SEPTEMBER 7, 2017 SETONIAN VOLUME 99
MAGAZINE ISSUE 1
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Returning to the Hill for G.O. Weekend and Welcome Week Changes coming to campus
Students watch rare solar eclipse
SHU Athletics: Meet the new field hockey coach
Foreword Hello fellow Setonians! I’m excited to begin this year with the September edition of the Setonian Magazine. It is an honor to step up to the editor-in-chief position and I will do my best to guide the Setonian in the quest for truthful and newsworthy content in its 99th volume. When I first joined the team as a contributor, I looked up to the leaders with excitement. I knew that each member thought of the others as family and I couldn’t wait to be a part of it. This is now my senior year here at Seton Hill and I am looking forward to what this final year has in store for a new media journalism major like myself. The Setonian might keep me busy, but I still enjoy reading novels, comics and manga in my spare time as well as caring for my three miniature horses at home. I enjoy writing short stories, building on a novel (that hopefully someday will be completed-fingers crossed) and binging multiple anime series at a time. I am excited to begin this final year with my journalism major, creative writing minor and English literature minor. I’d like to thank Calli Arida for stepping up to the assistant editor position and taking on a larger role this year. It’s going to be great working with you and producing the magazine together. I also would like to acknowledge the section editors, Haley Carnahan, Andrea Meyers and Merritt Bailey for also stepping up and taking on bigger tasks. I’m also thankful for our online editor, Paige Parise, for her dedicated time and effort to help make the online portion of the Setonian a well-organized and professional looking site. Lastly, I would like to thank Dr. Jerz, the Setonian’s advisor, for encouraging me to achieve things greater than what I thought was possible my freshman year. I hope you enjoy this issue of the Setonian and the many more that come. I guarantee that the current staff is working hard to give you the news of SHU in a timely and professional manner. Please feel free to contact us with any comments or concerns and I hope that you will check out our new website at setonianonline.com, as well as our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram that our social media coordinators work so hard on!
Setonian September Magazine 2017 Staff
Editor-in-Chief: Laramie Cowan Assistant Editor: Callista Arida Online Editor: Paige Parise News Section Editor: Haley Carnahan Lifestyle & Entertainment Section Editor: Andrea Meyers Athletics Section Editor: Merritt Bailey Staff writers: Olivia Schultz, Danisha Rogers, Madison Wilson & Angela Shriane Cartoonist: Rebecca Scassellati
Contributors: Charlotte Mango & Joe Cillo Photographers: Dymphena Clark Social media coordinators: Haley Carnahan & Paige Parise Layout staff: Haley Carnahan, Andrea Meyers, Callista Arida, Laramie Cowan & Paige Parise Advertisement Staff: Luke Lewis & Lexi Stevenson Advisor: Dennis G. Jerz, associate professor of English Cover photo: Stephen Dumnich
We welcome “Letters to the Editor” to provide an opportunity for readers to express their opinions in short letters. We also accept guest editorials for readers to express their opinions in a longer format. All submissions must be signed and a telephone number included for verification. Submissions will be edited for style, spelling, grammar, libel, length and appropriateness. Names will not be withheld. Send submissions by email to setonian@gmail.com. Opinions expressed in “Letters to the Editor,” and other columns and cartoons are not necessarily the opinion of the editors or staff of the Setonian. The Setonian is a separate entity from Seton Hill. Topics presented and opinions expressed within this publication are not endorsed by Seton Hill University.
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What’s new this issue
A closer look at what’s new with SHU------------------4 SHU professor traveled on turbulent flight-----------5 Meeting the new field hockey coach--------------------6 Baseball team to practice on new field-------------------7 Women’s basketball takes on Spain---------------------9 G.O. Weekend recap-----------------------------------------10 Police Blotter--------------------------------------------------11 Welcome Week and upcoming events-----------------12 Freshman Advice--------------------------------------------13 Angela’s Appetite: Apple Pie Slices--------------------13 Experiencing the Solar Eclipse----------------------------14 Comic: Griffin Tips-------------------------------------------15
The Lowe Dining Hall renovations and expansion have been completed for the fall semester. Students can now enjoy their meals in the larger, air-conditioned space. Photos courtesy of Brendan Sante, Griffin Guide.
