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Students protest racial concerns at SHU Isabel Soisson News Editor

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A group of about 30 students gathered on the Green on Jan. 18 at noon to protest what they feel is the unjust treatment of students of color and a disregard for the Africana Studies program at Seton Hall.

The protest was sparked when the contract of Dr. Karanja Keita Carroll, a former adjunct professor of Africana Studies, wasn’t renewed, according to Aleessa Akegnan, a junior biology major who helped to organize the protest.

Akegnan shared why she felt it was necessary to demonstrate on campus.

“Many of us have had issues with this university in regards to the treatment of students of color for a while and addressed some of them to the administration, but the answers we were receiving did not seem to be effective,” she said.

Akegnan also said that the protest was in the works for about a week and a half before it actually happened. She then shared what inspired the students to go through with the protest.

“Finding out the news of Dr. Carroll motivated us to really address all of our issues and get it down on paper,” she said. “It was just time to put some pressure on Seton Hall so that we could fully address the racism and have a better environment and education for all students.”

The protestors also emailed a list of demands to the Seton Hall administration. A few of the demands included

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hiring more faculty of color and giving the Africana Studies department adequate funding.

Akegnan said that the protesters are aware that the list of demands may take some time to implement, but that they are willing to do whatever it takes to help minority students feel welcomed.

“We want people of color to be included and to be treated fairly,” she said. “We want change for the people: current students and future students. Even if we are not able to

see the change, we hope that the students who come after us will see it and have a better experience at this institution.”

Christian Duran, a junior history major, who was also involved in organizing the protest and drafting the demands to the administration, shared his thoughts.

“I don’t know how many times I have had to read Socrates and Plato and Thomas Aquinas here,” he said. “Meanwhile, this is reflected in faculty makeup – where there

is a significant deficiency in faculty and administrators of color.”

Duran said that overall, he has not been pleased with the way Seton Hall has handled conversations on race.

“Simply put, my experience in the political science, history, Latino studies and Africana studies departments – and with basic student life – has been one where racism and

person who is a part of the Seton Hall community, and to stand in solidarity with those impacted by sexual harassment and assault.”

The initiative “denounces any kind of language or action that objectifies, coerces, or in other ways mistreats any individual.” SGA will have a moment of silence for those affected by sexual harassment and assault at the beginning of their next meeting on Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. in the Chancellor’s Suite in the University Center.

The resolution was authored

by College of Education Senator Emma Murphy and Arts and Sciences Senator William Kuncken.

Eight SGA members co-sponsored the bill, including Senators Mar-

lene Da Cruz, Darby DeBonis, Robert Serrano, Marya Mahmood, Jacob Abel, Eduardo Mendoza, Efrain Vallejo and Jordan Louis.

Murphy, a sophomore secondary education and history major, wrote in an email that she and Kuncken decided to create the resolution after several events transpired.

This includes the “horrific amount of accusations against people in popular culture (sports, Hollywood, etc.), as well as the #MeToo movement, and several human rights marches and rallies that occurred recently,” she said.

Murphy added that she attended an event sponsored by the College of Education called “Protecting

God’s Children,” a child abuse prevention training session.

“All of these events have been resonating with us for quite some time, and we felt as though it was appropriate to bring this resolution up at the first meeting of the semester, as it was most likely that every senator would be in attendance,” she said.

She said her motivation for the resolution was to draw awareness to the issue because “it’s a topic that may be overlooked and needs to be at the forefront of our discussions, not only within Student Government, but as a community.”

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SGA stands with victims of sexual assualt Samantha Todd Managing Editor

Sanogo steps up offense

Sarah Yenesel/Photography Editor Students gathered on the Green on Jan. 18 to protest what they felt was a disregard for minority concerns on campus.

The Student Government Association (SGA) approved a resolution at their meeting on Jan. 22 to stand in solidarity with those who fall victim to sexual harassment and assault.

The resolution reads that SHU’s SGA “proclaims its intention to support all those victimized, objectified, or have been in any other way subject to sexual harassment and assault through intimidation, coercion, or violence.”

