Suspects have 'escaped apprehension'
UPDATE 1:30 P.M.: Two male Seton Hall University students were assaulted with a handgun, one suffering a bullet wound in the arm and the other pistol whipped in the head around 8:00 p.m. last night at a second floor Grove Terrace apartment residence in South Orange, according to South Orange Police Chief James M.
Student members and faculty clash over new leadership proposition
Theatre Council students are fighting to retain their e-board leadership after a series of events implying that their roles and responsibilities may be taken away. Theatre Council adviser Deirdre Yates sent an email to council members on Monday which said, “The Department is creating a stipend position, the ‘Theatre Council Student Producer,’ who will work with advisors, Professors Yates and Reader, to coordinate all the Theatre Council events.
‘I will be forever grateful’
With the Class of 2012 graduating in close to three weeks, students have a mutual excitement to take what they’ve learned and apply it to the “real world.” “I am very, very excited to apply everything I have learned at The College of Nursing to my professional career as a nurse,” nursing major Sonia Louis said.
Seton Hall University graduate, 92’, and executive director of Raise Hope Foundation Scott Chesney will be the keynote speaker for the University’s 155th undergraduate commencement ceremony at the Izod Center in East Rutherford on May 21. The official announcement came from a broadcast email sent out by the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President on April 30.
A bill was proposed to change the time and frequency of the Student Government Association, in addition to several clubs appealing their budgets at the weekly SGA meeting on Monday night. The General Session Adjustment Bill proposes SGA to meet biweekly, instead of their current weekly meeting.
Seton Hall hosted a spring open house geared toward juniors and seniors in high school, a half-day full of information and tours for prospective students for the first time in years this past weekend According to Alyssa McCloud, vice president of enrollment management, the event was very well attended, with over 2,000 guests.
According to University policy, it’s mandatory for professors to hold class on the date of their final exam time even if they are not issuing an exam, which, according to some students, is irritating. Sophomore education major Nicole Paluzzi called the set final schedule “a pain in the neck.
Obama, Congressional efforts seen as mere Band-Aid to dire situation
Student loans and debt have moved to the foreground of the nation’s political consciousness recently, but some Seton Hall seniors feel that not enough attention is being paid to the source of the problem, the cost of higher education. On April 24, President Obama appeared on NBC’s “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,” where he ‘slow-jammed the news,’ or spoke about the interest rates of federal student Stafford loans while Late Night backing band The Roots played sultry music and Fallon interjected such lines as “You should listen to the President – or, as I like to call him, the Preezy of the United Steezy.
This quote from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, “The Chamber of Secrets has been opened - enemies of the heir beware,” was seen written in blue and pink chalk by an entrance to the Walsh Library on Tuesday. The statement was washed off by Wednesday morning.
As tuition costs are already high, many universities are starting to charge students more money per credit for more difficult majors such as science, math and business. According to research from Cornell’s Higher Education Research Institute, more than 140 public universities now use “differential tuition” plans for different degree programs.
The senior class president was chosen last week by a selection committee to speak at Commencement. Audra Quintin was chosen from 10 finalists who went through tryouts after roughly 40 people applied. “I tried out and was very confident,” Quintin said.
Students are looking to start a brewery club next year as the result of a class project. Juniors Matthew Curreri and James Moorehead started the idea after growing hops, the plant used to grow beer, in the school garden as part of their permaculture class.
1992 Seton Hall University graduate and executive director of Raise Hope Foundation Scott Chesney will be the keynote speaker for the University’s 155th undergraduate commencement ceremony at the Izod Center in East Rutherford on May 21. The official announcement came from a broadcast email sent out by the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President this morning.
A Seton Hall freshman is hosting a fundraiser for the March of Dimes, an organization to help pregnant women have healthy, full-term pregnancies, at 9 p.m. on Saturday, April 28 at the Liberty Lounge and Grill in Hoboken, N.J. The event, Fernando Uribe is Saving Babies, is named after Uribe, for his attempts to aid pregnant women.
The annual Charter Day Convocation took place April 19 and honored members of the Seton Hall community that work to fulfill the University’s Catholic mission daily. Among those honored was Rev. Monsignor James M. Cafone ‘61, Mary Levante Gross ‘00 and Dr.
Most of Seton Hall’s faculty and students have heard about the General Studies (GENS) program, but have yet to understand what exactly it offers. According to Tracy Gottlieb, dean of Freshman Studies and vice president of Student Services, GENS is a transformation from the usual Seton Summer Scholars program to more of a support program for students who need extra help.
Professors from all departments take one or two semesters to go on sabbatical leave, during which they pursue projects concerning their fields of study. Dr. Patrick Fisher, associate professor of political science, and Dr. James Kimble, associate professor of communications were each on sabbatical leave for this past school year.
Graduating students will receive an email with detailed information regarding the paperwork needed to take ownership of their laptops after some seniors expressed confusion about the process, according to PC support services. John D. Fernandes, director of PCSS, said an email will be sent to graduating students in the first week of May, as planned.
On a typical April day in Walsh Gymnasium, there are no basketballs being dribbled, passed or shot. There may be a lone player shooting the ball around, or a random student or two playing ball in the field house, but more than likely the gym will be empty.
A change of leadership occurred at the SGA meeting on Monday as outgoing senators said their goodbyes and the incoming senators took first actions in their new positions. Senator Joe Donato, incoming president, reminded members to work as a unit. He commented, “[The SGA] is one student government, not two, and it needs to function and act that way.
The New Jersey Environmental Lobby Awards took place on Monday in the Faculty Lounge and involved students in the ceremony for the first time in five years. Senior Christian Pons-Seres De Brouwer, junior Mathew Curreri and junior James Moorehead had posters set up outside of the lounge to demonstrate different aspects of environmental protection with which they are currently involved.
A list of 200 jobs published on CareerCast.com released last week is leaving some students feeling nervous in their choice of major. The list ranks jobs based on work environment, stress level, physical demands and hiring outlook, which are all rated on a 50-point scale.
The week of April 22 is National Crime Week and to kick it off, John Paitakes, Ph.D. reached out to Project Pride to have four inmates from two local State Correction Prisons come speak to his criminal justice class on Wednesday. The lecture was located in the Arts and Sciences building and was open to all students who wished to attend.
The opening reception of the 16 Annual Petersheim Academic Exposition was held on Tuesday in the Chancellor’s Suite with the theme of “Share, Honor, Unite.” At the Opening Ceremony, six University deans offered their insights on “Strength to Strength” from an Academic Perspective.
The Student Government Association rewarded the Theatre Council with $500 for their annual Golden Babies ceremony at SGA’s weekly meeting on Monday despite concerns from their advisor. The eboard of Theatre Council came before the SGA to ask for a co-sponsorship for their Golden Babies event, according to representative Allyson Horn.
Research grant sends students across state lines
Two Seton Hall students attended the National Science Foundation in Chicago because of a research grant given to professor Martin S. Edwards, Ph.D., a professor of the Whitehead School of Diplomacy and International Relations. Junior Cassie Denbow and senior Yasmin Elkarrimy worked as research assistants for Edwards over the summer, where they studied and built a model of transparent countries.
On Wednesday morning, the University unveiled a new research tool, the “Discovery Layer,” which will allow students to search almost all of the hundreds of databases of Seton Hall at once. The tool will aide students in searching the Seton Hall databases for academic resources, according to Professor Beth Bloom.
Alpha Phi Omega and Kappa Delta Pi will be holding their 3rd Annual Dress Drive on Sun. April 22. This year, local middle school and high school girls from South Orange, Maplewood, Irvington and Newark are invited to shop for free prom dresses, shoes and accessories that are donated from Cache, Designer Loft, Just “B” and Fashion to Figure.
Inspired by his own accomplishments after growing up with autism, graduate student Kerry Magro was actively involved in Autism Awareness Day on April 2 and continuously works with Autism Speaks and the NBA to raise awareness for a cure. Magro said he decided to raise autism awareness because he wanted to show children affected by autism that "anything is possible.
While most students will walk to receive their diploma’s before they walk down the aisle to wed, some are heading towards matrimony before the end of their college careers. Sophomore Tyler Lee and junior Terry Kipp who met the summer before college will marry on June 9, 2012 after being engaged for over a year.
Seton Hall students know Joseph Donato as the new SGA president who made his way around every corner of campus to hand out flyers and inform students about his campaign during elections. Donato said he will continue to show commitment toward the university as the newly appointed president.
Seton Hall’s annual Pirate Preview for accepted students will take place on Sunday in the Field House, and this year there are approximately 1,450 students expected to show up. Students will be able to walk a day in the life of a pirate and if they like it, they will be able to submit their deposit on that day and become part of Seton Hall’s class of 2016.
Almost 1,000 sold to date
Tickets for the J. Cole concert, the first major musical event the University has had since 2006, went on sale on April 4 for $5 and are limited only to students. According to Mariel Pagan, assistant dean of students for student activities, the event is not open to members of the general public or guests of students because with security and other safety concerns around such a large-scale event on campus, guests greatly increase the cost.
Starting this summer, the University will undergo a two year construction process to upgrade multiple buildings on campus, according to Vice President of Finance and Technology Dennis Garbini. “As a component of the University’s Strategic Plan, ‘From Strength to Strength’, Seton Hall leadership is proud to highlight a series of facilities enhancements, renovations and upgrades that will begin this summer…,” Garbini said in a press release.
Weekly Crime Log Week ending April 3, 2012 Date of Report Incident Summary 3/29/12 Theft A student reported the theft of an unattended backpack containing a laptop computer from the softball field in Ivy Hill Park. 4/2/12 Crim
The Student Nurses Association held a completely free health fair, in which students could receive basic medical check-ups, such as glucose screening, blood pressure checks, eye and ear screenings and more on Monday. Many health organizations came out to support and educate students at the annual health fair.
The Seton Hall Department of Athletics hosted the first ever student athlete leadership forum on March 22 in Walsh Gymnasium to discuss life after college for junior and senior student atheletes. Athletic Director Pat Lyons invited New Jersey’s top executives in the sports world to speak with student.
New and better cafeteria options, increased off-campus safety precautions, enhanced housing quality and fulltime library hours are a few changes promised by the Student Government Association’s two presidential hopefuls. Next week big name politicians like Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum will take a backseat here at Seton Hall as the student population prepares to elect a new leader.
The newly formed ad hoc committee met several times recently to create guidelines on how courses should be reviewed before added to the Arts & Sciences core curriculum; however, the committee has not reviewed any courses for submission to date. According to communications professor Jon Radwan, Ph.
An armed robbery in close proximity to the University caused the first Pirate Alert of the spring semester to be sent at 11:45 p.m. Friday, March 23. The suspects approached the Wilden Place gate around 10:45 p.m., after committing the robbery by Ward Place and Irvington Avenue, according to the alert.
The Aspiring Kindness foundation, founded in 2010, made its way to The South Orange Fire Department on Sunday, March 25, to give back to the fire fighters who risked their lives in the Boland Hall fire in 2000, and who continually risk their lives every day.
As a mild winter turns into an unseasonably warm spring, students have gathered on the green with Frisbees, footballs and blankets. Occasionally, some attempt to bring alcohol as well. According to the University alcohol policy, it is a violation to have open containers of alcohol outside on campus grounds at any time, regardless of age.
Authorities recover handgun
Update: (12:11 a.m.): Police have completed their search and did not locate the suspects, and the campus is clear, according to a second Pirate Alert text message. An armed robbery occurred near the Wilden Place gate at around 10:45 p.
Dunkin’ Donuts will no longer be a walk into town. Seton Hall University announced Monday that a Dunkin’ Donuts will be opening on campus for the fall 2012 semester. “The rumors are true: we are getting a Dunkin’’ Donut franchise on campus,” Associate Vice President and Dean of Students Karen Van Norman said Monday at the Student Government Association meeting.
“Among all places I applied, when I walked away, I thought ‘that’s the place I wanted to go.’ This is very important to me,” said Michael Zavada, Ph.D, who was announced the new dean of the College of Arts & Sciences last week. According to Zavada, he was impressed with Seton Hall immediately upon when he arrived on campus for his interview.
Sophomores will no longer receive their laptop refresh this spring and the delay has created mixed responses on campus. Broadcasting major Tim Cullen said that he is “pretty bummed” that the refresh date has been pushed back. “I have had many problems with my laptop in the past including faulty hard drives and drained batteries,” Cullen said.
Seton Hall is promoting two summer deals for students,“Work on your degree and live rent free” and the “take two” special. The take two promotion allows students who need to fulfill their Christianity and Culture in Dialogue requirement to take the class, as well as one other three-credit summer course and to receive a 50 percent discount.
MSN ranks Village 9 of 10
The Village of South Orange ranked No. 9 on MSN’s real estate’s list of top 10 college towns. The compiled list features the top 10 college town best suited for adults. Senior Marcy Gimenez said she agreed that South Orange is a well suited college town for adults to move to because Seton Hall is a pretty quiet school.
For students and administration alike, the meaning and celebration of academic honors such as the Dean’s List brings about a variety of responses. For Joyce Strawser, dean of the Stillman School of Business, students who make the Dean’s List represent “talent and drive.
After serving time as acting dean, Joyce Strawser Ph.D. was named the official dean of the Stillman School of Business in a broadcast email on Wednesday, March 14. Strawser said she was very excited and surprised at how fast the selection process took, after narrowing the search to the four final candidates.
Dr. Michael S. Zavada appointed
Dr. Michael S. Zavada has officially been appointed to the position of Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, according to a broadcast email sent at approximately 3:15 p.m. Zavada will commence his first term in July, according to the email. The email states that Zavada plans to support the University's Catholic mission in addition to enhancing academic achievement, teaching, research, funding, programming, entrepreneurship and service.
3/2/12 Trespassing Criminal complaints were signed against a persona non grata who was found at a campus residence hall 3/4/12 Assault A SHU student reported that she was assaulted by another student in the G
Alpha Phi Omega will head the event as a part of National Eating Disorders Awareness week
Alpha Phi Omega will table through this afternoon for their "Get Real Barbie" campaign as part of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Freshman Maggie McNair, who is heading the campaign for the fraternity said the organization will share information about what Barbie would look like if she were a real human being.
The Brothers of St. John and Campus Ministry are giving 14 Seton Hall students the opportunity to go on an 11-day pilgrimage to France this summer for a low price. According to Campus Minister The Rev. Gabriel Mary, the ministry managed to get a group rate for plane tickets, which equals about $950 per student.
As part of a new initiative, sophomores can take two classes over the summer and get one of those two classes for half the price as long as one is Christianity and Culture in Dialogue, according to Brian Fucci, Student Government Association vice president.
Four college graduates have started a website that focuses on academic success through sharing course materials in an online marketplace. The website, www.notehall.com, is a place where students can purchase credits to access course notes and study guides posted by other students.
To Hall and back
While most students choose to commute for convenience, others endure the long, difficult and sometimes illegal commute. Senior Marek Szwast commutes from Metuchen, N.J., and aside from the typically impossible task of finding a spot; he said his commute is illegal.
A Seton Hall professor is writing a novel titled, "The Free Country." Nathan Oates, assistant professor of English, said the novel is set in a Central American country and focuses on an American aid worker who moves to a remote mountain village to establish a women's center.
In the midst of Pirate Pandemonium, a group of five Seton Hall students transformed various campus statues into pirates. An member of the group said that of the six statues, five were given blue bandannas and black eye patches. The group of students decorated St.
Seton Hall University is home to many brilliant minds, but two faculty members were recognized by the state of New Jersey for being particularly brainy. NJ.com created a list of the top 20 brainiest people in New Jersey, and two of the geniuses who made the list are professors at Seton Hall.
Gourmet Dining Services has launched a program encouraging students to bus their own tables after growing concerns from the Student Government Association and Housing and Residence Life, according to a Feb. 16 article in The Setonian. Despite the posters in the cafeteria, some students still leave their dishes and cups on their tables.
A decline in muggings and criminal activity in Seton Hall's direct vicinity may be due to the use of marked police cars and officers outside of the University's gates, according to South Orange Police Chief James Chelel. Seton Hall's Department of Public Safety hired off-duty South Orange police officers to patrol the pedestrian gates around the University shortly after the fall semester began, according to Pat Linfante, assistant vice president for public safety and security.
‘The stork flew the coop’
A large stork sign rented to advertise for the upcoming production of the musical "Baby" is missing from its perch in front of Fahy Hall as of Sunday morning. The sign, measuring about 7 feet tall, was placed in front of the cafeteria entrance by Boland Hall during the week of Feb.
The Student Government Association discussed funding for campus ministry, changes in fees for replacement IDs, the University's "From Strength to Strength" resolution and electronic voting for the upcoming SGA elections at its weekly Monday meeting. Student Life Committee Chairman Joseph Donato updated the Senate on a change made by the Campus ID Office.
First came the Cameron Crazies, and then came the Oakland Zoo. Now Pirate Nation is the latest college student section to receive national attention. During Tuesday night's Pirate upset over No. 8 Georgetown, the student section "rocked the Rock.
Dance club provider GrooveBoston to host event
Dance club experience provider GrooveBoston will host a party at Seton Hall's fieldhouse on March 30. Student Activities Board adviser Mariel Pagan said "this will be the party of the year" and "students will be provided the fun and energy of a dance club in a safe environment right here on campus.
Seton Hall recently released its third strategic plan ahead of the upcoming accreditation visit in 2014, according to Associate Provost Dr. Greg Burton. Burton, who also serves as dean for research and graduate studies, said the previous two strategic plans at Seton Hall were created and published in 1996 and 2006.
An anticipated performance by indie band Good Old War, sponsored by the ONE campaign, will not take place due to insurance payment issues between the band's management and University representatives. Two seniors worked from September up until this past Monday to have Good Old War perform but hit several roadblocks along the way, according to senior and concert coordinator Pat Daley.
Three ROTC members will rappel from the top of the Prudential Center for the highly anticipated men's basketball game against Rutgers on Saturday. According to Seton Hall ROTC Cadet Capt. Dan Knox, three cadets will be rappelling from the top of the Prudential Center before the national anthem is sung on Saturday.
Reacting to the increase in alcohol related hospital transports last semester, the Freshman Studies department at Seton Hall is working to continue educating students on alcohol abuse and providing alternative activities for the weekends.
It has been nearly a year since the University made ZipCars available on campus, and students are generally positive about them. The two ZipCars on campus are available to be rented for a day. Senior diplomacy major Legna Perez said having ZipCars available to students can be beneficial.
