Vincentian View: “Renewing our Promises”
Fr. Patrick J. Griffin, CM, Special to the Torch
March 29, 2017
Filed under Opinion
This past Saturday, March 25, the Christian community celebrated the solemnity of the Annunciation. On this day, the angel Gabriel came to ask Mary to be the Mother of Jesus. We have a depiction of this scene in our Thomas More Church among the Mary windows behind the altar. With Mary’s “Y...
GOP Pulls Back on AHCA
Angela Kellett, Staff Writer
March 29, 2017
Filed under Opinion
Speaker of the House Paul Ryan pulled The American Health Care Act from the floor on Friday afternoon. This is after years of the Republicans preaching that they will repeal and replace Obamacare. The AHCA began to unravel, as many began to realize that Republicans may be better as the opposition par...
Flames of the Torch
March 29, 2017
Filed under Opinion
Last week in the midst of Student Government Inc.’s executive board elections, students were abuzz on social media over potential negative campaigning among candidates. Screen grabs obtained by the Torch show an opinion article featuring Junior Senator candidate Anthony Savino’s old tweets. Some use...
Flames of the Torch 3/22
March 22, 2017
Filed under Opinion
This week, we heard Student Government Inc.’s executive board candidates for the 2017-2018 school year debate a number of topics at the annual SGI debate. Candidates discussed accountability, advocacy and increasing visibility, among other things. But one thing the debate lacked was substance. It’s expected t...
Dining as a commuter
Victoria Lohwasser, Staff Writer
March 22, 2017
Filed under Opinion
Being a commuter is pretty difficult at times—extracurricular activities, the hassles of public transportation and carrying all your belongings everywhere you go. One challenge is deciding to dine on campus or bringing food from home. So the question is: lighten your load or save money? It’...
An Ode to the Ones Before Us, After Us, and Presently Us
Beatriz da Costa, Staff Writer
March 22, 2017
Filed under Opinion
1920 was a significant year for women, The start of our fight towards equality, At first, we did not have a voice, but thanks to a young woman who had a vision, Susan B. Anthony’s role in Women’s Suffrage became an actuality and not a frivolity. Although it divides many today...
Vincentian View: Windows on St. Joseph
Fr. Patrick J. Griffin, CM, Special to the Torch
March 22, 2017
Filed under Opinion
On many occasions, I have mused on the beautiful stained glass windows in our St. Thomas More Church on the Queens campus of our University. Sometimes, I will go to the Church to pray, and my attention gets drawn to a particular scene. I will then begin to think about the story and where it all lead...
Flames of the Torch
March 16, 2017
Filed under Opinion
We learned this week that Student Government Inc. was not informed of the University’s plan to change the meal plan policy for townhouse students before it was public. This is stunning. SGI leaders are elected by their peers to be the face and voice of students to the University. And as our represen...
Without Enough Options
Carissa Herb, Assistant Features Editor
March 16, 2017
Filed under Opinion
When I first decided to come St. John’s for my undergraduate career I had to make sure that I was going to be able to eat on the meal plans being offered. Luckily, St. John’s is largely accommodating to a vegetarian lifestyle. Depending on what you personally altered in your diet, St. John’s, in my opini...
College diets: Tips on eating healthy at school
Tiffany Heravi, Contributing Writer
March 16, 2017
Filed under Opinion
The old adage is true: you are what you eat. Eating an array of healthy options, like vibrant colored fruits and vegetables, will make you both look and feel better. There is scientific data to support this, but all you need to do is evaluate the way you feel after eating a greasy meal compared...
Being a Foodie on the Go
Angela Kellett, Staff Writer
March 16, 2017
Filed under Opinion
I am a foodie. I love eating my meals and I snack religiously throughout the day. As a commuter, I initially planned to pack my food, but planning out food to eat as a college student, especially as a commuter, is rather daunting. Certain professors will dictate whether you can eat in class and o...
24 hour eatery needed
Beatriz da Costa, Staff Writer
March 16, 2017
Filed under Opinion
There is not a place on campus where food is available 24/7. Montgoris Dining Hall, Marillac Cafeteria, D’Angelo Center’s food court, the Marketplace and the Red Storm Diner all have a multitude of food options that are tasty and fulfilling, depending on who you ask, but they’re not open all t...
Founder's Week 2017
