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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

Suzanne Ciechalski

Suzanne Ciechalski, Editor-in-Chief

Suzanne Ciechalski is a senior journalism major with a minor in government and politics. In her second year as EIC, she hopes to continue increasing the Torch’s editorial content by spanning coverage to include news within the local community outside of SJU, and breaking news. She also hopes to expand the Torch’s visibility by building on the paper’s online presence and by reaching out to students through stories, journalism workshops and other events. Before graduating, she hopes to instill an element of community service within the Torch by reaching out to local high schools about how the Torch can help them build on their current newspaper, or develop one. Suzanne has been with the Torch for three years, previously serving as the opinion editor and as a staff writer.

Have any questions? Email Suzanne at [email protected]

All content by Suzanne Ciechalski

St. John’s and Ride-Sharing Services Safety

Isabella Bruni, Managing Editor Emeritus
April 17, 2019
The P.R.I.D.E. ticket.

P.R.I.D.E. Ticket Sweeps SGI Election Results

Isabella Bruni, Managing Editor Emeritus
April 8, 2019
Andrew Cuomo

Midterm Elections Recap

Isabella Bruni, Managing Editor
November 14, 2018
A Journey Back Home

A Journey Back Home

Isabella Bruni, Managing Editor
November 8, 2018
Cragg Named Athletic Director

Cragg Named Athletic Director

Isabella Bruni, Managing Editor
October 3, 2018
Students walk into Newman Hall during a protest in February

A Year in Review

Angelica Acevedo, Editor-in-Chief
April 25, 2018
SJU Files Motion to Dismiss $10M Bent Suit

SJU Files Motion to Dismiss $10M Bent Suit

Suzanne Ciechalski, Editor-in-Chief Emeritus
April 25, 2018
Sitting Down With President Gempesaw

Sitting Down With President Gempesaw

Suzanne Ciechalski, Editor-in-Chief Emeritus
April 18, 2018
School Safety

School Safety

Isabella Bruni, News Editor
March 21, 2018

Criminal Justice Rank Reaches 19

Isabella Bruni, Co-News Editor
February 7, 2018
SJU Sued Over Bent Hall

SJU Sued Over Bent Hall

Suzanne Ciechalski, Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2018

Not Christine, But “Lady Bird”

Isabella Bruni, Co-News Editor
December 6, 2017
Parra and Yonzon recently launched an off-campus meal plan with local businesses.

An Alternative Meal Plan Option?

Suzanne Ciechalski, Editor-in-Chief
December 6, 2017
2017 Faculty Hires Most Diverse in Years

2017 Faculty Hires Most Diverse in Years

Angelica Acevedo, Opinion Editor, Co-Social Media Manager
December 6, 2017
Mary Palazzola, liberal arts major, reviews her notes in the library

Meet SJU Student Mary Palazzola

Isabella Bruni, News Editor
November 19, 2017
Verdile's senior graphic design project took first prize.

Our Own ‘Pitch’ Winner

Isabella Bruni, Co-News Editor
November 15, 2017
One Year Later

One Year Later

Isabella Bruni, Co-News Editor
November 10, 2017
Torch Photo/Lauren Finegan

COURTSIDE: Brelovin’ It In Queens

Isabella Bruni, Co-News Editor
November 9, 2017
Torch Photo/Lauren Finegan

COURTSIDE: Will They Kneel?

Angelica Acevedo, Co-Social Media Manager
November 9, 2017
The solar tables can be found outside of DAC, Marillac and St. Augustine Halls.

An In-Depth Look at the New Solar Tables

Angelica Acevedo, Opinion Editor, Co-Social Media Manager
November 8, 2017
Officials called the Oct. 31 attack the deadliest in NYC since Sept. 11, 2001.

TriBeCa Terror Attack Shakes SJU

Isabella Bruni, Co-News Editor
November 8, 2017

University Issues Clery Report

Suzanne Ciechalski, Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2017
Mujeristas Collective's zine, published in the summer of 2017.

Introducing the Mujeristas Collective

Angelica Acevedo, Opinion Editor, Co-Social Media Manager
October 18, 2017
The solar-powered tables will help reduce the University's energy consumption.

Solar-Powered Tables Soon To Be Installed at SJU

Angelica Acevedo, Opinion Editor, Co-Social Media Manager
October 18, 2017
Maryann Rodas, Andrea Sifunentes and Nadine Rivera represented their sorority for the discussion in the D'Angelo Center.

“Not Just Spicy and Sexy:” A Discussion

Angelica Acevedo, Opinion Editor, Co-Social Media Manager
October 18, 2017
Some students say St. John's should not recognize Columbus Day as a holiday.

Should SJU Celebrate Columbus Day?

Angelica Acevedo, Opinion Editor, Co-Social Media Manager
October 18, 2017
@OVERHEARDAT_SJU

@OVERHEARDAT_SJU

Isabella Bruni, Co-News Editor
October 4, 2017
Professor Launches Global Film Series

Professor Launches Global Film Series

Isabella Bruni, Co-News Editor
September 20, 2017
Lake Scene by Charles Bentley sold at the auction for $625.

Art Auction for Women’s Scholarship

Isabella Bruni, Co-News Editor
September 20, 2017
President Gempesaw delivered his annual address Sept. 6 in Marillac Auditorium.

President Gempesaw Addresses SJU

Isabella Bruni, Co-News Editor
September 13, 2017
Students lit candles to remember the victims of police brutality, white supremacy and gun violence.

Night for Peace

Isabella Bruni, Co-News Editor
September 13, 2017
Hollis Burglar Sentenced

Hollis Burglar Sentenced

Isabella Bruni, Co-News Editor
September 13, 2017
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