Flames of the Torch
Torch Staff
May 8, 2013
It’s the end of an era at St. John’s. There’s no doubt in anyone’s mind that Rev. Donald J. Harrington, C.M., President of the University, accomplished a great deal for St. John’s, but past successes, no matter how significant, cannot erase indiscretions that can tarnish the reputation of the... Read more »
Successor Must Restore Faith
Michael E. Cunniff, Editor-in-Chief, Emeritus
May 8, 2013
At the end of the Dark Age of the St. John’s men’s basketball team (the turbulent Mike Jarvis era), Rev. Donald J. Harrington, C.M., Still-President of the University found himself in hot water after bemoaning the “culture” of the team. “Cultures develop on a team,” Harrington told the New... Read more »
Goodbye to an Unknown Man
Nicole Valente, Managing Editor, Emeritus
May 8, 2013
If three years ago, as I was finishing my first year at St. John’s, someone had told me that two weeks before graduation I would be awoken from an afternoon nap by a call asking if I’d heard that Rev. Donald J. Harrington, C.M. had announced his retirement, I would have said, “who retired?” That... Read more »
Letter to The Editor
Student Government Inc.
May 8, 2013
Student Government, Inc. would like to thank Fr. Harrington for his continuous support throughout his tenure at St. John’s. As University President, Fr. Harrington has been an integral asset to faculty, staff, administration, and especially students. Fr. Harrington and Student Government worked together... Read more »
A Farewell to Many Memories at STJ
Nicole Valente, Managing Editor, Emeritus
May 7, 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 »
If You Do One Thing, Study Abroad
Mitchell Petit-Frere, Managing Editor
May 2, 2013
Most of us need both our hands and feet to count all the things we wish we could change at St. John’s. Whether it’s WiFi, sign-in policies, or the unavoidable shudder from stepping foot into Marillac, we all have our personal opinions concerning what needs to be reformed on campus. But you know what?... Read more »
College Needs More of a Career Focus
Kieran Lynch, Editor-in-Chief
May 2, 2013
There are certain expectations that students have when they begin their college education. They expect to learn, to grow as people and to gain skills to help them perform in their chosen career field upon graduation. From my experiences at St. John’s, the last expectation seems to be only partially... Read more »
Flames of the Torch: ‘St. John’s Day’ Could Unite Campus
Flames of the Torch, Editorial Board
May 1, 2013
Why can’t we have a day to celebrate being a part of the St. John’s family? The spring carnival is fun and it’s a start, but the day should hold greater meaning. Comparable schools to St. John’s, like Georgetown, take the last Friday before finals to have an entire day to celebrate being a part... Read more »
Harrington’s Actions Show Lack of Caring
Michael E. Cunniff, Editor-in-Chief, Emeritus
May 1, 2013
I don’t think Rev. Donald J. Harrington, C.M. President of the University saw me as he left Newman Hall at precisely 4:45 p.m. Monday afternoon. I happened to be passing by when he walked out, strolled to the line of cars parked across the street and climbed into a late-model Audi before zooming off. Even... Read more »
Time for University to fix ‘The Strip’
Shannon Luibrand, Features Editor
May 1, 2013
Now that the warm weather of spring has finally arrived here at St. John’s, Lourdes Way – or “The Strip” as St. John’s students refer to it – instantly becomes a place I loathe. While scrolling through my Twitter feed, reading Facebook statuses and simply talking to students on campus... Read more »