The Department of Housing and Residence Life announced last Friday that the $325 housing deposit will now be refundable until the first day of room selection, March 28, according to a status update on the HRL Facebook page. A broadcast email later sent confirmed the announcement.
A fierce lobbying effort on the part of Catholic and other religious institutions led President Obama to compromise on a preventative care insurance mandate. Insurance companies will pay for contraceptive coverage for women working at Catholic institutions, such as Seton Hall University, as of Aug.
2012 Grammy nominee J. Cole will perform in the fieldhouse on May 4, as the main act for the spring concert. The Student Activities Board is expecting to fill the fieldhouse with J. Cole and opening act hip- hop artist Big K.R.I.T., according to the announcement.
The Department of Facilities and Operations will implement a replanting program to repair damages from severe weather last semester. John Signorello, associate vice president of facilities and operations, said the program will replace trees damaged by Hurricane Irene and the October snowstorm.
Seton Hall's Sexual Assault Response Team is implementing some changes to become better known around campus. The assistant director of Public Safety and founder of Rape Aggression Defense, Gary Christie, said SART is a very strong program but is always accepting new volunteers.
Students are giving different reviews of Gourmet Dining Service's "Meatless Mondays" plan, which aims to offer more vegetarian meals in the cafeteria. Sophomore Doug Tatz said the initiative would be better suited for a different day of the week that coincides with Catholic traditions.
In 2010, the Walsh Library went from being the campus' only building open 24 hours a day to closing at around 1 a.m. Monday through Friday with fewer hours on the weekend. Despite the cutbacks, the facility has remained a favorite spot for students on campus, according to 12-year catalog coordinator Marta Deyrup.
The Student Government Association will investigate lowering the 24-hour wait time for students of Gourmet Dining Services Box Meal Program at its weekly meeting on Monday. President Derel Stroud said the program was first created for students going to internships, so the hours were not a problem, since students would know when they needed the meal to be ready.
The first Latina prosecutor in New Jersey will be the keynote speaker at the 2012 Women's Conference. Passaic County Prosecutor, the first lead prosecutor of Dominican ancestry in the United States, and Seton Hall alumnae Camelia M. Valdes will be the speaker for the conference event on March 30 at 10 am.
Nearly half of hospital transports in the fall semester were alcohol related
Seton Hall's Department of Housing and Resident Life is working to implement safety awareness among students after a total of 66 hospital transports occurred during the fall semester, including 28 alcohol-related cases. Albert Cardona, associate director of HRL, said the amount of alcohol-related transports last semester is alarming, since it has nearly doubled from last year's total of 15 for the academic year (both fall and spring semesters).
Seton Hall recently honored chemist and professor Robert L. Augustine, Ph.D., with a symposium and celebration to mark his 50-year anniversary at the University. After four years of teaching chemistry at the University of Texas in Austin, Augustine came to Seton Hall in 1961.
The Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President announced last week that the dean of the College of Education and Human Services will step down from his position at the end of this academic year. Dr. Joseph DePierro will have been the dean for the college for about 11 years when he steps down this summer to take a sabbatical, he said.
Located just a few minutes from campus, Stony's Restaurant offers not only an inexpensive alternative to cafeteria food, but also works closely with University clubs and organizations. Kelsey Coolidge, a senior diplomacy major and chair of Village Liaisons, said Stony's is great about representing Seton Hall in their business.
A Seton Hall student voiced his concerns at this weeks Student Government Association meeting about the strategic plan to expand the University Center and Mooney Hall the University recently released. Graduate student David Castrillon said he supports the plans but is looking to draft a resolution about the University's plan asking them to implement deadlines.
An online petition started by the website Change.org caused loan service SallieMae to change the conditions on college loan fees last week. According to 23-year-old Stef Gray, an unemployed Hunter College graduate who was behind the petition, she's only getting started.
The National Bateman Public Relations Campaign Case Study Competition is focusing, this year, on raising awareness about childhood obesity. Two teams of University students have entered the competition. The teams will campaign this month in the South Orange and Maplewood school district, according to team member Amanda Monteleone.
The dean of the College of Education and Human Services will take a leave of absence at the end of this academic year, according to a broadcast email sent by the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President. Dr. Joseph DePierro, after stepping down as dean, will take a sabbatical and then return to the faculty in the College of Education and Human Services, the email said.
Serra Hall event highlights lives of unborn children
A residence hall event honoring the lives of unborn children held in Serra Hall on Jan. 31 has sparked controversy. Megan Jones, resident assistant on the second floor of Serra Hall, titled the event "Happy Birthday… Make A Wish.
Plans are being made to renovate the Bishop Dougherty University Center, the University announced Tuesday. The strategic plan, "Strength to Strength," was approved by the Seton Hall University Board of Regents in addition to calling for Seton Hall to become a top-100 national and top-10 Catholic university.
Seton Hall University has "a great deal of potential," a candidate for the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences said. Edward Jarroll, Ph.D., dean of the College of Natural and Social Sciences at Lehman College CUNY, spoke to faculty and students on Jan 26 about himself and outlined what his goals are for the University.
"I would first buy season basketball tickets and show my pride," Michael Zavada, Ph.D., said, if he were selected as the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Zavada, chairman of biological sciences at Eastern Tennessee State University, visited Seton Hall on Jan.
College of Arts and Sciences dean candidate John Kiss, Ph.D., proposes bringing Seton Hall into the top 100 universities in the country. Kiss, chairman of the botany department at Miami University (Ohio), was the last of four candidates to visit the University.
In an effort to be more innovative, Seton Hall now requires all nursing majors to buy nursing e-book's instead of standard hardcover textbooks. The e-book program gives students access to all nursing textbooks they need while at Seton Hall. Students said they paid a little over $300 for the program.
An ambush-style game show on MTV is looking to recruit Seton Hall freshmen and sophomores for a local casting call this month. According to a news release, "The Substitute," preparing to film its second season, shows a substitute teacher taking over a classroom to "test students on things they should and shouldn't know.
HRL had previously said there would be no deposit refunds this year
The 2012-2013 housing deposit is now refundable up until the first day of room selection, Mar. 28, according to a status update on the Housing and Residence Life Facebook page at 4:27 p.m. today. A broadcast email announcing the new available time period for refunds was sent to students at 4:43 p.
The Student Government Association discussed the condition of tables in the cafeteria at their weekly Monday meeting. According to President Derel Stroud, Housing and Residence Life contacted the SGA to discuss the problem with the bussing of the tables in the cafeteria by students.
Gourmet Dining Services announced its "Meatless Monday" initiative that will offer an increased amount of vegetarian meals every Monday at Seton Hall University, according to a news release from the Humane Society of the United States. GDS has partnered with the Humane Society to provide students, faculty and staff with healthy and sustainable food in the caf, according to the release.
Lambda Pi Eta, the National Communication Association's honor society at four-year colleges and universities, is making an attempt to return to Seton Hall's campus. Senior Lauren Linzenberg is leading the efforts in the chapter's reactivation on campus.
Seton Hall University is one of the first universities in the country selected to allow students to participate in a new aptitude test developed by the Bloomberg Institute, named the Bloomberg Assessment Test. The BAT is geared towards students in finance and related business majors, and will allow students to showcase their abilities in economics and analytical reasoning, situational judgment, and verbal skills to major institutions around the world, according to the Bloomberg Institute.
Could curb thefts from McNulty
To prevent unauthorized entry and theft, a swipe-only entry to classrooms and/or the building may be implemented in McNulty Hall. Stephen Kelty, Ph.D., chair of chemistry and biochemistry, said he is not aware of any unauthorized entries occurring, but added there has been an issue regarding theft.
Seton Hall's college radio station, 89.5 FM WSOU, has teamed up with iHeartRadio to create a WSOU app for mobile listening. iHeartRadio allows people to listen to their favorite radio stations online for free, according to iHeartRadio's website. Channel Media and Entertainment is adding college campus radio stations to its list of stations to be broadcast online through iHeartRadio.
Following a Dec. 2 faculty meeting, the College of Arts & Sciences elected a committee to create guidelines that will review the existing core curriculum as well as the process of new courses, according to Dr. Mary Balkun. According to Thomas Rondinella, chair of the department of communication and the arts, at the last faculty meeting the College of Arts & Sciences voted to add five classes in the aesthetics and eight in the humanities from the department.
Avalos first candidate to visit Seton Hall
The University is searching for a new dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Manuel Avalos, Ph.D., director of research partnership and innovation at the University of North Carolina Wilmington is one of four finalists for the position. Avalos said he wants to make Seton Hall one of the top 10 Catholic universities in the United States.
Seton Hall's college radio station, 89.5 FM WSOU, has teamed up with iHeartRadio to create a WSOU app for mobile listening. iHeartRadio allows people to listen to their favorite radio stations online for free, according to iHeartRadio's website. Channel Media and Entertainment is adding college campus radio stations to its list of stations to be broadcast online through iHeartRadio.
The Department of Public Safety and Security has made improvements in distributing information to the University community to promote its public education program for safety awareness. As part of the Code Blue emergency preparedness campaign, about 5,000 2 GB computer flash drives were given to students and faculty, according to Thomas Giordano of the Office of Emergency Management.
South Orange President Alex Torpey and Seton Hall President Dr. A. Gabriel Esteban have met several times to ensure Seton Hall and the Village are on the same page when making decisions that will impact both communities, according to Torpey. Torpey said his goal is to meet with Esteban once a month, although the pair has not been able to stick to that schedule yet.
Eduniversal, a French consulting company and rating agency, ranked the Stillman School's MBA with a sports management specialization as one of the top 50 programs worldwide last week, according to a news release by Seton Hall. The rankings are listed on the website, best-masters.
Seton Hall University's Colleges Against Cancer chapter will hold its second annual SHU Away Cancer talent show at 9 tonight in the Main Lounge. According to Relay for Life co-Chair and Talent Show Coordinator Melissa Bonamici, the goal of the talent show is to raise awareness and money for the upcoming Relay for Life event that will take place on April 13-14 from 5 p.
Graduate is from Long Hill
A Seton Hall University graduate from Long Hill Township, N.J. was recently named the vice president of the New Jersey chapter of Public Relations Society of America. Jill Kleiner, class of 2003, was voted vice president, effective Jan.
The Career Center plans to host its biggest career fair event to date from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.on Feb. 23 in the Field House. Approximately 100 employers will be in attendance. Students, graduate students and alumni can socialize with the employers, which could result in receiving contact information, internships and jobs.
Senior 1 of 6 up for top honor of cheerleader of the year
After being named American Cheerleader Magazine's December 2011 Cheerleader of the Month, a Seton Hall senior is in the running for the publication's Cheerleader of the Year title. According to Christine De La Rosa, she sent information for an open call last year advertised through the magazine's Twitter account, and after a month ACM contacted her asking for further information.
Five Student Government Association senators have resigned in the past two weeks. "Some of them really had legitimate reasons," said Elizabeth Gabriel, Senate secretary. According to Speaker of the Senate Elizabeth Dudley, the resignations will require the SGA to restructure the organization's sub-committees.
Tracy Gottlieb, Ph.D., dean of Freshman Studies, has been appointed as vice president of Student Services. This is a new division in the University that brings together Freshman Studies, Special Academic Programs, which focus on academic success, and Student Affairs, which focuses on educating the whole person.
The Collegiate Readership Program has launched on campus and provides students with free local and national newspapers. Student Government Association Chief of Staff and diplomacy and international relations major Grant McIntire said that the program offers copies of USA Today, New York Times and Star-Ledger to students by the entrance of the cafeteria, outside of the Pirate's Cove and on the second floor of Jubilee Hall.
Two Seton Hall students presented their research paper "The Barriers to Men in Nursing" at a male nursing conference in Lexington, KY. Nursing major, Eddie Cuza, and former nursing major Matt Power interviewed four male nurses with 15 years of experience.
A Mass will be held tonight to mark the 12th anniversary of the Boland Hall fire at 5 p.m. in the University Chapel of Immaculate Conception. According to a broadcast email from the Office of Mission and Ministry, all members of the University community are invited to "gather in prayerful remembrance and hope" for those affected by the tragedy, including those who perished that day.
"(Romney) will have a good chance to defeat President Obama," said Rickey Santosusso, chairman of Seton Hall University's College Republicans. Santosusso said the group has been working hard to educate students about the candidates and the election process through its meetings and events in preparation for the November presidential election.
The provost has begun working with the Faculty Welfare and Compensation Committee of the Faculty Senate to see whether Seton Hall faculty are paid less than faculty at other, similar institutions and to see whether female faculty are paid less at Seton Hall than male faculty, according to Dr.
Seton Hall University has joined the "go green" movement by reducing its printing, planting an organic garden and serving "free-range" meat in the Caf, among other initiatives. According to Marian Glenn, Ph.D., who served on a digital sustainability committee last spring, there is still room for improvement.
The Student Government Association is promoting the student lunchbox program, which allows students to pre-order meals 24 hours in advance. The program began last year under previous SGA President Melissa Boege but did not immediately continue in the fall 2011 semester.
Coach Anne Donovan and the Seton Hall women's basketball team will be adding players and granting wishes for their game against DePaul. On Jan. 28, Donovan and the Pirates will help several young women an opportunity that they would not often dream of – the chance to be Pirates for a day.
Seton Hall University's Saints and Sleuths VI, a mini-series of dramatic readings, will begin at 8 p.m. on Friday and will continue for three non-consecutive nights in the Theatre-In-The-Round. According to a press release, the four readings are focused on and include G.
A group of students spent the tail end of their break in El Salvador last week with the Division of Volunteer Efforts. The trip was specifically headed by graduate assistant Mark Cantine. The students stayed in two houses, one for the boys and the other for the girls, which are owned by a family who has long since been friends with DOVE and the campus ministry.
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10. Pro-Life banner hangs at campus entry A banner with a picture of a mother kissing a newborn baby and the words "choose life" followed by a phone number for a pro-life help hot line was placed on the entrance to Seton Hall to celebrate Respect for Life month.
Dean of Freshman Studies to replace outgoing vice president
Dr. Tracy Gottlieb can now add the title VP of Student Services to the long list of positions she has held at Seton Hall University. The University announced the appointment of Gottlieb this afternoon as the new vice president of Student Services through a broadcast e-mail from the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President, Dr.
Seton Hall Crime log Week ending Dec. 13, 2011 12/7/11: Theft - A SHU student reported his car was broken into while parked in a lot across from Turrell Manor and personal items were taken. 12/1211: Theft - A SHU student reported
Will fill same position at university in Boston
Dr. Laura A. Wankel, vice president for student affairs at Seton Hall University, will be leaving her position to become Vice President for Student Affairs at Northeastern University, according to a broadcast email sent by the Office of the Provost. "I felt as though it was time for a new adventure so when approached about the opportunity at Northeastern I decided it had an interesting mix of new experiences for me," Wankel said.
An aspiring entrepreneur can win $3,500 to launch a business in the Pirate's Pitch Contest, sponsored by the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies. This year the contest will be open to all full-time students, both undergraduate and graduate.
A Seton Hall nursing professor has been elected to serve as a commissioner of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners certification program. Mary Ellen E. Roberts, doctor of nursing practice and an assistant professor of adult nursing, will now have an influence on the national certifying exam for nurse practitioners.
Bachelors were auctioned off to female students Tuesday by Seton Hall's Alpha Gamma Delta sorority, raising more than $1,000 for Juvenile Diabetes and setting up more than nine potential relationships. Date for Diabetes was held at 9 p.m. in the University Center, where the highest bidders won gift baskets and dates with contestants at a dessert social.
As another semester draws to a close, students are considering studying abroad as an option both to fulfill requirements and experience a different culture. Kirk Rawn, the associate provost for International Programs, said all students can benefit from studying abroad, regardless of their major.
The Student Government Association is lobbying against the decision to raise fees for replacement IDs. The senators wrote a letter to the Campus ID office expressing their disappointment with the increased fees. The initiative is headed by Senator Joseph Donato and Parliamentarian Annelie Roding.
Members of the National Residence Hall Honorary club find themselves frustrated at the end of this semester due to lack of acknowledgement from the University community. According to senior and Vice President of Recognition, Joseph Pastino, the 23-member club is a national organization that recognizes the top 1 percent of student leaders living on campus.
The Whitehead School of Diplomacy and International Relations presented the Global Citizen of the Year Award to Susan K. Neely of the American Beverage Association on Dec. 1, at the Global Leadership Gala, held at the New York Public Library.
"Unbelievable." That's how sophomore forward Patrik Auda described Friday night's student section. The sold-out section was the rowdiest the Prudential Center has seen all season. With blown-up cardboard faces of head coach Kevin Willard, seniors Jordan Theodore and Herb Pope, and former Auburn football star Cam Newton - with dollar signs replacing his eyes - the students played their part as the sixth man in the 81-59 win over Auburn.
In front of a sold out student section, the Seton Hall men's basketball team jumped out to an 11 point lead in the first eight minutes of the game and never looked back, eventually winning 81-59 in the 2011 installment of the Big East/SEC Challenge. "We took what we practiced and put it on the court," head coach Kevin Willard said.
The second annual Seton Hall Christmas tree lighting ceremony took place at 6 p.m. on the campus green in front of Presidents Hall on Thursday, Dec. 1. The event was co-hosted by Winston Roberts, assistant dean of students, and Mariel Pagan, assistant director for greek life, clubs & organizations.
For the second year, Seton Hall is continuing its tradition of Christmas at the Hall. Christmas at the Hall is a series of events that take place during the month of Dec., commencing the holiday season at Seton Hall. Msgr. Thomas Nydegger, associate vice president for Student Affairs, described Christmas at the Hall as "Seton Hall University's official observation of the Advent and Christmas Season.
As finals approach, Seton Hall's faculty realizes the pressure that is put on students to do well on their exams, which is why Reading Day is given as a day away from the classroom. Students may use this time however they want, whether it be studying, catching up on homework, or simply relaxing.
A group of students have decided to create their own chapter in the global Occupy Movement here at Seton Hall due to their unhappiness with tuition cuts for incoming freshmen. The movement, which takes the basis for its name from the Occupy Wall Street movement, is called Occupy Seton Hall, and focuses its efforts on the cost of tuition here at Seton Hall rather than the general financial crisis in the US, according to the Media and Social Networking Manager of the group, Eli Zucker.
Tuition cuts intend to ease calculating cost
Following Seton Hall's Rutgers tuition initiative, which will slash tuition prices for qualified incoming freshman, there has been an approximately 50 percent increase in the amount of people attending the school's open houses, according to Alyssa McCloud, vice president of Enrollment Management.
