<![CDATA[Torch RSS]]> /se/torch-rss-1.1943004 en-us Wed, 22 Feb 2012 60 <![CDATA[Tune in at WRBC.FM]]> http://www.roosevelttorch.com/sections/arts-entertainment/tune-in-at-wrbc-fm-1.2703426

Check out the shows that are currently airing on WRBC.FM ...

]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 1.2703426 Arts & Entertainment WRBC.FM ...]]> Arts & Entertainment <![CDATA[Former student plants flag at nation-wide media company]]> http://www.roosevelttorch.com/sections/roosevelt-spotlight/former-student-plants-flag-at-nation-wide-media-company-1.2703423 By Darrel Sangster

To get what he wanted, former Roosevelt University graduate student Bryon Henderson ventured from his Flossmoor, Ill. home on a tireless mission that would carry him coast-to-coast, overseas and...

]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 1.2703423 Roosevelt Spotlight Flossmoor, Ill. home on a tireless mission that would carry him coast-to-coast, overseas and...]]> By Darrel Sangster Roosevelt Spotlight <![CDATA[Good things come in 3 for Lakers softball]]> http://www.roosevelttorch.com/sections/sports/good-things-come-in-3-for-lakers-softball-1.2703422 By Elite Truong
By: By Elite Truong

Roosevelt's women's softball team recently recruited three new players for its inaugural 2012-13 team. Courtney Raschk, Alex Eischen, and Kri...

]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 1.2703422 Sports Raschk, Alex Eischen, and Kri...]]> By Elite Truong Sports <![CDATA[Lakers break loosing streak, eye home court in playoffs]]> http://www.roosevelttorch.com/sections/sports/lakers-break-loosing-streak-eye-home-court-in-playoffs-1.2703418 By Jeff Lewis

The Roosevelt Lakers (14-14, 2-6) came into Friday night's home game against the University of Saint Frances (15-13, 2-6) reeling from four straight losses. ...

]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 1.2703418 Sports Lakers (14-14, 2-6) came into Friday night's home game against the University of Saint Frances (15-13, 2-6) reeling from four straight losses. ...]]> By Jeff Lewis Sports <![CDATA[MFA uses Gage reading to expand University’s literary culture]]> http://www.roosevelttorch.com/sections/arts-entertainment/mfa-uses-gage-reading-to-expand-university-s-literary-culture-1.2703401 By Elite Truong

The effect of Lloyd Degrane's prison photography as the backdrop to faculty Gina Buccola and Janet Wondra's poetry reading Thursday gave both the photos and poems new and memorable meanings. ...

]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 1.2703401 Arts & Entertainment By Elite Truong Arts & Entertainment <![CDATA[Romantic comedy’s plot highlights characters’ differences]]> http://www.roosevelttorch.com/sections/arts-entertainment/romantic-comedy-s-plot-highlights-characters-differences-1.2703397 By Meredith Dobes

The Theatre Conservatory of Roosevelt University's Chicago College of Performing Arts performed 'The Life and ' Times of Tulsa Lovechild: A R...

]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 1.2703397 Arts & Entertainment Theatre Conservatory of Roosevelt University's Chicago College of Performing Arts performed 'The Life &' Times of Tulsa Lovechild: A R...]]> By Meredith Dobes Arts & Entertainment <![CDATA[Jeopardy event explores black history]]> http://www.roosevelttorch.com/sections/features/jeopardy-event-explores-black-history-1.2703393 By Darrel Sangster

'U.S. Vets,' 'Project Winners' and '2012' were the three teams facing off last Friday in another round of Black Jeopardy, hosted by Veterans Upward Bound in the Congress Lounge. ...

]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 1.2703393 Features By Darrel Sangster Features <![CDATA[Film examines flaws in prison system]]> http://www.roosevelttorch.com/sections/features/film-examines-flaws-in-prison-system-1.2703388 By Darrel Sangster

'Like many who are in prisons or work in them, we forget that we are all human beings.' ...

]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 1.2703388 Features beings.' ...]]> By Darrel Sangster Features <![CDATA[How do you assess the legacy of No Child Left Behind?]]> http://www.roosevelttorch.com/sections/opinion-editorial/how-do-you-assess-the-legacy-of-no-child-left-behind-1.2703378 By Poeabby Masoud

Students are polled. ...

]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 1.2703378 Opinion & Editorial By Poeabby Masoud Opinion & Editorial <![CDATA[States leave flawed education law behind]]> http://www.roosevelttorch.com/sections/opinion-editorial/states-leave-flawed-education-law-behind-1.2703375 By Jonathan Samples
By: By Jonathan Samples

It has been just over 10 years since No Child Left Behind was signed into law by George W. Bush, and now the Obama administration is offering states a way out. ...

