by Jules Banks / Features Editor Residence Life has taken up the initiative to promote breast cancer awareness this October by creating a program that aims to attract both staff and student participation. The themed program, titled “On Wednesdays We… Read More ›
by Raneen El-Barbarawi / Staff Reporter For decades, undergraduate students have been struggling with trying to pay for school expenses while maintaining a job. It wasn’t until the federal work-study program was issued in the mid-1960s that students were allowed… Read More ›
by Reyna Estrada / Sports Editor Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month, which reignited a question that has lingered over me for years—what does it mean to be hispanic? This question often embodied itself as a soft… Read More ›
by Mohammad Samra / Staff Reporter Before Kawhi Leonard led the Toronto Raptors to their first ever NBA championship, both fans and analysts assumed the Golden State Warriors were going to win their third consecutive title, and their fourth in five… Read More ›
by Jules Banks / Features Editor Creating movies based off of popular TV shows is no new feat for filmmakers. “The Addams Family”, “Star Trek” and even “South Park” all have several films based off the original television programs, with… Read More ›
Want to sink your teeth into the best Halloween candy this year? The Torch’s staff has got you covered. Here are some of our favorite Halloween candies. Give them a try and let us know if they were fire. Halloween… Read More ›
by Andrea Lee / Staff Reporter Students are getting geared up for homecoming as it draws near with SPEED having tons of fun activities in store for the week of. This year’s homecoming dance is being held by Roosevelt’s SPEED… Read More ›
by Amanda Landwehr / Arts & Culture Editor On Oct. 8 2019, Roosevelt University alumna Gina Ramirez entered the school’s Auditorium Building as she had many times before while obtaining her graduate degree. However, rather than returning to her university… Read More ›
by Richard L. Figueroa / Advertising Manager When 22-year-old rapper Xavier Robert—better known as YOUNG XAV—was working on his debut album “After Dark,” he fell asleep behind the wheel 400 feet away from his house and ended up driving into… Read More ›
by Reyna Estrada / Sports Editor If there is anything I have learned throughout my years of attending a wide variety of concerts, it’s that a large venue does not necessarily equate to a higher quality show. I have visited… Read More ›
Having trouble finding the perfect autumnal activity in the Chicagoland area? The Torch’s staff has got you covered. Here are some of our favorite fall festivities. Give them a visit and let us know if these fall choices were fire…. Read More ›
by Mohammad Samra / Staff Reporter The Chicago Blackhawks, like every Chicago professional sports team as of late, are impossible to figure out. They could secure a playoff spot or finish dead last in their conference and nobody would be… Read More ›
by Will Dancer / Staff Reporter In a perfect universe, the Chicago Bulls would appear to be promising ahead of the upcoming 2019-20 NBA season. A young squad that seems to have found its franchise player in Zach LaVine, as… Read More ›
by Raneen El-Barbarawi / Staff Reporter The issue of gun violence has long been a vital, yet mournful issue throughout the area of Chicago. Thus, Father Michael Pfleger of Saint Sabina Church decided to rally and advocate for gun control… Read More ›
by Richard L. Figueroa / Advertising Manager A leap of faith is what Joshua Torres, 23, recently took after quitting his day job in order to pursue his dream of blowing up as a Latin trap and reggaeton artist. Torres… Read More ›
by Aero Cavalier / Staff Reporter Psychology as both a major and a minor has gotten a lot of attention over the years, and it is now one of the most popular degrees available at Roosevelt University. Its flexibility is… Read More ›
by Kristin McKee / Digital Content Editor In elementary school, I was one of the tallest people in my class. Some classmates around my age have towered above me since then (thanks, puberty), but it did not make my insecurities… Read More ›
Having trouble deciding where to eat in the Chicago area? The Torch’s staff has got you covered. Here are our favorite restaurants from the Chicago area. Give them a try and let us know if these restaurant choices were on… Read More ›
by Mohammad Samra / Staff Reporter This year, the Chicago Cubs missed the playoffs for the first time since 2015 after a late September meltdown left them out of a Wild Card spot. Chicago’s steady decline since winning the World… Read More ›
by Abigail Bovard / Staff Reporter When students pick their classes each semester, they generally tend to stick to classes that fall within their major so they can stay on track for their anticipated graduation date and Roosevelt offers hundreds… Read More ›
by Andrea Lee / Staff Reporter International students are no strangers to the Roosevelt University community. They are strongly embedded in our school and help to enrich our community. I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with American Studies… Read More ›
by Will Dancer / Staff Reporter Weaving in and out of aggressive, lowkey and airy vibes, Baltimore experimental hip-hop artist JPEGMAFIA is back again with his latest album curiously dubbed “All My Heroes are Cornballs”. Following up 2016’s “Black Ben… Read More ›
by Mohammad Samra / Staff Reporter Trying to predict how the Chicago Bears’ 2019 season will go would be like trying to guess the winning numbers to Powerball—it would be next to impossible. The Bears—like nearly every other major sports… 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 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 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 ›
by Evi Arthur / Editor-in-Chief by Raneen El-Barbarawi / Staff Reporter Since the announcement of Roosevelt’s application to integrate with Robert Morris University, students from both schools have been wondering about what their futures might look like. No group of… Read More ›
by Raneen El-Barbarawi / Staff Reporter Since its establishment in 1972 by President Richard Nixon, Title IX has prohibited discrimination in different colleges and universities on the basis of sex. Title IX is respected for its constant role on supporting… Read More ›
