Public Safety answers concerns on StormCards
Musicians use voices to raise money for kids

Ella Leviyeva, Staff Writer

December 4, 2013

Beneath every fundraiser, there is a coordinator with a passion. This is the case for senior Jason Lapin as he pairs his musical talents with his devotion to charity. Lapin is one of the few performers that recently raised over $2,000 on campus for a terminally ill boy to a special camp with his family. In... READ MORE »»

Jason Lapin, Alan Garcia, Stephanie Margiotta and Kyle Conlon pose for a photo at a Camp Sunshine fundraiser.
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SJU glides into Winter Carnival

Casei La Touche, Contributing Writer

December 4, 2013

With Thanksgiving break coming to an end, the holiday season arrives in full swing at the University with the opening of the 23rd annual Winter Carnival. The week-long spread of festival activities began on Dec. 2 with the ice-skating trip to Bryant Park run by Student Government, Inc. ... READ MORE »»

SJU glides into Winter Carnival

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SGI increases budget by more than $100,000

The overall revenue that Student Government, Inc. receives annually, mostly from the activity fee in students’ tuition bill, increased by more than $100,000 for this school... Read More »

December 4, 2013 • 0 comments

Public Safety answers concerns on StormCards

Public safety officials addressed students’ questions regarding prices of replacement StormCards and... Read More »

SJU glides into Winter Carnival

With Thanksgiving break coming to an end, the holiday season arrives in full swing at the University... Read More »

Scholars raise money for Haiyan victims

As part of the generosity-driven spirit of their program, the Ozanam Scholars presented the third annual... Read More »

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Features

Poet finds a voice through the spoken word

Kyle Fitzgerald, Online Editor

Poetry is a tool. It is the voice for those who cannot speak. It is a tool for healing – the healing of oneself and the healing... Read More »

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This week in showbiz

Briawnna Jones, Staff Writer

Jay-Z Releases Pricey Collection at Barney's After weeks of controversy surrounding his decision to partner... Read More »

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Flames of the Torch: Giving budget snapshot hurts SGI and students

Torch Editorial Board

Student Government, Inc. released a summary of the 2013-14 budget to the Torch in the form of an annual newsletter. The summary,... Read More »

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Sports

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Red Storm surpass 100 points in blowout at MSG

Kieran Lynch, Editor-in-Chief

The St. John’s men’s basketball team left no question about starting fast as it defeated Fordham 104-58 in its first game at Madison Square Garden Saturday. After developing... Read More »

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Sunday, December 22

Volleyball

St. John's University 1 - Seton Hall 3
Sunday, December 8

Volleyball

St. John's University 2 - DePaul 3
Sunday, December 1

Womens Basketball

St. John's University 81 - Harvard 76
Saturday, November 30

Mens Basketball

St. John's University 69 - Georgia Tech 58
Friday, November 29

Mens Basketball

St. John's University 82 - vs. Penn State 89 (OT)
Tuesday, November 26

Womens Basketball

St. John's University 68 - Florida 72
Tuesday, November 26

Mens Basketball

St. John's University 65 - Longwood 47
Sunday, November 24

Mens Soccer

St. John's University 0 - Virginia 2
Friday, November 22

Womens Soccer

St. John's University 0 - Arkansas 1
Friday, November 22

Mens Basketball

St. John's University 64 - Monmouth 54

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Sun, Dec 15	12:00 p.m.	Madison Square Garden
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Sat, Dec 21	1 p.m.	Carnesecca Arena
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