Instagram challenges help students cope through pandemic
With everyone stuck in their houses during quarantine, many students have said that they have struggled with ways to kill time. Although Seton Hall has transitioned to remote learning where students interact with their peers and professors virtually, some say they are struggling with the amount of anxiety caused by the pandemic overall. Instagram feeds have been blowing up with a variety of challenges and social media games in...
Here are five ways you can relax during the quarantine
As students are facing the possibility of having to spend more time social distancing and less time outside their homes, some may find themselves going stir-crazy or with a case of cabin fever. Here are five tips to maintain your mental health during the quarantine. Meditate Siddhi Sundaram, a freshman biology major, shared that meditation and yoga are good ways to unwind. “I just started doing this,” Sundaram said. “But there are a...
What to watch while many TV programs halt production
Amid the outbreak of COVID-19, hundreds of television programs have suspended production in order to combat the spread of the disease. With thousands of students bunkered down in their homes, glued to television and computer screens, it may seem to some that there will be nothing to watch for the foreseeable future. According to The Los Angeles Times, shows like “America’s Got Talent” will end the production of their fifteenth season...
Social work student visits conversation on Haitian mental health
A social work major who met with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy last month is using her academic research to tackle issues in the United States and Haiti. Fabienne Edouard, a senior social work major, is using her platform for advocacy. Her research revolves around mental health in the Haitian community and affordable housing. Edouard started her work in mental health as a student in a research methods course last semester. Before...
Two months. All online. Here’s how to keep the grind from stopping
As Seton Hall has suspended all in-person classes for the rest of the semester, students are adjusting to doing their course work and virtually attending classes online. Motivation might be hard to find without the obligation to attend in-person classes. Seton Hall students weighed in on how they are staying motivated without in-person classes. Julia Lomonte, a freshman creative writing major, talked about how an important...
Social distancing for now? More free time? Here’s some things you can finally do
With the sudden closure of campus facilities and shift to online classes due to COVID-19, students may find themselves stuck social distancing from their friends at home. Here are five basic activities students can finally do with more free time on their hands: FaceTime Your Friends Rupali Reddy, a freshman biology major, said, “You can always use the internet to FaceTime your friends.” She saidthat being away from friends can be...
Wikipedia editing brings light to gender gap in art history and criticism
Although it may seem that everything can be found on Wikipedia, this is not necessarily the case, as many people find women artists underrepresented in comparison to male artists on the popular website. Because of this issue, Brooke Duffy, Coordinator of Instruction Librarian and the Library Liaison to Art and Art History, Women and Gender Studies and Africana Studies, hosted the “Art + Feminism Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon” in Walsh Library...
African Student Association cancels fashion show amid planning issues
The African Student Association (ASA) canceled its annual Fashion Show, an event that celebrates African fashion and culture, on Feb. 28 after facing several complications regarding the event’s planning process. ASA was previously seeking potential student models to take part in the event. “Partnering with fashion designers, [the students] get to wear a variety of styles and walk the red carpet,” according to an email sent out...
Local boutique focuses on sustainable fashion, gives back to community
Sadie’s has been the go-to boutique for some students in South Orange for about three years. Located at 65 Valley St., Sadie’s sells women’s and men’s clothing and home goods from local suppliers who work toward a sustainable future. Catherine Fisher, the owner of the boutique, explained Sadie’s mission and what the store is all about. “We focus on philanthropic and ethical brands,” Fisher said. “These are brands that are made with...
Oh, ‘eye’ see you: tips for choosing best eyewear
Accessories are essential elements many people use to add flair to their outfits and sense of style. Whether students wear glasses for prescription or personality, many are looking for glasses that match their aesthetic style. Here are five tips shared by Seton Hall students for choosing the best eyewear: Find Frames That Fit Your Face Nicole Spohn, a sophomore elementary education major, said that you should always think of the...
New club lobbies for natural hair appreciation
A new club on campus is on a mission to encourage students to embrace and appreciate their natural hair. The Having Appreciation in Realness (H.A.I.R.) Club is an organization at Seton Hall that has recently been recognized by the Student Government Association (SGA). According to its mission statement, “We are working to create a safe space in the natural hair community where you can learn more about how to care for and appreciate...
Turn up the beet: SHU students go vegan
Some students are getting into the trend of plant-based diets as people are changing their lifestyles to become healthier. The Setonian sought out vegans and vegetarians on campus to gauge their opinions on the trend and the journey of changing their diet. Annabella Robb, a sophomore graphic design major, has been vegetarian for two years. Robb said that her diet changed during the summer when the plastic straw ban began gaining...