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Queens, New York City’s largest borough, is home to 2.4 million people across 109 square miles. Read more about exploring it here! torchonline.com/features/2024/…

Have you ever considered how selecting a specific instructor compares to the matchmaking process of speed dating? Click here to see what students have to say about Rate My Professors in regard to finding the “perfect match” for their many courses. torchonline.com/features/2024/…

With summer just around the corner, a new playlist is necessary preparation to keep cool for the warm months. From George Harrison to A$AP Rocky, check out this article for a selection of five albums to listen to! torchonline.com/culture/2024/0…

St. John’s once again ushered in finals week with the annual “Stormin’ Loud” event on April 26, headlined by rappers Cash Cobain and Swae Lee. torchonline.com/news/2024/04/2…

On April 26, St. John’s Men’s Basketball players Chris Ledlum and Jordan Dingle filed a lawsuit with the Queens Supreme Court against the NCAA in an attempt to regain the year of eligibility the two lost as a result of COVID-19. torchonline.com/sports/2024/04…

About 50 students and faculty members joined a rally in support of Palestine on April 25 at 1:30 p.m. The St. John’s Palestine Solidarity Committee (PSC) organized the demonstration. torchonline.com/news/2024/04/2…

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), attended St. John’s University for a discussion on cybersecurity on April 24. Sen. Gillibrand discussed cybersecurity’s growing threats and college programs. torchonline.com/news/2024/04/2…

St. John’s received commitments from the following transfers since April 23: Vincent Iwuchukwu, Center, USC Aaron Scott, Forward, North Texas torchonline.com/sports/2024/04… torchonline.com/sports/2024/04…

Do you want to know how to identify your personal love language and how to apply it to your relationships? Read more below. torchonline.com/features/2024/…

The St. John’s Men’s Baseball team won two out of three games against Butler, both wins being a convincing 7-1 victory and a dramatic 8-7 come-from-behind win. torchonline.com/sports/2024/04…

Back with her 11th studio album, Taylor Swift is ready to tell all over the course of 31 riveting tracks. Click the link below to read more! torchonline.com/culture/2024/0…

Rapper Swae Lee will headline 2024 Stormin’ Loud, according to an Instagram post by the St. John’s University Student Programming Board, Campus Activities and Resident Student Association. torchonline.com/news/2024/04/1…

The St. John's Men’s Baseball team’s impressive 14-0-1 home record was broken in an 11-9 shootout against Columbia, their third loss in four games. torchonline.com/sports/2024/04…

The St. John’s University Office of Residence Life implemented a new pilot program for housing selection for the Fall 2024 semester. From April 8-12, undergraduate students underwent the housing selection process.  torchonline.com/news/2024/04/1…

A24’s newest thriller, “Love Lies Bleeding,” starring Kristen Stewart, is a thrilling tale of romance and crime. With newfound representation focusing on female and lesbian stories, the film is a box-office success. torchonline.com/culture/2024/0…

In an email sent to the St. John’s University community on April 15, the Department of Campus Facilities and Services said they will “switch the heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems on all buildings from winter to summer mode by May 6.” torchonline.com/news/2024/04/1…

As the academic year draws to a close, SJU seniors are gearing up for one of the most significant milestones of their academic journey to graduation.  torchonline.com/features/2024/…

The Stormin' Loud Planning Committee recently released information for one of the most anticipated events of the year. torchonline.com/news/2024/04/1…