It also states that SGA “condemns the heinous actions of sexual predators who have harmed another person mentally, emotionally or physically.”

SGA “affirms the commitment to respect the lives and dignity of every

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Protest: Continued from Page 1 intolerance to anything not centered on Western mentality has been rampant,” he said. “A lack of care for the welfare of the student body - in a curricular way, and in a mental and physical health aspect - drives my desire for change on this campus.”

Devyn Johnson, a junior diplomacy and international relations major, also attended the protest and shared why she felt it was necessary to participate in the protest.

“The Africana Studies program, from which I have decided to get my minor, has been dying for years,” Johnson said. “There are no full time faculty and the one adjunct professor we had in the program who was dedicated to black studies was recently [let go]. There are a limited number of courses offered and not enough professors to teach them.”

Johnson then went on to say that she hopes that the university starts to recognize the needs of minority students at Seton Hall.

“We need the 44 percent di-

versity rate to be more than just a ploy for attracting more students of color; the diverse backgrounds of students on campus need to be respected and honored, not tokenized. That is why I support these demands,” she said.

Karen Boroff, interim provost, shared via email her thoughts on the protest.

“Since December, several of us have been working hard to develop a grant, centering on self-reflection as the way to reduce hate and bigotry, and thereby to bring about dignity and a sense of belongingness for every one of us here,” she said.

Mary Meehan, interim president, also commented via email about the demands that were proposed.

“I have been given a copy of the demands that were read at the protest, and will take seriously the feelings and the concerns that were expressed,” she said. “Seton Hall is a place where all members of our community should experience a welcoming, just and respectful atmosphere at all times. The protesters today modeled that kind of community for all of us.”

A forum entitled “Real Talk About Race at Seton Hall,” scheduled for Jan. 30. According

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Kiera Alexander/Asst. Photography Editor Emani Miles (pictured above) helped to organize the protest along with other students who felt their voices are not being heard at Seton Hall. to an email sent from Dr. Tracy Gottlieb on Jan. 19, the goal of the forum is to brainstorms solutions on how to make all students feel welcome at Seton Hall.

When asked if the talk was scheduled in response to the protest, Gottlieb said that no, it was not, but said it was a result of the

racist incidents that happened on campus during the fall 2017 semester. The Setonian reported on these incidents which included a racist social media post and a racist email sent to the African Student Association.

Gottlieb wrote in an email what she hopes happens as a re-

sult of the talk.

“We are hoping at this forum that we will get an understanding of student concerns and their perceptions of racism,” she said.

“And then be able to plan steps for going forward.”

Isabel Soisson can be reach at isabel.soisson@student.shu.edu.

Mass held on the 18th anniversary of Boland fire Hannah Sakha Asst. News Editor On Jan. 18, 2000, a disastrous fire broke out in Seton Hall’s Boland Hall dormitory. Officials stated that the fire began at 4:30 a.m. Residents confronted horror as they attempted to flee the burning building.

The fire took the lives of three freshmen: Frank S. Caltabilota, John N. Giunta and Aaron C. Karol.

This year marked the 18th anniversary of the fire. A memorial mass was held in remembrance of the young men.

Around 50 people attended the mass, including family members of the victims, friends, Seton Hall students, firefighters and first responders who helped on that eventful day. Despite the tragedy that affected each family, there was a sense of support and closeness among the attendees.

Father Paul Holmes, who is also a professor of moral and sacramental theology, led the mass.

“We gather each year on this sad anniversary to remember three young men, who we remember as best we can with light hearts; light only because we know that they are with the Lord,” Paul said.

He said it is important to not only remember the lives that

Shawn Simons was one of the survivors of the Boland Fire. were lost, but also the 58 others who were injured in the fire.

Prayers were recited for the families of Aaron, John, and Frank, as well as those who remain affected.

Joseph Karol, Aaron’s father, also spoke at the mass. He addressed a question surrounding

the significance of the 18th anniversary, as opposed to the 17th or 19th anniversaries.

