The Torch

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.

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!

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!

04/04/2025

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

03/31/2025

Scorch is here 🥸

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

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

01/27/2025

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

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! 🎉📸

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

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

11/14/2024

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

Calling all video game lovers: if you have ever played the hit game “Valorant,” this is just for you. The Valparaiso University Esports team is hosting an open tryout as