by Will Dancer / Staff Reporter Beginning next semester, Roosevelt University’s students can expect to see some significant changes coming for the McCormick Dining Center in the Wabash building. Roosevelt will be going in a new direction regarding student meal… 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 ›
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 Mohammad Samra / Staff Reporter No analyst, fan or athlete could have predicted the amount of success Chicago sports teams have had over the last 10 years. The Blackhawks dominated the first half of the decade and were a… 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 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 ›
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 Santino Torres / Staff Reporter Josh Redic ended his senior season with the Mount Carmel High School boys’ basketball team by winning their first regional championship since 2016. In that match, he led the Caravan to a three-point victory… Read More ›
by Santino Torres / Staff Reporter There is no doubt about it: Lindzy Cox means business on the court and off it. Off the court, Lindzy Cox is a senior business major, with her sights set on impending graduation. On… Read More ›
by Evi Arthur / Editor-in-Chief While Roosevelt waits for approval from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) for the Robert Morris integration, construction preparing for more students has been well underway. Students might have noticed construction going on around campus. This… Read More ›
by Evi Arthur / Editor-in-Chief Starting this year, all students graduating will have a commencement ceremony in the Spring. On Jan. 30, the Office of the President announced that, starting this year, there will be no December commencement ceremonies. Going… 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 Aero Cavalier / Staff Reporter Kate Saez, a Roosevelt sophomore, is sitting in an Intro to Sociology class at 9:30 a.m. on a Thursday morning. Saez is a sustainability studies major with a double minor in environmental biology and… Read More ›
by Raneen El-Barbarawi / Staff Reporter As the new smell of carpet and Anne Frank quotes spiraled throughout the library on the 10th floor of the auditorium building, students and staff joined together to commemorate Anne Frank’s 90th birthday, as… Read More ›
by Aidan McGinty / Staff Reporter The 62nd annual Grammy Awards came and went, kicking up a cloud of dust as it concluded the 2019 music cycle. But, “music’s biggest night” does not come without controversy, the main point of… Read More ›
by Aero Cavalier / Staff Reporter At the old, cynical age of 19, I find myself rarely moved by the mainstream movies that tend to dominate today’s film scene. But “Cats” was an exception. I haven’t felt the raw fear… Read More ›
by Ayumi Davis / News Editor With battles fought above and below, part three of the “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” was truly action-packed. Sabrina and the Fright Club go at it again to save the world from yet another looming… Read More ›
by Amanda Landwehr / Arts & Culture Editor In the 17th and 18th centuries, young European noblemen embarked on what was referred to as a “Grand Tour” to commemorate their coming-of-age. Despite this journey’s intent to be a respectable tradition… 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 ›
by Santino Torres / Staff Reporter On Sunday, Jan. 26, the world was shocked by the news of the untimely passing of Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant, his daughter, Gianna “Gigi” Bryant and seven others who perished in a helicopter… Read More ›
With an impressive cast, a December-release date and a well-respected Hollywood director, “Richard Jewell” was set up for success…
by Aero Cavalier / Staff Reporter Roosevelt University has quite an unorthodox Greek life. Historically, being a member of a fraternity or sorority was considered to be a general part of the college experience. Movies and TV shows depicting frat… Read More ›
by Jules Banks / Features Editor Dalal El-Barbarawi may only be 21, but despite her age, she has a lot on her plate. With a biochemistry major and international studies minor, coupled with a learning commons job (where she tutors… Read More ›
by Sunyata Courie / Staff Reporter Millions of families across America will gather this year on Nov. 28 for the annual Thanksgiving holiday. While contemporary mainstream practices of this holiday revolves around eating turkey, reconnecting with family and saying what… Read More ›
by Jules Banks / Features Editor An old-fashioned tale of sailors, mermaids and ocean-induced madness has made its way to the silver screen with Robert Eggers’ “The Lighthouse.” Written by Max and Robert Eggers, this black-and-white movie takes the cake… Read More ›
by Ayumi Davis / News Editor The most renowned conductor on the Underground Railroad, Harriet Tubman, finally had her inspiring story told on the big screen in the recently released film “Harriet.” The movie, directed by the celebrated Kasi… Read More ›