Seton Hall University will receive an award from Investors Bank for winning the American Heart Association University Challenge on Dec. 8 at Hamilton Park Hotel and Conference Center. According to junior, Mona Safar, the student leader for the campus-wide effort, Seton Hall University, along with four other local colleges were invited by Kevin Cummings, President and CEO of Investors Savings Banks of New Jersey (ISBNJ) to participate in a University Challenge to raise money for the Essex County American Heart Association 5K Walk.
A new initiative is being put into effect so that students will be able to be recognized for their leadership involvement on campus. This new initiative is called The Seton Leadership Institute and is a way for students to earn credits through a certificate program.
Senators of the Student Government Association discussed each of their initiatives at the town hall meeting on Monday night. The initiatives that were discussed the most were the ID fees, printers in the residence halls and issues with Gourmet Dining Services.
Student management group responsible for organizing cheer
A Seton Hall management group is running the first flip card cheer in University history to take place at 9:00 p.m. on Dec. 2 at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The cheer will be aired live on ESPNU for the men's basketball game against Auburn. According to Junior Andrew Kriner, a member of the management team, students sitting in the student section will be given blue and white poster sized cards.
So far this semester the Safe Ride appears to be the most successful transportation innovation on campus, however, there have been several instances of students not understanding and abusing the privilege of the service. According to Patrick Linfante, assistant vice president for Public Safety and Security, calls have been made to the Safe Ride dispatch requesting rides from the South Orange train station or Rite Aid, which are scheduled stops on the SHUfly route.
Students will face a new system when registering for certain classes this month, as the Registrar has implemented a pilot program which seeks to simplify the wait list process for closed classes. For the spring 2012 registration, the pilot will include about 20 courses, all of which include an electronic wait list option, which allows students to sign onto the wait list when a course is closed, according to Mary Ellen Farrell from University Registrar.
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The Student Government Association has donated a sum of $11,130 to representatives from DOVE for the upcoming Haiti and El Salvador. For each of the 58 students attending the four trips, $195 will be allotted in costs. "My hope for this year is that everyone on all of the trips will come back with that fire for service," representative Kayleigh Ellison said .
Chi Upsilon Sigma is hosting a "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" event from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Dec. 7 in the Main Lounge to jumpstart the holiday season. According to Chi Upsilon Sigma president, Oriana Luquetta, the event is being hosted to bring the campus community together towards service in an enjoyable way.
Alpha Kappa Psi Fraternity is hosting their yearly "Win a Date with a Pirate" fundraiser event at 8 p.m. on Friday, November 18th in the Main Lounge, according to the event's press release. Derel Stroud, the fraternity's special events chair, said that a portion of the money raised will go towards Autism.
With finals just around the corner, some professors have changed the date of their finals, without much notice to students. Some students have been put in past situations where their finals were moved from the original date because of a professor's inability to make the allotted time.
The Biology Society offered its members a CPR class for $10 last week, which compares to the classes offered on campus by an independent contractor for approximately $75. "One of our members is a certified CPR class instructor; she offered us a price of $20 per student just for the manikin rentals and such," Faith Ikalina, president of the Biology Society said.
Brothers from fraternity to gather from all over N.J.
Seton Hall University's Alpha Phi Omega chapter will be hosting the APO sectionals conference for New Jersey, this Sunday, Nov. 13 in the Main Lounge. Workshops associated with the conference will take place in Duffy Hall. Moira Kelly and Ricky Harzula, two brothers in the fraternity, organized the event that will be Photo courtesy of Moira Kelly APO brothers Moira Kelly and Ricky Harzula organized the event.
A Seton Hall University student has been charged after filing a false police report in the Municipal Court of South Orange that was reported to have happened in the early hours of Nov. 6. Taylor Bromberg, 18, a resident of Manalapan, N.J., was arrested on Nov.
The African Student Association hosted a guest speaker to inform the Seton Hall campus about the on-going crisis in the Congo on Tuesday, Nov. 8. Maurice Carney, co-founder of Friends of the Congo, is an expert on the topic, according to ASA member Faith Njoku.
The Student Government Association discussed the Collegiate Readership Program at their meeting on Monday, Nov. 7. Marc Siegel, a representative from USA Today, presented a PowerPoint explaining the mission of the program and how it would be instituted.
The Student Government Association discussed the Collegiate Readership Program at their meeting on Monday, Nov. 7. Marc Siegel, a representative from USA Today, presented a PowerPoint explaining the mission of the program and how it would be instituted.
The Seton Hall men's golf coach is planning to donate over $1,600 to St. Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, N.J. in honor of his niece. Clay White, who is in his eighth season at the Hall, raised the money through a golf tournament this fall that was sponsored by St.
Male students at Seton Hall are joining arms with men from all over the world in a global movement this November, the goal being to go completely unshaven for an entire month. The movement goes by several names, depending on the amount of facial hair one chooses to leave untouched, but is most commonly known as No Shave November.
In addition to a Spring Fling concert to take place in May, the Student Activities Board has proposed a small-scale concert to take place in March. The proposed small-scale concert would be headlined by the band Good Old War. Assistant Dean of Students for Student Activities Mariel Pagan was unable to confirm the band's performance.
The campus I.D. office increased the fees for temporary and replacement I.D.'s by $15, according to Jeffrey Hurrin, assistant vice president for Student Affairs. Prior to this semester, temporary I.D.'s were $5, while replacement I.D. cards were $20, Hurrin said.
Seton Hall University's campus, including the garden between Xaiver Hall and the caf, was covered in approximately four inches of snow this past weekend causing several damages. As a result of the snow, the Farinella gate entrance to campus was closed on Saturday, Oct.
The Students Activities Board will be presenting an author and actor of CSI: N.Y. at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 4th in the Jubilee Auditorium. Hill Harper, winner of an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work and the winner of Best Book for Young Adults 2007 by the American Library Association, will be lecturing students about issues young people face today.
Some students have expressed that they are facing various account and availability issues as registration for the spring 2012 semester begins. Official course registration began at 12 a.m. on Nov. 3 and lasts until Nov. 21. Every year students have to meet several requirements in order to be eligible to register for the next semester, including a registration meeting with an academic advisor, relieving any holds with the bursar and registering within a certain time period.
The Division of Volunteer Efforts hosted the Post Graduate Volunteer Service Fair on Oct. 20, where students learned about options to do service after graduation. Michelle Peterson, director of DOVE, said the Volunteer Fair had a turn-out of over 60 students.
A sophomore Seton Hall student is currently serving as a trustee for his local board of education. Matthew Conlon, 19, from West Milford, N.J., was the student representative to the board of education during his high school years. Conlon said he wanted to run to stop board members from hurting the public school systems in West Milford.
Seton Hall instituted the use of an e-newsletter last week in order to cut down the number of e-mails the Seton Hall community receives. Campus Digest, the e-newsletter will be sent out twice a week and will cover news announcements and upcoming calendar events, according to Acting Associate Vice President of Public Relations and Marketing Linda T.
An assistant professor for the College of Nursing received the Outstanding Nurse Researcher of the Year award this past September. Dorothy Carolina received the first award of her career this fall from the Concerned Black Nurses of Newark, Inc.
A Seton Hall student was the victim of an attempted robbery at around 12:50 this morning, according to a Pirate Alert message sent to students at around 2 a.m. The attempted armed robbery took place at Ward and Wilden Place, the alert said. According to the alert, the suspect, a black male dressed in all black, fled the scene in a black four door vehicle.
Gourmet Dining Services has started using a new system for taking orders in areas outside the buffet dining room such as the Cove and Leafs & Grains. Students and employees seem to agree that the change, which allows students to receive numbered receipts, is a positive one.
People entering campus through Farinella Gate may notice a new decoration on the fence around the Arts Center parking lot. A banner with a picture of a mother kissing a newborn baby and the words "choose life" followed by a phone number for a pro-life help hot line has been on the fence since last week to celebrate Respect for Life month.
With the presidential election approaching quickly, the College Republicans of Seton Hall are planning events and campaigns to help get their word out about the Republican party, according to the group's executive director. Sophomore Christian Warneke, executive director of the College Republicans, said that the club's efforts are geared toward the upcoming elections.
Master's of Business Administration listed in top 294
Seton Hall University's Master's of Business Administration program has been featured in the Princeton Review's 294 Best Business Schools List. This year marks the fifth year the program has been featured on the list. The Stillman School of Business's Acting Dean, Joyce Strawser said she believes the program is notable because of the high academic quality, the program's focus on transforming concepts into practice and the community feel of the program.
The department of mathematics and computer science and the department of psychology will be offering a Data Visualization and Analysis certification program for graduates and undergraduates next fall, according to a feature on the University website.
The Student Government Association discussed splitting the Student Life Committee into different sections at their weekly Monday evening meeting. Senator Joseph Donato proposed splitting the committee into five sub-committees of commuting and housing and residence life, gourmet dining services, safety, technology and campus outreach.
Students plan concert with Starland Ballroom
WSOU, Seton Hall's Pirate Radio, will celebrate 25 years as a metal radio station by hosting a concert on Friday, Nov. 18 at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, N.J. The "25 Years of Metal" concert will feature prominent metal bands such as Chimaira and Unearth, with support by Skeletonwitch, Molotov Solution, Fit For An Autopsy, Thanatotic Desire and Name The Creature, according to WSOU Station Manager Omar Ahmad.
The "Fight the Flu at SHU"' campaign is advertising on campus to promote attendance at the flu shot fair, which will be held from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27 in the Main Lounge. According to Mary Beth Costello, director of Health Services, the fair provides all members of the Seton Hall community an opportunity to receive vaccination for the influenza virus.
Two former contestants from NBC's "The Biggest Loser" spoke at an event on Wednesday sponsored by Leaders in Healthcare, which focused on obesity and the importance of physical health. Jen and Jay Jacobs, a father-daughter team which participated in the 11th season of the reality weight-loss show, were the keynote speakers at the event.
In spite of a few students' complaints about the punctuality of the SHUFLY Shuttle, Parking Services Manager Ann Szipszky said that up until Tuesday morning, neither Parking Services nor Public Safety and Security had any reports from students of problems with the SHUFLY service.
The Aspiring Kindness Foundation is having a Halloween event that is open to the public in The East Wing at The Stumble Inn in New York City on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. "Aspiring Kindness Foundation was created to always remember Aaron Karol and everyone involved in the Boland Hall fire by raising funds for several great causes including fire departments, EMTs, first responders, burn units, fire prevention and the Aaron Karol Memorial Scholarship," said Mike Merizio, a close friend of Karol's and one of Aspiring Kindness Foundation's founders.
The Collegiate Readership Program, initially slated begin as a pilot program upon the University's re-opening after fall break, has been postponed to the spring 2012 semester, according to the Student Government Association. SGA Chief of Staff, Grant McIntire, said that the postponement is due to the fact that the contract with the Collegiate Readership Program is a non-Seton Hall contract, making it subject to three period of review.
The Pirate Blue Student Club is looking to make more of an influence on campus this year with new initiatives. Club president and senior Nicholas Cooley said the club had not done much in the past. The club was founded in 2008 by former Pirate Blue Athletic Fund Graduate Assistant Shane Giblin.
There will be a march protesting violence in honor of Seton Hall student Jessica Moore on Saturday Oct. 29 at 3 p.m. Faculty mentor of Freshmen Studies, Rev. Dr. Forrest Pritchett, said Moore's closest friends, Delores Sarfo-Darko and Jessica Townsend, have created the event.
A new student was added to the Student Government Association's executive board during their weekly Monday meeting. Freshman Naomi Endsley was asked to join the presidential executive cabinet as director of community outreach, according to President Derel Stroud.
New network lets peers pay others to complete tasks
Two Seton Hall students recently created a website designed to allow students to connect and complete favors for one another. The site, called Finish My Task, was created by students John Ceniza and Michael Peralta. Students can pay others to complete tasks for them that they themselves do not wish to do.
Seton Hall invests 20th university president
Seton Hall University celebrated its 20th Presidential Investiture today to officially acknowledge A. Gabriel Esteban as University president. Esteban, 49, is the first Filipino-American to serve as a president of a major university, according to several speakers at the event.
A Seton Hall student was featured in an NBC broadcast last week after seeking help from their consumer reports to avoid being scammed by a Facebook contest. Sophomore Dana Spinks entered a contest on May 22 through a Facebook event advertising its main prize as a trip to the International Olympic Headquarters in Switzerland but encountered trouble once she was told that she won.
The 2011 Annual Campus Security & Fire Safety Report was recently released by the Department of Public Safety & Security and showed a significant decrease in reported crimes. According to Vice President for Student Affairs, Laura Wankel, numbers have declined in past years.
Saint Rose of Lima Academy in Short Hills N.J. paired up with Seton Hall University to create a Technology Learning Center for students at the Academy this past summer. The center grants students access to technology enriched programs that previously were not available to them.
A Seton Hall freshman intends to run for a City Council seat in Jersey City at the age of 19 next year. Freshman Demetrius Terry will be the youngest candidate in the 2013 race for Jersey City Council and will be the youngest City Council member in his city's history if elected.
The Seton Hall graduate programs offered by the University's colleges have seen increased enrollment as well as positive complements from graduate students. The most popular individual program overall last year was the School of Law, and the most popular on the South Orange campus were the MBA in Finance and the MA in Human Resources, Training and Development, according to Greg Burton, associate provost and dean for research and graduate services.
Seton Hall's Market Research Center has shown success in student-to-business partnerships since its opening this past April. In the MRC, undergraduate and graduate business students conduct semester long projects that focus on key business issues or challenges, such as attracting more student business.
The Autism Speaks foundation is increasing awareness, and advocating for those in need and their families. Seton Hall's SDA and NCBI chapter will pair up with Autism Speaks for the North Central New Jersey, Walk Now for Autism Speaks event. A walk benefiting those who are affected by autism will occur on Oct.
A Seton Hall professor will be acknowledged by the Columbia Foundation with its Presidential award for his service to Italian-American people. Professor William Connell, an internationally recognized historian, history professor and holder of the Joseph M.
Update: 8:04 a.m.: According to a follow-up email sent by Public Safety and Security, the employee was robbed by a black man in his 20's who was about 5 foot 8. The man approached the employee from the front, "punched her in the arm and took her purse," according to the email.
The School Psychology Leadership Association will be hosting a gang awareness workshop on Tuesday, Oct. 25 to inform students on gang violence in the area. The workshop will be hosted by expert John Farrell, LCSW. Farrell is a licensed clinical social worker and an expert in his field of study.
The Student Government Association discussed a new program that will bring tri-state area newspapers to Seton Hall at its weekly meeting on Oct. 3. Chief of Staff Grant McIntire spoke about the Collegiate Readership Program that could be launched as soon as after fall break.
While students at Seton Hall have complained about the amount of homework assigned in their courses, a majority have said they find themselves content or underwhelmed. Freshman Kevin Serillo is among one of the only students who said he felt the homework levels are unfair to students.
Two male Seton Hall students in the Caroline D. Schwartz College of Nursing are scheduled to present their abstract at the American Assembly of Male Nurses 36th Annual Conference in Kentucky on Oct. 21. Senior Eddie Cuza and junior Matthew Power will be presenting their research from the abstract that required them to formulate and utilize strategies to recruit men into the nursing profession, Power said.
A biological anthropology professor at Seton Hall participated in a research team whose study was published on the front page of Nature Magazine this month. Professor Rhonda Quinn began working in the summer of 2004 with the West Turkana Archaeological Project, which has been conducting archaeological excavations of early stone tool sites for over twenty years.
Parking Services has given a new face to its carpool parking permit, an option that not many commuters know about. Parking Services' multi-car, or carpool permit, allows two or more drivers to register for one permit rather than multiple. However, only one car registered to the permit may be on campus at any given time.
Two East Orange men pleaded not guilty on Oct. 4 for their alleged participation in the September 2010 murder of Seton Hall sophomore Jessica Moore, according to officials. Katherine Carter, a spokeswoman for the Essex County Prosecutor's office, said Marcus Bascus, 20, and Nicholas Welch, 26, pleaded not guilty on all charges Tuesday afternoon.
In an effort to make the growing cost of attending college more affordable, Seton Hall University has announced that tuition will be lowered by $21,000 next fall for incoming freshmen that meet certain criteria. According to a press release sent out by the University, the price cut will be available for those who have a combined SAT score of at least 1200 between the math and critical reading sections, and graduate in the top 10 percent of their high school class.
Students at Montclair State University had a new dorming option this fall thanks to a public-private partnership, and while Seton Hall cannot boast a new dorm, many of the amenities found in the complex are similar to those Seton Hall residents already receive.
Students have recently been experiencing issues with fines stemming from guest's vehicles that had previously been signed in. Any vehicle signed in by a student, even if it is a guest's, remains on the student's account for the duration of their time at the Hall.
The Student Government Association discussed the smoothie machines that were supposed to be implemented in the cafeteria in the past weeks at their weekly Monday meeting. According to SGA President, Derel Stroud, there was a mix up in the mail and the blenders have not gotten to the school yet.
Substance often used in biology labs linked to cancer risks
Formaldehyde, a common gas used in biology laboratories, has been added to a list of known human carcinogens, according to the Federal Government. According to the National Cancer Institute, formaldehyde may cause leukemia, particularly myeloid leukemia and brain cancer.
The high school class of 2011 across the United States received the lowest scores on record on the reading portion of the SATs, which may impact them negatively. Only 43 percent of students scored high enough in the reading portion to be prepared for college, according to the College Board.
The Teaching, Learning and Technology Center has issued more than 350 Lenovo ThinkPad Tablets to students and faculty as part of a pilot project to test out the tablets this fall, according to T.L.T.C. According to Paul Fisher, associate chief information officer and director of the T.
Amnesty International of Seton Hall University will be holding a demonstration on Sept. 29 in response to the execution of convicted murderer Troy Davis. The organization distributed black armbands on Wednesday night which will be worn all day on Thursday as a symbol of mourning and disapproval in regards to the execution, according to Amnesty International Treasurer, Mary Beliveau.
Freshman enrollment for the 2011-2012 academic year is about one thousand students, approximately 300 students fewer than last year. The main reason for a lower enrollment this year is to keep the academic environment able to give more personal attention, according to Alyssa McCloud, vice president of enrollment management.
As the one year anniversary of Jessica Moore's death approaches, the Seton Hall community is reflecting and remembering a life lost. However, as of press time, the University does not have anything officially planned to honor Moore. "She was taken away from us to soon, but in her memory, I do smile through the tears, or at least try," junior, Jessica Townsend said.
