“The Princess and the Frog,” one of Disney’s last 2D animated films, was released in 2009. While it’s not the pinnacle of what the studio has put out, the film […]
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The loneliness paradox
Is social media making us feel more connected or more alone? According to DataReportal, as recently as January 2025, 86.3% of adults were social media users. For most people, that […]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Conversations with custodians
Late nights in the Torch office can be quite lonesome. Sometimes, I’ll be in the office past midnight. After staring at the same monitor for so long, I get delirious. […]
Writing is my identity
As someone who loves writing, I can confidently say it is part of who I am. I developed my love for writing during my freshman year of high school. I […]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Apply, wait, repeat
It’s the plight of most, if not all, graduating seniors: finding a job. Since September, I’ve hit at least one “apply” button weekly. Fast forward to now, and I’ve only […]
Making the strange familiar
When choosing my fall 2025 courses, one I had been eager to add was a French course. The last one I took was “Beginning French 1” in 2024, and I […]
A league of our own
I grew up in warming rooms, on metal benches and frozen baseball fields. It’s pretty safe to say I love hockey. Growing up in Michigan, hockey was unavoidable. My cousins […]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Spring break without breaking the budget
My spring break vacations have varied over the years. A trip to Florida, staying at home, a two-day trip to West Virginia and Ohio and then a simple trip to […]
Is my life worth the money?
I am angry, scared and helpless. I’m afraid Donald Trump and the Republican party think that my life, and the lives of others with chronic disease, are a waste. I […]