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The Independent Student Newspaper of St. John's University

The Torch

The Independent Student Newspaper of St. John's University

The Torch

Ariana Ortiz, Features Editor

Ariana Ortiz is a senior majoring in journalism. She began her journey with the Torch last year, starting as a staff writer and then the Assistant News Editor. She aims to make the most of her time as features editor by not only making the Torch a primary news source for students, but also for the immediate community surrounding St. John’s.

Have any questions? Email Ariana at [email protected]

All content by Ariana Ortiz

Meet the New “Queer Eye”

Ariana Ortiz, Features Editor
February 14, 2018
Frank Obermeyer at last year's SGI Debate where he later won for president.

A Mid-Year Catch Up With SGI

Ariana Ortiz, Co-News, Features Editor
January 31, 2018

New Flix on Netflix: Black Mirror

Ariana Ortiz, Co-News & Entertainment Editor
January 24, 2018
With a new system, counselors can access students immediately and determine when they should be seen.

The Counseling Center Takes on New Triage System

Ariana Ortiz, Co-News & Features Editor
January 24, 2018
Torch Design/Steven Verdile

Q & A: Meet Shawn McCreesh

Ariana Ortiz, Features and Co-News Editor
January 24, 2018
Students voiced their concerns to University Vice President, Joseph Oliva.

Students Demand Better Policies

Ariana Ortiz, Co-News Editor
December 6, 2017
Diamonds, Rings & Courts at SJU

Diamonds, Rings & Courts at SJU

Ariana Ortiz, Co-News Editor
November 15, 2017
'We're Here to Help'

‘We’re Here to Help’

Ariana Ortiz, Co-News Editor
October 25, 2017
New Initiatives at SGI

New Initiatives at SGI

Ariana Ortiz, Co-News Editor
October 4, 2017
SGI Holds First Meeting of the Semester

SGI Holds First Meeting of the Semester

Ariana Ortiz, Co-News Editor
September 20, 2017
The University unveiled the Spirit Rock in September.

University Unveils New Spirit Rock

Ariana Ortiz, Co-News Editor
September 13, 2017
Protestors walking over the Brooklyn Bridge.

Welcome the Stranger

Ariana Ortiz, Co-News Editor
September 13, 2017

Java Johnnies: Women’s HerStory Month

Ariana Ortiz, Assistant News Editor
March 30, 2017
Trump’s First 100 Days: Week ten

Trump’s First 100 Days: Week ten

Ariana Ortiz, Assistant News Editor
March 29, 2017

SGI changes constitution

Ariana Ortiz, Assistant News Editor
March 22, 2017
Meet SGI's 2017-18 E-board candidates

Meet SGI’s 2017-18 E-board candidates

Ariana Ortiz, Assistant News Editor
March 16, 2017
Java Johnnies: "Black in America Again"

Java Johnnies: “Black in America Again”

Ariana Ortiz, Assistant News Editor
February 22, 2017
Dear World sets up studio at SJU

Dear World sets up studio at SJU

Ariana Ortiz, Assistant News Editor
February 22, 2017
MCU partners with SJU

MCU partners with SJU

Ariana Ortiz, Assistant News Editor
February 22, 2017
Feminists Unite gets recognized by SGI

Feminists Unite gets recognized by SGI

Ariana Ortiz, Assistant News Editor
January 25, 2017
Carolyn Woo, Ph.D. came to speak to the St. John's community on Nov. 28.

SJU becomes one of ten Global CRS Campuses

Ariana Ortiz, Assistant News Editor
November 30, 2016
New York's local election winners

New York’s local election winners

Ariana Ortiz, Assistant News Editor
November 9, 2016
The logo of Feminists Unite.

Feminists to unite?

Ariana Ortiz, Staff Writer
October 26, 2016
Trump visits Mexico

Trump visits Mexico

Ariana Ortiz, Contributing Writer
September 7, 2016
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