]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 1.2703375 Opinion & Editorial By Jonathan Samples Opinion & Editorial <![CDATA[Torch staff recognized for editorial excellence]]> http://www.roosevelttorch.com/sections/news/torch-staff-recognized-for-editorial-excellence-1.2703364 By Alex V. Hernandez

Last Saturday, 35 college newspapers from across the state converged at the Doubletree Hilton in Chicago for the 29th annual Illinois College Pres...

]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 1.2703364 News 29th annual Illinois College Pres...]]> By Alex V. Hernandez News <![CDATA[Options offered for online course management]]> http://www.roosevelttorch.com/sections/news/options-offered-for-online-course-management-1.2703359 By Elite Truong
Some professors prefer Moodle as an alternative to Blackboard for online learning.

Nearly all current students are familiar with using Blackboard and most have neutral feelings about it, but not all professors feel the same way about the course management system. ...

]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 1.2703359 News By Elite Truong News <![CDATA[Students advocate new law for drug overdoses]]> http://www.roosevelttorch.com/sections/news/students-advocate-new-law-for-drug-overdoses-1.2703355 By Meredith Dobes

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed the Emergency Medical Services Access Act into law Feb. 6, allowing immunity for drug users who call 911 when they are overdosing. ...

]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 1.2703355 News By Meredith Dobes News <![CDATA[Unseasonable weather easy on RU budget]]> http://www.roosevelttorch.com/sections/news/unseasonable-weather-easy-on-ru-budget-1.2703349 By Jonathan Samples

According to the National Weather Service, Chicago has had only 13.9 inches of snowfall between November 2011 and January 2012. Last winter the city recorded 57.9 inches of snow and 54.2 inches during 2009-10 winter season. ...

]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 1.2703349 News By Jonathan Samples News <![CDATA[Student starts Roosevelt Subreddit]]> http://www.roosevelttorch.com/sections/roosevelt-spotlight/student-starts-roosevelt-subreddit-1.2699744 Staff reporter
By: Staff reporter

Senior Roosevelt University communications student Kyle Tasch, with a mission to connect the university community through the Internet, created a place for students, faculty and alumni to do just th...

]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 1.2699744 Roosevelt Spotlight Tasch, with a mission to connect the university community through the Internet, created a place for students, faculty and alumni to do just th...]]> Staff reporter Roosevelt Spotlight <![CDATA[Cleaver brings 2-sport prowess to RU]]> http://www.roosevelttorch.com/sections/sports/cleaver-brings-2-sport-prowess-to-ru-1.2699737 By Meredith Dobes

The Roosevelt University Lakers signed on Dakota High School's Aleesha Cleaver to play volleyball and basketball beginning fall 2012. ...

]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 1.2699737 Sports Lakers signed on Dakota High School's Aleesha Cleaver to play volleyball and basketball beginning fall 2012. ...]]> By Meredith Dobes Sports <![CDATA[Athletics breaks ground on field house]]> http://www.roosevelttorch.com/sections/sports/athletics-breaks-ground-on-field-house-1.2699735 By Darrel Sangster

More than two years in the making, crews finally began excavation at the southeast corner of Congress Parkway and Wabash Avenue for the future home of Roosevelt University's athletics program, and intramural and recreational activities. ...

]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 1.2699735 Sports By Darrel Sangster Sports <![CDATA[Does where you sit in the classroom affect how engaged you are?]]> http://www.roosevelttorch.com/sections/opinion-editorial/does-where-you-sit-in-the-classroom-affect-how-engaged-you-are-1.2699699 By Poeabby Masoud
Photo Poll

Students are asked for their opinions. ...

]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 1.2699699 Opinion & Editorial By Poeabby Masoud Opinion & Editorial <![CDATA[Social movements theme of 2012 conference]]> http://www.roosevelttorch.com/sections/news/social-movements-theme-of-2012-conference-1.2699690 By Meredith Dobes
By: By Meredith Dobes Occupy movement inspired the theme of this Spring’s social justice conference.

The theme of Roosevelt University's annual undergraduate and graduate student social justice conference is 'Divide(d) and Conquer(ed): Uniting the 99%.' ...

]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 1.2699690 News ed): Uniting the 99%.' ...]]> By Meredith Dobes News <![CDATA[New building to house science programs]]> http://www.roosevelttorch.com/sections/news/new-building-to-house-science-programs-1.2699686 By Elite Truong

Perhaps in response to the media emphasis on STEM major recruitment in higher education, Roosevelt's stepped up their game in the science department in order to compete in the applied science fields. ...

]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 1.2699686 News By Elite Truong News