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Majority of students prefer stricter vaccine enforcement, oppose universal mask mandate, Setonian survey finds.
By Daniel O'Connor | Aug. 17, 2021A majority of students are opposed to the University’s newly imposed mask mandate, and support stricter enforcement of its vaccine mandate, a survey by The Setonian found.
University extends indoor mask requirement until further notice
By Daniel O'Connor | Aug. 12, 2021Seton Hall will require masks indoors on all its campuses until further notice, according to a Thursday email from the Health Intervention and Communication Team (HICT).
Faculty group calls for stricter vaccine mandate, mask requirements
By Daniel O'Connor | Aug. 7, 2021A Seton Hall faculty group has published a 'letter of concern' regarding the University’s reopening plans for the fall semester, calling for an enforceable vaccine mandate and an indoor masking requirement.
New York City introduces vaccine mandate for indoor dining, venues.
By Daniel O'Connor | Aug. 4, 2021New York City is mandating proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter many indoor businesses in the city, including indoor restaurants and entertainment venues, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday.
University reinstates indoor mask mandate for “at least” two weeks
By Daniel O'Connor | July 30, 2021Seton Hall will require masks in all indoor settings on its campuses for “at least the next two weeks,” according to an email sent by the Health Intervention Communication Team (HICT) on Friday morning.
Myles Powell sues Seton Hall and men's basketball staff over injury misdiagnosis
By Brendan Balsamo | July 19, 2021Myles Powell, a former guard for the Seton Hall men’s basketball team, has sued Seton Hall University, coach Kevin Willard, and a staff member for allegedly failing to diagnose a knee injury during his senior year.
Seton Hall remembers rising sophomore killed in boating accident
By Daniel O'Connor | June 16, 2021The Seton Hall community is mourning the loss of rising sophomore Corey Molinari, 19 of Whippany, New Jersey, who died early Sunday morning after a boating accident in Barnegat Bay.
NJ AAUP protests restructuring plan
By Daniel O'Connor | June 3, 2021The New Jersey American Association of University Professors (NJAAUP) has sent a letter to University President Dr. Joseph Nyre protesting the University's proposed restructuring plan.
University to require COVID-19 vaccinations for fall semester
By Daniel O'Connor | May 14, 2021Seton Hall will require every member of the University community to receive a COVID-19 vaccine before the fall semester, the Executive Cabinet announced in an email to students Friday. Exemptions will be made for religious, health, and “personal” reasons.
University announces controversial restructure plan
By Daniel O'Connor | May 13, 2021The Provost announced a plan to restructure the University’s schools and colleges, titled “seeds of innovation,” in an email to students on April 23 in a bid to reduce administration costs. The controversial restructure is one of the first implementation steps for the “Harvest Our Treasures” strategic plan, and would affect seven colleges at the University.
Majority of students partially vaccinated, support vaccine mandate for fall as University sees first COVID-19 case-free week since September
By Daniel O'Connor | May 7, 2021Eighty percent of students have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, while 42% are fully vaccinated, according to a recent survey conducted by The Setonian.
SOPD to expand surveillance network, adding dozens of facial recognition cameras
By Daniel O'Connor | May 6, 2021The South Orange Police Department (SOPD) has announced plans to expand its surveillance network throughout the Village, installing new cameras over the next five years in an attempt to reduce crime.
Candidates for South Orange Board of Trustees outline campaign platforms
By Amanda DeJesus | Apr. 28, 2021Four candidates are vying to win three vacant seats for the South Orange board of trustees elections on May 11.
Protesters again gather in front of Seton Hall to oppose WSOU
By Nicholas Kerr | Apr. 27, 2021Dozens of unmasked protesters congregated on the corner of Seton Drive and South Orange Avenue on Monday afternoon to oppose the University’s student-run radio station, WSOU, over its hard rock format for the second time in nearly a month.
Model UN hosts second online conference
By Staff Writer | Apr. 26, 2021The Seton Hall Model United Nations Club hosted its annual high school MUN conference online from April 10 to11.
New Jersey residents over 16 to become eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
By Louis Motta | Apr. 16, 2021All New Jerseyans aged 16 and older will be eligible to schedule appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations beginning April 19, Gov. Phil Murphy announced earlier this month.
Students convene at vigil recognizing anti-Asian violence
By Nicholas Kerr | Apr. 11, 2021Dozens of community members gathered on the University Green last Friday night for a vigil to recognize past and present anti-Asian violence, which has swept the nation over the last year in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Catholic organizations call WSOU an 'abomination,' promise to continue protests
By Daniel O'Connor | Mar. 30, 2021Dozens of unmasked protesters gathered outside the main entrance to Seton Hall’s South Orange campus Tuesday to protest music broadcast by the University’s radio station, WSOU.
Seton Hall's Class of 2021 to receive three in-person graduation ceremonies at MetLife Stadium
By Nicholas Kerr | Mar. 30, 2021Seton Hall’s graduating Class of 2021 will get a change of scenery this year when they walk across the stage to receive their diplomas at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey this May, University Provost Katia Passerini announced on Tuesday.
