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The Torch

The Independent Student Newspaper of St. John's University

The Torch

The Independent Student Newspaper of St. John's University

The Torch

Dayra Santana

Dayra Santana, Editor-in-Chief

Dayra is a senior Communication Arts and Legal Studies major. She joined the Torch during her sophomore year as Assistant Features Editor and later became Features Editor and Managing Editor. In her last year, she is serving as the publication’s Editor-in-Chief and hopes to reach more people in the St. John’s community in new and creative ways, including the Torch newsletter and other digital platforms. Dayra loves to make playlists in her free time and favors Spotify over Apple Music!

You can reach Dayra at [email protected].

All content by Dayra Santana
Reminiscing the Red Storm Diner

Reminiscing the Red Storm Diner

Dayra Santana, Editor-in-Chief Emerita
April 28, 2021
Torch Photo / Brenden Willsch

The ‘New Normal’ of Residence Life

Dayra Santana, Editor-in-Chief
September 2, 2020
Fairuza Balk plays the infamous Nancy Downs in the 1996 film, “The Craft.”

Curated Collection: Fall Favorites

Dayra Santana, Features Editor
October 23, 2019
Charli XCX in her official music video for “2099,” feat. Troye Sivan.

Charli XCX: The Future of Pop Music

Dayra Santana, Features Editor
October 2, 2019
Org Paves Way for Growth and Success

Org Paves Way for Growth and Success

Dayra Santana, Features Editor
September 18, 2019

Meet Student ‘Boss’ Jaylin Bolden

Dayra Santana, Assistant Features Editor
April 3, 2019
The Red Storm Diner was temporarily closed due to COVID-19, but that became permanent as St. Vincent Hall was demolished. 
Torch Photo / Spencer Clinton

SJU Addresses Dining Services Updates

Dayra Santana, Assistant Features Editor
March 27, 2019
The Muslim Students Association held a vigil, led by President Mohammed Wasi and VP Umar Syed, in front of DAC on Monday in remembrance of the 50 killed in New Zealand.

MSA Hosts Vigil to Honor Christchurch Victims

Dayra Santana, Assistant Features Editor
March 20, 2019
The five bedroom home is located at 85-15 Wareham Place in Jamaica Estates.

Donald Trump’s Childhood Home Up for Sale Again

Dayra Santana, Assistant Features Editor
February 20, 2019
Activists took to Queens County Criminal Court in Kew Gardens to present their demands for the next Queens DA.

Queens District Attorney Brown To Retire

Dayra Santana, Assistant Features Editor
February 6, 2019

Tobin Celebrates Women in Entrepreneurship

Dayra Santana, Contributing writer
October 24, 2018
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