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University President Responds to On-Campus Incidents Surrounding Israel-Hamas Conflict
Olivia Seaman, Managing Editor • December 5, 2023

In an interview with The Torch, St. John’s University President Rev. Brian Shanley addressed recent on-campus incidents targeting Muslim...

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St. John’s President Shanley Teases London Study Abroad Campus
Olivia Seaman, Managing Editor • December 4, 2023

St. John’s University President Rev. Brian Shanley expressed his hopes to establish a new study abroad campus in London, pivoting away...

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St. John’s University’s 2023 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
Dea Hoxha, Editor-in-Chief • November 6, 2023
The University’s Department of Public Safety released safety report data for all campuses from 2020 to 2022.
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Soriano’s Career Night Lifts St. John’s Over West Virginia
Kyler Fox, Asst. Sports Editor • December 2, 2023
Faced with a familiar foe, the Red Storm extended their win streak to three.
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St. John’s Sweeps in First Round of NIVC Tournament
Isabella Cautero, Asst. Sports Editor • December 2, 2023

St. John’s Volleyball opened up their first time hosting the National Invitational Volleyball Championship (NIVC) with a win against the...

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No. 3 St. John’s Volleyball Faces Loss to No. 1 Creighton in Big East Championship
Isabella Cautero, Asst. Sports Editor • November 29, 2023

After a gutsy 3-2 comeback win against No.2 seeded Marquette, St. John’s Volleyball got swept 3-0 against top seeded Creighton in the Big...

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Short Shows, Long Time: Why the Magic is in the Waiting
Carlyann Carey, Staff Writer • December 5, 2023
Fans of popular television shows are done waiting for new seasons, but they shouldn't be.
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Turning The Flatiron Building Into Condos Is The Easy Way Out
Malak Kassem , Opinion Editor • November 29, 2023

The Flatiron Building, located on Fifth Avenue and Broadway in Manhattan has been purchased by the Brodsky Organization, a real estate company....

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Why Students Should Push Themselves to Be More Involved on Campus
Malak Kassem , Opinion Editor • November 15, 2023

There is no law requiring that University students be involved on campus, but there are many ways to enrich your time at school. Apart from...

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DIY Room Decor Ideas to Personalize Your Space
Abigail Grieco, Features Editor • December 5, 2023
How students can avoid the price tags of common room decorations and produce unique pieces.
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Where Are The Best Study Spots at St. John’s University?
Olivia Rainson, Social Media Manager & Asst. Features Editor • November 28, 2023
Whether you are a quiet worker or prefer background noise, here are the best “secret” study spots on campus.
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Materials, Methods and Motivation for Overcoming Writer’s Block
Abigail Grieco, Features Editor • November 28, 2023
The common struggle of writer’s block can be combated by free writing and allowing yourself to take much-needed and well-deserved breaks.
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Short Shows, Long Time: Why the Magic is in the Waiting
Carlyann Carey, Staff Writer • December 5, 2023
Fans of popular television shows are done waiting for new seasons, but they shouldn't be.
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The Disturbing Beauty of “Saltburn”
Molly Downs, Culture Editor • December 2, 2023
It’s murder on the dancefloor — but you’d better not kill the groove.
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“The Killer:” A Condemnation of Toxic Masculinity
James Williams, Staff Writer • November 28, 2023
“You're not really here for the hunting, are you?”

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