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Students share advice, urge others to be safe after spike in coronavirus cases

By Nicholas Hernandez | October 30

As COVID-19 cases increase throughout the nation, the CDC reported a drastic increase in the virus at the start of October among adults aged 18 to 22. The CDC indicated the likelihood that some of the increase is linked to the resumption of in-person attendance at some colleges and universities. Their previous reports show that young adults are less likely than other age groups to adhere to some COVID-19 prevention measures.

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Poet Roger Reeves recites works at Poetry-in-the-Round event

By Rebecca Amrik | October 30

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.

Alternatives to ‘lift your spirits’ this Halloween during the pandemic

By Victoria Rossi | October 28

With Halloween approaching, Seton Hall students shared how they are preparing to celebrate the spookiest holiday of the year amid a global pandemic.

Here are four things you should know before making a trip to NYC

By Staff Writer | October 27

With New York City being just a thirty-minute train ride away, many Seton Hall students wanting to visit must now follow safety guidelines and procedures due to the pandemic.

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Let’s talk economics: Students, professor unfold Seton Hall economics program

By Staff Writer | October 27

Seton Hall economics majors and faculty gave insight into what made them choose this course of study, what pursuing the major entails and how it will help them post-graduation.

Students are ‘falling’ for these food and drink favorites

By Catherine San | October 23

With the arrival of autumn, many food establishments have transitioned to seasonal menus, letting fall fanatics indulge in their favorite seasonal treats. From pumpkin spice lattes to the classic apple pie, here’s what Seton Hall students had to say about their fall food and drink picks.

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Seton Hall theatre program prepares for ‘Spoon River Revisited’

By Andrew Byrd | October 23

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.”

SHUSaba keeps dancing through COVID-19

By Staff Writer | October 22

The “new normal” ushered in by COVID-19 has made Seton Hall’s clubs and organizations adjust and change the way they conduct their meetings and events. One of these on-campus organizations is SHUSaba, Seton Hall’s student South Asian Fusion dance team.

UpliftSHU strives to uphold mental health wellness on campus

By Bianca Stover | October 22

UpliftSHU is a student-run mental health club that upholds their tenets of mindfulness, community and empowerment, according to their Instagram.

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Student employees in food service industry talk about changes amid COVID-19

By Staff Writer | October 20

Wearing masks, following social distancing guidelines and adhering to safety measures, Seton Hall students employed in the food service industry shared what it’s like to be in their shoes during COVID-19.

To rush or not to rush: Seton Hall freshmen decide on Greek life

By Staff Writer | October 15

One of the long-standing traditions across many college campuses—including Seton Hall—is Greek life. As events take place online due to the pandemic, some freshmen said they have become torn on whether they should join Greek life this year.

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Megan Thee Stallion speaks on Black Lives Matter at SNL performance

By Staff Writer | October 13

Rapper Megan Thee Stallion made her debut performance on the Season 46 premiere of “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) on Oct. 3, where she raised awareness for the Black Lives Matter movement and the protection of Black men and women.

Greek life adjusts recruitment and initiation process amid pandemic

By Staff Writer | October 12

Recruiting and initiating members into Seton Hall’s Greek life is normally a time filled with face-to-face contact and social interaction, but due to the pandemic this year's events will have to take place through an increasingly familiar medium—online.