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NJ Transit finalizes ticket cost increase

By Staff Writer | April 29

Riders of New Jersey Transit will feel the burden of the anticipated fare hikes, which will begin on May 1.

South Park writers silenced

By Staff Writer | April 28

In terms of cartoons in modern America, viewers cannot say they have seen it all unless they partake in the cultural phenomenon that has become "South Park." Since its debut in 1997, critics and fans alike have called "South Park" indecent, violent and downright entertaining. The show's 14 successful seasons are largely attributed to its satirical and darkly humorous depictions of controversial subject matter, which includes topics related to religion, politics, racism, war and even television itself. It seems, however, in recent weeks, the show has gone too far.

Pope taken to hospital

By Staff Writer | April 28

UPDATE, Friday afternoon: According to a report from the Beaver County (Pa.) Times, Robert Morris head coach Mike Rice spoke with Seton Hall officials about Herb Pope's condition. Rice told the newspaper that "Pope's heart stopped...and (he) also suffered seizures, convulsions and was vomiting" during the incident on Wednesday.

Sheeran to give keynote speech

By Staff Writer | April 22

In his final weeks at Seton Hall, University President Msgr. Robert Sheeran will address students and their families as the keynote speaker at the 2010 Baccalaureate Commencement Ceremony on Monday, May 17 at the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, NJ.

Boroff explains reason for step down

By Staff Writer | April 22

Stillman School of Business Dean Karen Boroff said she has decided to step down from her position mostly because she felt it would be best for the organization of the school.

SAB flings into spring with events

By Staff Writer | April 22

With the arrival of spring and the end of the semester approaching, the Student Activities Board is co-sponsoring Spring Fling 2010, starting Friday, April 23 to Sunday, May 2.

Testing Trenton

By Staff Writer | April 22

Three Seton Hall students addressed the New Jersey Assembly Budget and Appropriations Committee in Trenton on Monday about the proposed Fiscal Year 2011 New Jersey state budget and the effect its passing would have on Seton Hall students.

SGA senate approves budget standards for new executives

By Staff Writer | April 22

The Student Government Association held its joint session between the old and new members Monday night. The meeting marked the transition between this year and next year's SGA as old members held their final meeting and new senate leadership was elected.

Hall student awarded Fulbright Scholarship

By Staff Writer | April 22

This year's Fulbright Scholarship to Indonesia has been awarded to a Seton Hall senior Grace Chung for the 2010-2011 school year. Chung is a senior at Seton Hall, with a double major in Diplomacy and International Relations and Economics. She will be part of a 10 month program in Indonesia and is the second of four recipients to receive this year's awards.

Piratenet junk mail problem solved

By Staff Writer | April 22

The Teaching, Learning and Technology Center received reports that students were indicating e-mails sent from faculty and administrators were being captured by their built-in spam filter and deposited into their junk mail box, according to TLTC Director Paul Fisher.

Moving up the ranks

By Staff Writer | April 22

Mike Salzillo, a 2002 graduate of Seton Hall, recently was promoted to assistant vice president at Coyne Public Relations, LLC. Coyne was PRWeek's 2009 midsize agency of the year.

Social work major saved in reorganization of A&S

By Staff Writer | April 22

The college planning committee for the College of Arts and Sciences has approved Dean Marbach's proposal for the reorganization of the college, according to Manfred Minimair, chair of the committee and associate professor in the department of mathematics and computer science.

Speech team wins awards in Wisconsin tournament

By Staff Writer | April 15

Seton Hall's Brownson Speech Team qualified and attended the American Forensics Association National Tournament where they won multiple honors at the University of Wisconsin from April 2 to April 5.

Students enter the "Verbal Asylum"

By Staff Writer | April 15

Seton Hall alum David Allyon will perform selections of his original poetry at Verbal Asylum, Seton Hall's Open Mic Poetry and Performance Series, at 8:30 p.m. on April 15 in the Pirate's Cove.

A&S proposes merging departments

By Staff Writer | April 15

The Board of Regents decided recently to impose a university-wide cut of $9 million, which, according to Barbara Anderson, associate provost, led to a request from the provost for an across-the-board 5.1 percent cut to all units at Seton Hall University.