By Jules BanksStaff Reporter In the upcoming 2019-2020 school year, the Wabash Building will be opening its doors to not only Roosevelt students, but to Robert Morris University’s students as well. As of next semester, Robert Morris will be moving… Read More ›
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Polar Vortex 2019: How Homeless Shelters Helped Fellow Chicagoans
By Samantha LatsonStaff Reporter Chicago came to a frozen standstill as the polar vortex of 2019 seized the city. With temperatures colder than Alaska, many Chicagoans stayed home – turning up the thermostat and hunkering down under a warm blanket…. Read More ›
RU Remembers Jimmy Dooley
by Drew Modjeski Roosevelt University lost one of its own on Aug 4, 2018 when Jimmy Dooley, 22, died. Dooley was going into his senior year, and was finishing up his bachelor’s degree in media studies. Dooley was born in… Read More ›
Former Attorney General Visits Roosevelt
By Fiona Moran Staff Reporter Former United States Attorney General Eric Holder Jr. spoke at the Auditorium Theatre as a part of the American Dream Reconsidered Conference. On Sept. 12, Holder sat down with retired U.S. Circuit Judge Ann Claire… Read More ›
BSU Hosts Melanin Graduation
By Ryan Rosenberger Torch Correspondent On Wednesday, April 25, Roosevelt’s Black Student Union hosted their annual Melanin Graduation commemorating graduating students of color. The event started off with a welcome speech by BSU President Brittney Austin, giving way to a… Read More ›