President Obama's new job bill for 2012, The American Jobs Act, leaves seniors at Seton Hall wondering how it will affect them in their job search next year. One of Obama's main goals for this bill is to reduce unemployment, according to information released by the Office of the Press Secretary.
SHU looks towards interactive media as new learning initiative
Social and interactive media can help students to learn real-world skills safely and easily through the use of virtual worlds, according to a report on social and interactive media created by Seton Hall University faculty. The report was led by Professor Anne Hewitt, director of graduate studies in the Master of Health care Administration program.
Freshman mentor and Adjunct Professor in Africana Studies, Multicultural Studies and Religious Studies Departments, Rev. Dr. Forrest Pritchett recently was awarded a NAACP Educator of the Year Award. Pritchett graduated from Delaware State University, and has been an educator for more than 40 years.
The Academic Coaching program is a new program designed to help students succeed in academics by assigning each student with an academic coach with whom they will work closely to become stronger academically. The program, which is being managed through a joint effort by Academic Affairs and Student Affairs, is available to both students on academic probation, and those who would like to improve their academic performance.
Plan, available for one week, includes more Pirate Bucks
Housing and Residence Life will be offering a new meal plan to students effective immediately this semester, according to a broadcast email from HRL. According to the email, meal plan Eight gives students 12 meals per week and 695 Pirate Bucks. The cost of the new meal plan will be $2,223 per semester, according to the email.
Renovations in Fahy Hall previously scheduled for this past summer will resume in the spring, following the removal of traces of asbestos found in the building's floor tiles. According to Professor Thomas Rondinella, chair of the department of communications and the arts, Fahy Hall rooms 2 and 7 were scheduled to receive renovations this summer.
After several New Jersey campuses banned smoking, the Student Government Association is looking to change the smoking policy at Seton Hall. SGA President Derel Stroud is looking to propose a new smoking initiative at Seton Hall that will strictly enforce current policies rather than ban smoking altogether.
The Student Government Association discussed instituting some new changes to Gourmet Dining Services at its weekly meeting on Monday. A vote was taken in which the SGA decided to establish a smoothie station that will be inside the cafeteria everyday.
A professor in the department of criminal justice designed and administered a one week Criminal Justice Institute, for high school students interested in criminal justice, over the summer. John Paitakes, Ph.D., senior faculty associate in the department of criminal justice and designer of the institute, said he was approached by former Dean of Continuing Education, Phillip Disalvio, Ph.
Several room reassignments have occurred on the second, third and fourth floors of the south wing of Boland Hall to conserve energy in the building because of a substantial number of vacancies this semester. Affected residents were sent an e-mail from housing and residence life on Wednesday, Sept.
Despite slight delays in construction on the Science and Technology Center (formerly known as the McNulty building) due to the recent inclement weather, work is almost complete on the building. John Signorello, associate vice president of facilities and operations, said work on the roof, interior and landscaping needs to be finished.
East Orange men to be arraigned in October for shooting, death of Jessica Moore
Deals4Meals, a South Orange-based website that will allow students to order food online 24/7, is set to make its debut by early October. The site, www.deals4mealsonline.com, was created by Seton Hall alum Kenneth Cucchia, who graduated in 2010 with degrees in marketing and business management, as well as a certificate in entrepreneurship.
Seton Hall faculty offer a look back
With the ten year anniversary of September 11th, 2001 approaching, several Seton Hall University faculty have offered their perspectives in respect to that fateful day and its aftermath. Alfred Frank, adjunct professor of English and religion, helped report the events for The Star-Ledger where he was working full-time as the Port Authority reporter at the time of the attacks.
After turbulent year, Public Safety reacts to off-campus crimes
This fall, the University has implemented new safety measures, the University Patrol and SHU Safe Ride van, in an effort to create a safer perimeter around campus. According to Patrick Linfante, assistant vice president of Public Safety and Security, new initiatives, which began on Aug.
In an effort to save students money, the bookstore teamed up with Follet Higher Education Group to expand on the rent-a-book program and to also allow students to download books digitally. Last year, the rent-a-book program saved Seton Hall students three-hundred and eighteen thousand dollars.
A Seton Hall student has been chosen to participate in the Lipper Internship Program at the Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, located in Lower Manhattan. Junior Emily Lake, a history major participating in a dual degree program for a Masters in Museum Professions, will join fifteen other student interns this semester.
Seton Hall's Mobile Computing Program has become a topic of debate among students. The program, mandated for all undergraduate students, allows a student to receive a new laptop during their freshman and junior years. Students may keep the second laptop, provided they fill out paperwork with the Asset Management Office, according to the Department of Information Technology.
Seton Hall faculty members have exhibited concerns about the amount of plagiarism evident in student work. "In an attempt to have assignments in on time they [students] turn in something that is not their own work," Assistant Professor of History, Kirsten Schultz, said.
Two Seton Hall students have been robbed at gunpoint just outside campus according to a PirateAlert that was sent out to students at approximately 2:45 a.m. According to the alert and an email sent to students around 3:30 a.m., the students, a male and female, were robbed sitting at the bus station on South Orange Avenue at approximately 12:38 this morning.
Hurricane Irene's impact cancels day classes for Monday, August 29
Hurricane Irene passed through South Orange and the surrounding areas on August 27 and 28 resulting in damages and power outages on Seton Hall University's campus. The University canceled all day classes for Monday, August 29, according to a PirateAlert text message and email sent to all students at approximately 7:06 p.
University to shut down on Sunday
UPDATE: 1:25 p.m., A Tropical Storm Warning is still in effect for South Orange and the surrounding areas, according to a PirateAlert text message and e-mail sent to students. The alert told students to limit their movements outside of their residences and to "be mindful of local flooding, downed power lines, trees and other debris.
Hurricane Irene, the storm currently ravaging the Bahamas, is expected to reach New Jersey on Sunday, leading Seton Hall to cancel all scheduled events for that day, including New Student Convocation. In a broadcast email, sent out this morning, students moving into residence halls were advised to arrive no later than 2 p.
Patrick Linfante, assistant vice president for Public Safety and Security, confirmed Monday that the Seton Hall students, who were involved in a verbal dispute which later evolved to the physical assault of one student, were on-campus residents leaving campus on Friday, July 29.
Newly added student activities fee will help fund events
Due to the new student activities fee, included in tuition this year, the Student Activities Board will be providing students with several opportunities to go on trips, listen to guest speakers, and attend events on and off campus. "SAB is looking to change the game in our approach to student activities at SHU," Assistant Dean of Students for Student Activities, Mariel Pagán said.
Update, 3:30 p.m.: The ruptured gas line was successfully repaired this afternoon by Public Service, according to Patrick Linfante, assistant vice president of Public Safety. At 3:15 p.m., a broadcast email was also sent to the Seton Hall community confirming the repair.
The eighth annual Seton Hall University Hall on the Hill event was held on July 12 on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. to celebrate innovations by the school both on and off campus. According to the University website, President A. Gabriel Esteban, University staff and administrators, Congressional members and staff, alumni, parents and others attended the event in the Gold Room of the Rayburn Building on Capitol Hill.
Seton Hall's Academy for Urban School Reform recently teamed up with the Hall's Teaching Learning Technology Center to donate laptops to Newark's Dayton Street Elementary School, one of the lowest-performing schools in the state. According to Linda Karten, the director of Marketing for Seton Hall, the laptop initiative was part of a larger program wherein the Academy works with the elementary school, as well as a few other schools, for three years, to help improve its performance.
The Village President and Board of Trustees of South Orange announced on June 8 that a public meeting will be held on June 16 to address a report on the quality of the water supply in South Orange, according to a press release. According to the release, sent by John Gross, a recent report states there is an elevated level of a "certain volatile organic compound" in the water supplied to South Orange by the East Orange Water Commission.
The annual Seton Hall Survey of Baccalaureate Graduates collected data for the Class of 2011 online after a problem with Internet Explorer at cap-and-gown pick up that caused data from graduating seniors to become lost. The survey collects data on baccalaureate graduates pertaining to career status, future employment, graduate school acceptance, satisfaction with first professional position and utilizations of The Career Center, according to Jacqueline Chaffin, Director of the Career Center.
Seton Hall University, in accordance with emergency response agencies from the Village of South Orange and Essex County, conducted an Emergency Response Exercise, Tuesday, May 24 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.. According to the coordinator for the exercise, Thomas Giordano, assistant director of Emergency Management, the exercise turned out well.
Had hoped to create more office space
The Board of Adjustment's ruling on the conversion of a home on 1 S. Centre St. was recently upheld almost a year after Seton Hall officials appealed the Board's decision to deny the University's application to convert the home, as reported by South Orange Patch in a May 19 article.
Seton Hall University, in accordance with emergency response agencies from the Village of South Orange and Essex County, will be conducting an Emergency Response Exercise, Tuesday May 24, according to a broadcast email sent by Student Affairs. The University community and local residents were notified to prevent worry between the hours of 8:00 a.
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie gave the keynote commencement address at Seton Hall University's 154th Baccalaureate Commencement Ceremony on Monday at the IZOD Center in East Rutherford. Dean Patrick E. Hobbs of the School of Law introduced Christie, a 1987 graduate of the Seton Hall University School of Law.
Seton Hall University's class of 2011 received their degrees during the school's 154th Baccalaureate Ceremony on Monday at the IZOD Center in East Rutherford. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie delivered the keynote address to the 2,281 graduates and their families, as well as University faculty and administration.
The University has announced the investiture of President A. Gabriel Esteban will take place on Oct. 14 according to a broadcast email sent Tuesday by Msgr. Anthony Ziccardi, secretary designee of the Board of Regents. The investiture will serve as the official installment of Esteban as Seton Hall's 20th president.
The South Orange Police Department has announced an arrest in connection with the March 31 robbery of two Seton Hall Students that occurred on Wilden Place in South Orange, according to an email from Patrick Linfante, assistant vice president and director of Public Safety and Security.
Kelly Whitney, a men's basketball player at Seton Hall during the 2000s, began his trial in Newark yesterday on charges of kidnapping, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary and weapons possession. The charges stem from an incident last March when Whitney allegedly entered an Irvington Avenue home with another former Pirate, Robert Mitchell.
A Seton Hall University student was arrested last Thursday after it was determined he was in possession of drug paraphernalia while on-campus, according to the South Orange Police Department blotter. Ian Duncan, 19, was arrested after an investigation by Seton Hall security personnel and South Orange detectives, according to the blotter.
Students show mixed reactions
Last week's announcement that Gov. Chris Christie will serve as the 2011 Commencement keynote speaker has drawn a strong response across campus. Christie is a 1987 graduate of Seton Hall Law. The Republican governor began his term in 2010 and has spent much of his time in office focusing on the state's approach to education, even dubbing 2011 "the year of education reform" as part of the Christie Reform Agenda.
The parking deck will be closed from May 17 to May 23 due to a repaving project, according to Ann Szipszky, manager of Parking Services. According to a broadcast email from Facilities and Engineering, the repaving project is being done in order to "repave the main travel lane on the lower level.
A Seton Hall student from China was suspended from University housing without outside living accommodations on April 21 after he violated the University's Community Standards policy. Freshman business major Sang Huem Lee, a South Korean native whose family lives in China, was removed from housing after a series of events involving him and another University student whose name is currently being withheld.
The Environmental Studies minor at Seton Hall has been adjusted from the current 25 credit requirement to a new, more flexible 18 credit requirement. According to Dr. Marian Glenn, who currently co-chairs the Environmental Studies major and new minor with Dr.
Turrell Manor has been restored to normal after a transformer fire Saturday night that affected its cable and elevator services, according to Brian Hughes, Turrell's residence hall director. "Cable service was restored Monday morning," Hughes said in an email.
Marketing students distribute survey to help improve business
A group of five Seton Hall business students are working in connection with the South Orange Performing Arts Center, conducting a marketing survey to try and better understand students' opinions of the center. So far, junior Nicolette Romeo, a member of the group, said survey responses have indicated confusion over what SOPAC is and what services it offers.
With graduation around the corner, soon-to-be alumni are getting stressed about job availability. Reesa Greenwald, associate director of The Career Center, is noticing a lot of seniors cramming to get appointments in before graduation. "As always, there are more seniors coming to The Career Center as we get closer to graduation," Greenwald said.
A senior Seton Hall student has been awarded a Fulbright Scholarship for the 2011 – 2012 academic year, according to James Kimble, assistant professor in the department of communication. Meghan Dixon, an English major and journalism and public relations minor, will be traveling to Taiwan for eleven months during the 2011 – 2012 academic year, Kimble said in an email.
A University student became the third to be named a Morris K. Udall scholar, receiving $5,000 towards her senior year expenses for her commitment to a career in the environment, according to a news release on the Seton Hall website. Lisa Didow, an elementary/special education and environmental studies major, joins two other Seton Hall students in garnering this award.
While other issues have been resolved, cable and elevator services in Turrell Manor have been affected by the transformer fire that occurred on Saturday night, according to an email sent to Turrell residents from Brian Hughes, Turrell's residence hall director.
Two Seton Hall students won best presentation awards at the 5th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium in Biological and Chemical Sciences on April 16 at William Paterson University. Senior Charles Defendorf won first place for best general chemistry presentation, and sophomore Edward Twomey won second place for best biochemistry presentation.
Turrell Manor residents were evacuated from the residence hall building this evening due to a transformer fire around 10:20 p.m. According to Brian Hughes, Turrell's residence hall director, a power surge caused a transformer fire which occurred in the Turrell parking lot.
Theatre Council was instructed to remove promotional materials for "Why Torture is Wrong, and the People Who Love Them," their final production of the academic year, from Seton Hall's campus, due to the risqué nature of the poster's content, according to Theatre Council President and the production's director Bryan Lucas.
The University Development Team has been working with President A. Gabriel Esteban, deans and University donors to identify opportunities to create financial aid for both prospective students and current students. According to Javonda Asante, director of the Financial Aid Office, the Development Office is specifically looking to provide students with scholarship opportunities.
For this year's commencement ceremony, students graduating will wear stoles of gratitude with their gowns instead of the traditional hoods, Mary Kirk Rawn, associate provost for academic services and events and co-chair of the commencement committee, said.
The University hosted a South Orange Municipal debate for the Village Board of Trustees and candidates for Village President Tuesday, in which issues concerning South Orange and Seton Hall were addressed. Presidential candidates Alex Torpey and Janine Bauer answered several prepared questions and audience questions after the current trustees Deborah Davis Ford, Mark Rosner and Howard Levison spoke.
Male nursing students hope to increase amount of men in field
Two Seton Hall students are currently in the process of formulating an abstract that, they hope, will allow them to present at the annual conference for the American Assembly of Men in Nursing later this year. Sophomore Matthew Power and junior Eddie Cuza are focusing on the organization's objective of utilizing strategies to "recruit men into nursing which remove barriers and facilitate male entry into the profession.
Members of the Seton Hall community are conducting a research project, along with two other universities, to study the ecological effects of the BP oil spill on marine life. Carolyn Bentivegna, chair of the biology department, is working with professors from the biochemistry and chemistry department, Nicholas Snow and John Sowa, in studying oil spillcontaminated fish.
Seton Hall's Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Program is co-sponsoring a production of the play "One Hour 2 Live" at East Orange Campus High School on Saturday, April 30 at 6 p.m., according to a broadcast email from the Office of Mission and Ministry.
The Stillman School of Business will be hosting the grand opening of its Market Research Center, which has been in use for most of the school year, this Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. Located on the sixth floor of Jubilee Hall, the MRC serves as a place for students to gain hands-on experience with both qualitative and quantitative market research for both local businesses and classroom projects, according to Adam Warner, director of the MRC and marketing professor.
Patrick Hobbs, dean of the Seton Hall Law School, will be the next leader of the State Commission of Investigation, according to a report on nj.com. The report added that Hobbs was appointed by Governor Chris Christie, officials announced today. Hobbs has been the law school dean since 1999, according to his faculty profile on the law school's website.
The Student Government Association held its first meeting with the official 2011 - 2012 senators and chairs on Monday, holding budget appeals for several University organizations and discussing projects for next year. Six organizations individually gave five minute presentations to appeal the April 13 budget allocations made by the Finance Committee for next year .
Elementary and middle school students given a taste of life at SHU
The Center for Community Research and Engagement held the event "Sailing for a Day: Adventures of a Pirate" today, inviting elementary and middle school students from Newark to be inspired by a taste of college life and the idea of continuing education.
Van Norman: University ‘already in compliance’ with required assault measures
The U.S. Department of Education along with its Office for Civil Rights sent a letter to all college campuses earlier this month as part of their new initiative to strengthen response to sexual assaults in schools and on college campuses. The letter states "sexual harassment of students, including sexual violence, interferes with students' right to receive an education free from discrimination and, in the case of sexual violence, is a crime.
A group of brothers from Alpha Sigma Phi recently won the Second Annual National Society of Collegiate Scholars Academic Bowl on March 31, in a double overtime battle with the Biology Society and Mock Trial, becoming the first Greek organization to ever enter the competition, let alone win.
On-campus garden to provide organic produce for University’s food
Seton Hall is creating a sustainable garden in between Xavier Hall and the Student Center Dining Hall that will act as a fresh air classroom while providing fresh vegetables and herbs for Gourmet Dining Services, according to a press release. The Seton Hall garden, donated by GDS and coordinated by the Office of Sustainability and Business Affairs, will be the fourth garden in a network of campus gardens in Northern New Jersey, the press release stated.
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The Student Government Association held its only joint meeting with incoming and outgoing senators on Monday night, electing new Senate chairs and discussing end of the year budget plans. The elections for 2011 - 2010 chairs are Michael Cruz as Senate Speaker, Annelie Roding as Senate Parliamentarian, Elizabeth Gabriel as Senate Secretary, Joe Donato as Student Life Chair, Will DeCotiis as Finance Chair, Corinne Neves as Public Relations Chair and Drew Holden will as the Academic Affairs Chair.
University president celebrates 150 years of chartering by honoring SHU community
Seton Hall celebrated the 150th chartering of the University at the 2011 Elizabeth Ann Seton Charter Day Convocation on Tuesday, also honoring dedicated members of the community during the event. During the convocation, the Bishop Bernard J. McQuaid Medal for Distinguished Service and the President's Award for Student Service were awarded as well.
Seton Hall's residence halls have different cable packages based on whether they are on or off-campus. According to Tara Hart, director of Housing and Residence Life, Turrell and Ora Manors are provided cable by a separate vendor because they "cannot be connected to the University network due to distance.
