The Torch

Campus Ministers and Students Protests ICE in Newark

September 11, 2019

Campus ministers Angela Seegel and Dennis Gallgher will lead 13 students to Texas.

Hurricane Harvey Plunge Program Set for May

March 21, 2018

Members of the SJU Fair Trade Committee spoke to students about Fair Trade on Oct. 31, 2016.

SJU Fair Trade Comittee talks future goals

February 22, 2017

“Our kids”

Fr. Patrick Griffin, C.M., Special to the Torch

September 28, 2016

For the second time this month, I have felt compelled to write something for the Torch which highlights an author who has spoken on our campus. Previously, I spoke of Wes Moore’s book “The Other Wes Moore” and the way...

Over 40 students gathered on the Great Lawn on Nov. 16 in remembrance of the victims who lost their lives and those who were affected by the recent tragedies.

Light for Peace: Students hold candlelight vigil after terrorist attacks and natural disasters

November 18, 2015

Juan Melendez (left) and Shujaa Graham (right) share their experiences of death row. (Torch Photo: Livia Paula/ Design: Gina Palermo)

Innocent and sentenced to die

May 4, 2015

SJU to host first Shack-a-Thon event

Livia Paula, Features Editor

April 29, 2015

New York City is the dream destination for many people. When you watch movies that take place in the Big Apple, you usually see someone glamorously walking down fifth Avenue or going for a nice run in Central Park. However,...

World Food Day event informs students

Ceciliana Sturman, Contributing Writer

October 24, 2014

The Food and Agriculture Organization has celebrated World Food Day every year on Oct.16 since its commemoration in 1945. This year, on Oct.16, Dr. Barrett Brenton’s medical anthropology class opened the door for St. John’s...

Santangelo named Associate Vice President of Campus Ministry

September 10, 2014