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New semester brings new changes to SHU The renovated dining es includes the complete re-orhall isn’t the only new change to ganization made to the academic campus this year, and it certainly departments this year. won’t be the last. For the past 20 years, aca “We are constantly lookdemic affairs at SHU were dividing at ways to provide students ed into six divisions, each with a with the best environment, both division chair. “As we’ve grown academic and social,” said Susan and tripled in size since then, Yochum, Seton Hill University it was time for a new organizaprovost. “Whatever we do, we tion,” said Yochum. are trying to meet the needs of This new organization rethe students.” formed the six divisions into five Whether they can be schools: Business, Education and seen from the visible eye or not, Applied Social Sciences, Humanichanges are being made everyties, Natural and Health Sciences where on campus. From the re- From left to right: Jenna Shumar (junior), Natalie Pe- and Visual and Performing Arts. cently renovated dining hall, to leman (sophomore), Madison Debone (junior) and Each school is led by a dean along the technology in the classrooms Rebecca Meyer (sophomore) gather for lunch in the with an appointed “coordinator and the changes being made to newly renovated dining hall, equipped with new seat- or chair” for the various departdepartments, SHU is constantly ing and food variety for students to choose from. ments within each school, and growing and adapting as the stueach school houses its own graddent population continues to do the same. uate program. “This new system is more manageable and The dining hall is just one of these many changes. fosters leadership,” said Yochum. “While these changes It was renovated for the start of fall semester to create do not directly affect students, they do work towards that a “healthier, more social environment for students to en- goal of creating the best learning environment.” gage with,” said Yochum. The process of analyzing academic affairs is a nev Last year, the student lounge in Maura, previously er-ending process for SHU. Last year, three new programs the old clay studio, was built after students expressed the were introduced and the administration is constantly evalneed for more study and hangout space. The addition to uating the need for more programs and other ways to imthe Boyle Science Center and the Visual Arts building were prove academic affairs. From Reeves Learning Commons, also among some of the changes made to SHU over recent to Career and Professional Development Center, to Health years to improve the learning environment. and Disability Services, all of these programs are growing “We continue to look at the spaces on campus to and adapting to create an environment for students to determine what the next step is, whether that be techno- learn at their best. logical upgrades, renovations, additional spaces or new “We are looking at all of our structures and proprograms for students,” said Yochum. cesses to be the most efficient,” said Yochum. “We are set With this school year bringing the largest group of ting you up for a career path that will leave you better fit incoming students to SHU, part of the plan for that next for the world in which you will live.” step includes negotiations for major investments in addiCALLI ARIDA is a senior tional residence spaces. “It is in the planning stages,” said commu nication major Yochum. “More students coming to campus means workwith a minor in journaling towards that goal of creating the best experience and ism. She enjoys drinking environment for them.” coffee and playing with In addition to visible changes being made to campus, there are constantly “behind-the-scenes” changes cats in her spare time. that students aren’t always aware of. One of these chang-
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SHU professor experiences turbulence on flight An American Airlines flight “It was intensely chaotic,” from Greece to Philadelphia expesaid Kochanek. “The plane rienced severe turbulence on Aug. was trashed.” 5. Maureen Kochanek, assistant Many factors play into what professor of art at SHU and who can cause turbulence, including many students formerly know as air pressure, storms, temperature Vissat, was aboard the plane. Koor moving over a mountain or othchanek frequently travels, and er landform. There are two differsaid that she has been “overseas ent types of turbulence: clear air probably 30 to 40 times.” and convective. Convective turbu “I’ve hit turbulence belence occurs from something you fore,” she said. “This was can see, such as a storm, while Maureen Kochanek, assistant professor of art at Senot turbulence.” clear air is more unexpected ton Hill University, poses during her trip to Greece. Passengers on Flight 759 Photo courtesy of M.Kochanek. and invisible. had just finished up a meal when According to the Federal the pilot came over the loudspeaker asking them to fasten Aviation Administration, 44 travellers in the United States their seat belts. The plane then felt like it “dropped 100 were injured during feet like straight down.” Kochanek had on her seat belt, a turbulent flight in but others were not so lucky. 