Seton Hall-affiliated housing options such as Ora Manor and Turrell Manor offer students an off-campus living alternative, but at a steeper cost than their village competitors, according to Housing and Residence Life. According to Seton Hall's website, the standard double occupancy rate for an apartment in Ora Manor is $4,786 per semester per person, which is approximately $1,200 per month per person.
The Stillman School of Business has chosen eight teams of finalists for its new venture fund project, Pirates Pitch. According to Susan Scherreik, director of the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies, "Originally, the Stillman School received over two dozen entries and a panel of judges which include Stephen Waldis, president and CEO of Synchronoss Technologies and Robert Carr, president of Heartland Payment Systems.
A Seton Hall student was the victim of a robbery on South Orange Avenue between Fahy Gate and McNulty Gate on Wednesday at around 8:30 p.m. according to a broadcast email sent at around 10:00 p.m. According to the email, the student reported being approached by two males who demanded his property.
The incoming e-board of the Student Government Association held their first town council session on Monday night, proposing new initiatives for the upcoming year. The board, who campaigned themselves as "Across the SHU-niverse," includes incoming president Derel Stroud, vice president Brian Fucci and secretary Dolores Bujnowski.
Amnesty International, STAND and the ONE Campaign are co-sponsoring an event called "Refugee Campus" at 4 p.m. on April 14 on the Green, to raise awareness about refugee camps. According to STAND member, Kathleen Walsh, Carl Wilkens, the only American to remain in Kigali, Rawanda, once the 1994 genocide began, will be speaking at 8:30 p.
Gun charges filed against junior Jordan Theodore, a member of the men's basketball team, have been dropped, according to a release Tuesday from the Essex County Prosecutor's Office. The charges stemmed from a Feb. 15 incident that allegedly involved Theodore and ex-men's basketball player Keon Lawrence in the parking lot of Xavier Hall.
Fee causes drop in number of student applications
Seton Hall admissions has reinstated a $55 application fee in order to increase the amount of students who decide to attend the University after being accepted, according to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Peter Nacy, assistant vice president for admissions, said that this was the first full year since 2007 that Seton Hall had an application fee.
Turrell Manor has a large, dark mound of snow that has filled up almost the entire parking lot since January, which is eliciting a strong reaction from residents. While John Signorello, associate vice president of Facilities and Operations and Ann Szipszky, Parking Services manager, did not return repeated requests for comment about the situation, many residents have been angered by the lack of parking available to them.
The University has taken precautionary measures after a Lawrence, N.J., man was barred from all New Jersey school property after being arrested on luring charges at Rider University. "We were made aware of this incident from a variety of professional and law enforcement sources but not directly by the state," Gary Christie, assistant director of Public Safety and Security, said.
Freshman Preview for accepted students will be held on April 9 and 10 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Rec Center. The event is held over two days so that each day can focus on different groups of majors. Saturday, April 9, will be for declared Arts & Sciences majors and Business and Theology majors, while Sunday, April 10, is for undecided Arts & Sciences majors, Diplomacy, Nursing, Pre-Nursing and Pre-Business majors, as well as Seton Summer Scholars.
A first look at a candidate for village president.
South Orange's next village president will have to address the village's looming budget gap for the 2012 fiscal year while promoting the development of vacant lots, filling empty storefronts and improving public safety according to candidate Janine Bauer.
A first look at a candidate for village president
Alex Torpey, as a candidate for Village President, believes that public safety and property taxes are the biggest issues facing South Orange. "We have a really high residential property tax burden versus commercial tax burden. Unless we can get businesses to come here we can't improve taxes," Torpey said.
After 2 years in effect, the Rental Registration & Licensing ordinance, more commonly known at Seton Hall as the "Animal House" ordinance, has significantly reduced noise complaints in the Village of South Orange, according to Doug Newman, Village president.
The founder of the Maison Fortune Orphanage in Haiti, which students have visited on the annual Division of Volunteer Efforts Haiti service trip, came to Seton Hall this week. Jean Louis was at the University for two DOVE events, and he will be visiting the United States for three weeks.
Many students have been frustrated with non-working printers throughout campus, and PC Support Services shares the same sentiment. According to PCSS staff, they are aware of the problem. Marsha Philemon, public labs manager at PCSS, said check-ups for on-campus printers are more frequent then students think.
A new Student Government Association president was elected on March 29. Derel Stroud, who previously served as chair of the Student Life Committee, was elected as President Melissa Boege's successor. "I decided to run for president because I want to not only leave an impact, but also to see Seton Hall University improve drastically," Stroud said.
Archives offered in Walsh Library document University’s past
While most archival requests come from those looking for past class descriptions, Seton Hall's Walsh Library holds a wide-ranging collection of archives that goes beyond former classes, according to Alan Delozier, University archivist. The collection ranges from books and newspapers to record albums and video tapes, according to Delozier.
Freshman Preview for accepted students will be held on April 9 and 10 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Rec Center. The event is held over two days so that each day can focus on different groups of majors. Saturday, April 9, will be for declared Arts & Sciences majors and Business and Theology majors, while Sunday, April 10, is for undecided Arts & Sciences majors, Diplomacy, Nursing, Pre-Nursing and Pre-Business majors, as well as Seton Summer Scholars.
Gun charges filed against junior Jordan Theodore, a member of the men's basketball team, have been dropped, according to a release today by the Essex County Prosecutor's Office. The charges stemmed from a Feb. 15 incident that allegedly involved ex-men's basketball player Keon Lawrence.
Update, 1:59 p.m.: According to Christie, the stolen Jeep Cherokees have not been recovered yet. Christie said the South Orange Police Department is "confident" the individual they arrested yesterday morning is part of the vehicle thefts and break-ins crew.
South Orange police, Public Safety say robbery occurred closer to Ivy Hill
An investigation by the South Orange Police Department and the Department of Public Safety and Security has shown the armed robbery of two University students did not occur at the Wilden Gate, as previously reported. "It is now believed that the robbery occurred two blocks away on Wilden Place opposite Eder Terrace in front of the last house in South Orange before Ivy Hill," Christie said.
Update, 3:14 p.m.: According to Gary Christie, assistant director of Public Safety and Security, the two stolen Jeep Cherokees mentioned in this afternoon's PirateAlert were owned by students, one of whom lived off-campus and one who is a Turrell Manor resident who parked in the University owned lot across from Turrell.
PirateAlert warns: Stay away from Wilden Place
Update, 3:05 p.m.: According to Gary Christie, assistant director of Public Safety and Security, the South Orange Police Department is still investigating last night's robbery, and updated information may be released soon. Christie added that until the South Orange police release further information, there is "really no additional information that we can provide.
The Setonian has won 12 awards in the 2010-2011 New Jersey College Newspaper Contest, as announced on Tuesday. The awards were selected by active or former editors, writers and photographers of New Jersey Press Association member newspapers. Submissions between Mar.
Xavier, parking deck spaces not in compliance with municipal codes
The University's two most frequented parking lots are in violation of South Orange municipal codes, according to an investigation by The Setonian. The Setonian measured parking space sizes around campus and reported the findings in a Feb. 24 article.
The tri-level of Xavier will be closed this summer for renovation work, according to Michael Marconi, project manager for Facilities Engineering. Marconi said construction would take place on the tri-level from May 18 to mid-August, and it would be similar to the work done on Cabrini last summer.
The special topics course, Politics of Gay Marriage, will be offered by the Women and Gender Studies department for the second time next semester. The course was first offered in the fall 2010 semester and taught by W.K. Mott, associate professor of political science and member of the Women and Gender Studies program.
Seton Hall will be holding its second annual TEDx conference on April 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m in the Theatre-in-the-Round. TED stands for "technology, entertainment and design" and has a website that consists of videos of people talking about various issues.
A Seton Hall alumni and member of the Board of Entrepreneurial Studies at the Stillman School of Business created a new summer internship opportunity open to Seton Hall students. Stephen Waldis, CEO and president of Synchronoss Technologies, titled the program START, which stands for Synchronoss Technologies Academic & Recruiting Training.
Seton Hall's ONE Campaign will host an awareness concert, free to Seton Hall students, headlined by Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin (SSLYBY) on May 2 at 7:30 p.m. in the Theatre-in-the-Round. According to Kathryn Leininger, the event's organizer, the extra money raised as a result of the concert and ONE campaign event on April 28 called SHU vs.
The Village Liaisons at Seton Hall are creating a Zagat-type guide of South Orange establishments for the fall semester's incoming freshmen. "We hope to have our guide, The Blue Orange, distributed in all of the orientation packets distributed to incoming students," Jessica Renner, a student who is organizing the guide, said.
The Annual Petersheim Academic Exposition, a commemoration of undergraduate and graduate student scholarly achievement, is celebrating its 15th year this April. The exposition will take place Tuesday, April 12 through Saturday, April 16, providing an opportunity for students to showcase their projects, research and academic work.
SHU hosts 'Athletic Training' workshop
High school students interested in athletic training participated in Seton Hall's Athletic Training day, a workshop organized by the Athletic Training club in order to promote March as Athletic Training month. Students from high schools in the area attended workshops from 9 a.
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A group of senior public relations majors were chosen to participate in the Public Relations Student Society of America Bateman Competition, which began in November and will conclude in May. Ned Hopf, Melissa Piccinich, Besi Henriquez and Lauren Cerra were all picked to be on a team to represent Seton Hall in the competition, which allows the students to use the skills they learned in the classroom to create a campaign for a national client, according to the PRSSA website.
Mario Sepulveda, one of the 33 miners from Chile who were trapped underground for 69 days, spoke about his experience in the mine and how it has affected his life. "I thank God every day that I am alive," Sepulveda said. Sepulveda addressed a nearly-full Jubilee auditorium about his ordeal and the changes he has undergone since the San Jose mine, where he worked, collapsed on Aug.
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Last semester, Hoops for Haiti, an event sponsored by Freshmen Studies, was able to raise and donate $700 to DOVE's Haiti program. According to Elizabeth Hoehn, a freshman studies mentor, these funds were raised in a variety of ways, which included Freshmen Students tabling in both Mooney Hall and outside the Pirate dining room.
Mario Sepulveda, survivor of the collapsed mine, to speak to campus community today
Mario Sepulveda, one of 32 survivors of the collapsed Chilean mine from this fall, visited the Seton Hall campus today. He addressed members of the media during a press conference at 2 p.m. on Thursday, along with Dr. Jean-Christophe Romagnoli via Skype who assisted the miners during their entrapment and rescue and the Consul General of Chile in New York, Hon.
Gay student claims bias discrimination in housing
A Seton Hall student is suing the University because he claims they removed him from his dorm room because he is gay. Junior Jesse Cruz, who is studying public relations at Seton Hall, filed a complaint against the University on March 14 in the U.S District Court of New Jersey in Newark.
The Academic Resource Center has added new subjects for tutoring that include Japanese, Chinese, logic and history. According to Peter Hynes, director of the ARC, the center adds subjects based on the availability of tutors, as well as scouting for tutors based on the demand for given subjects from students and faculty.
It has been six months since the death of Jessica Moore that resulted from an off-campus apartment shooting on South Clinton Street in East Orange on Sept. 25, yet according to authorities, there are no developments in the case. According to Katherine Carter of the Essex County Prosecutor's Office, there is "is nothing new to report at this time.
The Seton Hall study abroad trip to Japan, scheduled for July 15 – Aug. 20, is currently under review due to the current conditions in the wake of the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan, according to Mary Kirk Rawn, associate provost for International Programs and Academic Support Services.
Students with classes in McNulty Hall, also known as the Science and Technology Center, were greeted with a surprise after spring break: the complete closure of the building's atrium. Over the break, walls were erected so that no students or faculty members could enter the glassed-in portion of the building, ensuring that no harm would come to anyone once construction to remove and replace the building's limestone façade began.
A Seton Hall Whitehead School assistant professor will travel to the Midwest Political Science Association's annual conference in Chicago, from March 31 to April 3, with two undergraduate student researchers to present their findings funded by the National Science Foundation grant.
A little more than 200 students have responded to a bullying survey emailed to a random sample of students by the Office of Community standards, according to Winston Roberts, coordinator for community standards and dean for community development. The survey was sent out in order to better understand how pervasive the issues of bullying and harassment are at the University level, specifically at Seton Hall, according to Karen Van Norman, associate vice president and dean of students.
Seton Hall 2007 alum, Andrew Testa, was named PR Week's "Young PR Professional of the Year 2011" on March 10, according to a Coyne PR press release, where Testa is employed as an account executive. "I am so honored to have been chosen by PRWeek as Young PR Professional of the Year.
A broadcast email sent to Seton Hall community members on March 18 warned of an email phishing scam that has recently affected several people within the University. According to the message from Daniel Svitavsky of Information Technology Services, emails with the subject "MailBox Quota Exceeded" were from an address outside the University with a link to an outside web address.
A Seton Hall student is currently representing Pura Vida bracelets on-campus in order to benefit the world's oceans and beaches. Heather Sulewski is working with Pura Vida, and helps promote their sale on-campus by selling simple and colorful bracelets that are hand-made in Costa Rica.
On March 10, Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) met with Seton Hall senior Kerry Magro to discuss ways to build Autism awareness and advance the Senator's autism legislation. "Kerry is a wonderful advocate on behalf of people with Autism. I am privileged to consider him a friend," Menendez said of Magro, who blogs for the advocacy organization Autism Speaks.
PirateAlert now sends crime notices via phone calls, text messages
PirateAlert, the University's system to inform the community by phone call, text message and e-mail, is now utilized for immediate crime notifications. The system was first used after a Feb. 23 off-campus armed robbery of two students. It informed the community again late Monday night after a University contractor employee was robbed at gunpoint just a few blocks east of the main gate.
It is almost exactly one year ago today that ex-Pirates Robert Mitchell and Kelly Whitney were arrested for allegedly entering a South Orange home where eight Seton Hall students were robbed them at gunpoint. Both Mitchell and Whitney were indicted in June and have still not been sentenced.
Seton Hall has started a relief fund for Japan following a disastrous earthquake and tsunami, which according to multiple news sources, has caused an unconfirmed amount of deaths and countless amounts of damage in the nation. The Office of the President sent out a broadcast e-mail Wednesday morning, stating donations for the Seton Hall University Relief Fund will be accepted for the next two weeks.
In its seventh year at Seton Hall, surveys show Public Service Month has both influenced and rewarded students for commitment to community service. According to Amie Donahue, chair of the Public Service Month committee, 100 percent of students surveyed indicated the programs offered by Public Service Month caused them to believe service to the community is an important part of their life's calling.
The Student Government Association discussed a tray-less initiative trial run beginning on Earth Day, as well as previous initiatives such as improving library services and extending the honors curriculum to other schools within the University, at their weekly meeting on March 14.
On-campus diplo students use Facebook, Skype to work for foreign diplomats
The Whitehead School is launching a new program which will allow students to become "e-Interns" for diplomats in foreign countries. Working from campus, e-Interns will work for diplomacy agencies that are partnered through the U.S. Department of State's Virtual Student Foreign Service Program.
Although storefronts in downtown South Orange have recently become vacant, Village officials maintain that Seton Hall students can make a big impact on bringing in businesses. According to Mark Rosner, a village trustee, who said that empty storefronts may still have someone paying rent, while landlords choose which businesses occupy their space, most of them realize that Seton Hall and the students will make up a "significant portion" of the clientele.
Students in some classes are now able to use either e-books or Kindles to access their reading materials due to increased availability from the University and its bookstore. E-books can be purchased from the bookstore and give students access to texts on their laptops while Kindles are portable reading devices, capable of holding thousands of books and are provided by the Teaching Learning &Technology Center free of charge for the duration of time a student is required to use them for class.
The Career Center is piloting a "Communication Mentor Program" that pairs 11 Seton Hall University alumni with 11 undergraduate students. According to the Associate Director of the Career Center, Reesa Greenwald, students for the pilot program were referred by their faculty.
Update, 1:02 a.m.: According to a broadcast e-mail detailing the recent crime incident, a University contractor employee was robbed at gunpoint at approximately 11:10 p.m. Monday. The location of the robbery was in South Orange, near the Newark border, at Stanley Road and South Orange Avenue.
Metal bird spikes effective but unacknowledged by students
Metal spikes used in the parking deck to keep cars clean, though effective, have gone unnoticed by many students. The spikes, otherwise known as "bird spikes," are located on ledges throughout the parking deck on which birds and other animals could potentially sit.
Seton Hall may implement a $50-per-semester student activity fee starting in Fall 2011, according to Karen Van Norman, associate vice president and dean of students, who presented the proposal to the Student Government Association at Monday night's meeting.
The Office of Housing and Resident Life has increased the required priority points needed for the room selection process. Beginning this year, students are now required to have 27 priority points to be pulled into a room by someone with a higher point total.
A Seton Hall official said activities involving Alpha Gamma Delta, which brought national organization representatives to campus last week, did not involve hazing. "None of the actions were found to be in violation of the University's hazing policy," Karen Van Norman, associate vice president and dean of students, said.
In January, "Premarital Sex in America: How Young Americans Meet, Mate, and Think about Marrying" by Mark Regnerus and Jeremy Uecker was published, and found the common perception of a hyper-sexually active college campus is mythical by distinguishing collegians from their non-degree seeking counterparts to show that young adults not enrolled in college participated in sexual activities far more than college students.
Seton Hall will hold its first annual Mr. and Ms. SHU contest at 8:30 p.m. on March 22, in Jubilee Hall. The contest is sponsored by the Resident Student Association (RSA), and it will be based on three categories, according to sophomore Fatima Grupico, program coordinator of RSA.
The annual Women's Conference, in honor of National Women's History Month, will be held on Friday, March 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the theme of "Our History is Our Strength" to generate discussion and reflection on gender studies and women's issues.
The Stillman School of Business placed third in the New York Regional Final of the Global Investment Research Challenge on Feb. 17, behind the business schools of Rutgers University and Fordham University. The final four winners were Rutgers University, Fordham University, Seton Hall University and Pace University.
The University Engagement Committee is currently working on new projects and revisiting old ones, in order to help bring students into the town of South Orange, according to the committee's chair, Ian Miller. The committee was created in 2008 as a part of the South Orange-Seton Hall partnership committees in order to foster a strong inter-community relationship, according to Adam Loehner, director of Community Relations at Seton Hall and a member of the committee.
Despite much student outcry in the fall semester, any initiatives to amend the guest swipe policy are "currently on hold," according to SGA At-Large Senator and Chair of the Student Life Committee Derel Stroud. According to Stroud, due to the death of Mary Goff, director of Card Services, in the fall, Card Services is currently trying to pull everything together, and there is currently no timeline for initiatives regarding meal plans.