“You see, we had our boys for 18 wonderful years,” Karol said. “From birth to childhood, to their teenage years, watching them grow and develop into wonderful young men. And for

Sarah Yenesel/Photography Editor the same number of years we had them in our lives, we have now had to live without them.”

Karol shared that he prays to his son every morning and additionally, he cut his high school ring in order to wear it on his pinkie daily.

Phillip Giunta, the father of

John, was also present. Giunta’s wife shared that although she never met John because she married his father after the fire, she attended the mass as she feels connected and sympathetic toward the tragedy.

Msgr. Anthony Ziccardi, vice president for Mission and Ministry, wrote in an email about the mass’ significance for him.

“This yearly event is an opportunity for me to reconnect with people that I came to know well only because of the fire and to learn from them about how God is guiding their lives and molding their hearts. The victims and the families of the deceased are truly inspiring,” Ziccardi said.

Students who were present shared their reasons for attending the memorial mass.

Jennifer Rivera-Rincon, a freshman marketing and IT major, said that because the Boland Fire was such an tragic event, it is important to honor those whose lives were lost, as well as those who were impacted by it.

Freshman accounting and IT major, James Carpenter, said that while the Boland events were heartbreaking, it continues to bring the school, community and church closer together.

Hannah Sakha can be reached at hannah.sakha@student.shu. edu.

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Students participate in 2018 Women’s March in NYC

Continued from Page 1 Murphy said it was imperative to have a male and female senator write the resolution because men and women are both affected by the issue and should be equally concerned. She added that the co-sponsors were unintentionally four men and four women.

Furthermore, Murphy said that most people were in support when she and Kuncken proposed their resolution, but some needed clarification. She said that she and Kuncken explained their reasons for writing the resolution and the need for SGA to show its concern and commitment to the issue.

After a half hour of questions, Murphy said that SGA passed the resolution by a large majority.

She further explained that they chose to hold a moment of silence at their next meeting “as a chance to reflect on all those impacted by sexual harassment and assault – this is just the beginning of a more powerful movement across campus.”

Murphy added that she has reached out to KNOW MORE, which educates students on sexual assault and alcohol and drug abuse. She wants to have KNOW MORE use the public forum section of SGA’s agenda so as “to continue having an open dialogue about this extremely important issue.”

“There can never be too much discussion on an issue like this and I believe starting a dialogue with organizations that combat sexual harassment and assault is a great step in the right direction,” she said. “This is an issue that I hold dearly in my heart and I hope to continue making positive change.”

Kuncken, a junior political science and philosophy major, also spoke about what spurred the idea for him and Murphy to create the legislation.

He wrote in an email that he and Murphy were “horrified by the seemingly endless amount of sexual abuse stories in the media, film industry, and especially amongst those in public service.”

He added, “While these cases are all over news, we felt that it was a topic that was unfortunately too often left undiscussed in SGA. Consequently, we felt it was important to bring this very serious and important dialogue back into the forefront.”

Kuncken said that over Christmas break, he and Murphy discussed the subject and decided to bring up the issue at the next SGA meeting. “We then decided that a resolution passed by the Senate would not only give SGA

Photo via Twitter/@suppermaddie98 Several Seton Hall students, including Maddie Guerrero, Christina Simon, Megan Daniels, Yasmine Boto and Anna Bondi, attended the Women’s March in New York City on Jan. 20. The march was held in cities across the country including Washington D.C., and Philadelphia. People marching demonstrated to express their demand for equal rights among other civil rights issues.

Photo via Pixabay The Student Government Association (SGA) passed the resolution to show solidarity with those that experience sexual harrassment. the opportunity to stand with those within our community, but to display our rejection of the objectification [of ] any individual whether it be in the form of sexual harassment, coercion, or assault,” he said.

“It is our hope that this resolution is just the beginning of a much larger discussion/movement on campus,” Kuncken said. “Myself, Senator Murphy, and the other senators which co-sponsored the resolution (and hopefully many others affiliated) will not only continue to speak out against these atrocities in our society, but work with organizations on campus such as KNOW MORE to raise awareness on campus, and support survivors of sexual assault.”

