The Torch

The Torch Valparaiso University’s student newspaper. Covering everything from sporting events to in-depth news, The Torch strives to be the voice of VU's student body.

The Torch is released on Friday every week of the academic year, with exceptions for short weeks/breaks. We want you! Become a member of The Torch team as a journalist, photographer, cartoonist, or artist. Send us an email for more information.

On April 30, our Editor-in-Chief, Jarod Borem, proudly received the 2024–2025 Illuminator Award in recognition of his ou...
05/05/2025

On April 30, our Editor-in-Chief, Jarod Borem, proudly received the 2024–2025 Illuminator Award in recognition of his outstanding leadership and contributions to The Torch throughout the past academic year. We are thrilled to have received this honor and extend our congratulations to all of the other award recipients.

Last night our publication carried on the tradition of passing the "torch" onto the next editor in chief, Lily Weissmann...
04/24/2025

Last night 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 and be sure to catch his final issue out on Monday!

The Torch took on the Indiana Collegiate Press Association's annual conference and awards lunch this weekend. We took ho...
04/12/2025

The Torch took on the Indiana Collegiate Press Association's annual conference and awards lunch this weekend. We took home 14 awards across all categories and third place in Newspaper of the Year. Congratulations to all of our winners!

Your trusty, award-winning student newspaper working hard to keep you well informed on current events 🫡
04/04/2025

Your trusty, award-winning student newspaper working hard to keep you well informed on current events 🫡

Scorch is here 🥸
03/31/2025

Scorch is here 🥸

Charges were first made against Erhardt on Nov. 22, 2024, by the Valparaiso University Police Department (VUPD). Read mo...
02/21/2025

Charges were first made against Erhardt on Nov. 22, 2024, by the Valparaiso University Police Department (VUPD). Read more at valpotorch.com

BREAKING NEWS: College of Business Dean Niclas Erhardt faces criminal battery misdemeanor charges
02/21/2025

BREAKING NEWS: College of Business Dean Niclas Erhardt faces criminal battery misdemeanor charges

On Feb. 18, Provost Eric Johnson of Valparaiso University informed the College of Business students, faculty and staff via email that Niclas Erhardt will no longer serve as dean of

We hope to see you at the CVA Media Open house!
01/27/2025

We hope to see you at the CVA Media Open house!

To celebrate The Torch’s 110th anniversary, the 2024-25 editorial team has curated a special photo issue from our archiv...
11/18/2024

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! 🎉📸

To celebrate The Torch’s 110th anniversary, the 2024-25 editorial team has curated a special photo issue from our archiv...
11/18/2024

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! 🎉📸 https://buff.ly/4hUza8M

View the The Torch for Monday, November 18, 2024

"The Brauer Museum of Art has reopened and if you need a good reason to go there, an exhibit of American impressionists ...
11/17/2024

"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."

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

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