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The Los Angeles Angels drafted catcher Adam Agresti in the 11th round, while the Pittsburgh Pirates took right-handed starting pitcher Liam O’Leary in the 15th. Torch Photo / Sebastian Zelaya The St. John’s Baseball team was represented in the later rounds of the 2026 MLB Draft on June 12 by the selections of former catcher Adam Agresti and right-handed starting pitcher Liam O’Leary.

Torch Photo / Katie Caruso Everyone wants to help save the planet, but they don’t feel that the things they do would make a difference. However, there are many small things that would make a huge difference over time, especially if there is collective action. These things can range from an activity you might take part in for a day, or a lifestyle change. Either way, change isn’t as hard as one may think.

Torch Photo / Katie Caruso Side questing is a popular idea, especially on social media. For those unfamiliar with the term, side questing is when you would go or do something that isn’t usually a part of your schedule. It’s finding the time to do something a little spontaneous to spice up your day. Although side questing sounds very random, it’s a great way to add some fun into your life, especially if you get bored easily or can’t find many things to do.

Torch Photo / Katie Caruso With summer fully in swing, your schedule finally isn’t full of studying and bogged-down by homework. Now your days are open, giving you the perfect excuse to correct that sleep schedule that was ruined by finals week. Stick to a Schedule There are many distractions that take away from what is truly important: our health. We have things to do, people to see and other things we’d love to do instead of sleeping.

Torch Photo / Sebastian Zelaya With three months until the College Basketball season starts to take shape, programs begin to ramp up offseason workouts. With that also comes horrific news, players suffering potential tragic injuries — one striking down in Queens. Syracuse transfer Donnie Freeman suffered a non-contact Achilles injury during workouts and will miss the entirety of the 2026-27 season, head coach Rick Pitino announced on X.

Torch Photo / Katie Caruso The sun is shining, and the weather has turned scorching. With a heat wave on the horizon, what pieces should you be looking for? There is no easy one-size-fits-all answer to this question. When it comes to clothing, there are tons of styles and pieces, making it very easy to mix and match. No two people will ever be exactly alike in their style tastes, so when it comes to fashion, exploration is highly encouraged.

Photo Courtesy / YouTube Eyewitness News ABC7NY New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrated the June 23 Democratic congressional primary results by posting a clip with no caption to his Instagram account of New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson speaking during the team’s championship celebration at City Hall. “There’s a lot of people that have a lot of negative stuff to say,” Brunson said.

The 6-foot-5 sharp shooting guard is the last member from St. John’s senior class to sign a deal with a professional team. Torch Photo / Sebastian Zelaya After Zuby Ejiofor, Bryce Hopkins and Dillon Mitchell went off the board during the NBA Draft, Oziyah Sellers was the last member from St. John’s senior class to not be selected.

Torch Photo / Sara Kiernan The players, coaches and staff are the most notable members of any college sports team. But behind the scenes, the sports information director (SID) plays a key role in their success by providing information to members of the media and ensuring that press credentials are properly distributed. At Louisville and later St. John’s, Kenny Klein did that job with passion, professionalism and integrity. That is why his loss is very heavy for everyone who worked alongside him.

Torch Photo / Sebastian Zelaya A magical and historical basketball season in Queens capped off by hearing their name selected on NBA Draft night — three St. John’s men’s basketball players will move on to pursue their dreams in the NBA. Every basketball player’s dream is to hear their name called out by the NBA commissioner on the biggest stage in the sport, advancing in their career to the highest level possible.