FEATURES

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Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle on Campus

By Staff Writer | September 18

With all of the work and stress that comes with the job of being a college student, focusing so much on studies while neglecting one's health is an easy trap into which anyone can fall. Part of becoming an independent young person is a higher sense of responsibility, which also includes taking care of one's own health. Luckily for Seton Hall students, there are many outlets and programs on campus that promote a healthy lifestyle.

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Hosseini achieves great emotional depth with 'Mountains'

By Staff Writer | September 18

Within the first 100 pages of Khaled Hosseini's "And the Mountains Echoed," a father gives up his beloved daughter; a jealous sister pushes her twin out of a tree, leaving her paralyzed; and an old man reflects on a lost love.

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SHU professor, chorus use opera to raise money for Sandy repairs

By Staff Writer | September 18

Seton Hall music professor Dr. Jason Tramm has found a way to honor an operatic legend, raise money for charity and give his students the opportunity of a lifetime.

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New fall season contains big names, potential hits

By Staff Writer | September 18

With the fall comes a slew of new series, all looking to be the next hit. This year features some familiar faces, both real and fictional. But big names such as Robin Williams and Marvel don't necessarily lead to quality programming. How will the new television year turn out? Tune it into some of these shows and judge for yourselves!

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Urban 'Fuses' genres with new album

By Amanda Boyer | September 18

After three years, Grammy winner and "American Idol" judge Keith Urban finally released his seventh album "Fuse" on Sept. 10. This album shows Urban's ability to take risks and step outside of his boundaries, demonstrating he is not afraid to mix different genres into the familiar country feel of his music.

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Insidious: Chapter 2' proves an unconventional scare

By Staff Writer | September 18

Horror films just are not what they used to be. Too many fail to capture the feeling that members of the audience have paid good money for: fright. Horror is a hit-or-miss genre, but that is where "Insidious: Chapter 2" has struck gold - finding a way to scare all viewers, not just some.

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Sunny' still prime in season nine

By Staff Writer | September 14

Few television shows make it past a handful of seasons, so it's a miracle of sorts when a low-budget buddy comedy that lacks a plot can be successful enough to make it to a ninth season.

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New 'Ultimate Fighter' season comes out swinging

By Staff Writer | September 14

The season premiere of the 18th installment of "The Ultimate Fighter," or "TUF," left viewers wanting more.

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New NBC game show chooses contestants from app

By Amanda Boyer | September 14

The biggest prize in game show history is up for grabs in the new NBC series "Million Second Quiz." But it's not just the prize that's historic - the contest itself is unlike anything seen before.

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Light fabrics stars at New York Fashion Week

By Staff Writer | September 14

The fashion world is two steps ahead of the season and prepared for spring 2014 at New York City's Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.

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Major campus organizations welcome members

By Staff Writer | September 14

Joining one or more of the University's more than 120 student organizations is a chance to make friends, expand interests and learn more about your school.

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Reznor comes back with new NIN album

By Staff Writer | September 11

Trent Reznor, the man solely behind Nine Inch Nails, has released his latest album, "Hesitation Marks," which refers to the faint lines of uncertainty before a suicide.

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Pirate's Boogie

By Staff Writer | September 11

Seton Hall graduate Ethan Arnowitz ('13) is living a dream. Arnowitz has formed a band, The Far West Outfit, with three of his close friends and is contributing to the growing folk music craze. With comparisons to The Lumineers, Modest Mouse and Good Old War, The Far West Outfit seems to be poised for success.

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Update the way you bake cookies with this simple recipe

By Staff Writer | September 5

As kids we loved the simplicity of a chocolate chip cookie and many of us still do (the Caf offers the best option on campus). This fall, change the way you look at cookies and try this rich, flavor-packed chocolate variety.

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Freshmen adjust to new roommates

By Staff Writer | September 5

EDITOR'S NOTE:Our ongoing series will examine how the roommate situations change throughout the year for five freshmen.*

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Bryan proves popularity with 'Crash My Party'

By Amanda Boyer | September 5

Fans have no reason to be disappointed with popular country singer-songwriter and Academy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan's fourth album, "Crash My Party," which was released by Capitol Nashville on Aug. 13.

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How not to act like a college freshman

By Staff Writer | September 5

Welcome to Seton Hall, class of 2017! We know that freshman year can be overwhelming, so in order to make your transition to college easier, here are five important ways to not act like a college freshman.

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Getaway' from the theaters

By Staff Writer | September 5

After the opening scene of the new Courtney Solomon flick "Getaway," I couldn't help but ask myself: What was Ethan Hawke thinking? Did he even read the script? Was there a script? My hunch is by agreeing to do this, Hawke did someone a favor; maybe he owed some big-time gambling debt to Solomon, or perhaps Selena Gomez had some dirt on him.

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Joining the ivory league

By Staff Writer | September 5

With its colorful paint job and location outside the university center, the piano is hard to ignore. And that's exactly the point.

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Mayer comes back strongly with 'Paradise Valley'

By Staff Writer | September 5

Following the cancellation of his 2012 tour due to vocal granulomas and throat surgery, John Mayer returned to the music scene with the release of his latest album, "Paradise Valley," on Aug. 20.