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The Independent Student Newspaper of St. John's University

The Torch

Five Alternative Albums to Set Your Fall Playlist On Fire
Five Alternative Albums to Set Your Fall Playlist On Fire
Molly Downs, Culture Editor • September 16, 2024

The first few weeks of fall seem to be a constant struggle to find a routine, while simultaneously letting go of the heat of the summer. One...

SJU Invites Global Scholars for a Conversation Discussing the ‘Tyranny of Efficiency’
Malak Kassem, News Editor • September 16, 2024

St. John’s University and the Institute for International Communication organized a virtual panel on the “Tyranny of Efficiency and the...

Women’s Soccer Shines in 4-1 Win Against Cornell
James Williams, Asst. Sports Editor • September 13, 2024

The St. John’s Women’s Soccer team defeated the Cornell Big Red in an offensive masterclass from the Johnnies on Sept. 12.  The Red...

Big East Conference Releases St. John’s Men’s Basketball Schedule
Isabella Cautero, Sports Editor • September 12, 2024

The Big East Conference released their 2024-25 Men’s Basketball schedule Thursday afternoon, including each matchup for the St. John’s...

Students gathered on the Marillac Terrace to purchase an array of inexpensive posters.
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Students Score at Annual Poster Sale
Isabella Acierno, Outreach Manager • September 11, 2024

In its true fashion, the annual poster sale at St. John’s University attracted the attention of numerous students upon its return in the...

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Fall Activities Fair Showcases 150+ Campus Organizations
Isabella Athanasiou, Asst. News Editor • September 10, 2024

St. John’s University hosted its annual Fall Activities Fair on Monday, bringing students together on the Great Lawn from 12 p.m. to 3...

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St. John’s University Debuts St. Vincent Health Sciences Center
Isabella Athanasiou, Asst. News Editor • September 6, 2024

St. John’s University officially opened its new St. Vincent Health Sciences Center on Wednesday, marking a significant milestone for the...

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St. John’s Athletic Director Mike Cragg Out After Six Years
Kyler Fox, Managing Editor • June 17, 2024

Following a six-year tenure, St. John’s University mutually parted ways with longtime athletic director Mike Cragg on June 17, per the...

Team DaSilva playing Team Carey/ Founder's Village in Volleyball on the Freshman Quad.

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Battle of the Buildings Unleashes Campus Rivalry in Epic Student Showdown
Isabella Athanasiou, Asst. News Editor • April 29, 2024

St. John’s University’s Office of Residence Life transformed the Residence Village Pathway into a battleground as it played host to the...

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Asian and Pacific-American Heritage Month Celebration Concludes with “The Debut”
Isabella Cautero, Sports Editor • April 27, 2024

The St. John’s University Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) hosted its final event of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APHM)...

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Men’s Soccer Home Streak Ends in Loss to Princeton
James Williams, Asst. Sports Editor • September 11, 2024

The St. John's Men's Soccer Team lost 2-1 to Princeton on Sept. 10 and will enter a two-week road trip with a 2-2-2 record.  Within the...

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Week in Review: Fall Sports See Early Season Success
James Williams, Asst. Sports Editor • September 9, 2024

With the start of classes ushering students back to Queens, the St. John's University Women’s Volleyball team and both the Men’s and...

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Rick Pitino’s Carnesecca Arena Office Burglarized
James Williams, Asst. Sports Editor • August 22, 2024

St. John’s Men’s Basketball coach Rick Pitino’s office in Carnesecca Arena was burglarized on August 20, the University confirmed to...

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St. John’s Athletic Director Mike Cragg Out After Six Years
Kyler Fox, Managing Editor • June 17, 2024

Following a six-year tenure, St. John’s University mutually parted ways with longtime athletic director Mike Cragg on June 17, per the...

Torch Photo / Isabella Cautero
St. John’s Crowned Big East Champions Over Georgetown
James Williams, Asst. Sports Editor • May 31, 2024

The St. John’s Baseball Team continued their remarkable season by winning the Big East championship and securing a spot in the NCAA Tournament.  The...

