On April 23, our publication carried on the tradition of passing the “torch” onto the next Editor-in-Chief, Lily Weissmann. Thank you so much to Jarod Borem for serving us the last four years and this year as our EIC. Best of luck to him!

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BREAKING NEWS: College of Business Dean Niclas Erhardt faces criminal battery misdemeanor charges buff.ly/41pkVT5

University president announces impending retirement valpotorch.com/news/article_… via @valpotorch

To celebrate The Torch’s 110th anniversary, the 2024-25 editorial team has curated a special photo issue from our archives—including some never-before-published gems. Find your copy on campus and online. Happy viewing! 🎉📸 buff.ly/4hUza8M #Torch110

"The Brauer Museum of Art has reopened and if you need a good reason to go there, an exhibit of American impressionists now on display will make it worth your trip." buff.ly/40WG0oh

"Calling all video game lovers: if you have ever played the hit game “Valorant,” this is just for you." buff.ly/3Z7zIRa

Did you hear the news? Issue 1 of The Torch is out! Grab a physical copy on campus today or read online buff.ly/3ASif5K

BREAKING NEWS: Laurel Hosmer hired as Valparaiso University Director of Athletics buff.ly/3AyIm1o

PRESS RELEASE: Mike Armitage hired as Softball head coach buff.ly/4c1dYdC

At this point in time the staff of 2023-2024 is signing off and the staff of 2024-2025 is stepping in. Issue 25 is here on campus and online! Issue 26 will be the new staff's first issue. buff.ly/3UjAruV

Valparaiso University's commitment to social work excellence is taking center stage on May 2, as the Harre Union's Ballroom A hosts the VU Social Work Senior Showcase from 10 to 11:30 a.m. buff.ly/3xXIjLn

SPARK: "As universities like Valpo strive to foster a vibrant, tight-nit campus community bustling with social interaction, the correlation between student involvement and mental well-being comes under scrutiny." buff.ly/4b5ysBj

SPARK: "Valpo prides itself on its student involvement, the Student Life webpage itself citing that, “90% of students are involved in a co-curricular.” While this may seem like a campus that is thriving, what cost is this involvement having on students?" buff.ly/3W5koDF

SPARK: "For incoming students, FOCUS is one of their first opportunities to engage with campus and new peers. From registering for classes to playing icebreakers, the day-long event helps calm students’ worries while squaring away administrative details." buff.ly/3Q9Krpy

SPARK: "Students are encouraged to step out of their comfort zones and take advantage of the numerous involvement chances available. This doesn’t guarantee that students will begin college in the same organizations they end college in." buff.ly/4bovnfZ

Issue 24 is here! Find it on campus, or read it online here! buff.ly/3QejVez

Issue 23 is here! Find a copy on campus, or read it online here! buff.ly/3TZitxR

REVIEW: "There isn’t a bad seat in the house for “Tuck Everlasting: The Musical” and it’s certainly a historical moment for Valpo as the play refreshes the theatre’s post-pandemic capabilities." buff.ly/3PWrmXu

We are rapidly approaching the last few issues of this year! Here’s this week’s edition which can be read online, or grab a physical copy on campus. buff.ly/4aqFh0f