2016. This number The plane carried 287 passengers and 12 crew of injuries is relamembers total. At least 10 people were injured, including tively small being seven staff members and three passengers. All have since that the average been released from the hospital. number of domestic “Surreal is the best way to describe it,” said Ko- or international paschanek. “It was like special effects slow motion in a movie.” sengers who fly per Food, drinks and personal items flew through the air. “We day is 2,586,582. A were going down. There were people screaming, babies majority of those crying. It was about 20 seconds, but that felt like forever, injuries come from First responders were on the scene then it stopped.” not wearing a when the flight landed. Photo from The plane proceeded to make an emergency land- seat belt. Philadelphia Fire Commissioner ing at Philadelphia International Airport, where it arrived K o c h a n e k Adam Theil. about 30 minutes ahead of schedule. Kochanek said that was on vacation in “firetrucks and ambulances encircled the plane” and that Greece. She visited Athens and Crete to study the Palace “doctors and paramedics jumped on.” of Knossos and other historical landmarks. However, this flight hasn’t affected how Kochanek is going to travel. “I’m already planning my next trip,” said Kochan ek. “I want see things and learn. It feeds me. I’m sincerely grateful for my life.” HALEY CARNAHAN is a junior journalism major from North Huntingdon, Pa. She loves music, theatre and Spider-man.
Coffee, wine and food covered the plane’s interior. Photo from Ervin Fang, a doctor aboard the flight.
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Kyla Dickson begins first season as field hockey head coach As the fall athletic season consists of training middle and kicks off at Seton Hill University, high school athletes who want to one of the biggest changes is the play field hockey at an elite level. new head coach of the women’s Although she enjoyed her field hockey team: Kyla Dickson. time at Becker, Dickson was Dickson grew up in Massearching for a school where she sachusetts and began playing could be a full-time head coach. field hockey when she was five She said it was easy to see the years old. She attended Siena connection between her alma College in Albany, N.Y. where she mater of Siena College and SHU played defense on the Division I because the two schools share field hockey team and graduated many of the same values. with a degree in psychology. “To know that Seton Hill be After four years at Siena, lieved in me to be able to come Dickson moved to Ithaca, N.Y. to Kyla Dickson, who was hired as the new head coach here and do the job full-time obtain her masters in sports psy- of the women’s field hockey team this summer, smiles and do right by the program was chology at Ithaca College. During during practice with her team. Dickson played field probably one of the most exciting hockey at Siena College and served as head coach of her year at Ithaca, Dickson also things,” Dickson said. “I moved the field hockey team at Becker College for two years. served as an assistant coach on Photo courtesy of K.Dickson. eight and a half hours away from the field hockey team, which is all friends and family, but it was when she realized she wanted to worth it so far and I’ve thoroughcoach for a living. ly enjoyed my time here so far.” “While I was there, I started to actually see players This season, the field hockey team is led on the asking questions not because they were told I was a coach, field by four captains: seniors Kayla Chapman, Mackenzie but because they trusted my abilities,” Dickson said. “That Nalepa, Molly Childress and Jane Eberhardt. Dickson said was a cool moment, to be seen for your value and your she does not normally choose four captains, but they will knowledge. From there, it was follow your passion.” help fill the gap of not having an assistant coach. “Kayla has been a captain for three years, and the other three were bringing something else to the table that “My biggest [philosophy] is as needed to be recognized,” Dickson said. “I’m excited to see how they flourish in the roles that they were given.” teammates, you’re meant to em Last season, the field hockey team went 3-15, and as of Sept. 5, the team is 1-1. They recently returned from power each other, not bring each South Carolina, where they lost to Newberry College on other down.” Friday and defeated Converse College on Sunday. Dickson said it would be ideal to win more games this season, but she hopes her coaching can help change the “team culture” and build confidence in her underclassmen. After five years away from home, Dickson returned “I allow my team to be emotional but have control, to Massachusetts and volunteered as a middle school field to push themselves and kind of break through that mental hockey coach. She then became the head field hockey wall of frustration,” Dickson said. “I’m one of those coachcoach at Becker College in Worcester, Mass., where she re- es where I’ll come down hard when I need to, but in the mained for two years. During her first year at Becker, Dick- end, this is supposed to be an empowering environment. I son led her team to a conference championship and the think that’s one of those things that the field hockey team NCAA Tournament. She also serves as a USA Field Hockey in particular has needed, and I’ve already seen a lot more Level 2 coach and coaches in the Futures program, which people stepping up who maybe wouldn’t have in the past.”
