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Here’s How They Responded. 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... St. John’s University celebrated Día de Los Muertos on Oct. 31 with a multi-part event, starting with a prayer service at 12:50 p.m. in...
No. 22 St. John’s Defeats New Mexico in ‘Pitino Bowl’
1 day ago · In its first challenge, Head Coach Rick Pitino’s crew led his son, Richard, and the New Mexico Lobos wire-to-wire in a dominant 85-71 victory. “It was a great win with a great crowd,” the Hall of Famer said. “ [I’m] really proud of the guys. This was our first big test.”. As 12,000 fans packed the World’s Most Famous Arena for the ...
St. John’s Urges Respect Amid YikYak Controversies
3 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...
St. John’s Basketball Enters AP Top-25 Poll – The Torch
Nov 11, 2024 · 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...
No. 22 St. John’s Fends off Wagner to Remain Undefeated
5 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.
Weekend In Review: Big East Honors Recognized at St. John’s
5 days ago · St. John’s Athletics produced five Big East awards in four different sports from Nov. 6 – Nov. 12. 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 ...
We Surveyed 100 Johnnies Ahead of the Presidential Election.
Nov 3, 2024 · Malak Kassem, News Editor • November 3, 2024. Torch Photo / Sara Kiernan. 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 ...
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...
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St. John’s Political Student Union Holds “Civil Conversation on the 2024 Presidential Election”. Malak Kassem, News Editor November 5, 2024. We Surveyed 100 Johnnies Ahead of the Presidential Election. Here’s How They Responded. Malak Kassem, News …
The Return to In-Person Learning - The Torch
Sep 22, 2021 · Last year, COVID-19 was the reason students were learning virtually. This year there is a stark difference. While the pandemic continues to ravage the nation, almost all St. John’s students are back on campus for the fall semester thanks to mandatory vaccination statuses. Very few students have fully remote schedules this year. Some students are...