NCAA lays down Sanctions on St. John’s Volleyball
Brendan Myers, Sports Editor
December 20, 2018
Filed under Breaking News, Sports, Volleyball
A decision from the NCAA's Public Infractions Committee, which was released Thursday morning, revealed recruiting violations and impermissible benefits given to student-athletes on the St. John's Women's Volleyball team. The report, which is available on the NCAA’s website, found that Head Coach Joanne Persico arranged for a prospe...
SJU Alum Charged with Series of Murders in Florida
Dylan Hornik, Co-Sports Editor
November 29, 2017
Filed under Basketball, Breaking News, Home Scroll, Men's Basketball, Sports, Sports Scroll
Howell "Trai" Donaldson III, a former Red Storm basketball walk-on, was arrested yesterday afternoon in connection with four shootings in the Tampa area.
Student organizations to host a “Peace and Love March” on Tuesday
Angelica Acevedo, News Editor
November 12, 2016
Filed under Breaking News, Home Scroll, News
The Students of Consciousness (S.O.C.), Latin American Student Organization (L.A.S.O.), Spectrum and Feminist Unite - among other various organizations - will be organizing a “Peace and Love March” on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at St. John’s University’s Queens campus, according to S.O.C.’s secretary, Miguel...
Frozen pipe causes flooding in Donovan Hall
Shannon Luibrand, Features Editor
January 10, 2014
Filed under Breaking News, Home Scroll, News
A frozen pipe that split caused some areas on two floors of Donovan Hall to flood earlier this week, University spokeswoman Elizabeth Reilly said Friday. The metropolitan area experienced a frigid spell at the beginning of the week with temperatures in the single digits overnight. "The piping...
Bourgault Cleared by NCAA
Kieran Lynch, Features Editor
November 16, 2012
Filed under Basketball, Breaking News, Home Scroll, Men's Basketball, Sports
Junior Marco Bourgault has been cleared by the NCAA to play for the St. John's men's basketball team, according to the team. A student at St. John's gave a first hand account of what he saw transpire in his Tuesday morning class in Sullivan Hall around 10:50 am. "He raised his hand during class,...
Lavin Announced as 2012 Commencement Speaker
Terence M. Cullen, News Editor, Emeritus
April 12, 2012
Filed under Breaking News, News
Men's Basketball Head Coach Steve Lavin will give this year's commencement speech, the University announced today. "Steve Lavin has a great affinity with out student body and is a popular choice for this year's Commencement Ceremonies," University President Rev. Donald J. Harrington, C.M. said in...
Four Red Storm Athletes Named to President’s Society
Anthony O'Reilly, Staff Writer
March 30, 2012
Filed under Breaking News, News, Sports
Four University athletes were chosen to be a part of the 2012-13 President’s Society announced March 30 by the University Athletics site. Men’s basketball player God’sgift Achiuwa, women's golfer Mariana Barrios, volleyball player Gabriela Petkova and men’s soccer player Alex Naples will...
Marijuana Bust Leads to On-Campus Arrest
Katie Morgan, Online Editor
February 10, 2012
Filed under Breaking News, Top Stories
A freshman and DaSilva Hall resident was arrested today in connection with an on-campus drug bust. Thomas Lawrence, vice president of Public Safety, said a large amount of marijuana was found. “It was substantially more than we’re used to seeing,” he said. Lawrence said Public Safety notified...
SGI Approves New Candidate Requirement
Terence M. Cullen, News Editor
February 6, 2012
Filed under Breaking News, News
Future executive board leaders of Student Government, Inc. will be required to have a 3.0 GPA, the voting members decided Monday. Any floor members of SGI will be required to have a 2.5 GPA. An original motion for a 3.3 GPA for the executive board's top four leaders (president, vice-president, treasurer...
Girls ran the 2011 American Music Awards
Karla Rodriguez, Entertainment Editor
November 21, 2011
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Breaking News, Culture, Featured A&E, Life & Style, Music, Top Stories
Taylor Swift fans had plenty to celebrate as the "Mean" singer took home the Artist of the Year award and more at Nov. 20's 2011 American Music Awards on ABC. Swift along with this year's biggest music acts gathered at the Staples Center to be honored for their achievements in 2011. Many were shocked...
Police Remove OWS Protesters from Park
Katie Morgan, Online Editor
November 15, 2011
Filed under Breaking News, Top Stories
Police began removing Occupy Wall Street protesters from Zuccotti Park just after 1 a.m. on Tuesday. The park is located a few blocks from the University's Manhattan campus. In October, the TORCH reported on the effects of the protests on the students in residence there. Wall Street Protests Strike St. J...
Donald L. Taffner Dies at 80
Katie Morgan, Online Editor
September 6, 2011
Filed under Breaking News, News
University benefactor and alumnus Donald L. Taffner died early this morning, less than a year after the death of his wife, Board of Trustee member Eleanor Taffner. According to Karen Butler, Taffner's daughter, doctors believe the cause of death was a "cataclysmic heart event, like an aneurysm or clo...