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Seton Hill field hockey head coach Kyla Dickson instructs her team during practice last week. As of Sept. 5, the team is 1-1 under their new coach. Photo courtesy of K.Dickson.
Dickson said that because of the time she spent studying sports psychology, she values teamwork, leadership and the mental aspect of the game. She recently gave a leadership presentation to her team, where she described some of her philosophies as a coach. “My biggest [philosophy] is as teammates, you’re meant to empower each other, not bring each other
down,” Dickson said. “The other one is if you’re not developing other people around you, then you’re just not doing your job. I think the seniors particularly have embodied that, realizing that it’s their job to prepare the sophomore class for leadership next year.” With a few games under her belt, Dickson said she has already seen change occurring within the team and is excited to see how her players influence each other throughout the season. “As I’ve seen how sports can empower others and push people to get outside their comfort zone, I put it pretty simply: I want you to leave as a better person than when I first met you, in whatever way that is,” Dickson said. “We have a big thing on our team where we don’t focus on our weaknesses. We focus on our strengths, and we let those carry us.” PAIGE PARISE is a junior communication major with a journalism minor. She plays snare drum and is the drumline captain in the marching band.
Griffins baseball primes new team and field Coming off a PSAC “Warrior Challenge” was coined Championship holds high exby Coach Marc Marizzaldi about pectations, and the Seton Hill seven years ago to bring the baseball team has the firepower team together in physical and to back it up this offseason. The mental competition, as well as team was able to snag the chamgauge what physical preparapionship last year, being the ultion the team partook in over timate underdog in the tournathe summer. ment and eventually beating “Our players compete in Mercyhurst University in a 20-6 nine different events over three route. They were able to qualify days, with the top nine overall for the North Atlantic Regionfinishers being tabbed our ‘Allal NCAA tournament through The Seton Hill baseball coaching staff works on “build- Warrior Team.’ It has evolved that PSAC tournament win, but ing the bump” for the pitching mound over the summer into a weeklong competition did not advance out of the first on their new field on campus. Photo from the Seton Hill that our players really embrace, round, losing to Winston-Salem Baseball Instagram page. and an event that sets an outCollege of North Carolina. standing tone for the fall and To compete in the NCAA tournament for a national new year,” said Marizzaldi. championship is within reach for the Griffin squad and they --Continued on page 8 are gearing up for a run in the spring this offseason. The Layout by P.Parise/Setonian.
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Athletics Section --Continued from field and baseball page 7 diamond that was used year-round, This is quite receiving quite the the atmosphere for “wear and tear.” the young guns to The new field is get thrown into, but specifically tailored Marizzaldi said that to the baseball the competition team with a new “baptizes them into permanent fence our culture and gives that lines the outthem a gauge on how field and new patto prepare in order to terned diamond. compete at a cham “Our field pionship level, menwas 12 years old tally and physically.” and well past its The offseason is a safe usability. We time for the players eliminated the dirt to perfect their craft around all of the before they enter bases making it full their actual competi- Pictured above is the newly renovated Seton Hill baseball field. One of the new tion schedule. It is a additions is that the new field is completely turf, and the new field also now has turf now and eliminated the temponon-pressure envi- a permanent outfield fence. Photo by S.Dumnich/Setonian. rary outfield fence ronment full of team bonding and learning more about the game and that is that we had to put up and down, making it a permanent fence,” said Marizzaldi. shown in the Warrior Challenge. There will also be 26 new chair back seats behind If you happen to look down at the athletic facilities down below the field house, you may notice a beautiful the backstop to improve the viewer experience. All of the new turf field in construction that has replaced the worn players have contributed to the construction of the field, out carpet that was used by just about every sport. The old whether it is the new fencing, bullpen or the new mound, turf field had an entire football field, lacrosse field, soccer which is the only dirt that will be on the field. This has served for another great bonding experience for the men as they are crafting the stadium in which they will play for many years to come. The project has had a few different end dates including mid-August, but the newest completion date will be the second week in September. Then, the Griffins will be able to fully use the facility for playing, working out and recruiting. This field will see the talent of a nationally recognized team that will compete for another PSAC championship and an NCAA championship.