Kuncken hopes that SGA “will continue to stand with the victims, and advocate for a change in our culture. Myself and Sena-

tor Murphy will continue to make this a priority in our lives not just within our capacity as Senators in SGA but as members of the Seton Hall community as a whole.”

He said that they will continue the campaign to raise awareness and will partner with KNOW MORE and any other advocacy group that contacts them or SGA. He added they also want to help plan a bigger event/forum about the matter.

Kuncken invited all members of the Seton Hall community to attend the moment of silence at SGA’s next meeting.

Dean Karen Van Norman, SGA’s adviser and the associate vice president and dean of students, also spoke about the significance of the resolution.

“By passing this Resolution, the SGA is helping to bring awareness to an important issue on our campus and in our nation,” she

wrote in an email. “I am proud of them for doing so.”

Academic Affairs Committee Chairman and Arts and Sciences Senator Serrano, a senior political science and philosophy major, discussed why he co-sponsored the legislation.

He wrote in an email that his motivation for doing so was because the resolution “addresses an important issue that is affecting society.”

Serrano added, “There are countless victims and it affects many on a personal level. I see this resolution as a first step for SGA to raise more awareness of this issue. The resolution is just a beginning and will be followed through with more actions with various aspects of the school community.”

Education Senator Mahmood, a sophomore secondary education, special education and histo-

ry major with a minor in gender studies, also discussed her reasons for co-sponsoring the resolution.

She wrote in an email that she sponsored the legislation becausse it means a great deal to her.

“Survivors need support, and the moment of silence proposed forces students to think about how horrible sexual assault is and urges them to not be so desensitized to the issue,” she said.

“I know that this resolution will have great beneficial impacts on the Seton Hall community.”

Mahmood added, “One of the best ways to stop sexual assault and objectification is through education and by talking about it.

Before this resolution, SGA barely had this conversation that was so important – and I truly appreciate it being passed.”

Samantha Todd can be reached at samantha.todd@student.shu. edu.

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Crime Log Jan 18 Theft: A student reported being robbed of their cell phone while traveling on the NJ Transit bus in Newark.

Jan 23 Incident: An employee reported being approached by two males asking for money and to use her cell phone outside McNulty Gate.

Upcoming Events What: Jim Breuer Live When: February 9 at 8pm Where: SOPAC The Details: Jim Breuer, listed as one of Comedy Central’s “100 Greatest Stand-ups of all time”, will be performing at SOPAC. He is known for work on Saturday Nigh Live and Zookeeper. He has also made guest appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, and Late Night with Conan O/Brien.

Cost: $48 For more information, see sopacnow.org What: We Collect: A Pop-up Museum Family Day When: Sat Feb 3, 12:30pm-3pm Where: The Pierro Gallery The Details: Display your collectibles and art to other collectors, and your family members. Famous collector Harley Spiller will be attending to share tips on collecting.

Cost: Free For more information, visit shu.edu What: Jazz in the loft When: Feb 11, 7pm Where: SOPAC The details: See SOPAC’s Jazz and Blues in The Loft concert series, with special guest Lance Bryant. Bryant is a saxophonist and vocalist from Markham, Illinois. He has done work on several different Broadway shows such as After Midnight and Shuffle Along.

Cost: $20 For more information, see sopacnow.org What: Marguerite Louppe and Maurice Brianchon: Mirrors of Midcentury French Culture When: Jan 24-March 17 Where: Walsh Gallery The Details: Come view the Marguerite Louppe and Maurice Brianchon: Mirrors of Midcentury French Culture exhibit in the Walsh Gallery.

Cost: Free For more information, see shu.edu

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Matusevich published in literary magazines Kaitlyn Quinn Social Media Editor Dr. Maxim Matusevich, a Seton Hall professor and director of the Russian and East European Studies program, recently had his narrative, The Road to Battambang published in the nationally acclaimed literary magazines the New England Review and The Kenyon Review.

The Road to Battambang centers around a French-Cambodian woman whose comfortable life dramatically changes when she returns to her country of origin, Cambodia. She reencounters the trauma she confronted during the Khmer Rouge genocide as a child in the 1970s. Furthermore, she reconnects with a former Cambodian lover who assisted in her survival.

