Setonian Sports Quick Links: Feb. 22, 2021
By Justin Sousa | Feb. 22Pair of Pirates hit 1,000 points
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COVID-19 Vaccine Shipments Are Delayed Due to Winter Weather
By Amanda DeJesus | Feb. 22New Jersey COVID-19 vaccine shipments may be delayed due to the winter weather conditions, according to Gov. Phil Murphy.
Britney Spears documentary sheds light on personal battles, students share reactions
By Staff Writer | Feb. 22After the Hulu premiere of The New York Times’ documentary “Framing Britney Spears,” students shared their views on the film and the pop star’s conservatorship.
Defensive lapses at Georgetown end Pirates' four-game winning streak
By Brendan Balsamo | Feb. 20Seton Hall's defensive woes from the perimeter have been a constant issue for the team this season, and they proved detrimental in Saturday night's loss to Georgetown. The Hoyas shot 10-for-16 from three-point range and outshot the Pirates from the field 50% to 43.3% to put a dent in Seton Hall's NCAA Tournament hopes.
COVID-19 cases jump by 18 in one day; University says numbers were ‘direct result' of expanded surveillance testing
By Nicholas Kerr | Feb. 19Coronavirus cases continued to surge on Seton Hall’s campuses Thursday, doubling from Wednesday and hitting a semester-high of 18 newly reported cases in one day.
COVID-19 Live Updates: Daily cases hit semester-high as Seton Hall expands testing protocols
By The Setonian Staff | Feb. 19This page is updated frequently with the latest news on the spread of COVID-19 at Seton Hall. Check back later for more.
Marijuana use will still be prohibited on New Jersey college campuses once legalization goes into effect
By Genevieve Krupcheck | Feb. 19Though New Jersey voters overwhelmingly voted in favor of a ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana sale and use for all adults over 21, state lawmakers are still embroiled in a fight over the rules that will ultimately govern the drug.
Men’s soccer opens season with six-goal thriller against NJIT
By Staff Writer | Feb. 18The Pirates battled NJIT in a back and forth game that ended in a 3-3 tie after a scoreless overtime period.
Pair of Pirates named to baseball Big East Preseason Honors
By Justin Sousa | Feb. 18The Big East office announced that the Seton Hall baseball team ranked third in the Preseason Coaches Poll and had two players named to the Preseason All-Big East team on Wednesday.
Mamukelashvili scores 1,000th point, leads Pirates to win over DePaul
By Brendan Balsamo | Feb. 18After a tough run of games that saw the Seton Hall men’s basketball team go winless in four games against No. 10 Villanova and No. 14 Creighton, the Pirates came into Wednesday’s home game against DePaul on a three-game winning streak.
New algorithm-based dating accounts try to match Seton Hall students
By Staff Writer | Feb. 18Though some single Pirates may have spent Valentine’s Day alone this year, a few Seton Hall students are hoping they can bring a different type of dating experience to campus -- this time based around a computer algorithm.
Here are the Netflix TV shows to binge-watch this season
By Staff Writer | Feb. 18Looking to unwind on the weekends with a show to binge on Netflix? Here is what Seton Hall students said they are watching right now on the popular streaming platform.
Pair of Pirates named to baseball Big East Preseason Honors
By Justin Sousa | Feb. 18The Big East office announced that the Seton Hall baseball team ranked third in the Preseason Coaches Poll and had two players named to the Preseason All-Big East team.
In-person classes suspended as winter storm approaches University
By Daniel O'Connor | Feb. 17Seton Hall announced its campuses will be closed on Thursday due to an incoming snowstorm, but said that classes will continue for students virtually and that the University’s business operations will continue.
Students reflect on what Black History Month means to them
By Staff Writer | Feb. 17The creation of the NAACP, the end of segregation and Jim Crow and the historic election of Barack Obama as the nation’s first Black president, these are just some major milestones individuals celebrate and honor throughout Black History Month. For every person in the Seton Hall community, the month holds a different significance.
SHU students weigh in on latest season of “The Bachelor”
By Staff Writer | Feb. 16With season 25 of “The Bachelor” now in full swing, Seton Hall students shared their thoughts on how the latest season of the hit series has progressed so far.
EPACC to form partnership with South Orange Environmental Commission
By Staff Writer | Feb. 16The Student Government Association’s Environmental Protection and Conservation Commission (EPACC) is working to form a partnership with the South Orange Environmental Commission (SOEC) to create a more sustainable environment on campus and in South Orange.
Second half slump sees Seton Hall fall at No. 19 DePaul
By Justin Sousa | Feb. 16Seton Hall hung tough Monday night against conference powerhouse No. 19 DePaul but lost 82-76, their third loss in a row. Lauren Park-Lane led the Pirates with 24 points and Andra Espinoza-Hunter recorded a double-double with 17 points and 15 rebounds.
University hosts forum to discuss strategic plan, with University Center renovation and tuition increase taking center stage
By Genevieve Krupcheck | Feb. 14Administrators answered students’ questions about the University’s strategic plan, Harvest Our Treasures, at a virtual community forum on Feb 10, with the recently announced renovation of the University Center dominating much of the conversation.
Seton Hall grind out important win over Marquette for third win on the spin
By Justin Sousa | Feb. 14Off the back of a two-game away stint last week, Seton Hall men’s basketball returned to the Prudential Center for their second game of the season against Marquette. With just about month left for teams to make their cases for a spot in the NCAA Tournament, the Pirates came into this one knowing they had to grab the win.
