LIVE TRACKER: University reports over 100 cases of coronavirus in two weeks, urges testing
By Nicholas Kerr | Nov. 13This is a breaking news story. Check back later for more updates.
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Aquinas Hall quarantine ends after three days
By Daniel O'Connor | Nov. 13Residents on the second floor of Aquinas Hall will no longer have to quarantine, Housing and Residence Life (HRL) said in an email to residents Thursday.
Seton Hall to serve as coronavirus testing site
By Daniel O'Connor | Nov. 13Seton Hall’s South Orange campus will serve as a coronavirus testing site for Essex County residents and the University community on Thursday, Nov. 19, according to University officials.
Seton Hall cancels in-person instruction for remainder of semester
By Nicholas Kerr and Daniel O'Connor | Nov. 11Seton Hall University will transition entirely to online classes for the remainder of the semester, effective Thursday, following a spike in coronavirus cases both on campus and statewide President Joseph Nyre announced in a campus-wide email.
Serra Hall to serve as additional quarantine space following surge in COVID-19 cases
By Nicholas Kerr | Nov. 11This is a breaking news story. Check back later for more updates.
Vatican report: Seminary officials knew McCarrick shared bed with seminarians at beach house
By Nicholas Kerr | Nov. 11Nearly two years after initiating an investigation into the conduct of disgraced former American Cardinal and Archbishop of Newark Theodore McCarrick, the Vatican released a 449-page report detailing how he was able to rise to the highest levels of Church leadership while at the same time sexually abusing young boys, seminarians and fellow priests.
Seton Hall records 13 new COVID-19 cases as statewide numbers surge to ‘devastating’ levels
By Nicholas Kerr | Nov. 11For the second consecutive day Seton Hall saw its highest number of daily coronavirus cases on Tuesday, detecting 12 cases of COVID-19 through its testing protocol on Tuesday and an additional case on its Interprofessional Health Sciences campus in Nutley for a total of 13 cases.
Murphy announces new COVID-19 restrictions, provides update on vaccine distribution
By Louis Motta | Nov. 9Indoor dining in New Jersey will no longer be permitted between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. effective Nov. 12, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced at a press conference Monday.
Seton Hall orders second floor of Aquinas Hall to quarantine after two students test positive for COVID-19
By Nicholas Kerr | Nov. 9This is a breaking news story. Check back later for more details.
Biden defeats Trump, Associated Press projects
By Nicholas Kerr | Nov. 7This is a breaking news story. Check back later for more updates.
Seton Hall records six new positive COVID-19 cases as Murphy says state is ‘close’ to ordering new restrictions
By Nicholas Kerr | Nov. 5Seton Hall reported six additional cases of the coronavirus among its student population on Wednesday evening, five of which were detected in students who are based at the South Orange campus and one from Seton Hall’s Law School.
New Jersey votes to legalize recreational marijuana
By Nicholas Kerr | Nov. 4Voters in New Jersey overwhelmingly voted to amend the state’s constitution on Tuesday night to legalize the possession of marijuana for all people 21-years-old and over and pave the way for the recreational cultivation, processing and retail sale of the drug.
Seton Hall students prefer Biden to Trump, Setonian poll finds
By Daniel O'Connor | Nov. 2A majority of Seton Hall students will support former Vice President Joe Biden in Tuesday’s upcoming presidential election, according to a Setonian poll.
Seton Hall virologist expresses concern over rise in University coronavirus cases
By Louis Motta | Nov. 2A Seton Hall professor and virologist said the University should consider a switch to remote learning after a rise in cases near the South Orange campus.
Murphy warns second wave is 'coming now' as Seton Hall reports reduced virus numbers
By Daniel O'Connor | Oct. 30After seeing a rapid increase in cases last week, the University reported “much-reduced numbers” in the past few days according to an email sent from the Health Intervention Communication Team, and reported no new positive tests on Thursday.
Concern rises on campus as clusters and uncertainty continue to grow
By Genevieve Krupcheck | Oct. 29Coronavirus cases have continued to rise within the University community, with the Seton Hall reporting one additional case on Wednesday for a total of 35 cases in October alone, at least 15 of which were said to be either “related” or detected through contact tracing.
University reports three more COVID-19 infections as number of connected cases grows
By Nicholas Kerr | Oct. 28One off-campus and two on-campus cases of the coronavirus were detected through Seton Hall’s testing protocol on Tuesday, according to a late-night update to the University’s dashboard. The numbers come after the University reported no new cases for the first time in six days on Monday.
Seton Hall Weekend turns into weeklong series of virtual events
By Staff Writer | Oct. 26Seton Hall is hosting a series of virtual experiences and activities for students, parents and alumni as part of its Seton Hall Week which will run from Oct. 23 to Oct. 30.
Students weigh in on final presidential debate of 2020
By Genevieve Krupcheck | Oct. 26The final presidential debate between former Vice President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump took place on Oct. 23.
Seton Hall confirms two COVID-19 clusters, one in Greek Life, the other in Athletics
By Nicholas Kerr | Oct. 25This is a breaking news story. Check back later for more updates.
