‘Humans of New York’ photographer pauses others’ stories to share his own
The popular Humans of New York photographer has been a storyteller from his early days. When he attended the University of Georgia, he was a history major, studying the stories of dead individuals. He said he loves reading biographies because they are the rawest form of history. Last week, on Feb. 18, SHU Speaks brought Brandon Stanton to Seton Hall, where he pressed the pause button on telling other people’s stories and told his own....
Involvement adds value to the college experience
Seton Hall offers over 17,000 internship opportunities, 25 intramurals and club sports, 14 Division I varsity athletics, 130 student organizations and 22 Greek societies, according to the SHU website. Not to mention, students take up to 18 credits and then have a job to worry about. Getting involved in college is half the fun and there’s plenty to do at SHU. Students want to meet as many people as possible while also building up their...
New club seeks to explore inclusive debate on intersecting identities
The term, identity, has been a hot topic in pop culture recently, but even more, millennials seem to be particularly interested in labels and how people identify themselves. A brand new club has surfaced at Seton Hall to address this very issue: the Unified Students Assembly (USA). The president of the club, AJ Deely, said that USA is a student organization driven by intersectionality, identity, safe space and inclusive debate. The...
Are you on track to start your career?
With sweaty palms, foot constantly tapping and a brain racking through questions, we’ve all felt the nerves of a job interview. College often leaves students hoping and praying that their degree will help them get a job after graduation. But as graduation looms closer, sometimes students can feel unprepared for what employers are really asking for. When I walked into my Promotional Writing class this semester, my professor, Dr....
Gender Equality club fights for inclusion
Feminist. Man hater. Abrasive. Harsh. Rough around the edges. Overbearing. When people think of feminism, these are unfortunately the terms that come to mind, for some. Yes, we’ve written about feminism before, and previous opinion articles have discussed what a modern feminist looks like and what the term means and promotes. Specifically, on the SHU campus, I heard that the feminist club, Women for Women, would be spearheaded by...
A vision made clear on 20/20 with Kevin O’Leary
The Pussycat Dolls pegged the stereotypical teenage dream in their song “When I Grow Up” which defined many college students’ childhood. The lyrics, “When I grow up/Be on TV/People know me” were an unachievable dream to most of us. However, two Seton Hall University alums, were able to see themselves on the small screen in a 20/20 episode that aired on Oct. 2. According to the Seton Hall website, alumni Zachary Blackwood and Ashley...
Affirmative action brings more diversity
When I was applying to colleges a few years ago, affirmative action was a popular topic that my guidance counselors were discussing. As a high school student, I remember thinking that I wouldn’t fill any quotas or help a university’s diversity rate, which I thought would negatively impact my application. However, Dr. Alyssa McCloud, the vice president of enrollment management, confirmed that Seton Hall University does not use...
‘Gatsby’ sparks racial debates
With the formidable eyes of T.J. Eckleburg, grand parties and a foggy, blinking green light, most college students can recognize the iconic pieces of the novel, “The Great Gatsby.” In every English class, students read books about characters who pose questions on society and Gatsby is no different. Dr. Joel Pace, an English professor, said to drink in this time in college because you’re really able to study these works of art that...
Archbishop memorandum explained
During the week of Oct. 12, Archbishop John J. Myers of the Archdiocese of Newark released a memorandum to priests concerning religious principles. Now some members of the Seton Hall community are worried about how the guidelines laid out in the memo might be carried out. The memo, titled “Principles to Aid in Preserving and Protecting the Catholic Faith in the Midst of an Increasingly Secular Culture,” dated Sept. 22, was sent to...
Mass media’s inhuman standards
The world used to be a different place without mass media, technology and scrutiny. As a member of our university’s newspaper media source and with aspirations to wear a beloved press badge in the future to star-studded events like the Oscars, I find it difficult to pursue a career that can sometimes promote unhealthy and inhuman standards. Clearly, through Photoshop altered images on tabloids, it’s wellknown that mass media’s...
SHU students bleed blue, show fall spirit
The days begin to wane, the nights close in and the trees change to a vibrant color as the crisp autumn air creeps in. Friends start apple picking on the weekends, ready to make homemade apple cider. The beginning of fall is marked with pumpkins and corn mazes. For some universities, getting into the fall spirit means going to football games, but for Seton Hall University students, it’s the atmosphere around campus. “Nature gets me...
Forget your label, live your life
Kerry Magro, a Seton Hall University alum was completely nonverbal until he was two and a half years old. He had severe sensory integration difficulties for most of his adolescence and is on the autism spectrum. Two weeks ago, an article in The Setonian discussed how he thrived in college. So, what is Magro up to since graduating? Magro is now the Social Media Coordinator at Autism Speaks, certified public speaker from the National...