by Raneen El-Barbarawi / Staff Reporter As uncrowded elevators, vacated dorm halls and a somewhat haunting environment spread throughout the residence halls of the Wabash Building, it was indeed a sign that the COVID-19 pandemic was not only affecting the… Read More ›
by Karina Aguilar / Staff Reporter Students all over the world are adjusting to social distancing and online classes. To help lessen the burden of such a sudden adjustment, Roosevelt University is emphasizing the importance of practicing social distancing as… Read More ›
by Evi Arthur / Editor-in-Chief I’ve been a fan of Australian pop-rock band 5 Seconds of Summer (also known as 5SOS) for a very long time — I’m pretty sure I started listening to them around the time we were… Read More ›
by Mohammad Samra / Staff Reporter The Staples Center grew louder and louder as players from both the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers took to their respective sides, ready to begin the season. The mixture of gold and… Read More ›
As I’m sure you all are aware by now, in order to keep the spread of the coronavirus under control, the remainder of Roosevelt’s spring semester will be carried out completely online. This, unfortunately, throws a wrench in the way… Read More ›
by Reyna Estrada / Sports Editor With the recent growing concerns regarding the spread of the coronavirus in the United States, politics have taken a backseat. News about recent cases and preventive measures being taken by various counties and states… Read More ›
by Karina Aguilar / Staff Reporter On average, one sexual assault occurs every 107 seconds in the United States. This totals out to an average of 293,066 victims ages 12 and older every year. Resilience helps over 2,000 of them…. Read More ›
by Evi Arthur / Editor-in-Chief This week I had to say goodbye to my college years in a matter of days. As you all know by now, schools across the globe have been closing and switching to online classes in… Read More ›
by Kristin McKee / Digital Content Editor In each of my final class sessions before spring break, my professors wished the students well and to “stay healthy” due to the widespread outbreak of the COVID-19 virus. I didn’t think much… Read More ›
by Amanda Landwehr / Arts & Culture Editor This week’s column is going to be a ranty, unorganized mess. But since there seems to be little to no structure or order to the world right now, I’m applying that same… Read More ›
by Mohammad Samra / Staff Reporter Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City buzzed with excitement as fans waited for the Oklahoma City Thunder and Utah Jazz players to run onto the court as they’ve done countless times in the 30… Read More ›
by Santino Torres / Staff Reporter On a drama-filled Saturday afternoon in Crestwood, Illinois, a team effort led by Jordan Coakley’s timely hitting was capped off with Dom Lentini’s two-out double that sealed the first game of a doubleheader against… Read More ›
by Will Dancer / Staff Reporter A new year of American soccer brings about many changes for MLS. In order to further grow fan bases throughout North America, the league has introduced two new teams for the 2020 season, Inter… Read More ›
by Raneen El-Barbarawi / Staff Reporter The Roosevelt University and Robert Morris University integration that was introduced last semester seemed to only be a discussion that was yet to happen. However, the crowded elevators and packed classrooms on Feb. 24,… Read More ›
by Aidan McGinty/ Staff Reporter Amidst all of the commotion surrounding the unofficial integration with Robert Morris University, the first meeting of Roosevelt University’s Food Advisory Committee (FAC) took place on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Led by freshman biology major, Lexie… Read More ›
by Will Dancer / Staff Reporter Roosevelt University’s Student Government Association has undergone various changes over the past years. Saying goodbye to a longtime president, re-writing and implementing a new SGA constitution and trying to get the student body to… Read More ›
by Karina Aguilar / Staff Reporter Roosevelt University students have been anticipating the courses for the Fall 2020 semester for a while. As the likelihood of the RMU integration increases, the students’ curiosity about the changes in potential courses increases… Read More ›
In honor of spring break, The Torch staff shared some of their favorite places they’ve visited on vacation. Los Angeles, CA by Kristin McKee / Digital Content Editor I know Los Angeles is probably one of the most basic vacation… Read More ›
by Mohammad Samra / Staff Reporter Houston Astros center-fielder George Springer dug his cleats into the dirt next to home plate as he prepared for his first at-bat of the game against the New York Mets in West Palm Beach,… Read More ›
by Raneen El-Barbarawi / Staff Reporter As the anxiety and curiosity of inquisitive students arose, Roosevelt University and Robert Morris’s financial aid services decided to hold a fireside chat to discuss concerns regarding tuition and fees. Financial Aid directors from… Read More ›
by Ayumi Davis / News Editor Coronavirus cases rise as it spreads across the globe The coronavirus seems to be getting worse as time goes on, with Korea now having the most cases outside of China. As of Feb. 27,… Read More ›
by Karina Aguilar / Staff Reporter The Comedy Clubhouse is a small theater. The tables and couches are all angled to face the stage. The way that the tables are positioned close together encourages the audience to feel connected with… Read More ›
by Amanda Landwehr / Arts & Culture Editor Studying abroad sometimes feels like a series of bad decisions. On one hand, “studying” is in the name, and the fact that I have assignments due should hold me responsible to my… Read More ›
by Aidan McGinty/ Staff Reporter Throughout the past few weeks, the musical theater majors of Roosevelt University’s Chicago College of Performing Arts has been preparing to open their first show of 2020: “American Songbook ‘Swinging on a Star: The Music… Read More ›
by Ayumi Davis / News Editor Are you looking for something to warm you up in the cold winter of Chicago? Phodega’s got you covered. The restaurant opened in November 2019 by co-founders Nate Hoops and Anthony Ngo and has… Read More ›
by Mohammad Samra / Staff Reporter The subtle crack of a baseball being launched by a wooden Louisville Slugger bat pierced the air at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. The Chicago Cubs began preparations for the team’s first season under… Read More ›
SPOILERS AHEAD! Sports editor, Reyna Estrada, and Features editor, Jules Banks, sit down to discuss the final season of their favorite show. We do not own any BoJack Horseman footage nor music in this video.
