New freshman roommate selection process comes to SHU
By Mary Marshall | June 13Eligible freshmen will now be able to choose their own roommates through a new roommate selection process for the 2013-2014 school year.
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Commencement tradition continues with class of 2017
By Lindsay Rittenhouse | June 12The class of 2017 will come together at the annual New Student Convocation on August 25 at 4 p.m. to celebrate a new beginning as students at Seton Hall.
SGA engages SHU community and its leaders
By Tiffany Do | June 3Having served Seton Hall's students and faculty for over 25 years, the Student Government Association is in charge of most of the student-run clubs and organizations on campus, according to SGA Vice President Mario Costa.
Students set sail as Seton Hall's newest alumni
By Lindsay Rittenhouse | June 3More than 1,000 Seton Hall graduates received degrees and took the next steps to starting their future on May 20 at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Bomb threat shuts down Seton Hall University campus
By Staff Writer | May 30A bomb threat caused the evacuation of Seton Hall University's main campus by the South Orange Police Department due to "an unverified threat" around 3:45 p.m. on Thursday May 30, according to a Pirate Alert sent around 3:50 p.m.
Ivy Hill tenants do not mind Seton Hall student residents
By Staff Writer | May 6Ivy Hill Park Apartments, known as "Ivy Hill" or "Ivy," have become home for many Seton Hall students over the years. With all the things that come along with having college students as neighbors, mainly partying, ordinary tenants that live in Ivy Hill said they do not have a huge problem with some of the house parties Seton Hall students host in their apartments.
National Council of Negro Women returns to Seton Hall
By Staff Writer | May 6After a period of decline when it nearly disappeared, the Imani Chapter of The National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) of Seton Hall University has returned full force. During this academic year, membership has grown from five, not including the reconstituted executive board, to more than 25. The majority of the members now are freshman.
WSOU to award scholarships to dedicated staff members
By Staff Writer | May 2WSOU will attempt to lighten the financial burden of college for its staff members with a yearly scholarship awarded to upperclassmen who have demonstrated their dedication to the campus radio station.
Exam schedule contains conflicts
By Staff Writer | May 2The University registrar says students with final exam conflicts should try to work them out with professors.
Legislators visit SHU to support grant recipients
By Mary Marshall | May 2State legislators attended a reception at the Faculty Lounge of the University Center to show support for Seton Hall recipients of Tuition Assistance Grants on Thursday, April 26.
Relay for Life passes $60,000
By Staff Writer | May 2Relay for Life was held on Friday, April 26 in the Richie Regan Recreation Center. Doors opened for the event at 5 p.m. and closed at 9 p.m. Relay for Life lasted for 12 hours, ending at 5 a.m. Saturday morning.
Law scholar chosen as commencement speaker
By Tiffany Do | May 2Seton Hall's Commencement Committee has chosen Dr. Hadley P. Arkes of Amherst College to give the commencement address at the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, N.J., on Monday, May 20.
Background checks revamped to include new faculty hires
By Staff Writer | May 2Seton Hall has recently started conducting background checks on all newly hired faculty members in an effort to increase safety and improve the quality of the on-campus experience, according to University's website.
College of Nursing adopts simulation technology
By Staff Writer | May 2The College of Nursing has recently enhanced its teaching techniques with advanced technology.
Summer for the Spirit comes with a 20% tuition discount
By Rachel Hassett | May 2The Office of the Provost's Summer for the Spirit program is offering a discount on select undergraduate courses, according to the adviser to the provost, Jane Dewey.
Zeta Psi raises over $2,000 for cancer
By Staff Writer | May 1Seton Hall's chapter of the Zeta Psi fraternity raised more than $2,000 through its hair shaving event on April 29.
Blackboard to get boost on May 19
By Staff Writer | May 1The latest release of the Blackboard Learn Suite, Blackboard 9.1, will take place on Sunday, May 19 and include upgrades and a few changes based on the feedback provided by nearly 1,200 students and educators at 640 schools.
Seniors prepare for debt after graduation
By Staff Writer | May 1Seton Hall students pay $1,028 per credit, which translates to $33,740 per year just in tuition.
New Jersey commissioner of Corrections visits SHU
By Staff Writer | May 1Dr. John Paitakes' Community Corrections, Probation and Parole class will host a guest speaker today.
Education professor up for national recognition
By Staff Writer | May 1Seton Hall University has recently nominated Dr. Roberta Devlin-Scherer of the College of Education and Human Servies for the U.S. Professor of the Year.
