WHERE ARE THEY NOW
After a year of uncertainty, men’s basketball will have a crowd behind them at Senior Night
By Justin Sousa | Mar. 2College Senior Nights were always meant to be a special occasion for the student-athletes who devoted their college careers to their athletic program and school. Four-year Seton Hall veterans Sandro Mamukelashvili, Myles Cale and Shavar Reynolds and graduate transfer Bryce Aiken were always going to have their ceremonious send-off at the final home game of this season, but now it will happen in front of a 1,700-person crowd at the Prudential Center.
South Orange seeks artists for Valley Street mural
By Staff Writer | Mar. 2The South Orange Village Center Alliance (SOVCA) is looking for artists to design a mural for downtown South Orange.Julie Doran, a member of SOVCA’s Board of Directors, called public art a “natural fit” to the Alliance’s mission “to create a sense of vitality in our downtown.”
SHU reviews ‘To All The Boys I've Loved Before: Always and Forever’
By Staff Writer | Mar. 2Warning: spoilers ahead.
Students react after Daft Punk splits after 28 years together
By Liam Brucker-Casey | Mar. 2After 28 years, the popular musical duo Daft Punk announced that the two will go their separate ways, breaking the news with an 8-minute video titled “Epilogue” excerpted from their 2006 film “Electroma.” Publicist Kathryn Frazier confirmed the news to Pitchfork but gave no reason for the breakup. Students share their reactions upon hearing the news last week.
Pirates clinch No. 3 seed in final regular season game
By Jenna Powell | Mar. 2Desiree Elmore dropped 30 points as Seton Hall defeated St. John’s 59-43 on Monday night. With the win and Butler’s upset victory over DePaul, the Pirates clinched the No. 3 seed for the upcoming Big East Tournament.
Softball opens season with tough set of games at Gamecock Invitational
By Staff Writer | Mar. 1The Seton Hall softball team returned to play for the first time this past weekend since last spring's season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Pirates faced stiff competition in No. 16 Duke and No. 18 South Carolina in their return to the diamond but ultimately went 0-5 on the weekend.
SGA extends application deadline for new candidates
By Genevieve Krupcheck | Mar. 1The Student Government Association (SGA) added extra interest sessions, extended application deadlines and created a new election committee as the organization faces a decrease in new candidates for the third year in a row.
Gov. Murphy announces investments in public universities, healthcare in annual budget address
By Louis Motta | Mar. 1New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced plans to reduce cost of attendance at public universities, as well as other investments in healthcare and the economy in his annual budget address on Feb. 23.
Men's soccer mark Big East season-opener with win over St. John's
By Justin Sousa | Feb. 28Historically, opening day for the Big East regular season has a day to forget for the men's soccer team. Over the last decade, they had lost every single Big East opener to a collection of opponents including St. John's, Providence, DePaul, Creighton and Syracuse. In fact, the last time Seton Hall won their Big East regular season opener was in 2009 with a 3-1 win over Syracuse.
Seton Hall boost post-season resume with impressive win at Villanova
By Staff Writer | Feb. 28After a record-breaking win against Xavier on Wednesday night, Seton Hall were looking to add to their post-season resume with an away win over Villanova. Beating the Wildcats would have also seen the Pirates jump their opponents in the Big East regular season standings to fourth and cement one of the top four seeds for the Big East Tournament.
Baseball drops three-game series to Florida Atlantic
By Staff Writer | Feb. 27Despite dropping the first two games of the series to Florida Atlantic, Seton Hall looked to close out and head back to South Orange with a win under its belt.
Elmore’s 1,000 points a reflection of determination to succeed in the face of adversity
By Jenna Powell | Feb. 27Senior forward Desiree Elmore is now a member of the 1,000-point club.
Record breaking night for women’s basketball in win over Xavier
By Justin Sousa | Feb. 25The Seton Hall women’s basketball team has shown time and time again this season that when they are in top form, they are nearly unstoppable. Unfortunately for Xavier, the Pirates did just that to secure a 43-point win over the Musketeers and take another step towards securing a top three seed for the Big East Tournament.
Village approves University’s plan to construct new lobby for Boland Hall; will include other improvements to dorm rooms
By Nicholas Kerr | Feb. 25A proposal from Seton Hall to construct a new 1,628 square foot lobby at the front of Boland Hall was unanimously approved by the South Orange Village Planning Board on Wednesday night with one abstention.
Men's golf returns to tournament play at Pinnacle Bank Intercollegiate
By Matthew Collins | Feb. 25The Seton Hall men’s golf finished tied for 13th place out of a 16-team field at the Pinnacle Bank Invitational in Hilton Head, S.C. on Tuesday. Graduate student Alex McAuley led the Pirates on Day Two with a round of even-par, 72. McAuley finished with five birdies Tuesday.
Men's soccer finish non-conference schedule with win over Fairleigh Dickinson
By Staff Writer | Feb. 25The Pirates came into Wednesday’s game looking to stay undefeated and gain some momentum after an impressive 1-0 victory over La Salle last Saturday. They faced off against visitors Fairleigh Dickinson, who lost their only game thus far, in a 2-0 defeat to Fordham.
Kim Kardashian West files for divorce after seven years of marriage, student react to her decision
By Staff Writer | Feb. 25After months of speculation, Kim Kardashian West filed for divorce from Kayne West on Feb. 19, following a number of public fights. Students shared their reactions to the news.
N.J. Attorney General signs onto letter supporting calls for student loan forgiveness
By Staff Writer | Feb. 25New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal joined several other state attorneys general in a letter to Congress supporting Congressional Democrats’ request for student loan forgiveness under the Biden Administration on Feb. 19.
Public records reveal detailed plans of University Center renovation
By Daniel O'Connor | Feb. 25On Feb. 3, Seton Hall announced plans for a major renovation of the University Center with some renderings but few details. The Setonian was able to uncover more specifics by obtaining a series of documents submitted by the University to the South Orange Planning Board, made available to the public via the Village’s website.
