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St. John’s Urges Respect Amid YikYak Controversies
2 days ago · The St. John’s University Office of Residence Life has called on students to “uphold the dignity of all people” in response to concerning activity on YikYak. The app, which allows users to post and interact with anonymous messages within a five-mile radius, has a history of controversy on college campuses. While originally designed to foster...
No. 22 St. John’s Fends off Wagner to Remain Undefeated
4 days ago · Pictured: RJ Luis Jr. Torch Photo / James Williams. F resh off their first placement in the AP Top 25 Men’s Basketball Poll since 2019, the St. John’s men’s basketball team escaped a near-upset at the hands of Wagner College. The Red Storm was far from perfect in the 66-45 victory, but a late surge eliminated any chance of embarrassment.
Full Issues - The Torch
Click the links below to access full issues of the Torch in PDF format: 102nd Editorial Board: 🔥The Torch 102:05 — Oct. 8 Full Issue 🔥The Torch 102:04 — Sept. 25 Full Issue 🔥 The Torch 102:02—March 2024 Issue (4/17/24) The Torch 102:01—SGi Elections & Solar Eclipse (4/10/24) 100th Editorial Board: Torch Newsletter Vol. 100:9...
Weekend In Review: Big East Honors Recognized at St. John’s
4 days ago · After a 5-0 weekend at St. John’s University, several athletes earned Big East Conference honors. Men’s Basketball guard/forward RJ Luis Jr., Women’s Basketball guard Lashae Dwyer, Volleyball setter Erin Jones and libero Rashanny Solano Smith and Men’s Soccer senior defender Thomas Lamaille. Here’s what these athletes accomplished this …
Finding Your ‘Third Place’ as a College Student – The Torch
4 days ago · College students often lead busy and monotonous lives. During the day, classes, assignments and part-time jobs dominate. At the end of these tiring days, many return home, whether it be with family, on campus or in a local apartment. But where else can they go? American sociologist Ray Oldenburg coined the term “third place” in...
St. John’s Basketball Enters AP Top-25 Poll – The Torch
6 days ago · St. John’s Men’s Basketball is back in the national spotlight after five years, achieving a No. 22 ranking in the AP Top 25 Men’s Basketball Poll on Nov. 11. The team earned this spot with 178 points, highlighting their early-season promise. The Red Storm entered the rankings following a powerful season debut that saw two...
Kadary Richmond and Zuby Ejiofor Co-Captain National …
Oct 30, 2024 · Following the 2023-24 St. John’s Men’s Basketball team captain Joel Soriano’s departure, Head Coach Rick Pitino needed a new leader. After consulting his squad, the Hall of Famer took to X on Oct. 10 to announce they had tabbed returning junior Zuby Ejiofor and graduate Seton Hall transfer Kadary Richmond to build on the legacy...
We Surveyed 100 Johnnies Ahead of the Presidential Election.
Nov 3, 2024 · A Torch survey of 100 students found that St. John’s University students are in favor of Vice President Kamala Harris in Tuesday’s presidential election. However, polls suggest a close race. The survey, held from Oct. 23 to Nov. 1, asked undergraduate students about their political views, candidate choices and Election Day predictions.
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