By Lauren Grimaldi Editor-in-Chief When I entered Roosevelt in 2014, I didn’t know that I would be able to accomplish so much within my four years here. In fact, I wasn’t sure of what to expect at all. Because I… Read More ›
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Jen Dean’s activism translates into role with Chicago Votes
By Lauren Grimaldi Editor-in-Chief Standing in Grant Park in back of thousands of people losing their minds over a surprise Chance the Rapper performance, Jen Dean recalled not being able to believe what she was seeing. Just an hour prior,… Read More ›
Metra to offer discounted tickets to stray animals, but not college students
By Lauren Grimaldi Editor-in-Chief The Metra, Chicagoland’s premier commuter rail line, has been subject to severe budget cuts and price increases for the past few years. Commuters across the near and far suburbs have been clamoring for additional groups to… Read More ›
Betsy DeVos to speak at spring commencement ceremony
By Lauren Grimaldi Editor-in-Chief The graduation speaker at the spring commencement ceremony will be none other than Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, a Roosevelt University spokesperson confirmed to the Torch in an email. “We are very excited to welcome Betsy… Read More ›
Marie Newman won’t be Dan Lipinski’s last challenger
By Lauren Grimaldi Editor-in-Chief As Democrats push for a more progressive platform, it’s clear that more conservative members of the party are becoming increasingly less welcome. Congressman Dan Lipinski is a prime example of a Democrat whose days are numbered… Read More ›