NJ AAUP protests restructuring plan
By Daniel O'Connor | June 3The New Jersey American Association of University Professors (NJAAUP) has sent a letter to University President Dr. Joseph Nyre protesting the University's proposed restructuring plan.
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University to require COVID-19 vaccinations for fall semester
By Daniel O'Connor | May 14Seton Hall will require every member of the University community to receive a COVID-19 vaccine before the fall semester, the Executive Cabinet announced in an email to students Friday. Exemptions will be made for religious, health, and “personal” reasons.
University announces controversial restructure plan
By Daniel O'Connor | May 13The Provost announced a plan to restructure the University’s schools and colleges, titled “seeds of innovation,” in an email to students on April 23 in a bid to reduce administration costs. The controversial restructure is one of the first implementation steps for the “Harvest Our Treasures” strategic plan, and would affect seven colleges at the University.
Majority of students partially vaccinated, support vaccine mandate for fall as University sees first COVID-19 case-free week since September
By Daniel O'Connor | May 7Eighty percent of students have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, while 42% are fully vaccinated, according to a recent survey conducted by The Setonian.
SOPD to expand surveillance network, adding dozens of facial recognition cameras
By Daniel O'Connor | May 6The South Orange Police Department (SOPD) has announced plans to expand its surveillance network throughout the Village, installing new cameras over the next five years in an attempt to reduce crime.
Candidates for South Orange Board of Trustees outline campaign platforms
By Amanda DeJesus | Apr. 28Four candidates are vying to win three vacant seats for the South Orange board of trustees elections on May 11.
Protesters again gather in front of Seton Hall to oppose WSOU
By Nicholas Kerr | Apr. 27Dozens of unmasked protesters congregated on the corner of Seton Drive and South Orange Avenue on Monday afternoon to oppose the University’s student-run radio station, WSOU, over its hard rock format for the second time in nearly a month.
Model UN hosts second online conference
By Staff Writer | Apr. 26The Seton Hall Model United Nations Club hosted its annual high school MUN conference online from April 10 to11.
New Jersey residents over 16 to become eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
By Louis Motta | Apr. 16All New Jerseyans aged 16 and older will be eligible to schedule appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations beginning April 19, Gov. Phil Murphy announced earlier this month.
Students convene at vigil recognizing anti-Asian violence
By Nicholas Kerr | Apr. 11Dozens of community members gathered on the University Green last Friday night for a vigil to recognize past and present anti-Asian violence, which has swept the nation over the last year in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Catholic organizations call WSOU an 'abomination,' promise to continue protests
By Daniel O'Connor | Mar. 30Dozens of unmasked protesters gathered outside the main entrance to Seton Hall’s South Orange campus Tuesday to protest music broadcast by the University’s radio station, WSOU.
Seton Hall's Class of 2021 to receive three in-person graduation ceremonies at MetLife Stadium
By Nicholas Kerr | Mar. 30Seton Hall’s graduating Class of 2021 will get a change of scenery this year when they walk across the stage to receive their diplomas at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey this May, University Provost Katia Passerini announced on Tuesday.
Unopposed SGA executive board candidates outline goals for 2021-22
By Staff Writer | Mar. 28The Student Government Association (SGA) executive board candidates have outlined their policy goals for the 2021-2022 term ahead of Monday’s elections, in which no positions are being contested.
Rutgers to require COVID-19 vaccine for students this fall
By Daniel O'Connor | Mar. 26Rutgers University will require students enrolling for the 2021 fall semester to show they've received a COVID-19 vaccine, the University announced on its website Thursday.
Class of 2020 commencement ceremonies to be held at Prudential Center in late April, early May
By Nicholas Kerr | Mar. 25After nearly a year of patience, Seton Hall’s Class of 2020 may finally receive an in-person commencement ceremony this spring, the University announced on Tuesday afternoon.
Seton Hall surpasses 200 COVID-19 cases for spring semester
By Daniel O'Connor | Mar. 24Seton Hall reported two new cases of COVID-19 Monday, marking 205 cases since the spring 2021 semester began and over 400 since the start of the pandemic.
Seton Hall and SGA condemn rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans
By Genevieve Krupcheck | Mar. 23Seton Hall and the Student Government Association (SGA) both released statements addressing and condemning the mass shootings at three massage parlors in Atlanta, Georgia that killed eight people, including six Asain women on March 16.
Seton Hall teams up with South Orange Village on Community Care and Justice Initiative
By Louis Motta | Mar. 23South Orange Village is partnering with Essex County and Seton Hall to promote and facilitate the development of community wellness and crisis prevention programs through the Community Care and Justice Initiative.
Vatican statement draws mixed reactions from Seton Hall community
By Staff Writer | Mar. 23The Vatican drew mixed reactions from the Seton Hall community after a March 15 statement reaffirmed the stance of the Catholic Church on gay civil unions.
SGA begins election season with no contested seats
By Laura Maltez-Barahona | Mar. 19The Student Government Association (SGA) election campaign season kicked off this week, but no seats will be contested for the 2021-2022 term, virtually guaranteeing all candidates their positions.
