Meet Student Leader: Matt Macatula
Alexis Gaskin, Assistant News Editor
February 6, 2019
Filed under Features, Home Scroll
Being a student leader on campus is all about direction, organization and above all, the desire to reach your goals. That’s what Matt Macatula stresses is the importance of his role as a student leader at St. John’s University. Originally from San Diego, Macatula is a third-year Information Techno...
5 Products That Will Save Your Skin This Season
Nina Stefanelli, Staff Writer
February 6, 2019
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If you want to keep your skin glowing, fresh and moisturized during the cold winter months, follow these tips below. Many people are under the belief that water is the solution to all skin care problems, but some of us are don’t have great luck and haven’t attained perfect skin. After do...
Outside Resources for Reporting Sexual Assault Instances Compiled
Nina Stefanelli, Contributing Writer
January 30, 2019
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On Jan. 4, #SurvivingSJU trended nationally, with more than 2,000 tweets detailing sexual misconduct allegations at St. John’s as well as negative encounters with administrators while attempting to report incidents. The University said it is investigating each claim on Twitter and promoted its availa...
How This SJU Alumna Uses Her Company To Help Women And Heal After Losing Her Son
Chyna Davis, Staff Writer
January 30, 2019
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St. John’s alumna, Graciela Lee-SooHoo, wants to get rid of the shame that comes with women’s menstrual cycles. Body positive movements are continuously evolving throughout various medias and mediums, and Lee-SooHoo’s product is supporting this cause. As CEO and founder of Simple Necessit-EASE, ...
Student Leaders Talk Black History Month Programming
Beverly Danquah, Features Editor
January 30, 2019
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Growing up, Raven Jackson always anticipated celebrating Black History Month. Today, as content creator for Media and Branding on the Haraya E-board, she thinks of every day as a day to celebrate black history because of childhood memories of her family’s commemoration of the month-long celebration. ...
Amazon Moves to Queens
Beverly Danquah, Features Editor
December 7, 2018
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A few weeks ago, Amazon announced that it had selected New York City and Northern Virginia as the winners of the HQ2, or, Amazon’s second headquarters in North America. Their plan included a small hub in Nashville. The New York City site will be in Long Island City, a residential and commercial ne...
Econ Professor Reflects on 2018 Congress Bid
Isabella Bruni, Managing Editor
December 7, 2018
Filed under Features
Prior to Election Day, I reached out to Anthony Pappas, an economics professor running for Congress, in hopes for an interview — I never heard back. But last week I received a handwritten letter addressed to the Torch office, it was from Pappas and he was ready to talk. Despite only seeing a...
The Torch Has a Chat with Dr. Marie-Lise Gazarian
Jillian Ortiz, Assistant Chief Copy Editor
December 7, 2018
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In her small office on the fourth floor of St. John Hall, there is not nearly enough room for all of the books, newspaper clippings and sheets of paper that she has in her possession. Shelves are so full that books no longer fit in a vertical fashion — they must be inserted horizontally on the shelves on ...
“Sending Her Essentials” Across New York
Sara Rodia, Staff Writer
December 7, 2018
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The second annual Pitch Johnny competition was held on Saturday, Nov. 10 and the two winners are Magdelene Barjolo, a junior majoring in health and human Services and Alexandria Ligon, a junior majoring in psychology, with their idea “Sending Her Essentials” (SHE). The competition featured 22...
Student Org Advocates for Animal Rights
Dayra Santana, Staff Writer
December 7, 2018
Filed under Features
Bulletin boards across the St. John’s University campus are always cluttered with flyers advertising different events or opportunities, but if you look closely enough you can find fliers for bake sales, lectures and documentary screenings with the added bonus of vegan food being served. These bel...
Meet ‘Boss’ Resident Assistant: Dionté Williams
Crystal Simmons, Staff Writer
December 7, 2018
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For many student leaders, there is a constant struggle of having to balance their campus responsibilities and their lives outside of school. However, one couldn’t use the term “boss” without mastering the art of balance. Dionté Williams, known for his sense of style and his vibrant personality, is...
‘Collegiate Curls’ Celebrates Growth and Roots
Amber Borden, Staff Writer
December 7, 2018
Filed under Features
Hair is something that we all have and may seem frivolous to think about, yet with each strand comes an experience that is unique to the person it grows out of. Natural hair in the black community has a long history that is full of highs and lows, even though its roots define empowerment. Collegiate ...
