Looking Back on Rev. James Martin’s Talk
Dara Burke, Contributing Writer
December 5, 2018
Filed under Opinion
On Nov 8, Jesuit priest Reverend James Martin, who was appointed as a consultor to the Vatican’s Secretariat for Communications by Pope Francis, visited campus to give a talk. During the lecture, titled “Building a Bridge: Reaching Out to LGBT Catholics,” Martin discussed his similarly-titl...
De Blasio’s mandate sparks change
Cheyanne Gonzales, General Manager
March 16, 2016
Filed under Opinion
New York City is globally known for their support for the gay community and fighting for equal rights. On March 7, Mayor Bill de Blasio mandated that people have access to all public facilities that coincide with their gender identity. He spoke about how New Yorkers have an “obligation” to lead the...
Across the SPECTRUM
Talia Tirella, News Editor
September 24, 2014
Filed under Home Scroll, News
There is now a formally recognized LGBTQ group at St. John’s. It’s called Spectrum, and they say they intend to focus on inclusiveness, increasing awareness and their four pillars of support, education, service and faith. Although the Spectrum group itself has been two years in the making, the...
LGBTQ Students Welcomed at SPECTRUM Initiative’s BBQ – Members Share Hopes for the Program’s Future
Bill Pham, Staff Writer
September 10, 2014
Filed under Home Scroll, News
As new members and allies of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ) community prepared for a new school year, the SPECTRUM Initiative leadership team was busy organizing a small surprise for them. On Thursday, Sept. 4, SPECTRUM, a working initiative comprised of students...
College Dems to Talk GSA with Admin
Anthony O'Reilly, News Editor
March 6, 2013
Members of the University chapter of the College Democrats are preparing to meet with administrators in hopes of convincing them to create a student-run gay-straight alliance on campus. The upcoming meeting comes on the heels of the group circulating a petition on campus over the last two weeks in...
SGI Prez says LGBTQ Org ‘Possible,’ then Recants
Michael E. Cunniff, Editor-in-Chief
February 20, 2013
Filed under Home Scroll, News, On campus, Top Stories
The president of Student Government, Inc. Tuesday opened the door, albeit temporarily, to a student-run gay-straight alliance on campus, telling the Torch that “anything’s possible” when it comes to an LGBTQ organization being approved by SGI. “As long as they have a clear mission and plan...
Students, Admins at Odds Over GSA
Kieran Lynch, Features Editor
February 13, 2013
Filed under Home Scroll, News
Gay rights advocates won a symbolic victory when Notre Dame announced in December the approval of a student-run, university-funded LGBTQ organization on campus starting this semester. Many in the St. John’s LGBTQ community (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning) and its advocates...
