As a nostalgia-ridden admirer of “A Christmas Carol” since childhood, I found myself highly anticipating this familiar holiday tale when I sat down at Chicago’s Goodman Theatre to see their take on the iconic Christmas classic.
by Raneen El-Barbarawi / Staff Reporter To increase voter registration turnout and make it easier for Americans to register to vote, President Bill Clinton passed the Voter Registration Act of 1993, also known as the “NVRA” and the “Motor Voter… Read More ›
by Amanda Landwehr / Arts & Culture Editor Platelets, IVs and arsenic trioxide are typically not words used to describe a person’s junior year of college. But for Vanessa Ayala, a 20-year-old psychology major at Roosevelt University, these words have… Read More ›
by Evi Arthur / Editor-in-Chief Upon entering the Art Institute’s newest exhibit, “Andy Warhol—From A to B and back again,” visitors are greeted with pink and yellow cow-printed wallpaper plastered just below portraits of famous faces. Opened on Oct. 20,… 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 ›
by Mohammad Samra / Staff Reporter The Chicago Bears are nearing a state of emergency. The team’s playoff chances are fading faster than Chicago’s warm weather. The team’s defensive efforts led the Bears to a 3-1 record, putting them in… 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 ›
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 ›
