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The Torch is the celebrated independent student newspaper at St. John’s University. This Catholic University is situated in Queens, NY, just 45 minutes away from Manhattan. The Queens campus attracts a wide range of students from across the United States and around the globe. The Torch is released and circulated weekly throughout the academic year on both the Queens and Manhattan campuses.

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Playboi Carti’s ‘MUSIC’: A Lesson on 808’s and Distortion

3 weeks ago | torchonline.com | Fernando Mejia |Fernando Mejía

Playboi Carti’s newest album, “MUSIC,” was released on March 14, five years since the rapper divided the hip-hop world with his genre-defining album “Whole Lotta Red.” After all this time, Carti hasn’t missed a step, delivering a quality album that stands neck in neck with the rest of his discography. While not as genre-bending as his previous work,s “MUSIC” does the inverse of what Carti tried to do in 2020.
Calipari, Arkansas Upsets Pitino and St. John’s in Round of 32

1 month ago | torchonline.com | Kyler Fox

Following St. John’s first NCAA Tournament victory in 25 years, a legendary reunion was in order. Rick Pitino and John Calipari—two coaches who have met five times in the Big Dance, tied for the second most all-time—were set to face off for a 24th collegiate-level matchup. Pitino owned recent bragging rights, having dispatched Calipari’s Kentucky Wildcats while at Louisville’s helm over eight years ago, yet trailed 13-10 head-to-head.
St. John’s Blitzes Omaha in Second Half, Advances to Round of 32

1 month ago | torchonline.com | Kyler Fox

For the first time in six years, St. John’s returned to the NCAA Tournament. Thursday night, the Red Storm revisited Amica Mutual Pavilion for its opening round in the Big Dance. In a dominant record-setting 83-53 victory over Omaha, resilience was tested before a second-half boat race. RJ Luis Jr. led the Johnnies with 22 points and eight rebounds in their first tournament victory since 2000.
No. 6 St. John’s Captures First Big East Tournament Title in 25 Years With Win Over Creighton

1 month ago | torchonline.com | Kyler Fox

As the red and white confetti fell on the heads of Rick Pitino and the St. John’s men’s basketball team, the city of New York stood proud. For the first time in 25 years, the Red Storm were champions of the Big East Tournament. The 82-66 victory over Creighton ended a magical run ahead of the NCAA Tournament, but in actuality, it started when the Hall of Famer first landed in Queens.
Ejiofor’s 33 Powers No. 6 St. John’s Past No. 25 Marquette in Big East Semifinal

1 month ago | torchonline.com | Kyler Fox

For the first time in 25 years, No. 6 St. John’s will play for the Big East Tournament championship. Thanks to a gritty 79-63 win over No. 25 Marquette at Madison Square Garden, the Red Storm will take on the winner of Creighton vs. Connecticut for the tournament title. Zuby Ejiofor led the Johnnies with 33 points and nine rebounds, producing the highest-scoring conference semifinals performance since “Cardiac” Kemba Walker had 35 in 2011.
No. 6 St. John’s Rolls Butler in Big East Quarterfinal, Advances to Conference Semis

1 month ago | torchonline.com | Kyler Fox

After securing a Big East regular season title, as well as Player and Coach of the Year honors for Rick Pitino and RJ Luis Jr., No. 6 St. John’s returned to Madison Square Garden for the conference tournament. Facing Butler — a team the Red Storm swept during the regular season — Pitino’s squad cruised to a 78-57 win. Luis Jr. led St. John’s with 20 points and seven rebounds, while Kadary Richmond added 15 points, eight rebounds and nine assists in the quarterfinal victory.
St. John’s Athletic Director Ed Kull Provides Clarity on Revamped Season Ticket System

1 month ago | torchonline.com | Kyler Fox

Nearly one year after hiring Hall of Fame head coach Rick Pitino to change the fortunes of its basketball program, St. John’s University made a sweeping change to its athletics leadership. After mutually parting ways with former athletic director Mike Cragg, alumnus Ed Kull was tabbed as his successor. Kull was officially introduced in September 2024 and became the head of a department that was being forced to adapt to a new college athletics landscape: the name, image and likeness (NIL) era.
No. 10 St. John’s Dismantles UConn for First Season Sweep Since 2000

1 month ago | torchonline.com | Kyler Fox

After getting little-brothered three times last season by the eventual champion UConn Huskies, Rick Pitino and No. 10 St. John’s seized control of the rivalry this year. With an emphatic 89-75 win on Saturday afternoon at Madison Square Garden, the Red Storm completed their first season sweep of the defending champs since 1999-2000.
No. 10 St. John’s Dismantles UConn for First Season Sweep Since 2000

2 months ago | torchonline.com | Kyler Fox

After getting little-brothered three times last season by the eventual champion UConn Huskies, Rick Pitino and No. 10 St. John’s seized control of the rivalry this year. With an emphatic 89-75 win on Sunday afternoon at Madison Square Garden, the Red Storm completed their first season sweep of the defending champs since 1999-2000.
No. 9 St. John’s Strengthens Big East Grip with Statement Victory over No. 24 Creighton

2 months ago | torchonline.com | Kyler Fox

Rick Pitino’s “Johnnies’ Day” experiences at St. John’s have followed a familiar script — both ending in highly impactful victories over Creighton. But Sunday afternoon’s win over the No. 24 Bluejays carried far more weight than last year’s 14-point upset. Fueled by a dominant performance from its star trio of RJ Luis Jr., Kadary Richmond and Zuby Ejiofor, the Red Storm tightened its grip atop the Big East with a 79-73 win.