The Torch

The Torch The independent, award-winning student newspaper of St. John's University since 1922. The Torch is the award-winning, independent student newspaper of St.

John's University serving the Queens, Staten Island and Manhattan campuses.

A horror movie is a “Movie of the Year”candidate??? Curry Barker delivers a box office hit in “Obsession,” filled with p...
05/23/2026

A horror movie is a “Movie of the Year”candidate??? Curry Barker delivers a box office hit in “Obsession,” filled with pure unrelenting horror, and several sick twists, leaving audiences to depict who the villain really is.

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Article / Jason Petrucci
Photo Courtesy / YouTube Wilson Cleveland

Rick Pitino is building St. John’s around his “P.H.D”:Passion, Hustle, and Drive, and reshaping the roster with a mix of...
05/21/2026

Rick Pitino is building St. John’s around his “P.H.D”:Passion, Hustle, and Drive, and reshaping the roster with a mix of veteran transfers, international talent and returning pieces. With a revamped backcourt and major questions in the frontcourt, the Red Storm enter 2026 with high expectations and plenty of intrigue.

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Article / Jason Petrucci
Torch Photo / Sebastian Zelaya

The Torch looks back at the now-closed Staten Island campus, where alumni remember an affordable education that was clos...
05/21/2026

The Torch looks back at the now-closed Staten Island campus, where alumni remember an affordable education that was close to home.

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Article / Jack Bulik
Photo Courtesy / YouTube St. John’s Education Specialties

St. John’s announced on May 11 that the Staten Island campus had been officially sold to Wagner College. Click the link ...
05/15/2026

St. John’s announced on May 11 that the Staten Island campus had been officially sold to Wagner College. 

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Article / Jack Bulik
Torch Photo / Isabella Acierno

The Torch's 2025-2026 Courtside Magazine is officially out!Click the link in our bio to read.Design / Megan Chapman & An...
05/08/2026

The Torch's 2025-2026 Courtside Magazine is officially out!

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Design / Megan Chapman & Andres Cortes
Torch Photos / Cassandra Cassiero & Sebastian Zelaya

On the morning of Friday, May 1, University Writing Center staff received and email notifying them that they are plannin...
05/05/2026

On the morning of Friday, May 1, University Writing Center staff received and email notifying them that they are planning to relocate the space to the “quiet study” area of St. Augustine Hall.

This action was met with shock from students and consultants, who have started a petition to stop the relocation from happening.

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Article / Sebastian Zelaya
Torch Photo / Nick Bello

St. John’s University unions celebrated International Workers’ Day May 1 with a rally outside Gate 1.Click the link in o...
05/05/2026

St. John’s University unions celebrated International Workers’ Day May 1 with a rally outside Gate 1.

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Article / Nicholas St. Cyr
Torch Photo / Nicholas St. Cyr

St. John’s fifth annual Stormin’ Loud took over the Great Lawn May 1, bringing students out for rides, food and performa...
05/03/2026

St. John’s fifth annual Stormin’ Loud took over the Great Lawn May 1, bringing students out for rides, food and performances ahead of finals, with BKTHERULA and ian headlining.

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Article / Isabella Athanasiou
Torch Photos / Sebastian Zelaya

Meet The Torch's 104th Editorial Board!Editor-in-Chief: James Williams Co-Managing Editor & Co-Social Media Manager: Isa...
05/01/2026

Meet The Torch's 104th Editorial Board!

Editor-in-Chief: James Williams
Co-Managing Editor & Co-Social Media Manager: Isabella Athanasiou
Co-Managing Editor: Alexandra Prettitore
Chief Copy Editor: Nicholas St. Cyr
Photo Editor & Co-Social Media Manager: Sebastian Zelaya
Sports Editor & Outreach Manager: Jason Petrucci
Asst. Sports Editor: Dean Koutouratsas
Features Editor: Syriana Pazmino
Opinion Editor: Micah Grayson
News Editor: Jack Bulik
Culture Editor: Samantha Agoursalidis

Keeping The Torch lit🗽

The conference’s longtime commissioner is stepping down after 13-seasons, creating an opening that the Big East Board of...
04/27/2026

The conference’s longtime commissioner is stepping down after 13-seasons, creating an opening that the Big East Board of Directors must fill.

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Article / Dean Koutouratsas
Torch Photo / Sebastian Zelaya

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