If I had a nickel for every sarcastic remark I’ve gotten in response to telling someone I want to be a professional journalist, I wouldn’t have to worry about the […]
Editorials
Challenge yourself
Ten weeks ago, I was feeling unmotivated and lazy. Without a regimented practice schedule and a coach telling me exactly what to do, I had no desire to workout. As […]
Farewell, Dexter
On Sunday night, the Showtime television hit series “Dexter” aired its final episode. For eight seasons, I, along with millions of other viewers, have followed the trials and tribulations of […]
Joy in the mundane
When my alarm went off at 6 a.m. on Monday, my first thought wasn’t one suitable for print. Reluctantly, I rolled out of bed and made my way toward the […]
Rembering heroes
I was just nine years old when our country was attacked on Sept. 11. Although 12 years has passed, I still distinctly remember my mother sitting me down and attempting […]
Making changes
This year, The Torch is recommitting itself to doing the news the right way. As a collegiate newspaper, it’s easy for us to get caught up in producing fun, lighthearted […]
Torch budget crisis continues
As students were enjoying the last few days of summer, The Torch staff was hard at work putting together the first issue of the year. Reporters, editors, photographers, advertising and […]
Is this finally goodbye?
A part of my life is soon coming to an end. It is spring 2013 and time to say goodbye after 19 years of school. That is almost two decades, […]
Money, money
Are we living above our needs? I know I could easily live without a television or my iPhone. Have I chosen to live without it? No. So this column is […]
Signing off
Social media is a large part of our world today. As popular as it may be, there are several drawbacks. A lot of social network sites are overrated. While I […]