The “conscience” of ESPN on the challenges facing sports journalism industry
By Zachary Mawby | October 31Bob Ley never imagined that ESPN would be what it is today when he joined the network on just its third day of operation in 1979.
SPORTS FEATURES
Basketball season preview: MBB and WBB prioritizing experience and new talent, respectively
By Zachary Mawby | October 27For very different reasons, both the Seton Hall men’s and women’s basketball programs saw their seasons end in disappointment last year.
NIL and new era at Seton Hall: Investment, expectations
By Jaden Highsmith | October 27In the span of just a few years, the landscape of college sports has shifted dramatically, and Seton Hall is aiming to be among the programs that don’t just adapt, but succeed.
NBA betting scandal shakes league, fans
By Jaden Highsmith | October 25Less than a week into the 2025-2025 season, the NBA is facing one of its biggest scandals in years after several players and coaches were accused of being involved in illegal sports betting and insider gambling on Thursday morning.
New cross country head coach talks “four C’s” after Metropolitan Championship win
By Ace Crawford | October 24When 2018 alumnus Jacob Simon chose to attend Seton Hall as a student-athlete in 2014, one of the biggest factors in his decision was communication.
The two-headed giant: Determining the trajectory of this year’s BIG EAST conference
By Christian Hui | October 23About a year has passed since University of Connecticut (UConn) Head Coach Dan Hurley’s comment that the BIG EAST “is the best conference” in men’s college basketball. The comment came after UConn’s back-to-back NCAA national championships under Hurley.
Preseason polls spark conversation throughout the BIG EAST
By Jaden Highsmith | October 23On Tuesday, the BIG EAST conference kicked off the 2025–2026 men's basketball season with its annual media-day event at Madison Square Garden, where the preseason coaches' poll and player awards were announced.
Seton Hall community shares predictions for wide-open NBA season
By Jaden Highsmith | October 21The 2025–2026 NBA season is set to begin, and the excitement is building among fans across the country.
Andrea Kremer discusses “Importance and Impact of Storytelling” at masterclass
By Zachary Mawby | October 11“I think this phrase gets overused a lot, but I love to say this: everybody has a story—[and as a journalist] you have to find it, and you have to tell it.”
Yankees overcome 1-0 series deficit to beat Red Sox in Wild Card thriller
By Jaden Highsmith | October 5After suffering a Game 1 loss, the New York Yankees won the next two games in dramatic and dominant fashion, respectively, to beat the Boston Red Sox in the 2025 American League (AL) Wild Card (best of three) Series.
Prowess on the pitch: Gotham FC proves their place in NJ/NY sports
By Jacqueline Litowinsky | October 3In May, a viral tweet by @SavageSports_ on X claimed that “New York hasn’t won a major sports championship since 2011.”
Pirates share their bold takes and predictions for the 2025-2026 NFL season
By Jaden Highsmith | September 26The 2025–26 NFL season is now in full swing, and with every passing week, Seton Hall students engage in passionate conversations on a range of topics.
First down: Students share their excitement for the return of the NFL
By Kaelyn Blizard | September 19After a six-month hiatus, the NFL has finally returned to the screens of millions around the world. The league’s 106th season opened with a matchup between the defending Super Bowl Champions, the Philadelphia Eagles, and their long-time rivals, the Dallas Cowboys, on Sept. 4.
New women’s golf head coach on her coaching journey and return to Seton Hall
By Zachary Mawby | August 26Last month, Natalie Desjardins stepped down as head coach of the women’s golf team to accept a new position as a director of junior golf at a training facility in Brooklyn, New York, Seton Hall’s Director of Athletics, Bryan Felt, announced in a university-issued press release.
ESPN comes to TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater, New Jersey for “SportsCenter: 50 States in 50 Days” Tour
By Zachary Mawby | July 16Thanks to ESPN’s partnership with Seton Hall’s Center for Sports Media, The Setonian was able to get an inside look at the network’s "'50 in 50" tour and interview SportsCenter anchor Ryan Smith.
Calling the Shots: Seton Hall alum John Fanta on becoming the voice of college basketball
By Zachary Mawby | June 23A class of 2017 graduate, John Fanta discusses his childhood, career at SHU, and rise from stand-in high school commentator to one of the most recognizable voices in college basketball.
Historic House v. NCAA settlement to benefit Seton Hall’s basketball programs
By Zachary Mawby | June 12Following the House v. NCAA settlement, Seton Hall's Director of Athletics, Bryan Felt, expressed how optimistic he was about the basketball programs' future in a press-release.
After coaching for 53 years, Coach John Moon reflects on his legendary career ahead of retirement
By Zachary Mawby | May 14Coach Moon shares some of his favorite memories since taking over as head coach in 1972.
Seton Hall men's basketball: How recent changes in NIL could reshape the future of the program
By Dominique Mercadante and Zachary Mawby | April 2After a difficult season for Seton Hall's men's basketball team, the upcoming changes in NIL should benefit the program next season.
Lady legends: Seton Hall women who changed the game
By Christian Hui | March 31In celebration of Women's History Month, The Setonian takes a moment to recognize the female student-athletes who have made an impact on the university.
