Seton Hall confirms two COVID-19 clusters, one in Greek Life, the other in Athletics
By Nicholas Kerr | October 25This is a breaking news story. Check back later for more updates.
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University reports eight new coronavirus cases overnight; 30 cases since start of month
By Nicholas Kerr | October 25Seton Hall reported eight new cases of the coronavirus early Sunday morning, pushing the total number of cases the University has seen since the start of the semester to 37. Seven of the cases, which were detected on Saturday, were reported in five off-campus and two on-campus students all connected to the South Orange campus. The eighth case was said to be an employee who was found to be infected on Friday through outside testing.The University has now detected 30 total coronavirus cases during the month of October – 25 of which were found in the last seven days – accounting for 80% of all cases since Seton Hall reopened in August.The University has now detected 30 total coronavirus cases during the month of October – 25 of which were found in the last seven days – accounting for 80% of all cases since Seton Hall reopened in August.
Students voice concern after coronavirus cases spike at Seton Hall
By Daniel O'Connor | October 24Seton Hall reported six new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, bringing the University’s total cases since the pandemic began to 36. Twenty-nine cases were reported since the fall semester began, with 19 cases — nearly two-thirds of the semester’s total — reported in the past week alone.
Seton Hall reports four new coronavirus cases in highest recorded single-day increase; several cases said to be ‘related’
By Nicholas Kerr | October 22Seton Hall recorded four new cases of the coronavirus on Wednesday evening, its highest single-day increase. According to the Health Intervention and Communication Team (HICT) dashboard, three of the cases appear to be related to another confirmed case from Oct. 20 – another first for the University which, until this point, had only reported isolated cases.
Maplewood Township Committee votes to disarm and indefinitely suspend local auxiliary police
By Staff Writer | October 22The Maplewood auxiliary police force will be disarmed and indefinitely suspended, the Maplewood Township Committee voted Tuesday.
DOVE’s ‘Christmas in October’ toy drive ends this week
By Staff Writer | October 21Seton Hall’s Division of Volunteer Efforts’ (DOVE) will end its “Christmas in October” toy drive on Oct. 22.
New Jersey to vote on legalization of recreational marijuana
By Amanda DeJesus | October 19New Jersey voters will decide the status of recreational marijuana in the upcoming election by voting on legalizing the drug via a ballot initiative.
Student Services hosts second panel on policing with professors, local leaders
By Daniel O'Connor | October 19Student Services hosted an online “panel on policing” last Thursday to discuss criminal justice and inequality in South Orange and beyond.
South Orange police recruit seven new officers
By Marie Leone | October 15The South Orange Police Department (SOPD) hired seven new police officers, some of whom are women and people of color, the South Orange Board of Trustees announced on Sept. 29.
Registered to vote in Essex County? Here is how to cast your ballot
By Laura Maltez-Barahona | October 15With just 19 days until the 2020 election, The Setonian has compiled a guide on how to vote in Essex County and its neighboring counties.
Seton Hall announces plans to continue hybrid classes into spring
By Daniel O'Connor | October 14The University’s Hybrid Flexible or “HyFlex” instruction modality will continue into the spring 2021 semester, according to an email from the Office of the Provost sent out on Tuesday.
Monmouth, Iona College see coronavirus outbreaks due to ‘super-spreader events’
By Daniel O'Connor | October 14Dozens of students entered isolation after “super-spreader events” were blamed for COVID-19 outbreaks at Monmouth University and Iona College this week.
Village reports worst day since April for positive coronavirus cases as numbers continues to grow statewide
By Nicholas Kerr | October 13South Orange Village President Sheena Collum announced five new coronavirus cases in the Village on Monday. According to Collum, the cases all appear to be unrelated but noted that in the last several days the Village has been made aware of “large house parties” within the Columbia High School community, which serves students from both South Orange and Maplewood.
Seton Hall gathers on Green, honors Breonna Taylor and others killed by police
By Daniel O'Connor and Justin Sousa | October 10More than 100 students and community members gathered for a vigil on the University Green Friday night to honor Breonna Taylor and other Black men and women who were killed by police.
Seton Hall women’s basketball team and Black Caucus to host vigil honoring Breonna Taylor and others killed by police
By Justin Sousa | October 8Seton Hall’s women’s basketball team, along with members of Seton Hall’s Black Caucus, will host a vigil on the University Green Friday to honor of Breonna Taylor and several other Black men and women who have been killed by police.
New Jersey health officials warn of second coronavirus wave as daily cases spike to four-month high
By Nicholas Kerr | October 8New Jersey reported 1,301 new cases of the coronavirus on Thursday, the highest number of daily cases since May 29, as public health officials are bracing for a potentially dire winter.
Women’s basketball team to host vigil honoring Breonna Taylor and others killed by police
By Daniel O'Connor and Justin Sousa | October 8Seton Hall’s women’s basketball team, along with members of Seton Hall’s Black Caucus, will host a vigil on the University Green Friday to honor of Breonna Taylor and several other Black men and women who have been killed by police.
Seton Hall gives flu shots to students
By Marie Leone | October 8Seton Hall’s last flu shot clinic of the semester is scheduled for Oct. 8 from 12 to 4 p.m., according to Director of Health Services Diane Lynch.
Chris Christie checks into hospital after testing positive for the coronavirus
By Nicholas Kerr | October 3Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (’87) announced on Saturday that he has checked into Morristown Medical Center just hours after announcing he had tested positive for the coronavirus.
New Jersey records 957 new coronavirus cases, the highest daily count since May
By Nicholas Kerr | October 3New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced via Twitter on Saturday that the state recorded another 957 coronavirus cases, the highest number of daily cases since May.
