Poet Roger Reeves recites works at Poetry-in-the-Round event
American poet Roger Reeves visited Seton Hall virtually as he read some of his work on Oct. 27 as part of the Poetry-in-the-Round series. Reeves is the author of a collection of poems titled “King Me” and is in the process of writing his second collection. He earned his Ph.D. in English from the University of Texas, where he currently serves as an associate professor. Reeves has also won several awards including the...
Seton Hall theatre program prepares for ‘Spoon River Revisited’
Despite restrictions put on them by COVID-19, the Seton Hall theatre program has prepared a production of Edgar Lee Masters’ “Spoon River Anthology—Spoon River Revisited.” According to members of the cast, preparation for the play was done over Zoom for most of the rehearsal process. The cast said they missed the kinship and interconnectedness of rehearsing together in person, but that they made it work despite the difficulties. “Our...
Hispanic Heritage Month invites Seton Hall community to share in the culture
Seton Hall University will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month online from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15., due to COVID-19. Although Hispanic Heritage Month has been a recurring event at Seton Hall, it has never been executed similar to previous years as the planning for the event was completed by the Hispanic Heritage Month Committee. Seton Hall University will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month online from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15., due to COVID-19....
Here are five things students miss about school
As Seton Hall students and faculty battle cabin fever during the coronavirus pandemic, they reflected on what they miss most about being on campus. Some things that students miss about Seton Hall are seeing familiar faces, running into friends and going to class. (File photo) The little moments and memories Recent graduate Sarah Bright, who majored in marketing, said she will miss the mundane moments, like “seeing familiar faces,...
Newly recognized healthcare club makes strides amid pandemic
The Health Occupations Students of America – Future Health Professionals (HOSA-FHP) chapter at Seton Hall was officially chartered this spring. The executive board explained that it is not just a club for students who aspire to be healthcare workers or work in health-related fields, but also for those who want to help others. “I was president [of my high school HOSA chapter] back in senior year, and I was heavily involved in HOSA...
Upperclassmen reflect on silly things they did as freshmen
As the fall semester draws closer, a new set of students are set to arrive at Seton Hall. Many upperclassmen reflected on some mistakes they made their freshman year and shared insight on how to navigate life as a freshman. Noah Turner, a junior finance major, shared a couple of mistakes he made. He said he used a blue tray in the cafeteria, which he said he will “never do again.” Another silly thing he said he did was throwing...
Zoom University: What Great Zoom Calls Can Do
With a global pandemic halting in-person meetings and forcing public spaces to shut down, students have had to find new and creative ways to virtually hang out. Zoom, a video communication app, has become the platform of choice for professors and students alike. From birthdays to movie nights, Zoom has become a virtual movie theater, mall, club and lecture hall. Zoom has become the platform of choice for many professors and students....
Walsh Library to archive student narratives on COVID-19 experience
COVID-19 Personal Narrative Project gives students opportunity to share stories The Walsh Library is seeking stories of students’ experiences with the COVID-19 pandemic for an archival project. According to its website, the COVID-19 Personal Narrative Project gives the Seton Hall community an opportunity to share stories explaining how their lives have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Students and faculty can submit a...
Remote learning challenges SHU, professors get creative with courses
Silence fills the Seton Hall dorm rooms and academic buildings. The campus sits still awaiting the return of the campus community. The future seems uncertain, but one thing remains clear — class is still in session. Amid the rapid spread of COVID-19 in the U.S., Seton Hall announced it would continue remote learning for the remainder of the spring semester on March 18. This unprecedented change led to many professors...
Campus life is dead, but not the activities
SAB continues hosting activities for SHU students online It’s springtime at Seton Hall. The campus is transitioning from hiding under a dull gray haze for the past four months. The Green is returning to its vibrant form that makes it the centerpiece of a small South Orange campus. As flowers bloom at the feet of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, she watches the students outside, chatting and laughing with each other. One group of...
SHU students roar in on Tiger King
“Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness” has dominated social media platforms and conversations for weeks. Viewers have become infatuated with the eccentric Joe Exotic, his conflict with Carole Baskin and the wild world of tiger owners in the United States. The Netflix original docuseries follows the story of Joe Exotic, owner of the Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Zoo in Oklahoma and a tiger breeder. The series delves into his zoo,...
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...