The home dugout for the Seton Hill baseball team is shown above. One of the renovations to the baseball field included updating the dugouts. Photo by S.Dumnich/Setonian.
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MERRITT BAILEY is a senior communication major from upstate New York. He is also a goalie on the men’s lacrosse team here at Seton Hill.
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Women’s basketball team competes in Spain
Any opportunity to travel abroad in college is various cities to enjoying the beautiful beaches. Mifsud bound to open up your eyes in more ways than one. The commended the team’s anticipation to “soak up the Seton Hill University women’s basketball team was able to European culture.” experience Spain and compete against professional club According to Mifsud, the team morale is very high teams in August. This gave the women a chance to bond right now after the trip, which is a very opportune time as with the team and prepare for the upcoming season. the women are preparing for another year of competition These large trips are common for the smaller in the PSAC. Last year the women were able to come away teams on campus to go on and are achieved through uni- with 12 PSAC wins in the season, but lost early in the PSAC versity funding and team fundraising. Typically, the bigger tournament to Edinboro University. However, they did cortrips for teams stay inside the ral some key wins at the end country, but this trip is out of of the season against Mercythe ordinary for a smaller Dihurst University, the Universivision II school like SHU. For ty of Pittsburgh at Johnstown instance, a large sport such and even tackled Edinboro as football or lacrosse would late in the season. need significant funding to The women are looking put together a trip like this to improve their game and one considering the size of are led by four strong seniors the roster. However, a roster that have impacted the team of about twelve for the bassteadily for the past four years ketball team is manageable. including Alex Hay, Lindsey Lindsey Mifsud, a seMifsud, Halie Torris and Jenna nior leader of the team, deKaufman. Kaufman has led in scribed the trip as “an amazpoints per game for the Grifing experience,” and one that fins for the past two years and allowed the team to “bond Members of the Seton Hill University women’s basketball averaged a career high 15.2 and get to know everyone team pose for a photo during their trip to Spain in August. points per game in the better.” This team bonding Along with playing professional club teams, the Griffins trav- 2016-17 season. cannot be overstated in im- eled to different cities in Spain and toured different historical Dedicated to her senior portance, as a family-like en- attractions. Photo courtesy of M.Justinger. year and putting an emphasis vironment is an essential part in this preseason, Kaufman to all great teams. hopes to motivate her teammates in the weight room and “We played three games against professional club play as much pick-up basketball as possible. She is really teams. It was an adjustment playing the European rules, focused on building “team chemistry” and the Spain trip but we adjusted pretty quickly and had some fun, competi- was a great building block for this team aspect. The team tive games,” said Mifsud. will start with their 2017-18 campaign near the end of the From this competition, the team was able to ex- fall semester and try to compete for a PSAC championship. pand their knowledge of the game and get a taste for the “world renowned” sport in a different setting. It also JOE CILLO is a senior history major served as the first opportunity for the team to play with and business management minor. the freshmen. He is from Cleveland and is a de Spain is also quite the place to explore, eat and fenseman on the Seton Hill men’s drink, and the team was able to take full advantage of that lacrosse team. aspect when they were in the country. They were able to do everything from touring historical attractions to seeing Layout by P.Parise/Setonian.