by Raneen El-Barbarawi / Staff Reporter As the sight of chocolate and vanilla cupcakes drew in the interest of many people, RU’s Planned Parenthood Generation Action chapter decided to inform others on the importance of consent, as well as the… Read More ›
by Raneen El-Barbarawi / Staff Reporter The sound of yells stormed through the building as it suddenly turned pitch black. There was only one explanation for this incident: a power outage. As the news spread of another “polar vortex” snow storm… Read More ›
by Reyna Estrada / Sports Editor Trump has issued 25 pardons and 10 commutations as of February 2020; 11 of those were issued recently on Feb. 18. Sometimes pardons and commutations may be grouped together, despite the differences between the two… Read More ›
by Karina Aguilar / Staff Reporter According to the American Psychological Association, psychology was the fourth most popular major in the 2016-17 academic year. It also reported that the unemployment rate for psychologists was very low — as low as… Read More ›
by Aero Cavalier / Staff Reporter The Zodiac Killer terrorized Southern California between 1968 to 1974, committing five confirmed murders and two attempted murders, but could have potentially been responsible for up to 37 murders in the Bay Area. Although… Read More ›
by Raneen El-Barbarawi / Staff Reporter It’s no secret that Hollywood has been known for its structural racism in casting negative portrayal of minorities and other marginalized groups in films and its vilifying of Middle Eastern cultures. Film directors and… Read More ›
The Torch is sharing its picks for must-see foreign films. Give them a watch and let us know if these choices were on fire. “La Haine (Hate)”(1995) by Santino Torres / Staff Reporter Directed by French filmmaker Mathieu Kassovitz, “La… Read More ›
by Amanda Landwehr / Arts & Culture Editor When I was a kid, I used to romanticize the notion of running away. I was sick of the familiar suburbs of my hometown and often dreamt of hopping on a train,… Read More ›
by Mohammad Samra / Staff Reporter “For the love of football.” The five words that make up the slogan of the revamped Xtreme Football League (XFL) can also describe the fan reaction to the first few weeks of games between… Read More ›
by Will Dancer / Staff Reporter Even though the 2020 NBA All-Star game was hosted in Chicago, not a single Chicago Bulls player laced up for the main event of the weekend. Superstar shooting guard Zach LaVine participated in the… Read More ›
by Will Dancer / Staff Reporter Beginning next semester, Roosevelt University’s students can expect to see some significant changes coming to the McCormick Dining Center in the Wabash building. Roosevelt will be going in a new direction regarding student meal… Read More ›
by Raneen El-Barbarawi / Staff Reporter Prof. Billy Montgomery, along with 16 of his students, attended the Chicago Auto show at the McCormick Place on Feb. 12 at around 11 a.m. The event takes place from Feb. 8 to 17…. Read More ›
by Sunyata Courie / Staff Reporter “Seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history,” said President Gerald Ford after officially recognizing February as Black History Month in 1976…. Read More ›
2020 Democratic presidential candidates unite over common goal by Reyna Estrada / Sports Editor Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg continue to lead the race for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination after the first February debate. The heated event took place… Read More ›
by Aero Cavalier / Staff Reporter In 2016, The Oscars came under attack when #OscarsSoWhite started trending on Twitter, and the lack of diversity in Hollywood entered America’s collective consciousness. The trend was originally started because all 20 actors nominated… Read More ›
by Will Dancer / Staff Reporter by Jules Banks / Features Editor The Lunar New Year Parade took place in Chicago on February 2, kicking off the new year with colorful celebration. Chinese New Year was on January 25, and… Read More ›
The 2010s have officially come to a close. This decade brought about some of the strongest studio albums in genres spanning from hip hop, to EDM to pop. Here are some of our favorite albums from the 2010s. Give them… Read More ›
by Aidan McGinty / Staff Reporter Recently, Albanian pop star Dua Lipa has been making waves in the music community, releasing three singles from her sophomore album, “Future Nostalgia.” The songs, including the title track, mark the beginning of a new… Read More ›
by Amanda Landwehr / Arts & Culture Editor Originally, this week’s column was supposed to be about my personal observations and some of the things I’ve learned since moving to London. Like how Londoners love ale, shop at Tesco and… Read More ›
by Sunyata Courie / Staff Reporter For the past month, international media has been dominated by the news of a disease called the “Coronavirus” that started in the Wuhan province of China. Since the epidemic began, 636 people have died,… Read More ›
What happened in Iowa? Recap of the Iowa Democratic Caucus by Reyna Estrada / Sports Editor The 2020 presidential primaries kicked off on Monday Feb. 3 with the Iowa Democratic Caucus. The highly anticipated night did not go as smoothly… Read More ›
by Mohammad Samra / Staff Reporter The sea of purple and gold cheered you on as you approached the foul line for the final free throw attempts of your career. The Los Angeles Lakers were down 10 late in the… Read More ›