If the search for parking on campus does not draw the ire of Seton Hall students, squeezing into tight spaces and crowded lots usually does. The Setonian visited area universities to measure parking space sizes and compare them with Seton Hall to see if the frequent student complaints about spot sizes are justified.
Some Verizon Wireless customers on the South Orange campus experienced a network blackout on Wednesday, Feb. 23. The service issues occurred Wednesday morning between the estimated hours of 10:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. Senior Krystle Mendoza said it affected phone calls, texts and her BlackBerry Messenger.
Update, 2 p.m., Friday: South Orange Police Department sent out a press release the students were walking on Riggs Place when they noticed two males following them. According to the release, the students began to run away from the suspects when one of them caught up with the victims and brandished a small black semi-automatic handgun and stated, "Stop, make it easy, empty your pockets.
University programs such as tuition remission and tuition exchange are both beneficial and rewarding, according to Seton Hall University faculty who have utilized them. Tuition remission, as listed in the policies of the Department of Human Resources, states that "Seton Hall University (‘Seton Hall' or ‘University') provides tuition remission benefits for eligible employees, their spouses and/or dependent children for undergraduate and graduate level study at the University.
U.S. News and World Report has ranked Seton Hall University as no. 15 on its first ever list of "Most Wired Campuses" in the United States. "U.S. News and World Report is very candid that their ranking is based solely on the number of computers that are available to students on campus," said Chief Information Officer Stephen Landry in an e-mail interview.
After the announcement of Seton Hall's 20th president, there have been positive feelings towards the current and future relationship between the University and South Orange. Seton Hall President Gabriel Esteban and Village President Douglas Newman both had kind words to say when asked about their thoughts of the South Orange community and the University working together.
Ziccardi: ‘We live in a culture that does not deal with death well’
Every year about 50 to 55 death notices are sent out to the Seton Hall community through broadcast e-mail, according to Vice President for Mission and Ministry, Monsignor Anthony Ziccardi, who is in charge of the notices. Usually five to six of these deaths are among students and employees at the University.
Seton Hall will host its first Emergency Management for Colleges and Universities Symposium on Wednesday, March 9, to promote the development of emergency management programs at institutions of higher education. Tom Giordano, assistant director of Emergency Management, said hopefully all colleges and universities in the area can benefit from the symposium.
SGA proposed a "Smoking Area Initiative" and also clarified confusion regarding a take-out box initiative in the Caf and addressed the need for new student senators, as well as addressing new and past initiatives at their weekly meeting on Feb. 21. President Melissa Boege clarified that the Gourmet Dining Services takeout boxes would not be used for the buffet, but used with the cash operation stations such as Nathan's.
Professors at Seton Hall say the age of the internet has made plagiarism much easier and created confusion among students as to what plagiarism actually is. Anthony DePalma, a professor in the department of Communication and writer-in-residence at Seton Hall, said he was unpleasantly surprised by the amount of plagiarism he encountered when he started teaching classes at Seton Hall five semesters ago.
In its seventh year, Public Service Month has become more known on-campus due to better advertising and a greater interest in community service. Established in 2003, Public Service Month is a four-week series of events and programs that are meant to evoke student interest in careers concerning public service, nonprofit organizations and more, according to Amie Donahue, chair of the Public Service Month Committee.
Junior experiences protests first-hand, is interrogated by police
The Seton Hall student who had been studying in Cairo, Egypt has returned to the United States and is, once again, enrolled in classes. Ousman Laast-Maiga, a junior Diplomacy major, was living in Cairo from Aug. 26, 2010 to Feb. 2, 2011. He was at the American University in Cairo to study Arabic, and originally had planned to stay until the end of the spring semester.
The SHUFLY Shuttle Tracker, an online GPS map that allows riders to follow the routes of the campus shuttle in real time, has debuted for both regular Web and mobile browsing. Riders can visit shuflyshuttle.com, or shuflyshuttle.com/m on their smart phones, and view the SHUFLY's current route position, whether it is moving or not and when it is expected to arrive at its designated stops.
The Office of International Programs (OIP) recently updated their study abroad section of the Summer Session website to provide students with safety resources for their trips overseas. The website now includes various links to the U.S. Department of State and U.
Q: How often do you ride the SHUFLY? Ricky Harzula, sophomore: I take the SHUFLY a couple times a week. Nathan Morin, junior: I usually take it once or twice a week from campus to my apartment at Ora Manor Katie Duffy, junior: I ride the SHUFLY roughly two to four times on weekdays and about six to eight times on weekends.
University students ‘make many sacrifices’ to care for campus chapels
A sacristan is defined as someone in charge of the sacred vessels and vestments of the church. Father Stanley Gomes, Director of Campus Ministry, believes it is more than that. "…being a Sacristan is a ministry, a call, a vocation of service to the Community, namely the Seton Hall Family," Fr.
A book drive for French language books that will be sent to Haiti is currently taking place in the Walsh Library for the Samuel Dalembert Foundation. SDF is building two schools and two libraries in Haiti and is in need of books for both. The books being collected range from dictionaries to poetry to novels, according to Catriona Hill, secretary to the dean of the library.
Four Seton Hall students were awarded fellowship grants for their undergraduate student research for 2010-2011. Jimmy Barrientos, Andrew Klump, Christopher Childers and Ed Twomey received New Jersey Space Grant Consortium Undergraduate Student Research Fellowships of $2,000 each.
A group of Seton Hall students who have studied abroad or are currently studying abroad are working together to create a new club on campus that will encourage more students to study abroad and help them through a "confusing process." First-year graduate student David Castrillon decided to create Seton Hall International Programs in order to encourage more students to study abroad.
Dr. Larry A. Robinson was appointed executive vice president and provost, effective immediately, according to a broadcast e-mail from the Office of the President sent early this afternoon. According to the e-mail, Robinson began his time at Seton Hall in 2007 when he was vice provost in the Division of Academic Affairs.
Seton Hall's leader offers remarks during reception in Walsh Library
University President Dr. A. Gabriel Esteban addressed members of the University community today in the Walsh Library rotunda for the first time since being named permanent Seton Hall president on Jan. 10. Administrators, faculty, staff and students filled the rotunda to hear Esteban's remarks, which were offered before a small reception.
Slow cleanup leads to less parking spots, forces students to be creative
Due to this year's record snowfall, Seton Hall is experiencing a lack of parking availability and potential safety hazards for students and faculty. On-campus snow cleanup has been problematic over the past month which is causing Engineering Facilities to resort to unusual measures such as closing the top level of the parking deck due to high snow accumulation.
Faculty diffused rumors Tuesday of the possibility of a policy being in place regarding University attendance and government funding. Some students had been speculating that a policy stating that the University must hold school a certain amount of days to receive government funding was deterring the University from cancelling classes on the days of recent snow storms.
The multiple delayed openings, early dismissals and snow days this semester have affected the way professors run their classes. "Bad weather is an inconvenience to all of us; we deal with it," Dr. Carroll Rawn, an associate professor within the Biology Department, said.
Sara Signoretta, 22, hoped to be a depression counselor
Seton Hall senior Sara Signoretta passed away at home on Jan. 27, according to a Seton Hall broadcast e-mail. Signoretta was a psychology major scheduled to graduate this May. According to an obituary provided by Knott Colonial Funeral home, Signoretta was 22 years old and was from Hamilton Square, N.
The Teaching, Learning and Technology Center launched Blackboard Voice, a new feature that will help the Seton Hall community learn about Blackboard, on Feb. 8 at 10 a.m. The center has monthly real-time online sessions every Tuesday to discuss different Blackboard features including upcoming Blackboard events and specific Blackboard features.
The on-campus PNC Bank office was installed last summer at no cost to the University because of an existing relationship Seton Hall has with the bank. Due to past ATM user dissatisfaction with the fee charged to those who had accounts with different banks, the PNC Bank branch in the University Center is seen as a solution to that dissatisfaction, according to Dennis Garbini, vice president of Finance and Technology.
Take-out boxes are an upcoming initiative to be implemented in the Caf, according to the Student Government Association at their weekly meeting on Feb. 7. President Melissa Boege announced the "take-out box" idea proposed to Gourmet Dining Services has been approved.
The Elsie E. and Joseph W. Beck Memorial Fund of the Community Foundation of New Jersey recently awarded a gift of $1 million to the Stillman School of Business. The gift, which is named the Elsie E. and Joseph W. Beck Memorial Scholarship and Research Fund, will be distributed over the next twenty years.
*Online Exclusive* Speaks on oppression of women in Afghanistan
The founder of Women for Afghan Women, an advocacy group for Afghan women's rights, spoke to the University community regarding what her organization does and what problems face Afghan women today. Sunita Viswanath and her staff have been advocating the advancement of Afghan women in oppressive conditions.
HRL survey to be distributed, feature iPads as prizes
Housing and Residence Life is distributing an annual survey to student residents starting Feb. 14 and ending Feb. 27. According to Tara Hart, director of Housing and Residence Life, two iPads will be given away this year as of way of motivating students to participate in the survey.
Sacred statue finds temporary home at local bar
The closing of Sacred Heart Church in the Vailsburg section of Newark on July 1, 2010, was surrounded by controversy. Parishioners were upset, mostly because they felt that a better attempt should have been made to save the sacred building. Now, seven months after the closing of the church, one person who used to attend the parish on a weekly basis is making an attempt to salvage one of the artifacts it housed.
The whereabouts and safety of a Seton Hall student studying abroad in Cairo were unknown as of Monday, according to Mary Kirk Rawn, a University spokeswoman, as reported by The Star Ledger. Contact with the student was finally established Tuesday morning.
Diplomacy related events, such as an international relations-environment studies panel, will be featured at an event to launch the Whitehead School of Diplomacy's latest issue of The Whitehead Journal of Diplomacy and International Relations. The event, which will take place on Feb.
University offers travel-based courses in exchange for credit
The Center for Catholic Studies is offering two courses in which students will take spring lectures at Seton Hall and spend two weeks abroad, qualifying for CORE requirements. "These are spring 2011 courses, so majority of teaching will occur in spring 2011 lectures at Seton Hall from March to May, and also include two weeks' study abroad in the summer," Danute M.
With the state of New Jersey experiencing a record snowfall this winter season, Seton Hall has had to take more drastic measures than in previous years to clean up the snow, such as hauling snow into remote lots and converting the Turrell Manor/525 Lot into snow storage, according to John Signorello, associate vice president for Facilities and Operations.
Three Seton Hall University library staffers were recently awarded the Google research grant, totaling $15,000, to research and track undergraduate students' information-seeking behaviors. Librarians Marta Deyrup and Beth Bloom, along with Teaching, Learning and Technology Center (TLTC) Director Paul Fisher, were the recipients of the grant.
At their weekly meeting on Jan. 31, SGA discussed ways to get students involved in February, as well as other business. President Melissa Boege announced that February is Public Service Month. Treasurer Mark Buyrk, along with Senator Elizabeth Gabriel, voiced different ways to rally the student body.
Students unhappy with University's response to ice storm
In the wake of Tuesday's ice and snowstorm, many students felt campus was comparable to a "sheet of ice." Sophomore Alexa Mangini said the conditions of the walkways this morning were horrible. "I was literally ice skating to class," Mangini said. "My sister is a freshman here and fell two times today.
Two new water fountains have been installed in the main lobby of the University Center with new features that allow the user to refill a cup or bottle while simultaneously learning how they are saving plastic water bottles from being put into landfills.
Petillo hopes school community 'rallies' around its new president
In the history of Seton Hall presidents, perhaps no story is more unique than that of Dr. John J. Petillo. Petillo was named University Chancellor at 36 years old, succeeding Dr. Edward D'Alessio as the top Seton Hall administrator in 1983. Petillo's title as Chancellor was based on improving the University's Catholic identity under D'Alessio's tenure; Petillo was an ordained Monsignor at the time.
From 2009 to 2010 Seton Hall's retention rates (measured by the amount of freshman who return in the fall of 2009 for their sophomore year), dipped slightly from 82 percent in the 2008-2009 school year to 80 percent in 2009-2010, according to Dr. Laura Wankel, vice president for Student Affairs,and a member of the University's retention committee.
Unattended bucket of spackle used for foul play in Serra
The door frame and lock of room 1310 in Serra Hall were covered with spackle early Saturday morning, leaving the resident students trapped inside the suite once they awoke. According to Director of Housing and Residence Life, Tara Hart, HRL received an incident report from the Resident Assistants on duty, who discovered the spackled door.
Sunita Viswanath, founder of Women for Afghan Women, will be speaking at 6 p.m. on Feb. 3 in Jubilee Hall to discuss the current status of women in Afghanistan. WAW serves as an outreach program and shelter for Afghan women to teach them vital life skills and to educate them about their rights.
Over Winter Break, two vending machines were installed in Walsh Library, close to Walsh Gallery. The machines were put in due to a lack of food and drink availability in the building. Dean of University Libraries, Chrysanthy Grieco, decided food needed to be offered in the Library following the success of GDS' program during finals week where cookies, hot chocolate and coffee were made available to studying students.
The University is offering a new fellowship, the Eric F. Ross Undergraduate Research Fellowship, dedicated to research in chemistry, according to John Sowa, associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry. According to a press release by the University, the fellowship is in honor of Dr.
Friends of Aaron Karol, Boland fire victim, want to impact lives and create legacy
In honor of late Aaron Karol, one of the three victims of the Jan. 19, 2000, Boland Hall fire, a foundation exists called AK, standing for both Aspiring Kindness and Karol's initials, which were his high school nickname. Aaron's closest high school friends from Watchung Hills Regional High School are the founders of AK which was created in January 2010.
To generate "Pirate Pride" and excitement for the basketball game against state rival Rutgers University, the Student Alumni Association is holding its sixth annual Spirit Week, from January 18 to January 22, with events ranging from a t-shirt swap to Bounce ‘N Trounce.
New charity to launch in honor of Boland Hall fire victim, Aaron Karol
Aspiring Kindness Foundation is having an inaugural event to launch their new charity at Beckett's Bar & Grill in New York City on Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. "Aspiring Kindness Foundation was created to always remember Aaron Karol and everyone involved in the Boland Hall fire by raising funds for several great causes including fire departments, EMTs, first responders, burn units, fire prevention and the Aaron Karol Memorial Scholarship," Mike Merizio, a close friend of Karol's and one of Aspiring Kindness Foundation's founders, said.
Memorial service held for victims of the Boland Hall Fire, which occurred 11 years ago
Due to a reduction in Federal funding, the University had to "reduce/adjust" Federal Work Study given to students, notifying them via e-mail. Gesina Phillips, a senior English major, received the e-mail last Saturday. "Due to a reduction in the availability of Federal Work Study funds your Federal Work Study award has been reduced/adjusted," the e-mail stated.
Staff, students react positively to new president
The appointment of Dr. A. Gabriel Esteban as president of the University has been well received among members of the University community. "The appointment of Dr. Esteban as permanent president of the University was greeted with great applause at the A&S Chairs' retreat on Tuesday morning," Joan Guetti, interim dean of Arts & Sciences, said.
Editor's Note: The Setonian attempted to reach Dr. Edward R. D'Alessio at his current job, as Director of Government Relations at Harcum College in Bryn Mawr, Pa. He was unavailable; according to a Harcum College employee in his office, he is on medical leave.
Boland Hall fire documentary to be released, 11 years after the fire
This year, "After the Fire," a documentary directed by filmmaker Guido Verweyen which documents the 2000 Boland Hall fire that killed three students and injured more than 50 others, will be released. Wednesday marked 11 years since the blaze that changed Seton Hall forever.
Seton Hall embraces the appointment of Dr. Esteban
The appointment of Dr. A. Gabriel Esteban as president of the University has been well received among members of the University community. "The appointment of Dr. Esteban as permanent president of the University was greeted with great applause at the A&S Chairs' retreat on Tuesday morning," Joan Guetti, interim dean of Arts & Sciences, said.
A Seton Hall '03 alum and public relations career woman has been appointed 2011 officer for the New Jersey Chapter of Public Relations Society of America (PRSA NJ). Jill Kleiner, who is also accredited in public relations (APR), is an account supervisor at Coyne Public Relations in Parsippany, N.
CBS MoneyWatch rating places University at No. 16 on "Worst Professors List"
CBS's MoneyWatch website recently ranked Seton Hall University No. 16 out of 25 on their "Colleges with the Worst Professors" list. Information compiled for the list came from the Center for College Affordability and Productivity (CCAP) and its annual ranking of America's Best Colleges with Forbes.
University officials address students' concerns about latest off-campus mugging
The University community did not receive a crime alert broadcast e-mail after the Dec. 12 off-campus mugging of a Seton Hall graduate student due to lack of information, according to Gary Christie, assistant director of Public Safety and Security. "The incident was not reported to us, and so we did not have the facts available to send out an alert," Christie said in an e-mail interview.
Mugging of Seton Hall graduate student caught on video
A Seton Hall graduate student was mugged at gunpoint in front of his off-campus apartment building last weekend, according to CBS New York. The South Orange Police Department has a full video recording of the crime, which was taken from a security camera on the apartment building.
The Student Government Association debated on whether or not to pass a bill allowing student senators studying abroad to run for re-election while out of the country, as well as additional unfinished business at their final meeting of the fall semester on Dec.
Interim position changed to permanent job for former Provost
Dr. A. Gabriel Esteban has been named permanent president of Seton Hall University, as announced Tuesday in a broadcast e-mail sent to the University community. "It's a very humbling experience to be named president," Esteban, 49, told The Setonian in a telephone interview.
SHU priest: Media spun Pope's remarks
Pope Benedict the XVI's book-length interview, "Light of the World," recently outlined views on topics such as condom use, which, through abundant media coverage, has created controversy throughout the Catholic community, including Seton Hall. According to Catholic World Report, the Pope said, "There may be a basis in the case of some individuals, as perhaps when a male prostitute uses a condom, where this can be a first step in the direction of a moralization, a first assumption of responsibility, on the way toward recovering an awareness that not everything is allowed and that one cannot do whatever one wants.
Criticized Newark Archbishop also leads Hall’s Boards of Regents, Trustees
A Sunday Star-Ledger article reported that Newark Archbishop John Myers has "shielded" priests accused of sexual abuse. Myers is both the chair of the Board of Trustees and president of the Board of Regents at Seton Hall. The piece, written by Star-Ledger religion reporter Jeff Diamant, followed a review of Myers' record with handling sexual abuse cases in the Archdiocese of Newark.