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Lifestyle & Entertainment Section
Welcoming the freshmen of 2021 to SHU Seton Hill University transfers and more involved welcomed the freshman class in Seton Hill community,” of 2021 with a festivity-filled said Schell, the mentor for Griffin Orientation (G.O.) this transfer section. Weekend. To kick-off the Sister Maureen start of the year, the students O’Brien and her new sidespent the day of Aug. 18 movkick Marissa Haynes, facing into their new homes, atulty member who is coorditending meetings, seeing a nator of service outreach, magician/comedian, decoratprovided a “do it yourself” ing cupcakes and ending the snack as the traditional Cupnight with the midnight book cakes with Campus Ministry store madness! continued. Comedian and To make this event a magician Lee Terbosic persuccess, a team of student formed for students, and orientation leaders and faculcertainly gave the freshmen ty spent a week training and something to laugh at while setting up. Getting activiplaying tricks and jokes on The orientation leaders who assisted freshmen during G.O. ties together, check in bags multiple students. To conand Walmart trips were all Weekend pose for a group photo in Reeves Learning Commons. clude the first night students Photo from M.Zielinski on MySHU. completed by the volunteer attended Bookstore Madness student orientation leaders. The training sessions included where snacks, a DJ, door prizes, discounted items and giinformation on how to physically and verbally express the ant jenga were all a part of the madness. four pillars of SHU: learning, serving, welcoming and cele- Saturday started with breakfast items served in brating. The group of 21 SHU students were taught how to McKenna Gymnasium while students were introduced to welcome the freshmen by making them feel at home and their class of 2021 advisors, campus ministry and other answering any questions. Jessica Mann, Matthew Zielinski, faculty. After lectures, students sang the Alma Mater and Elise Michaux and other staff members worked diligently Michaux took their class picture. Sister O’Brien, director to make this year’s G.O. Weekend a success. of campus ministry, gave the opening speech starting with To start the weekend off, students moved into their “the welcoming environment doesn’t stop here” followed new homes; even with the rain, the orientation leaders by speeches from Ashley Zullo, director of undergraduate worked through it. Students then attended lunch in the admission, and Rosalie Carpenter, vice president for new cafeteria where it was the last time to say goodbye to student affairs. mom, dad, guardians, friends and loved ones. A new ad- David von Schlichten, assistant professor of relidition to G.O. Weekend was the transfer student meeting gious studies, and Meredith Weber, assistant director of to discuss the transition from one college to another. Zie- the academic achievement center, gave the advice to “perlinski and Mann felt orientation typically didn’t have any sist and keep on pluggin; it is rigorous but persevere to get sessions for transfers and adding in a transfer session up and do it” while encouraging students to get involved was necessary. and work hard. The transfer meeting was for students who attend- Zielinski offered his role on campus and how being ed a previous college but are transferring to SHU. Isabella a Setonian means students becoming “positive community Schell and Melissa Carden, SHU students, helped out Zie- members.” A video of current class officers was played to linski during this meeting by providing advice, information give a description of what the commitment includes, the and personal experiences about transferring. “It’s a good work ethic you need but also the success it brings and the idea because it will get them more involved with other outcome it will have on the student’s future life.
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Setonian Magazine From the morning event, students rode buses down to the Performing Arts Center to watch skits that demonstrated Title XI situations such as stalking, alcohol, sexual misconduct and gender equality. “This is something that we as orientation leaders and residential assistants together create and bring to the first year students,” said Emily Wardropper, junior music therapy major at SHU. After lunch, students attended Mobile Learning on the Hill where students learned about the technological advances SHU provides. Students met their connections class mentors and had a break to prepare for the Target Takeover. This event was for students to pick up any last minute things, eat pizza, dance and literally “take over Target.” Sunday concluded the busy weekend with some relaxing events. The day began with a scavenger hunt throughout SHU’s campus. Brunch was provided followed by the last G.O. Weekend meeting for the connections classes and their mentor. Following the meeting was the Bystander training, another meeting required by the state
that entails describing to students that peer influence will often depict the behaviors people engage in. The Griffin Games took place on DeChantal Lawn after dinner in the new dining hall. “The event went very well and gave first year students a chance to act silly while making new friends and interacting with upperclassmen,” said Ryan Myers, junior at SHU, who provided a wide variety of games. Mass on the Grass was quite crowded with the new Chaplain Father Pio. To conclude the weekend, fireworks were set off and could be seen from almost every angle of campus. ANGELA SHRIANE is a junior secondary English and special education major. She enjoys working out and reading in her spare time.
