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New club lobbies for natural hair appreciation

By Rebecca Amrik | Feb. 28, 2020

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 your natural hair.”

Turn up the beet: SHU students go vegan

By Catherine San | Feb. 28, 2020

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.

Meet the Operations Student Workers

By Victoria Rossi | Feb. 28, 2020

They’re seen at the front desks of the University Center and Bethany Hall and they’re asked a bunch of questions, but many students don’t know who they are and what they do.

SAB hosts 'National Love Your Pet Day'

By Alexa Coughlin | Feb. 28, 2020

As midterms approach, the Student Activities Board (SAB) hosted a National Love Your Pet Day event in the Living Room of University Center on Feb. 20 by inviting working dogs to celebrate this day and comfort students.

Pop Smoke: young Brooklyn rapper gone too soon

By Jorie Mickens | Feb. 28, 2020

The 20-year-old Brooklyn rapper Bashar “Pop Smoke” Jackson was killed on Feb. 19 in the Hollywood Hills in what appeared to be a home invasion-robbery.

Dual degree program is a two-for-one special

By Andrew Byrd | Feb. 28, 2020

Students in the dual degree program at Seton Hall are admitted into a program that allows them to pursue their undergraduate and graduate degrees simultaneously while offering them an accelerated course to graduate school.

Music majors share the high, low notes of SHU program

By Liam Brucker-Casey | Feb. 27, 2020

Within the College of Communication and the Arts, Seton Hall has a music major program which offers a variety of educational paths to those who wish to study music.

Engage in rest and relaxation this spring break

By Rhania Kamel | Feb. 27, 2020

Spring break is next week from March 2 to 7. Whether students plan to return home or take advantage of the week off and travel, there are ample opportunities to ensure a productive week off.

Female theatre majors break barriers in upcoming show

By Victoria Rossi | Feb. 21, 2020

The Theatre Council is set to perform “Men on Boats,” a feminist play written by Jaclyn Backhaus, in the Theatre-in-theRound this weekend.

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Rock band Svnset Children shares their story

By Bianca Stover | Feb. 21, 2020

Andrew Zoltowski, a senior accounting major, and Michael Gallucci, a junior public relations major, are students by day and half of a rock band by night.

Father-daughter duo cooks up True Salvage Café

By Staff Writer | Feb. 21, 2020

True Salvage Café in Maplewood combines a love for art and a passion for cooking.

Community of St. John seeks to connect with students

By Victoria Rossi | Feb. 21, 2020

The Community of St. John are campus ministers employed by the University that are made up of four members: Sister Gabriela, Sister Immaculata, Brother John and Father Philip-Joseph.

Diplomacy school hosts event to talk peacefully

By Alexander Krukar | Feb. 21, 2020

On Feb. 14, the School of Diplomacy hosted Eli McCarthy, professor of Justice and Peace Studies at Georgetown University. McCarthy led a conference on non-violent conflict (NVC) and how it can help people not only in diplomatic situations but also in everyday interactions.

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SAB and MAC take a trip to Washington, D.C.

By Genevieve Krupcheck | Feb. 20, 2020

The Department of Student Life, the Student Activities Board (SAB) and the Multicultural Advisory Committee (MAC) took Seton Hall students on a trip to Washington, D.C. on Feb. 15.

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CHAMP program to celebrate 10th anniversary

By Rebecca Amrik | Feb. 20, 2020

The CommArts Honor Alumni Mentor Partners (CHAMP) is a mentoring program within the College of Communication and the Arts and the Career Center that works to prepare students for their chosen field by pairing them with Seton Hall alumni. This year, the program is celebrating its 10th anniversary.