University To Investigate Sexual Misconduct Claims That Students Raised on #SurvivingSJU
Derrell Bouknight, News Editor
January 8, 2019
Filed under Home Scroll, News
St. John’s University is in the process of contacting students who posted accusations of sexual misconduct amid a flurry of social media posts last Friday, according to University spokesperson Brian Browne. In a statement to the Torch, Browne addressed the hashtag #SurvivingSJU on Twitter – w...
Men’s Basketball is 7-0, but Room For Improvement Remains
Brendan Myers, Sports Editor
December 5, 2018
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The St. John’s men’s basketball team has taken care of business thus far, as they currently sit 7-0 and one of the last 10 or so undefeated teams in all of America. The non-conference schedule hasn’t been immensely difficult and all the wins haven’t been pretty, but the team is getting it...
5 Boroughs, 5 Minutes
Priyanka Gera, Assistant Culture Editor
December 5, 2018
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“Remember it’s a sin to kill a Mockingbird.” Harper Lee’s words have resonated with millions who have read her all-time classic novel, “To Kill A Mockingbird,” published in 1960. The novel’s characters are literary legends, and they can now be seen on the Broadway stage at Shubert The...
Rev. Barber’s Second Appearance Canceled Due to Illness
Derrell Bouknight, News Editor
December 5, 2018
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What was supposed to be Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II’s second address Thursday as part of his “It’s About Right and Wrong” lecture series has been called off due to Barber tending to an immediate family member he described as “very ill” in an email sent to the Torch on Wednesday, Dec. 5 ...
Flames of the Torch: On The Devastating Woolsey Fires in California
November 14, 2018
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As a nation, we are always subject to go through dark times. However, it is on us to decide the best way we should respond and react to these hard times. Within the last few weeks of November, we have seen California battle record-breaking wildfires. The Woolsey Fire has been described as California’...
Students React to WiFi Outage Over Weekend
Angelica Acevedo, Editor-In-Chief
November 14, 2018
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Resident students experienced a WiFi outage on the St. John’s University Queens campus during the weekend. According to Anne Rocco Pacione, St. John’s executive director of Infrastructure and interim chief information officer, the outage to the SJUMobile connection was “unexpected.” “The...
“Midnight Marauders:” 25 Years
Jillian Ortiz, Assistant Copy Editor
November 14, 2018
Filed under Culture, Home Scroll
Twenty-five years ago on Nov. 9, 1993, hip-hop was changed forever. A Tribe Called Quest, Queens’ very own, released their third studio album, “Midnight Marauders.” It is arguably one of, if not, the group’s best work. It is also the only record that I choose to own on vinyl. ATCQ, comprise...
Fashioning a New CPS Major
Beverly Danquah, Features Editor
November 14, 2018
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Once upon a time, there was a phenomenon called Fashion Studies at St. John’s. A moment described by Dean Katia Passerini as historic, most St. John’s students are unaware of nor could they know about the obstacles, time and winding road that led to creating a fashion studies major at St. Joh...
Red Storm Roll Past Loyola
Brendan Myers, Sports Editor
November 7, 2018
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After months of waiting and letting the hype build, the St. John’s Men’s Basketball team delivered with a strong season opening performance to defeat Loyola (Md.), 76-55 on Tuesday night at Carnesecca Arena. With a combination of efficient performances from returnees such as Shamorie Ponds, who scored ...
President’s Dinner Raises $2.7 Million
Angelica Acevedo, Editor-In-Chief
November 7, 2018
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Nearly 1,000 members of the St. John’s University community raised more than $2.7 million in donations at the 21st Annual President’s Dinner at the New York Hilton Midtown on Nov. 4. According to the University’s website, 800 pre-registered guests gathered at the Hilton’s Grand Ballroom. ...
Flames of the Torch: Be the change you want to see – Vote
November 7, 2018
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On Tuesday, Nov. 6, Americans were given the opportunity to change the way that their country is governed. This year’s Midterm Elections were crucial, as key issues such as the funding of Planned Parenthood and immigration restrictions were at stake. The results of Tuesday’s elections decides how the count...
Student Sparks: Pittsburgh
Sara Rodia, Staff Writer
November 7, 2018
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Over the course of one week, the U.S. experienced three hate attacks. On Wednesday, Oct. 24 Gregory Bush, a white man, shot and killed two African Americans at a Kroger store. Bush first attempted to gain access into a church in Jeffersontown, KY. After failure to get into the church, he entered th...