Aug. 21 at 9:03 “A smoke detector activated in Canevin. It was a false alarm.”
Aug. 26 at 2:13 “A student was in violation of the liquor law in Brownlee.”
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Aug. 22 at 13:03 “A smoke detector activated on second floor DeChantal. The cause was a false alarm.”
Aug. 27 at 19:31 “A resident student reported personal property missing from her room.”
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Aug. 22 at 18:15 “A report was taken regarding a laptop charger missing on 4th Admin.”
Aug. 29 at 8:50 “A student was cited for numerous aggravated assault citations.”
Aug. 23 at 9:15 “A contractor reported tools missing from Canevin.”
Aug. 30 at 3:45 “A smoke detector activated in the new Lowe Addition. It was a false alarm.”
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Aug. 15 at 1:20 “A smoke detector activated in the new addition of Lowe Hall. It was a false alarm.” Aug. 16 at 3:35 “A smoke detector activated in the new Lowe Hall addition. It was a false alarm.” Aug. 16 at 10:49 “A smoke detector activated on first floor Farrell. Burnt food was the cause.”
Aug. 23 at 21:13 “An officer reported large ruts in the grass area of DeChantal.” Aug. 24 at 11:30 “A smoke detector activated on 2nd floor Havey. It was a false alarm.”
Sept. 3 at 2:30 “A student was cited for possession of a firearm and possession of drug paraphernalia.”
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Kicking off the school year with fall festivities
Students line up on DeChantal Lawn for Griffin Nation Friday’s free shirt. This year’s shirt was designed by junior Steele Eckenrode. Live music and food were also a part of the day’s activities. Photo by H.Carnahan/Setonian.
This year’s Welcome Week included the traditional foam dance on DeChantal Lawn and new activities such as fireworks, Paracord bracelet making, a paintball fight in an inflatable playing field, a concert and movie on DeChantal Lawn, bowling at Zone 28 on Friday and our first Griffin Nation Friday of the year. Welcome Week was a great way to not only kick off the semester but also a great way to start to get to know your classmates. It was like a week-long kick off party. With activities like the letter art and poster sale, it was a great way to make and find things to decorate your room, especially if it seems bare or you didn’t bring enough decorations to make your dorm room unique to you. The letter art was a big hit for being a new activity and the poster sale had hundreds of posters to choose from. I personally know that I loved finding my Frank Sinatra and Giraffe/shark posters at the sale. The foam dance is another personal favorite because it’s a fun way to get sudsy while jamming out to the latest hits. But of course, Welcome Week isn’t the only time we have activities on campus. We will have Griffin Nation Fridays throughout the year, along with some other Junior Erika Totaro suits up for a round of paintball. Photo by H.Carnahan/Setonian.
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great activities. This semester we will be having our annual Shocktober fest during the end of October, homecoming weekend on Oct. 12-15, Christmas on the Hill during first weekend in December, midnight bingo and midnight breakfast during finals week and many more events. Many clubs are planning sales and From left to right: Sophomores awareness days/weeks, Nicole Stricek, Gianna Donate, if you are interested in Jenna Snyder and Mary Paulone learning more stop by smile at the foam dance. Photo courtesy of M.Paulone. the involvement fair on Sept. 7. But of course we can’t forget about our sports teams! Our football team has six home games this year, which are always fun, as well as soccer, field hockey, volleyball, equestrian, cross country and later on in the semester, both men’s and women’s basketball. Make sure to go out and support your fellow Griffins! CHARLOTTE MANGO is a junior communications major and hospitality minor. She enjoys participating in club activities and eating two pound burritos from Chipotle.
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Angela’s Appetite: Apple Pie Slices Ingredients -Apples -Cinnamon -Water -Brown Sugar
Instructions 1. Cut the apples into slim and small slices 2. Put the slices into a pot and heat on low with some water 3. Once the apples start to boil, add in 1 cup of brown sugar and ½ teaspoon of cinnamon Apple pie slices are a quick and easy treat! Photo 4. Let the apples soak up the brown sugar and cinnamon courtesy of Pixabay.com 5. After they are cooked, remove from stove and serve! This recipe is one of my favorites! My mom and I usually make it around the beginning of fall. It’s a perfect side dish to transition from summer into fall. It’s also healthy (besides the brown sugar). If you’re interested in a healthier option, you could use Truvia instead of brown sugar; the sweetness will be a bit off, but it’s still delicious!
