Avett Brothers' "The Carpenter" well worth two year wait
By Staff Writer | September 12The Avett Brothers have truly built themselves a home in the folk genre with the release of their seventh studio album, "The Carpenter."
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The Setonian's guide to NYC
By Staff Writer | September 12Located just 14 miles outside of New York City, Seton Hall University prides itself on providing "students with the best of both worlds," according to the schools website. While many students are familiar with NYC, some never had the chance to attend until coming to college, and, understandably, can be slightly overwhelmed at the thought of exploring the Big Apple. So, to encourage people to take the trek down to the South Orange train station and adventure out into the Big Apple, here is your ultimate guide to NYC courtesy of Pirate Life:
Students find VMA's fun but juvenile
By Staff Writer | September 12Award season kicked off on Sept. 6 at 8 p.m. with MTV's Video Music Awards leaving most students eager for something better.
2011-2012 SOPAC season sets high expectations
By Staff Writer | September 12The South Orange Performing Arts Center announced Tuesday that their 2011-2012 Season had an increase in attendance, according to a press release.
Fashion Night Out marks start of New York Fashion Week
By Staff Writer | September 12Fashion's Night Out, the official start of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, was held on Sept. 6, from 6-11 p.m. in cities spanning the globe. From Manhattan to Los Angeles, Milan to Atlanta, FNO celebrated its fourth year in existence with over 500 cities worldwide joining in on after-store-hours festivities.
Arts Council's fall season brings new and exciting events
By Staff Writer | September 5It's "lights, camera, action" for this year's Arts Council season, which plans to better reach the student body through interactive events and workshops.
Dunkin' Donuts' first customer spills the beans
By Staff Writer | September 5What's better than coffee and donuts? $50 to spend on more.
South Orange has new 'Love' for frozen yogurt
By Staff Writer | September 5As students made their way back to campus to begin the fall semester, the buzz about Dunkin' Donuts' new presence was undeniable, but it was not only Seton Hall that got a summer upgrade. Love & Yogurt is South Orange's newest addition to its bustling downtown area. It opened across from Village Plaza on South Orange Avenue in July.
Jason Mraz tour makes up for recent album flop
By Staff Writer | September 5Jason Mraz's recent album "Love is a Four Letter Word" did not receive the best review from the Setonian, criticizing its repetition in sound and style. His recent tour, "Tour is a Four Letter word" proved both impressive and colorful.
Pirate in the Spotlight: Joseph Donato
By Staff Writer | September 5Joseph Donato, junior, majors in history and minors in Italian. He keeps his schedule packed as president of the SGA, a member of the Italian Student Union, College Republicans and the Chess Club. Donato also has a love for the arts as an avid jazz and Italian opera fan.
New Owl City album nothing to hoot about
By Staff Writer | September 5Owl City's newest album, "The Midsummer Station," fell in between the cracks of mainstream pop and modern electronica on August 21.
Seton Hall takes on the Color Run
By Staff Writer | September 5Seton Hall students often search high and low, on and off campus for fun things to do on the weekend. On September 1, several groups of students travelled to Raceway Park in Englishtown, N.J. for both entertainment and community service.
Exorcist'-inspired film lacks logical plot
By Staff Writer | September 5As many other horror movies have been in the past, "The Possession" was undoubtedly inspired by "The Exorcist." The film features a young girl inhabited by an evil spirit, similar plot points, and even a movie poster paying direct homage to the 1973 horror classic. The real question is whether it lived up to its predecessor. The simple answer is no, not by a long shot. Still, "The Possession" is a decent film for anyone looking for a frightfully good time.
"Spider-man" reboot 'amazes' audience
By Staff Writer | July 4"The Amazing Spider-Man" is not just the first film in a new series about the iconic superhero - rather, it marks the beginning of a whole new cinematic era for the character. Though only five years have passed since the original trilogy, the Spider-Man reboot takes the hero in an entirely different direction, exploring more interesting interpretations of the characters and weaving complex and engaging storylines. Still, the movie never departs from the central themes of the comics, maintaining the ideals of responsibility, family, and sacrifice that originally made people connect to the character.
Girl Scouts Turn 100 With the Help of Pop Superstars
By Staff Writer | June 27Excitement was in the air at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, N.J. as pop artists Rachel Crow, Joe Jonas and Sara Bareilles took the stage on June 23 at the Girl Scouts Of America's 100th anniversary event, the B.I.G. (Believe In Girls) Celebration.
"Rock of Ages" doesn't live up to hype
By Staff Writer | June 17"Rock of Ages," based on the Broadway show open since 2009, was released in theaters on June 15.
"Prometheus:" A Modern Day Sci-Fi Classic
By Staff Writer | June 11What would today's cinema be like without "Alien"? The 1979 film certainly reinvented the science fiction genre, paving the way for suspenseful yet intriguing movies such as "Jurassic Park" and "Avatar." It also jump-started the career of director Ridley Scott, who went on to make classics like "Blade Runner" and "Gladiator." Yes, "Alien" certainly is an important film, which is why a prequel helmed by Scott himself should be a must-see. "Prometheus" easily could have flopped, but it instead proved to be a splendid mix of mystery, fright, and action very much on par with the director's original film.
"The Dark Knight Rises," and So Will Theater Attendance
By Staff Writer | June 6More than any other director, Christopher Nolan has made the superhero movie into an art form. With his films "Batman Begins" and "The Dark Knight," Nolan managed to use the larger-than-life characters of the Batman franchise to produce compelling commentaries on real issues like vengeance and greed. The conclusion to his Batman trilogy, "The Dark Knight Rises," is sure to be a box office smash when it opens on July 20. It certainly is one of the most anticipated movies of the summer.
The Men in Black are Back
By Staff Writer | May 26The original "Men in Black" was a truly remarkable film that managed to blur the lines between science fiction and comedy, in the process propelling the movie career of Will Smith and cementing Tommy Lee Jones's legacy as a Hollywood icon. Its sequel, "Men in Black II," proved to be an absolutely dismal failure, and it's unfortunate that neuralyzers could not really exist to wipe that flop from memory. "Men in Black 3" very easily could have been just as bad, but the third installment happily lives up to the high standard set by the first film. While by no means superior, "Men in Black 3" does recapture the magic of the original and serves as a satisfying continuation of the series.
Lady Antebellum wows crowd at Radio City
By Staff Writer | May 13Country-pop trio Lady Antebellum performed two sold out concerts at Radio City Music Hall last week.