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Op-Ed: Donald Trump Is Not Your Friend
Carlyann Carey, Opinion Editor • May 4, 2024

Donald Trump is the epitome of wealth and nauseating power. His Manhattan hush money trial opens Pandora’s box to the things his Republican...

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Op-Ed: Ruby Franke is Not an Isolated Case
Carlyann Carey, Opinion Editor • April 25, 2024

Former vlogger behind the YouTube channel “8 Passengers” Ruby Franke shocked the world when she and co-conspirator Jodi Hildebrandt were...

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The Future is Calling, But Right Now Is Louder
Elizabeth Kaufmann, Opinion Editor Emerita • April 22, 2024

Finding joy in the mundanity. College life focuses heavily on the go, go, go of figuring out our future. While it’s incredibly important...

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Op-Ed: Maybe Banning TikTok Isn’t Such a Bad Thing
Elizabeth Kaufmann, Opinion Editor & Human Resources Manager Emerita • April 19, 2024

TikTok, though still up and running, may not be for long as Congress passed a bill on March 13 that could “require the app to part ways...

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Op-Ed: Arab American Heritage Month Is a Publicity Stunt
Malak Kassem, News Editor • April 12, 2024

This April marks the fourth Arab American Heritage Month in the United States since President Joe Biden officially declared the commemoration...

Students gathered on the Marillac Terrace to purchase an array of inexpensive posters.
Torch Photo / Isabella Acierno
Students Score at Annual Poster Sale
Isabella Acierno, Outreach Manager • September 11, 2024

In its true fashion, the annual poster sale at St. John’s University attracted the attention of numerous students upon its return in the...

Astoria’s Museum of the Moving Image. 
Torch Photo / Olivia Seaman
Explore Your Borough: Discovering Queens
Olivia Seaman, Editor-in-Chief • September 5, 2024

  Queens, New York City’s largest borough, is home to 2.4 million people across 109 square miles. Often overshadowed by the glamour...

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Speed Dating Your Prospective Professors
Isabella Acierno, Outreach Manager • April 29, 2024

As the semester draws to a close, college students have completed class registration — a tedious process that plays a pivotal role in the...

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Survive the Summer with These Five Men’s Fashion Trends
Joe Ciaccio, Contributing Writer • April 29, 2024

  For many, the transition from cool spring to hot summer is easy. Freed from the restricting chill, many see summer as an opportunity...

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The Realities of Dating in College
Olivia Rainson, Features Editor & Social Media Manager • April 24, 2024

College years are some of the most formative times in life for personal growth and development. As students, how can you independently grow...

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“My Fun” and “Faded:” A New Era For Suki Waterhouse
Celina Mullady, Asst. Culture Editor • May 6, 2024

Musician and actress Suki Waterhouse released two new singles titled “My Fun” and “Faded” on April 11. These tracks will be included...

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Jojo Siwa’s Bad Karma
Catherine Pascal, Staff Writer • May 3, 2024

The dynamic internet personality Jojo Siwa, who burst onto the scene at just nine years old, has captivated audiences with her continued...

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Live Show Spotlight: Roger Eno
Anya Geiling, Contributing Writer • April 30, 2024

Roger Eno is a composer of ambient sound and a pianist with a passion for creating wondrous music. His brother, Brian Eno, may be more well...

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“It’s Us Vol. 1:” Luxury Raps from Emerging Voices
AJ Vargas, Contributing Writer • April 29, 2024

Concrete Boys is a record label founded by Atlanta rapper, Lil Yachty, and includes signees Draft Day, Camo!, Dc2trill and KARRAHBOO. They...

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Curated Collections: The Ultimate Summer Playlist
Molly Downs, Culture Editor • April 29, 2024

Every season requires a new playlist that encompasses the feelings that accompany the series of months, and summer is certainly no exception....

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