We look and we see people. We see dark, fair and freckled skin. We may see the expressive articles on their bodies: clothing, headscarves, makeup, bindis, crosses and yamakas. We think not of what these appearances may express, only how they are estranged from our sense of normal. We are all victims and perpetrators of prejudice.
The College Music Journal festival is over, and after five long days and nights of running around New York City, riding subways, catching taxis and drinking endless amounts of coffee, I've compiled a list of four bands to check out, three venues to visit, two radio stations to tune into, and one festival tip.
Unlike many other authors, Russell Banks did not grow up writing. In fact, Banks said it wasn't until after dropping out of school as a young adult that he even started reading seriously.
The Avett Brothers have come a long way since their 2009 hit album "I and Love and You." Since then they worked with the highly sought after producer Rick Rubin several times, and their newest album has benefited from Rubin's insight. Their latest and eighth release, "Magpie and the Dandelion," does not disappoint.
Stage fights, Shakespearean language and antiquated apparel will bring the audience into different era for Seton Hall Theatre's upcoming production "The Comedy of Errors."
Everyone has a little trick or unique thing they can do that no one else knows about. Even if it's something that isn't necessarily unique in itself, it can still be a hidden talent. Here are some talents we've uncovered on campus.
The latest remake of Stephen King's famed horror classic "Carrie"hit the theaters Oct. 18. Chlo? Grace Moretz shines as the titular role of Carrie White, paying wonderful homage to the original Carrie, Sissy Spacek. Starring as Carrie White's religious fanatic mother, Margaret, is prolific redhead Julianne Moore, who also does justice to the role Piper Laurie created in the 1976 film.
In theory, ABC's "Once Upon a Time in Wonderland" is the perfect fantasy/drama spinoff of the network's hit "Once Upon a Time," but Oct. 10 premiere shows it is clearly missing elements that make it a true spinoff. "OUATIN" is more of an expansion of the original brand than a followup to it.
Students who missed the free flu vaccination event at the University Center, where shots were administered by Seton Hall nursing students, can still get a flu shot.
Miley Cyrus has released her second album, "Bangerz", as her own artist giving up her pop star role as Hannah Montana to portray her real, crazy personality and spontaneous attitude. The last few months we have seen Cyrus making her appearances through social media something that is catching viewers' eyes, and like herself, her album is doing just the same.
The undead. Zombies. Walkers.
Even though everyone studies differently, here are some tips and tricks to surviving your midterms:
A security drill interrupted by a real-life attack threw the Maersk Alabama crew for a loop. Escaping the approaching skiffs manned by armed pirates, the crew knew they were yet to reach a state of smooth sailing.
Anyone who thinks history is boring hasn't heard it explained by Colin Quinn.
Comedian Bo Burnham didn't rise to fame like most others, instead becoming one of the first viral stars of YouTube when he was only 16. His humor is also different, incorporating satire, observation, music and even props.
Seton Hall work-study students will be the first to say they work because they need the money for school, but their jobs offer other benefits as well.
The new Broadway show "Big Fish" begins with a grandiose musical number featuring a witch, a giant, a mermaid and a slew of dancers in flashy costumes. A jubilant father with a thick Southern accent sings to his rational-minded young son about the importance of being "the hero of your own story." He then does a jig that compels dozens of fish to shoot out of water.
The driver has spotted you with your thumb out. He passes over the dotted line, making his way toward you. He's going to stop - but he drives on.
Possibly the most outrageous recent viral video is Ylvis's song "The Fox." Two Norwegian brothers explain the noises animals make and question why no one knows what sound the fox makes -- everything an instant hit needs! Surprisingly, Seton Hall students may not be as informed as these brothers are hoping. We asked student to make noises featured in the music video, and here are their responses*:
Seton Hall alumnus Kerry Magro has a story to share.
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