by Reyna Estrada / Sports Editor Students may notice the lack of grab-and-go options in the cafeteria on the second floor, and the absence of Starbucks at the cashier station due to the decision to move those features down to… Read More ›
by Evi Arthur / Editor-in-Chief “She is going to be here in about four minutes, she needs to use the bathroom before she gets started,” jokes Heather Dalmage, director of the Mansfield Institute for Social Justice and Transformation. Imbolo Mbue,… Read More ›
by Raneen El-Barbarawi / Staff Reporter Since 1945, Roosevelt University has recognized and allowed minorities and other marginalized groups to shine beyond the adversity they have faced in their lifetime. Roosevelt continuously emphasizes the importance of social justice and allows… Read More ›
Amanda Landwehr / Arts & Culture Editor Featuring shiny lip gloss, body glitter and even a surprise cameo appearance by Usher, “Hustlers” is a love letter to the gaudy culture of early 2000s nightlife. Constance Wu and Jennifer Lopez play… Read More ›
Meet the fresh faces in RU’s halls. by Abigail Bovard / Staff Reporter Secondary education is something that many students all around the world look forward to their entire lives. However, transitioning from the cushy world of high school to… Read More ›
by Will Dancer / Staff Reporter Last week, Roosevelt University was visited by United Nations Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Kelly Clements, for the university’s annual Distinguished Lecture event. Dubbed “Refugee Inclusion and the Future of Humanitarian Response,” the… Read More ›
by Richard L. Figueroa / Staff Reporter In August 2018, 20-year-old Marcelo Augustus Wright released his first project: a mixtape with 14 tracks which he dubbed “SoloCelo” after his stage name. Soon after, he began to work on the music… Read More ›
by Andrea Lee / Staff Reporter After keeping fans waiting for over four years, Melanie Martinez has finally entered back into the music scene with the highly-anticipated release of her sophomore album. On Friday Sept. 6, 2019 Martinez released her… Read More ›
by Bogz Lopez / Staff Reporter On Tuesday, Sep.10, Roosevelt University’s golf team celebrated a first place victory at the St. Francis Invitational at Wedgewood Golf Club in Plainfield, IL. While at the St. Francis invitational, Nicholas Paviet a freshman… Read More ›
By Andrea Lee and Abigail BovardStaff Reporters Each Roosevelt student has their own unique reason for attending the university, from wanting to become active in the Roosevelt’s mission of social justice or simply because they were offered a good scholarship…. Read More ›
By Ayumi Davis Staff Reporter *Disclaimer: Spoilers for Season one* “On My Block’s” highly anticipated season two finally dropped on March 29, and did not disappoint, adding to the hilarious and relatable adventures of this high school crew. The show… Read More ›
Having trouble finding some new music? Thumbs sore from swiping through songs while on Spotify? The Torch’s staff’s got you. Here are our favorite albums from the past six months. Give them a listen and then let us know if… Read More ›
Darlene LealStaff Reporter Photos of artwork showcased. Artist include: Sophia Gallo, Emily Bryn Lawson, Nancy Blecher and Hadiya Afzel. Photos by Darlene Leal and Kennedy Williams Not too soon after National Women’s History Month, RU threw an art showcase in… Read More ›
Jordan GerianeStaff Reporter Just off the Conservatory-Central Park Drive stop on the Green Line, this contemporary American restaurant, settled right in between the Garfield Park Conservatory and the Garfield Park Lagoons, is unlike any other fast-food chains or fine-dining establishments… Read More ›
Richard L. Figueroa Staff Reporter In the sixth grade, young Ricky Villarreal and his friend wrote a comedy rap song. It was a parody of “Independent” by Webbie. This was the first time Villarreal wrote a song and it wasn’t… Read More ›
Harrison SillingsStaff Reporter It was a chilly day in Cedar Rapids, Iowa as runners were getting ready to compete in the NAIA Cross Country National Championships. Roosevelt’s Gina Narcisi was one of 341 runners who were all looking to improve… Read More ›
By Zachary WrightEditor in Chief Music industry vet Brian Burton partners with Yeah Yeah Yeahs frontwoman Karen O to present “Lux Prima,” a hazy, dreamy collaborative that takes listeners on a journey. Rather than focusing on a particular sound, Burton… Read More ›
By Zachary WrightEditor in Chief If you’re a Wabash resident living on the 21st Floor, you might have heard the pounding music shaking the walls and reverberating throughout the hall. “Isn’t this where the RA lives?” older residents might have… Read More ›
Amanda LandwehrStaff Reporter The public bathroom; an epicenter for comfort, culture and relaxation. Isolating oneself from greater society within the walls of a locked bathroom stall is nothing less than a divine escape from the harsh and rigorous cycle of… Read More ›
Jules Banks Staff Reporter Roosevelt University has a vast collection of clubs and student activities available at the Wabash Campus. With over 60 student led organizations at Roosevelt, RU students are free to explore all types of groups in order… Read More ›
Darlene LealStaff Reporter It’s everyone’s favorite time of the year: tax season. And with the most recent tax changes, there have been some updates to the education tax credit – the American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC) – and what you… Read More ›
Jules Banks Staff Reporter Climate change is becoming a more looming issue than ever in the minds of American citizens. According to YaleEnvironment360, 70 percent of Americans now believe in the concept of worldwide climate change. YaleEnvironment360 also found that… Read More ›
Students all over Chicago skipped school on Friday morning to convene in Grant Park to participate in the worldwide Global Climate Strike. This protest was a part of the global movement spearheaded by Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, according to… Read More ›
