A Farewell to Many Memories at STJ
Nicole Valente, Managin Editor, Emeritus
May 1, 2013
To whom it may concern, With all the things I have to get done in the next two weeks, I can’t think of a better way to spend my time than to reminisce on my last four years. I’ve decided there are some people I need to thank, some I need to apologize to and some I just want to give a shout out. First... Read more »
Real Heroes Wear Badges, Not Ball Caps
Jon Perez, Sports Editor
April 24, 2013
In what was the worst week in American history since September 11th, 2001, the United States showed why it’s the greatest country in the world. This week we were all Bostonians, we were all residents of Waco and we were all once New Yorkers. Most importantly, we are Americans and we are all bonded together... Read more »
Ortiz and Sox: A Source of Healing
Michael E. Cunniff, Editor-in-Chief, Emeritus
April 24, 2013
The concept of a hero athlete, a player that becomes a city icon, loyal to one team, was outdated long before LeBron James left his home state to take his talents to South Beach. The concept of the athlete as a role model left town way before Luis Suarez sank his teeth into Branislav Ivanovic in a game... Read more »
King Decision is Latest Administrative Miscue
Nicole Valente, Managing Editor, Emeritus
April 24, 2013
It’s not a stretch to say that I haven’t been too impressed with the University’s administration this year. My roommates can attest that I have had my fair share of “I really hate this school” moments over the years. But only recently have I realized to what I’m referring to when I say “this... Read more »
Decision to Sell Man. Campus – Penny Wise, Pound Foolish
Michael E. Cunniff, Editor-in-Chief, Emeritus
April 10, 2013
Penny-wise, pound foolish – that’s the only way to describe the University’s decision to sell the Manhattan campus. I used this space last issue to talk about how incredibly shortsighted, not to mention contradictory to the University’s “Catholic, Vincentian, Metropolitan”... Read more »
Flames of the Torch: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
Torch Editorial Board
April 10, 2013
On Tuesday night, we got word from Mark Benavides, vice president elect of Student Government, Inc. and organizations committee chair, that a scaled down version of the previously-cancelled annual town hall meeting, usually featuring Rev. Donald J. Harrington, C.M., President of the University, would... Read more »
Flames of the Torch: A look back and a look ahead
Torch Editorial Board
March 20, 2013
In keeping with a somewhat odd Torch tradition, this is the last issue of the current editorial board. This doesn’t mean that it’s the last issue of the year, just that this issue spells the end of Editorial Board XC, and our next issue on April 3 will begin the reign of Editorial Board XCI. We’ve... Read more »
Campus sale contradicts University Mission
Michael E. Cunniff, Editor-in-Chief
March 20, 2013
While the St. John’s community started to wrap its head around the constantly updating reports and allegations of questionable dealings of upper administrators, the University dropped another bombshell, announcing that the Manhattan campus would be put up for sale. Even if all of the allegations of... Read more »
Flames of the Torch: Time to Step Up
Torch Editorial Board
March 13, 2013
As the scandal involving Rev. Donald J. Harrington, C.M., President of the University and his chief of staff, Rob Wile continues to unfold, the University community has started to speak up and make its frustrations heard. This community includes administrators, faculty and students alike, all of whom... Read more »
Flames of the Torch: The Last Straw
Torch Editorial Board
March 6, 2013
If there’s something we’ve learned this year, it’s that you never know what’s coming next. As the bizarre Chang saga continues, we’ve come to learn way more than we ever expected to about Rev. Donald J. Harrington, C.M. – his travel itineraries, his real estate investments, his designer suits... Read more »