ZipCar, a car rental service, has signed a contract with Seton Hall to bring cars to campus for student use starting early in the Spring 2011 semester. "The car can be used to run to Pathmark or to take a weekend trip," Jas Verem, associate director of Housing and Residence Life, said.
Whitehead School of Diplomacy and International Relations professor Assefaw Bariagaber has been named president of the Association of Third World Studies (ATWS). Bariagaber first became interested in the subject of Third World Studies as a graduate student and became an active member of the organization in 1988.
The Christmas season is upon Seton Hall as classes come to a close, and students begin to think ahead to the plans that await them over the holiday break. For many, this break will see a return home to families and friends, to part-time jobs and maybe even warmer climates.
Scroll down for video. Mooney Hall was evacuated early Tuesday evening after a heater caused a small fire, according to a firefighter on the scene from the South Orange Fire Department. An eyewitness added that a "faint amount" of smoke was detected which prompted the evacuation.
Some Boland Hall residents found a new addition to their room Saturday afternoon: water. According to Tara Hart, director of Housing & Residence Life, a sprinkler head was activated in a room on the Boland 2 South wing at approximately 3:20 p.m. "The sprinkler head was activated by horseplay within the room," Hart said.
An exit lift gate and restrictions on entering campus through Farinella Gate have been implemented by Public Safety and Security in response to the alleged on-campus sexual assault that was reported by a University student on Nov. 17. "These are traffic control devices.
Frosh charged: filed phony report
An 18-year-old freshman has been charged with fabricating the sexual assault incident that was reported to have occurred on the Seton Hall campus on Nov. 16. Laura Siegel, a native of Williamsburg, Va., has been charged by the South Orange Police Department with making a false report about a sexual assault, according to a spokesperson from the Essex County Prosecutor's Office.
Artificial snow to be one of the many features of the holiday event
Seton Hall is introducing a new Christmas tradition this year, proposed by interim President Gabriel Esteban - the first annual Christmas tree lighting. The lighting will take place on the Green on Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. following a mass and Crèche blessing at the chapel.
The Sexual Assault Response Team (SART), at Seton Hall since August 2009, has become much more publicized in the wake of recent campus events. According to Dean Rosario Reyes-Urbina, the team began with seven students and five administrators. Currently, the team has four students, five administrators and has just finished accepting new member applications.
N.J. lawmakers overwhelmingly passed the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights, with a unanimous vote in the Senate, on Nov. 22. According to The Star-Ledger, the bill, which would require schools to have a more pro-active bullying and harassment policy, is now headed to Gov.
An 18-year-old freshman has been charged with fabricating the sexual assault incident that shook the Seton Hall campus earlier this month. According to Patch.com, Laura Siegel, a native of Williamsburg, Va., has been charged with making a false report about a sexual assault.
Seton Hall students demanded security improvements as they walked out of classes on Nov. 22 at 12:30 p.m. All students participating gathered on the Green and were asked whether or not they wanted to sign a petition requesting change. Stickers that read "are SHU safe?" were handed out to all students and posters with various messages such as "Walk in groups, protest in groups," were seen around the Green.
Ban Ki-moon speech highlights the big three challenges for the U.N. in the global community
Secretary General of the United Nations Ban Ki-Moon joined a distinguished group of world leaders when he delivered a major, end-of-the-year policy address to the Seton Hall community as a part of the John C. Whitehead School of International Relations and Diplomacy's World Leaders Forum on Nov.
Secretary General of the United Nations Ban Ki-Moon will give a major policy address to the Seton Hall community as the featured speaker of the Whitehead School of Diplomacy and International Relations' World Leaders Forum and will receive an honorary degree to the University on Nov.
The attorney for one of the suspects in the Seton Hall shooting has withdrawn his motion for a probable cause hearing. Clifford Lazzaro, who is representing Marcus Bascus, withdrew his motion for a probable cause hearing after viewing the information that the state has against his client.
American Sign Language classes could soon fulfill the College of Arts & Sciences core language requirement as the Student Government Association explores the option. According to Melissa Boege, SGA president, vice president of SGA, Dana Kappel, has discussed the idea with Christopher Kaiser, associate dean of undergraduate student services and enrollment management, but no decisions have been made as of yet.
After the on-campus sexual assault of a female student on the night of Nov. 16, the Seton Hall community has been shaken, the sense of security once felt, violated. The crime, according to a broadcast e-mail, occurred in the F-lot near the entrance of Ivy Hill Park around 11 p.
President of the Student Government Association, Melissa Boege, is not just involved in SGA. Rather, she devotes her time to many activities on campus and hopes to use those experiences in her future. Boege, a native of Farmingdale, N.J., came to Seton Hall almost four years ago.
The Student Government Association hosted a town hall meeting in place of the weekly meeting on Nov. 15, where senators took time to discuss problems and suggestions with students such as content requests for the library, requests for Boland Hall temperature control and suggestions for minor programs and financial aid.
Seton Hall's ONE campaign collected nearly 700 books to donate to FOCUS, a Hispanic center for community development in Newark. According to Katie Leninger, educational chair for ONE at Seton Hall, the book drive that began in the last week of October and continued through this Sunday, Nov.
Having three decades of practice in the criminal justice and financial management realms, Governor Chris Christie's commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Corrections shared his job experience with the Penology class of Dr.
The months of difficult training the Seton Hall ROTC Charlie Watters Ranger Company underwent were demonstrated on Oct. 22 when they placed second out of 26 colleges and universities that were represented in the area's annual Ranger Challenge Competition.
Authorities still searching for suspect, campus reacts
It has been a fall semester scarred with safety concerns outside Seton Hall's gates: robberies, muggings and a fatal shooting. These security issues have now reached the University's property. A female student was sexually assaulted around 11 p.m. on Tuesday night in the parking lot near the Rec Center, according to a broadcast e-mail sent to the Seton Hall community on Wednesday.
The alcoholic energy drink Four Loko was recently banned from Ramapo College's campus after several of its students were hospitalized following consumption of the beverage. The drink is also believed to have caused dozens of student illnesses at a Central Washington University party.
"O sing her praise to highest skies, and be ye faithful in her eyes, for she will foster all your dreams, her name is Eton Hall." - Seton Hall Alma Mater Upon entering Seton Hall University from the front gate, one may have noticed the University has been going by a different name: "Eton Hall University.
The Department of Public Safety and Security at Seton Hall has teamed up with the Teaching, Learning and Technology Center (TLTC) to launch a new educational safety website titled "Code Blue." According to Thomas Giordano, assistant director for emergency management, the purpose of the website is to be an informational resource for students and employees regarding responses to emergency situations.
The current economic climate has left the Jersey Animal Coalition struggling to find volunteers. The Jersey Animal Coalition is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization that was founded in 1989 by Ruth Perlmutter. "There was nothing in our town for the animals and they were shipped elsewhere," Perlmutter said.
A hearing to determine whether Marcus Bascus would need to supply a DNA sample to the Essex County Prosecutor's Office was held at Veterans Courthouse on Nov. 4. Bascus is the alleged accomplice in the off-campus party shooting that killed Jessica Moore and injured two other Seton Hall students During the hearing, Judge Peter J.
The Center for Entrepreneurial Studies in the Stillman School of Business is sponsoring a competition called Pirate's Pitch, which will allow students to hone their entrepreneurial skills. Seton Hall's first annual Pirate's Pitch Day will be held in Jubilee Hall on May 1, 2011 from 1 p.
Stewart and Colbert urge attendees to take initiative in nation’s interests
On Saturday Oct. 30, Seton Hall's chapter of College Democrats traveled to Washington D.C. to attend the Rally to Restore Sanity/The March to Keep Fear Alive. According to members of the club, 44 students immediately signed up after hearing about the rally on Jon Stewart's Daily Show or Stephen Colbert's Colbert Report.
The Student Government Association met on Nov. 1 and addressed issues concerning sustainability, the double booking of event rooms and making the process of starting clubs easier. President Melissa Boege told the Senate of a potential initiative with Gourmet Dining Services involving reusable take-out containers for the boxed-lunch plan that was implemented recently.
The "green" movement is starting to become recognizable at Seton Hall, helping the University's sustainability grade come into closer rankings with other local schools. According to the College Sustainability Report Card on greenreportcard.org Seton Hall has raised its 2010 grade of a D- to a B- for the 2011 academic year.
Election Day, Nov. 2, has left students at Seton Hall with a mixture of opinions in regards to the varying candidates and offices. Some are involved in the process, while others have shown indifference. Freshman diplomacy major Gabriel Torres said he is voting for Scott Garrett who is running for a spot on the House of Representatives in New Jersey.
Student Government Association and Gourmet Dining Services have implemented a new program that allows students to order a boxed lunch or dinner in advance for a specific pick-up time. In an attempt to minimize the lines at the different food stations in the Caf, GDS will now offer students the opportunity to pick up their meal in a box instead of waiting.
Members of the Student Government Association, Village Liaisons, South Orange Police Department and representatives of the Village of South Orange participated in "The Light Walk" on Oct. 21, a project which helped identify problem areas throughout the Village of South Orange.
As Halloween seems to be creeping up, Seton Hall students are preparing for their weekend of festivities. With the numerous safety issues that have been occurring recently off campus, some students are deciding their plans consciously. "It has definitely influenced my decision, not only for Halloween but all weekends," Tiffany Mongiardini-Batista said, "I may attend some close house parties, but I will probably just stay on campus.
Creativity combined with film making is making a stance at Seton Hall as Housing and Residence Life will host a "Lip Dub" Contest. According to the official definition, ‘lip dub' is a type of video that combines lip synching and audio dubbing to make a music video.
Eight of the 11 nominees for the 2011-2012 Fulbright Scholarship are from the College of Arts & Sciences this year. The Fulbright program is an international educational exchange program by which students from across the world receive grants to conduct research and teach English, according to the Fulbright website.
The Student Government Association highlighted several concerns including the recent Light Walk and the new implementation of a Gourmet Dining Services policy regarding meal plan swipes. During her weekly report, SGA President Melissa Boege mentioned looking into food being served in the library for students, but focused her report on discussing what occurred during the Light Walk held by Village Liaisons last Thursday.
W. Cary Edwards, a Seton Hall graduate and adjunct professor, passed away on Oct. 20 at the age of 66 after battling cancer for many years. Edwards graduated from the Stillman School of Business in 1967 and then received a J.D. from the Seton Hall University School of Law.
The Seton Hall College Democrats have organized a bus trip for students interested in attending the Rally to Restore Sanity/March to Keep Fear Alive in Washington D.C. this Saturday, Oct. 30. Though it has two different names, fans of Jon Stewart's The Daily Show know the event as the Rally to Restore Sanity while fans of the Colbert Report call it The March to Keep Fear Alive.
Seton Hall's Clinical Nurse Leader master's program graduated its first class in August from their 22-month program, the first and only level entry-level program of its kind in New Jersey. The full-time program, which awards a Master of Science in Nursing degree, is designed for those with a non-nursing baccalaureate degree who have decided to enter the nursing profession.
Village Liaisons hosted a meeting on Oct. 20 entitled "What You Should Know About Safety," to inform members of the Seton Hall community about safety concerns both on and off campus. The event featured various speakers and a section in which students could ask about their personal safety concerns.
Personal information of 1,500 seniors – contained in an e-mail attachment – was accidentally sent to 400 students on Tuesday. The e-mail attachment, which was an Excel spreadsheet, listed the students' names, home addresses, e-mail addresses, student identification numbers, majors, credit hours and grade point averages, according to a "Security Incident" e-mail sent Tuesday evening by interim Provost Larry A.
The Student Government Association discussed safety and student affairs during their weekly meeting on Oct. 18. On Thursday Oct. 21, SGA will partner with the village of South Orange to conduct a "light walk" to find areas of concern outside the campus gates.
The Whitehead School of Diplomacy and International Relations plan to sponsor a 5K Memorial Walk/Run for Whitehead School alumnus Captain Gregory T. Dalessio on Dec. 4. Captain Dalessio, a '00 and '04 Seton Hall graduate of Cherry Hill, N.J., was killed on June 23, 2008 during his second tour of duty in Iraq, according to a memorium on the University's website.
Due to an error, chewing gum has recently been sold in various on-campus establishments including several vending machines and the Pirate Express portion of the Caf. Because of a policy implemented during Msgr. Robert Sheeran's presidency, the selling of gum is prohibited in any on-campus establishments including the Caf, vending machines and the Seton Hall bookstore.
Habitat for Humanity held a fundraiser on the Green entitled "Bail Out" that required a homemade jail cell, during Act, Speak, Build week on Oct. 7. Stella Raab, vice president of Seton Hall's chapter of Habitat for Humanity, decided to bring the "Bail Out" fundraiser to the table after going to an HFH Youth Leadership Conference in Chicago last year.
The annual Trojan Sexual Health Report Card was released on Oct. 6 which ranked Seton Hall 124 out of 141 American colleges and universities. Trojan combined with the independent research firm Sterling's BestPlaces and comprised a list of 12 categories ranging from health center hours to condom and contraceptive availability.
It remains to be seen if faculty at Seton Hall will receive a two percent raise this year. According to Dennis Garbini, vice president of Finance & Technology, the target date for raises is still early next year. "The two percent salary increase for faculty and administrators was planned for January 2011 so we are not yet at the point that it can be said they have been held back," Garbini said.
Phi Beta Sigma is one of the over 20 Greek organizations on Seton Hall's campus that has remained relatively active in the community despite having only five active members. The fraternity, which became an official Seton Hall fraternity in 1996, and has seven members total, according to Mariel Pagan, assistant director for Greek Life, clubs and organizations.
Three Seton Hall undergrads are currently working as EMTs for the South Orange Rescue Squad (SORS). One of them, sophomore Emily Turner said her desire to participate in being an EMT did not come about through her choice of major, nursing, but rather from her family history with emergency-related occupations.
The flu and cold have returned for another season this year, according to Mary Beth Costello, Director of Health Services. "Health Services has begun to see students who have cold and allergy symptoms," Costello said.
Two Seton Hall students have been awarded the 2010-2011 Novartis Scholarship, which is given by the Independent College Fund of New Jersey annually. The award was given to senior Charles Defendorf and junior William Decotiis.
For three years, the Micah Institute has been receiving large anonymous monetary donations, but these donations have, after three years, come to an end. According to Danute Nourse, director of programs for the Center for Catholic Studies, the anonymous foundation has contributed $155 thousand for the purposes of supporting, marketing and developing audiences for the Micah Institute.
Marcus Bascus, 19, the alleged accomplice in the Sept. 25 off-campus shooting that killed sophomore Jessica Moore and injured two other Seton Hall students, has been brought back to New Jersey, as reported by The Star Ledger. According to The Star Ledger, Bascus is being held in an Essex County jail.
Due to a recent increase in ridership, the SHUFLY has extended its hours of operation and is currently test running a second shuttle on Saturdays. "The extended hours are a permanent change unless ridership dictates otherwise," Parking Services Manager Ann Szipszky said.
Former Seton Hall men's basketball player Robert Mitchell has pled guilty to charges stemming from the robbery of an off-campus house last March. Mitchell admitted to third degree criminal restraint, second degree conspiracy burglary and second degree burglary, according to the Essex County Prosecutor's Office plea announcement.
The University held a prayer service for Jessica Moore, Nakeisha Vanterpool and Nicosia Henry on Wednesday in the Walsh Gymnasium. The entire Seton Hall community was invited to "A Service of Memory and Healing" to remember Moore and pray for Vanterpool and Henry.
Members of the Brownson Speech and Debate Team are walking away proudly, awards in hand, after two weekends of successful competing. With three coaches and Catherine Zizik as director, the team has been incredibly successful this academic year.
The standard procedure for access to a residence hall is for the commuter to be signed in by a resident from that building. For freshmen who have yet to make many resident friends, this can be a difficult process. If no resident is willing to sign a student in, the student will be denied access.
The Rev. Antonio Bico, an assistant professor of systematic theology in the Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology, passed away on Sept. 22 at the age of 43, after a prolonged illness. According to a broadcast e-mail sent out by interim President Gabriel Esteban, Bico worked in drug rehabilitation ministry and prison ministry.
Acting Dean of the Stillman School of Business Joyce Strawser looks forward to the future of both her career and her position here at Seton Hall University. Strawser was appointed acting dean after Karen Boroff resigned this past spring.
Seton Hall University's Board of Regents has elected a new chairman, according to a broadcast e-mail from interim President Gabriel Esteban on Oct. 1. Prior to being named as chairman, Patrick M. Murray served on a variety of boards at Seton Hall, such as the Executive, Finance and Audit Committees.
University Day, held Oct, 2, proved to be a crowd pleaser for both the young and old. "We can't wait to go on the train! We even got silly bands," Tyler, 6, son of alumni Olivia Ramalho ('99) said. He and his brother, Nicholas, both got their face painted at Alpha Sigma Tau's table.
During their annual election in May 2010, the Seton Hall faculty chose a new chair to lead the Faculty Senate for the ‘10-'11 academic year. David P. Beneteau, associate professor of Italian, Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, has been a member of the Senate since 2007 and was chosen for the job as main voice of the Senate.
On Saturday Oct. 2 the honors program at Seton Hall marked its 50th anniversary with a luncheon as part of the University Day celebrations. According to Peter Ahr, director of the University honors program, the program invited its alumni back to see what they've become and reconnect with their friends of past years.
Former Seton Hall men's basketball player Robert Mitchell has pled guilty to charges stemming from last March's robbery of a house off-campus. The plea was announced by the Essex County Prosecutor's Office on Friday evening. Mitchell has pled guilty to third degree criminal restraint, second degree conspiracy to commit burglary and second degree burglary.
A new chairman of Seton Hall University's Board of Regents has been named, as stated in a broadcast e-mail from interim President Gabriel Esteban at 4:15 p.m. Friday. Prior to being elected as the chairman, Patrick M. Murray, served on a variety of Boards at Seton Hall, such as the executive, finance and audit committees.
East Orange man is second suspect in shooting near Seton Hall
Marcus Bascus, the alleged accomplice in the off-campus house party shooting that killed Jessica Moore and injured two other Seton Hall students, is being extradited back to New Jersey, as reported by the Wilkes-Barre Times Leader. Bascus, 19, of East Orange, N.
A prayer service has been announced for the Seton Hall community to remember the victims of Saturday's deadly house party shooting, according to a University broadcast e-mail. The event will take place at 4 p.m. on Wednesday (Oct. 6) in Walsh Gymnasium.
