Tori Roeck

University of Notre Dame

Tori Roeck

I am currently a sophomore studying philosophy and classics at the University of Notre Dame, where I am on the staff of the Observer, the campus newspaper. I am interested in pursuing a career in pro bono law, and I am passionate about refugee issues. When not studying or writing, I am an avid reader, a tennis player and a music lover.

Articles by Tori Roeck

Screen shot 2012-04-16 at 8.01.51 PM Facebook Introduces Groups for Schools April 17, 2012 Groups for Schools allows college students to find and create university-specific groups which require users to have a .edu e-mail address to join. NGJ's Tori Roeck gauges students' reactions.
youth obama Candidates Reach Out to College Students November 1, 2011 Youth support for President Obama is dwindling, making the youth vote a crucial factor in the upcoming 2012 presidential election. Both Obama and his Republican contenders are zeroing in on college campuses to expand their youth base. NGJ's Tori Roeck reports.
Screen shot 2011-09-08 at 11.21.00 PM Colleges Commemorate 9/11 10th Anniversary September 9, 2011 Colleges around the country will be commemorating the 10th anniversary of September 11, 2001 this weekend through acts of both patriotism and remembrance. NGJ's Tori Roeck breaks down what to expect on your campus.
Screen shot 2011-08-28 at 8.40.51 PM Hurricane Irene Hits East Coast Schools August 29, 2011 The effects of Hurricane Irene on college campuses along the East Coast included power outages, felled trees, building damage, and flooding. NGJ's Tori Roeck talks to students from Richmond, Georgetown, NYU, and more.
Screen shot 2011-07-20 at 9.50.48 PM UC Schools Not Alone in Tuition Hikes July 21, 2011 Tuition hikes have become an annual inevitability. From public universities to private ones, from community colleges to small liberal arts schools, prices only move in one direction—up. NGJ's Tori Roeck rounds up the worst offenders.
Screen shot 2011-07-13 at 9.53.44 PM Students Reflect on Their Gap Years July 15, 2011 Every year, hundreds of high school graduates defer college acceptance to pursue gap years. With a year of college under their belts, these rising sophomores reflect on their gap year experiences and the impact they've had so far.
2501455106_a27ebc3807 NextGen’s Guide to the College Debate June 30, 2011 As the college debate continues to rage, more and more people, from billionaires to journalists to professors, are expressing their views on the value of the campus experience. NGJ's Tori Roeck explores the strongest arguments for and against college.
Screen shot 2011-06-19 at 11.44.54 AM Students Choose to Intern Abroad June 20, 2011 Internships and study abroad programs are staples of the college experience, but doing both of them can be a scheduling and a financial challenge. To solve that problem, some students are combining the two- and interning abroad. NGJ's Tori Roeck reports.