ANGELA SHRIANE is a junior secondary English and special education major. She enjoys working out and reading in her spare time.
Upperclassmen offer advice for the new school year Freshman year can be difficult and intimidating! I remember being lost for the first few weeks, and a kind upperclassman gave me a life-changing Seton Hill tip: When you’re on main campus, and you aren’t sure if you’ve changed buildings, watch the floors. When the floors change, you’ve changed buildings. In honor of their great advice and the start of the semester, here are nine other tips from upperclassmen that they wish they knew their freshman year!
4. “Read from the beginning, and don’t take reading assignments lightly.” –Angela Ehrhardt (senior)
5. “Don’t be afraid to talk to professors from the start.” –Emily Cygrymus (junior)
6. “Be open to new relationships in college.” –Devina Colon (sophomore)
1. “Become friends with upperclassmen.” –Alexis Johnston (sophomore)
7. “Explore what makes you happy!” –Maryanne White (junior)
2. “Make a college bucket list.” –Melissa Carden (senior)
8. “It’s not like high school. You can’t get by on procrastination anymore!” –Anuj Vij (junior)
3. “Talk to new people. Literally everybody wants to make friends just as much as you do, they’re just as scared as you are and want to be approached. If you see somebody that you want to be friends with, just go and talk to them.” -Ryan Haberman (sophomore)
9. “Don’t take excessive naps.” –Marissa Birus (junior) MADISON WILSON is a junior psychology/sociology major. Her hobbies include art, writing, coffee and social justice rants. Layout by H.Carnahan/Setonian.
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Students and faculty gather for solar eclipse Aug. 21 students at Seton Hill University were not only preparing for their first day of classes but also for a partial solar eclipse. Some professors even let students out early or just canceled class so that everyone could enjoy the scientific spectacle. This solar eclipse was special because it was the first total solar eclipse visible to the continental United States in 38 years. Some people even traveled across the country just to see the total solar eclipse. Although we did not reach full totality here in Greensburg, many were still able to see the eclipse with special glasses; that is if you were able to get them before they sold out. A solar eclipse is when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth and blocks all or part of the sun for up to about three hours. That is why the states that saw totality became pitch black and it looked like night time. Students gathered on Sullivan Lawn to watch this wonder play out only to be greeted by clouds and rain, but it cleared up just in time. Students and faculty were able to interact while sharing their glasses and homemade eclipse viewers with one another. Having the partial solar eclipse on the first day of classes allowed freshmen and transfer students to witness firsthand how much of a community SHU is. That is one
Students looking through their homemade solar eclipse viewing boxes. Photo from the Seton Hill Instagram.
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A shot of the solar eclipse as seen through a pair of solar eclipse glasses. Photo by O.Schultz/Setonian.
of the most important parts of this university and we all started off on the right foot when we all came together to watch the solar eclipse. The solar eclipse did not just bring together the community of SHU, it also brought together people all over the United States of America. People traveled as many as 11 hours to see the eclipse since it could be a once in a lifetime event. In a time where there is a lot of tension, the solar eclipse provided a break from the negativity. In reality, this eclipse brought us all closer and helped us reach out within our community. Is it not funny how such an amazing event can relate to something that SHU teaches us during our time here? The freshmen who talked to someone new or shared their glasses may not know it yet, but they were using one of the pillars that the Sisters of Charity put in place here on campus. So with that my fellow SHU students, look around you and think about what else the solar eclipse may have taught you. Go out into the SHU community and meet new people. The four years you spend here will go by fast so why not get involved now, and for upperclassmen it is never too late to get involved. OLIVIA SCHULTZ is a hospitality and tourism major. She has done an internship for the Disney College Program and has studied abroad in London and Dublin. In her free time she is reading, singing, taking photos and hanging out with friends.
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REBECCA SCASSELLATI is a sophomore graphic design major who enjoys writing and illustrating stories and comics. She also enjoys the performing arts.
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