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SHU environmental club collaborates to assess health of trees

By Meagan Ford | October 9

While trees are usually not given much attention, the importance of having enough healthy trees cannot be understated. The Village of South Orange Environmental Commission and Seton Hall University’s Environmental Studies Program are collaborating to create an inventory of trees in South Orange. The Tree Identification and Inventory Project, or TIIP, hopes to determine the current state of the South Orange tree population as well as determine if and where tree maintenance is needed. The purpose of the project is to identify the types of trees in the area to see which species are invasive as well as to assess the health of the trees and their usage.

Honors program creates student advisory board

By Caitlin Gartley | October 9

Aiming to bolster student involvement and create a more unified atmosphere, Seton Hall University’s honors program has created a Student Advisory Board (HPSAB) this semester.

Leadership conference teaches important skills

By Genevieve Krupcheck | October 9

This year’s Student Leadership Conference at Seton Hall University was held on October 5th. The 2019 student leadership conference worked to teach students important leadership skills with hands-on, interactive activities.

SHU celebrates anti-hazing week

By Elizabeth Rodriguez | October 7

The Seton Hall University community, especially the Greek organizations on campus, celebrated National Hazing Prevention Week, a period of education and awareness.

After suffering from medical emergency, professor returns to class

By Thomas Schwartz | October 7

After suffering a medical emergency during class, Kwame Akonor, an associate professor of diplomacy and international relations, returned to class this week. The incident occurred last Thursday when students responded as well as Public Safety and emergency medical technicians.

Seminary launches two new online courses

By Staff Writer | October 7

The Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology will launch two new online courses: Ministry of Justice and Charity as well as Christian Anthropology on Oct 21.

Nobel laureate receives honorary degree from SHU

By Staff Writer | October 4

Nobel Laureate Nadia Murad was presented with an honorary degree from Seton Hall University last Friday at an event hosted by the College of Diplomacy and International Relations.

Two people struck on South Orange Avenue within 36 hours

By Nicholas Kerr | October 4

Two people, one a student and the other a South Orange crossing guard, were struck on South Orange Avenue within a 36-hour period last week.

Health Services, College of Nursing give out free flu shots

By Meagan Ford | October 4

Health Services hosted a flu shot distribution event in the University Center on Sept. 24. The event was made possible with the help of students from the College of Nursing here at Seton Hall.

DOVE offers assistance to Hurricane Dorian victims

By Caitlin Gartley | October 4

In the wake of the Category Five storm that ripped across the Atlantic Ocean in early September, ravaging the Bahamas and Southern U.S. coastline, Seton Hall University’s Office of Mission and Ministry is orchestrating a drive for victims of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas through Catholic Relief Services.

Student government swears in new senators

By Rhania Kamel | October 2

A new batch of Student Government Association senators were recently sworn in. They include three Freshman senators, one Communication and the Arts senator, and two senators for Arts and Sciences.

Seton Hall announces new Title IX measures following investigation

By Rhania Kamel | September 25

On Sept. 13, the Office of the President at Seton Hall University sent out an email to the community regarding its Title IX policies and the changes to be made following the investigation into Former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick.

NJ Gov. Murphy announces task force to investigate vaping

By Nicholas Kerr | September 25

On Sept. 12, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced the creation of a task force to recommend policy proposals on how the state should proceed with regulating E-cigarette devices.

SGA President Shah seats second Presidential Cabinet

By Evando Thompson | September 25

The Student Government Association president Rishi Shah had his second slate of cabinet members confirmed this past week.

SHU professor assists migrant families on the Southern Border

By Thomas Schwartz | September 25

With the further entrenchment of anti-immigrant sentiment in the United States and abroad, a member of the Seton Hall community has dedicated her life’s work to combatting misunderstandings of society’s most ostracized members including immigrants.

Pirate Sports Network modifies approach to news reporting

By Staff Writer | September 25

The Pirate Sports Network (PSN), a fully student-run organization, has been producing live content for the past couple of years. The primary focus of the organization is to produce live games for varsity sports at Seton Hall, but this year the organization has turned its content up a notch by adding different feature length pieces. “A Pirate’s Life,” the main one gives a more in-depth look at some of the student-athletes at Seton Hall and their extensive backstories.

SGA restructures voting procedures in finance committee

By Mia Page | September 25

Student Government Association Treasure Divine Tanamal and Finance Committee Chair Ronald Babiak announced a restructuring of the finance committee which will shrink the number of voting members down to four non-SGA students and three student senators. According to Treasurer Tanamal the smaller number of voting members will create a space for debate on the allocation of funds which was lacking when the membership was larger.

TurboVote continues to partner with the University

By Alexandra Wells | September 19

Through a partnership with TurboVote, Seton Hall University will continue its effort to encourage students to get out and vote. TurboVote, a non-partisan organization that helps students sign up to vote is meant to push students to be more politically engaged and participate in the upcoming election season. This service is especially targeted at out-of-state students, with its focus on absentee ballots.

University implements electronic parking permit system

By Elizabeth Rodriguez | September 19

This fall Seton Hall implemented a new electronic parking permit system called NuPark, has been implemented for the South Orange campus.

Seton Hall students make waves with model UN themed podcast

By Thomas Schwartz | September 19

According to The New York Times report from March, podcast listeners have significantly increased in the last year. Research conducted by Edison Research and Triton Digital, an audio technology and advertising company, claimed that podcast listenership has increased among all age cohorts. The New York Times wrote that 40% of people between the ages of 12 and 24 listened to a podcast in the last month, which is a 10% increase from 2018.