Jessica Moore was your average 19-year-old college student. A psychology major, she loved to sing, shop, and play basketball. Those closest to her consistently have described Moore as a warm, bubbly, and social young woman. "All those who ever had the distinct pleasure of her presence know the beautiful ray of sunshine she was in life and she continues to shine even brighter in her passing," Moore's aunt said after suspect Nicholas Welch's arraignment.
After a touching prayer from Student Government Association President Melissa Boege, the Sept. 27 meeting was called to order in light of the shooting that took the life of sophomore Jessica Moore. Business was conducted as usual with the exception of a request for a moment of silence.
Search for permanent dean is postponed until next academic year
The faculty of the College of Arts & Sciences voted to extend interim Dean Joan Guetti's one year term at a Sept. 24 special meeting. The meeting, held in the McNulty amphitheater, was originally called to discuss and vote on the resolution that would determine when the search for a permanent dean would begin.
In an instant – early Saturday morning – an off-campus house party in East Orange turned into a scene of chaos, leaving one Seton Hall student dead, two others wounded and the campus community in grief. For the first time in a decade, since 2000's Boland Hall fire, the University is coping with a major tragedy.
Both suspects in the off-campus house party shooting that occurred early Saturday morning, killing sophomore Jessica Moore and injuring two other Seton Hall students, are in custody. Nicholas Welch, 25, of East Orange, was arrested at 9:05 p.m on Sept.
Administration reacts to weekend's tragedy
Administrators have expressed their concerns about the shooting that occurred at approximately 12:30 a.m. Saturday, and resulted in the death of Jessica Moore. The University notified the Seton Hall community via broadcast e-mail at 1:50 p.
Since the shooting incident that occurred early Saturday morning, student reactions have expressed concern about the lack of Seton Hall's actions and their current safety on and off campus. Sophomore Eric Ramirez, who knew both Jessica Moore and Nakeisha Vanterpool, said he was at his house in South Orange the night of the shooting.
In the wake of the shooting approximately a mile from campus on Sept. 25 and numerous armed robberies and muggings, the department of Public Safety and Security has stepped up security measures to ensure student and community safety off campus.
The second suspect in the off-campus shooting incident that left one Seton Hall student dead and two others injured has been arrested. Marcus Bascus, 19, of East Orange was detained at 316 North Empire Court in Wilkes-Barre, Penn. by East Orange Police, Essex Country Prosecutor's Office, and the United States Marshals Services according to My Fox NY.
Nicholas Welch pleaded 'not guilty' at his arraignment this morning regarding the off-campus house party shooting that killed sophomore Jessica Moore and injured 2 other Seton Hall students. In a brief court appearance, Welch answered honorable judge Peter J.
Funeral services for Jessica Moore will be held on Oct. 2 at the J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment in Petersburg, Va, according to a University broadcast e-mail. Seton Hall will provide transportation for students who wish to attend the services.
East Orange man charged with murder of Seton Hall sophomore Jessica Moore
Two suspects have been identified, and one has been arrested in connection with the shooting incident that occurred at an off-campus house party early Saturday morning, Robert D. Laurino, acting Essex County Prosecutor announced at a press conference held at the East Orange Police Department.
According to My Fox New York, there have been "unconfirmed reports" that police have a name in connection with the off-campus house party shooting that killed sophomore Jessica Moore, 19, and injured two other Seton Hall students. Jessica Sutcliffe can be reached at jessica.
UPDATE: The press conference has been rescheduled for 10 p.m. tonight. Additionally, the East Orange Police Department and the Essex County Prosecutor's Office have confirmed that the presser will feature updated information on Saturday's shooting. -- A press conference has been called for 8 p.
Freshman Nicosia Henry, a women's basketball player, was one of the three students that got injured from a shooting that occurred early Saturday morning at an off-campus party in East Orange, according to multiple sources. The sources requested anonymity as the alleged suspect of the shooting is still at large.
Details regarding the shooting incident that occurred early Saturday morning - which led to the death of one Seton Hall student and the injury of two others - are becoming clearer. Sophomore Jessica Moore, 19, suffered a gunshot wound to the head and died from her injuries in the 4 p.
Hundreds attend rememberance for shooting victim
Hundreds of students, staff and faculty attended a prayer service for sophomore Jessica Moore, 19, in the Main Lounge of the University Center Saturday evening. Moore died earlier Saturday after being shot at a house part in East Orange that morning.
Second victim ID'ed, eyewitnesses offer insight and University officials comment on tragedy
Emotional reactions to the tragic death of sophomore Jessica Moore continued throughout the early evening hours of Saturday prior to the University's scheduled prayer service. Interim University President Dr. Gabriel Esteban fought back tears in releasing a statement to the media in front of the Ring Building around 6:30 p.
A former Seton Hall student was robbed at gunpoint at around 1:45 a.m., Sept. 25, about one block from the University's campus, according to a broadcast e-mail. The woman was walking alone near the intersection of Fairview Terrace and Gardner Ave., the broadcast said.
E-mail details incident and community prayer service scheduled for tonight
The University has sent a broadcast e-mail to the Seton Hall community with information regarding the shooting the occurred early Saturday morning in East Orange. According to the broadcast, the shooting occurred around 12:30 a.m. at a private residence on South Clinton St.
Critically wounded victim was among five shot, passed away around 4 p.m.
UPDATE: Sept. 27, 7:40 a.m.: According to 7 Online.com, one of the victims in Saturday's deadly shooting at a house party in East Orange is in stable condition at University Hospital in Newark – awaiting word on whether she may need surgery. Sophomore Nakeisha Vanterpool, reportedly the roommate of slain classmate Jessica Moore, was shot in the chin on Saturday morning according to the 7 Online report.
Athletic Director Joe Quinlan's time at Seton Hall has come to an end. Quinlan has resigned, effective Oct. 8, according to the Associated Press. The Star-Ledger is reporting Quinlan is leaving the University "to pursue other opportunities." Quinlan has spent the last five years as the Athletic Director of Seton Hall.
The Department of Public Safety and Security and Parking Services will run a second SHUFLY shuttle Saturday, Sept. 25 in hopes of addressing overcrowding and preventing students from being turned away. Parking Services Manager Ann Szipszky said the second shuttle is tentatively scheduled to run from 1:30 to 9:30 p.
AQ incident prompts response from Seton Hall and community
Signs warning students of foods containg nuts are now prominently displayed in the Caf to notify students of potential allergens in food after a freshman nearly died from an allergic reaction last week. Chelsea Scalzo, a freshman criminal justice major, administered an Epi-pen shot to Ariana Caprio, a freshman business major, which essentially saved Caprio's life.
This semester the Seton Hall shuttle service, SHUFLY, has been facing overcrowding. Students have been both unable to ride the SHUFLY due to the buses being over capacity and been made to get off the shuttle in order to avoid overcrowding.
The Student Government Association discussed the closings of several dining places on campus as well as allocated money to on-campus clubs and organizations at the Sept. 20 meeting. Melissa Boege, President of SGA, revisited last week's complaints that Leafs & Grains, Nathans, the Pirate Express and on occasion Pirates Pizza were all closed on the weekends.
Lollanobooza, Seton Hall's sobriety themed music festival, was held Thursday night in the Main Lounge. Originally planned as an outdoor event, the festivities moved to the University Center due to weather. Students were able to play games, win prizes and listen to live music.
With approximately 2,500 parking spaces available, students have made complaints that parking seems more difficult this year than in years past, according to Parking Services. Ann Szipszky, parking services manager said, approximately 3,978 parking passes have been distributed this fall semester.
Professor DePalma tells of past experiences and recently published book
Journalist, professor and current writer-in-residence, Anthony DePalma, recently completed and published his newest book, "The City of Dust: Illness, Arrogance, and 9/11." DePalma said his newest successes at Seton Hall have inspired a look into his past and his development from former student to current professor.
EIC Brian Wisowaty sits down with Dr. Gabriel Esteban
TheSetonian.com Exclusive: Interview with interim President Esteban from The Setonian on Vimeo.
Larry Robinson reportedly up for Provost at Texas Woman's University
Seton Hall's interim provost, Dr. Larry Robinson, has been selected as a finalist in Texas Woman's University's search for a new provost, as reported by the Denton Record-Chronicle on Monday. Robinson was named interim provost on July, 1, 2010, after Gabriel Esteban vacated his provost position when he was named interim president of the University.
Borowsky resigns from post effective immediately
Kurt Borowsky, the chair of the Board of Regents, has stepped down from his position effective immediately, according to a broadcast e-mail on Thursday evening. Interim President Gabriel Esteban, who made the announcement, said in the e-mail that Borowsky informed the Board of Regents of his decision during their September meeting on Thursday.
A Seton Hall freshman saved her friend's life Monday night when an allergic reaction was triggered by pine nuts in cafeteria rice. Freshman Ariana Caprio spent four hours in the hospital after Chelsea Scalzo administered a life-saving Epi-Pen injection.
Joan Guetti, former chair of the department of mathematics and computer science, was appointed to the position of interim dean of the College of Arts & Sciences after it was vacated by Joseph Marbach earlier this year when he accepted a provost position as his alma mater, LaSalle University.
After much protest by students and several meetings between the Student Government Association and faculty, Walsh Library's hours of operation have been increased. Although the hours have not been returned to the previous 24 hours a day, five days a week, weekday hours have been increased to accommodate students.
A course on gay marriage is being taught this semester despite concerns the Archdiocese of Newark had expressed this summer. The Archbishop of Newark, John J. Myers, released a statement which further explained the diocese's apprehension about such a course being held at a catholic institution.
In a broadcast e-mail to the University two weeks ago, the department of Public Safety and Security announced the off-campus muggings of three Seton Hall students. According to Gary Christie, assistant director of Public Safety and Security, the department has increased its presence to help deter crime and protect students.
Alpha Phi Omega is giving Seton Hall students the opportunity to become mentors for Big Brothers Big Sisters, an organization that pairs college students with underprivileged youth in their area. About 40 students will go to Newark once a week to spend time with children at South Street Elementary School.
Seton Hall's Language Resource department is successfully running a co-curricular program, entitled "Conversation Partners," designed to aid non-native speakers in learning as well as conversing in their languages. "Conversation Partners" caters to the needs of the students by pairing non-native speakers with native speakers to converse in the languages of their choice.
Denisse Oller, journalist, writer and media personnel, has been appointed to the position of executive director of the Joseph A. Unanue Institute for Latin Studies at Seton Hall University. The Joseph A. Unanue Institute is a non-profit organization "created to foster dialogue, to further advance intercultural understanding, and to encourage the study of latin experience in the U.
The South Orange Performing Arts Center announced last Tuesday the appointment of Michael Bollinger as its new executive and artistic director. Bollinger, who hails from Missouri, began work in his new position Monday. Bollinger comes to this position at SOPAC following a stint serving as executive director of Virginia's Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts since February 2005.
Seton Hall University's incoming freshmen from across the country were introduced to alumni and new classmates at the annual Student Send-Off Event this summer. The events are directed by the school's Alumni Relations department and are hosted by several parents in different communities, according to Kerri Clarke, Associate Director of Regional Alumni Engagement and member of the class of 2005.
Trio of students robbed at gunpoint a few blocks from Campus
Three Seton Hall students were robbed at gun point off campus on Sept. 2 in two different incidences, according to the Department of Public Safety and Security. The first incident took place on Prospect Street when two men approached a male Seton Hall student and robbed him at gunpoint.
After spending nearly four years as the provost of Seton Hall University, Dr. Gabriel Esteban received a simple phone call from the chair of the board of regents, offering him the position as interim president in June 2010. "I feel blessed and honored to have been asked," Esteban said.
Over the summer, several residence halls on campus underwent renovations, the most noticeable being the remodeling of Cabrini. The building was remodeled in an effort to update and modernize on-campus student living space.
The depth of human character is rarely tested to such an extent as it was, and still is, for Alvaro Llanos and Shawn Simons following the Boland Hall fire nearly 10 years ago. For these two men, overcoming this catastrophe has meant healing on many levels and a reintegrating of themselves into a life they once knew; a life that was set ablaze on January 19, 2000.
The Pirate's Cove in the University Center is currently undergoing renovations which will boast numerous upgrades for students to enjoy. Kyle Warren, Assistant Dean of Student Activities, said upgrades will include five new large screen televisions, athletic jerseys and photographs which were supplied by the Athletics Department and an upgraded menu with a special weekend line-up.
Seton Hall's award winning radio station, WSOU, recently joined forces with "Define the Meaning," a music and lifestyle magazine taking initiative to ship CDs to troops overseas, as a part of Operation Gratitude. "Define the Meaning," which is geared towards fans of punk and hardcore music, is issued quarterly.
Service on Saturdays (SOS), a relatively new program offered by the Division of Volunteer Efforts, will have its first anniversary this fall. Last year, SOS replaced the SHU500. It arose from the desire to "give our students a hands on and personal experience in service" and to "try to make a more sustainable impact on the community," Michelle Sheridan told the Setonian in September 2009.
This past summer, the brothers of Phi Kappa Theta teamed up with their new philanthropy organization, Team Walker, for a fundraising walk. According to senior Steve Stiles, a Phi Kappa Theta brother, in May the brothers of the fraternity, as well as many of their friends and family, met at the Exchange Place in Jersey City, N.
A reduction in library hours, mostly due to a lack of funds and student use during certain hours, has Seton Hall students in an uproar. A broadcast email was sent out on Aug. 26 stating the library will be open Sunday from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., Monday to Friday from 7 a.
The first phase of the multifaceted project to turn the Seton Hall campus completely wireless began in June 2010, by first shutting off all ethernet capabilities. University Information Technology Services met with Housing and Residence Life in the beginning the summer to discuss the proposed change.
Several new interim administrators were added to Seton Hall this summer including an interim president, interim provost, interim vice provost and interim dean of the College of Arts &Sciences. Gabriel A. Esteban, former Provost, became interim president on July 1, 2010.
The Science and Technology Center is undergoing major construction due to issues found with the building's limestone façade. The renovations began in the 2010 spring semester and are expected to continue for as long as a year and a half. Because of construction, the building's atrium will no longer be in use along with the stairwell inside of it.
Online exclusive - new enrollment and fundraising are key
With a new academic year looming, Seton Hall finds itself in the center of a current budget crisis. The Setonian reported in June that 26 non-faculty employees were eliminated due to Seton Hall's budget crisis. While this elimination was necessary in balancing the university budget, according to Msgr.
When the Seton Hall men's basketball team lost to Texas Tech on their home court in the National Invitational Tournament, student fans at Prudential Center began a loud chant of "Fire Bobby." Gonzalez was fired by former University President Msgr. Robert Sheeran the next morning.
Former coach and University get closer to severing ties for good
Seton Hall University and former men's basketball coach Bobby Gonzalez have reached a settlement in the coach's wrongful termination suit, according to The Star-Ledger. The agreement was reached last week, four months after Gonzalez filed the suit in federal court.
The Setonian speaks with members of the staff, faculty and student body
Several members of the Seton Hall community spoke to The Setonian about the recent changes to Seton Hall's administration, as well as about the continuing presidential search. On July 1, 2010, Dr. A. Gabriel Esteban began his year-long term as interim president of Seton Hall University.
Guetti selected as Interim Dean of A&S
UPDATE: 7/23/10 The Setonian speaks with Dr. Guetti Dr. Joan Guetti has been named Interim Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, as announced today by the Office of the Provost. Guetti will assume the role as interim dean on Monday. The message from the Office of the Provost also states that Guetti has "advised she will not be a candidate for the permanent position.
Former coach stole nearly $1,400 satchel
Update: according to the Associated Press, Gonzalez pleaded not guilty when arraigned Wednesday morning on shoplifting and criminal mischief charges. The former coach's arraignment was held in Newark. Former men's basketball coach Bobby Gonzalez, 47, has been charged with shoplifting from the Short Hills Mall, according to NJ.
Expresses wish to increase visibility
If you aren't familiar with the "best kept secret" of Seton Hall, you might want to ask Professor Thomas Rondinella, the chair of the new Communication and the Arts Department. Students are often unaware of what goes on in the basement of Fahy Hall, and one of Rondinella's goals is to reveal to the Seton Hall community what the department produces.
June 30 marks final day of 15-year tenure as University President
Wednesday marks the final day of Msgr. Robert Sheeran's 15-year tenure as president of Seton Hall University. His announcement to step down from the position came on June 4, 2009, to the surprise of many. During a conference call that morning, Sheeran used the words "shock and awe" to describe the move.
Reports: Former Pirate implicates Whitney, himself
Former Seton Hall forward Robert Mitchell, who was indicted for an armed robbery that occured in March, has confessed to the crimes and implicated fellow former Pirate Kelly Whitney, according to The Star-Ledger who cited one of the criminal complaints filed against one of the defendants.
Former Seton Hall basketball players Robert Mitchell and Kelly Whitney have been indicted by an Essex County grand jury on 29 counts, as announced Friday by the Essex County Prosecutor's Office. The two are charged with eight counts of kidnapping, eight counts of aggravated assault, burglary, robbery and weapons offenses.
Hall lets 26 staff members go, faculty unaffected
On June 10 and 11, Seton Hall laid off 26 employees when their positions were eliminated, according to Susan Basso, associate vice president for Human Resources. In a broadcast e-mail to the university community, Seton Hall President Msgr. Sheeran wrote Seton Hall would need to reduce its non-faculty workforce by 32 people as of June 25.
The Setonian sits down with Arts and Sciences dean for a Q & A
Joseph Marbach, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, will be leaving Seton Hall this summer to accept the Provost position at LaSalle University in Philadelphia. His last day on the campus will be July 14. The Setonian caught up with Marbach for a phone interview this week – likely one of his last interviews for the campus newspaper.
Dr. A. Gabriel Esteban has been named interim university president, according to broadcast e-mail and a release on the Seton Hall website Wednesday. Esteban, the current provost of Seton Hall since August 2007, will serve a year-long term effective July 1, as announced by Kurt Borowsky, chair of the Board of Regents.
Former Seton Hall student charged with armed robbery
Softball enters final series against ‘Nova’
Hall shut out on the road by Peacocks
Men’s golf ends year in seventh
Former Pirate Jerry Walker set to open new building for his kid friendly organization
Softball bids farewell to three seniors in final home series
Lady Antebellum wows crowd at Radio City
Tribeca's 'Babygirl' is an incoherent mess
Fond farewell to TV favorites: House
Melody & Tyler album lacks excitement
'Engaging' comedy hits theaters
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