by Amanda Landwehr / Arts & Culture Editor It’s quickly becoming a seasonal tradition as timeless as Christmas dinner—Netflix-release holiday comedies. So, when temperatures drop below zero, reaching for the remote and pressing play on a wholesome holiday movie is… Read More ›
by Mohammad Samra / Staff Reporter I’ve tried to form rational opinions about Chicago sports teams over the last couple of months, but I’m afraid I can’t refrain from ranting about the most unlovable team in the Windy City, the… Read More ›
by Sunyata Courie / Staff Reporter More than 300,000 Chicago Public Schools students were unable to attend class for 11 school days due to the Chicago Teachers Union Strike. Starting on Oct. 17 after the Chicago Teachers’ Union refused to… Read More ›
by Raneen El-Barbarawi / Staff Reporter As November marks the beginning of National Diabetes Month, Alpha Phi Omega decided to partake in National Diabetic Awareness by educating students through different events on and off campus. APO held a tabling event… Read More ›
by Amanda Landwehr / Arts & Culture Editor by Jules Banks / Features Editor After the success of Stephen King’s 1977 novel “The Shining,” it felt natural for the patriarch of horror movies to follow up the tale with a… Read More ›
Having trouble finding the perfect Chicago-based coffee shop for your daily dose of caffeine? The Torch’s staff has got you covered. Here are some of our favorite coffee shops and cafes around the Chicago area. Give them a try and… Read More ›
by Santino Torres / Staff Reporter On Oct. 15, at BMO Field in Toronto, the United States men’s soccer team took their first loss in 34 years against Canada in a historic 2-0 result. Both goals came in the second… Read More ›
by Raneen El-Barbarawi / Staff Reporter As bloody splotches of red, spider webs and skeleton heads filled the hallways of Roosevelt University, students decided to have their own spooky fun in celebration of Halloween. The Haunted Carnival, sponsored by Roosevelt’s… Read More ›
by Ayumi Davis / News Editor Photos and videos by Will Dancer Teachers of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) recently went on strike, starting Oct. 17. The strike came to fruition after agreements failed between the Chicago Teachers Union and… Read More ›
by Richard L. Figueroa / Advertising Manager Standing at 5’4, 27-year-old professional fighter Jose Torres, from Chicago, has been known as Shorty for the greater part of his life. Growing up, his father always wanted his sons to know how… Read More ›
by Reyna Estrada / Sports Editor “Looking for Alaska,” a Hulu miniseries starring Charlie Plummer and Kristine Froseth, is the perfect embodiment of a beautiful novel that does not transfer well to the screen. The series, which premiered on Hulu… Read More ›
by Ayumi Davis / News Editor In the recently released Netflix series “Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner,” renowned chef David Chang visits four different cities in four different countries with four different celebrities. Chang takes viewers on a cultural and delicious… Read More ›
by Mohammad Samra / Staff Reporter The Houston Astros and Washington Nationals took baseball’s center stage for the 115th World Series late last month. While the Nationals completed the incredible journey to their first title in franchise history, the Chicago… Read More ›
by Ayumi Davis / News Editor Barren, open fields with sparse, little plants fill out much of the images at the Gage Gallery. The panoramic view of the photos display the vastness of the area, nothing and no one around… Read More ›
by Aero Cavalier / Staff Reporter This October saw the 55th Chicago International Film Festival. This film festival has been held every fall since 1964, and remains one of the largest international film festivals in the world thanks to organizers… Read More ›
by Raneen El-Barbarawi / Staff Reporter The Ida B. Wells Lounge is usually filled with the color green to celebrate school spirit. But, on Oct. 24 from 7 to 9 p.m., the color pink spilled its way through the large,… Read More ›
by Richard L. Figueroa / Advertising Manager Max Power has always been an explorer at heart. He began to explore when he was in high school, though the only places he was able to explore during that time were forest… Read More ›
by Amanda Landwehr / Arts & Culture Editor As Halloween night slowly lurks closer and closer, Chicagoans might find themselves drawn to the Auditorium Theater’s annual screening of the “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” accompanied by live music from the Chicago… Read More ›
“The Shining” by Amanda Landwehr Regardless of the season, I will forever and always be enthralled by the horror-suspense masterpieces created by author Stephen King. However, sitting down with friends on a chilly October night and watching the 1980 film… Read More ›
by Santino Torres / Staff Reporter Roosevelt University senior Monica Muñoz, known by teammates and coaches simply as “Moni,” missed all of last season for the women’s soccer team after a leg injury forced her off the pitch. Now that… Read More ›