Dr. Matusevich mentioned that he wrote his work when he traveled to Cambodia in 2017 and recalled his own childhood in the Soviet Union.

“I was inspired to write this story during a recent trip to Cambodia,” Dr. Matusevich wrote in an email. “Here at Seton Hall I teach a number of

global history courses, including a colloquium on totalitarianism.

In part for this reason but also because I myself grew up in a society that could be loosely described as totalitarian (USSR).”

He emphasized that the story shines light on how society defines what is appropriate.

“I see this novella as an anti-Hollywood sort of story, a story that defies our conventional ideas of what’s appropriate and what’s viewed as acceptable by a broader society,” he said.

“The truth is: there is no one script, there is no one prescription for how to deal with our past traumas. We can be both conventional and transgressive at the same time because we are human.”

Professor Tatiana Shiloff, adjunct professor of Russian, explained that she felt Dr. Matusevich’s work was captivating and sophisticated.

“His method of calm, uniform presentation resembles a pastel painting,” she said in an email. “This creates a favorable background in order to add to the plot some picturesque allegory, or describe the psycholog-

SGA Updates Mia Page Staff Writer The Student Government Association (SGA) meeting on Jan. 22 began with the advisor report from Dean Van Norman, who is serving as the SGA’s new advisor for the spring semester.

President Christina Simon reported positive results from students and faculty from the survey about introducing a Common Hour to Seton Hall. She added that more research will done to analyze the impact of Common Hour.

President Simon also discussed Seton Hall’s upcoming “Talk on Race” which is to be help next tuesday at 5pm in the Main Lounge. She hopes to discuss issues of racial sensitivity, the hiring process of faculty, and idea of more diversity training for faculty.

The resolution “To stand in solidarity with those who fall victim to sexual harassment and assault” drafted by Senator Kuncken and Senator Murphy was passed by the SGA. This resolution’s passing was meant as a show of support for victims of sexual harassment and assault by the SGA. The authors of the resolution want the SGA to use it’s platform to start a dialogue on campus about the culture of objectivation and hopefully create administrative change down the line. They are hoping other schools follow in their footsteps.

Mia Page can be reached at mia.page@student.shu.edu

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ical, to the moment, state of the heroine, whose personal ordeal is precisely the basis of the plot.”

Matusevich’s students shared their thoughts about his recently published work.

Sophomore Alexandra Wells, who majors in history and English, found herself drawn to the publication.

“As a history and English major, the article captured my attention in two ways,” Wells wrote in an email. “One, the style of writing that was extremely captivating and second, the take on a historical event and the aftermath effects it would leave on people. The main character, Madame Rancourt, was well written and the idea of someone who goes back to the country where they experienced tragedy in the past is very interesting.”

Dr. Maxim Matusevich expressed his surprise and joy about being published in the New England Review.

“I began writing fiction about a year ago,” he said. “To my great surprise, both of my very first two stories got accepted for publication by prestigious lit-

erary journals –The Kenyon Review and New England Review.

Their acceptance rate is less than 1 percent and not being a professional writer, I faced some daunting odds.”

Dr. Matusevich stressed the idea of acceptance in America being reflected in his publication.

“But the stories resonated with the editors, so I guess I was lucky that way,” he said.

“Following the acceptance, the editors asked for some revisions but those were not extensive, they really wanted to preserve my own voice, which I took as a great compliment since I am not a native English speaker or writer. In a way, here lies the beauty of America – at its best this society doesn’t care who you are, where you come from, what you look like, whether or not you speak with an accent. If you have something to contribute - you’re welcome. I think we need to make sure that the country remains this way, that’s what makes it strong and unique.”

Kaitlyn Quinn can be reached at kaitlyn.quinn@student.shu. edu.

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Seton Hall’s Welcome Center close to completion Samantha Todd Managing Editor

While the semester has just started, construction of Seton Hall’s newest building and Welcome Center, Bethany Hall, is nearly complete.

John Signorello, associate vice president of Facilities Engineering and Business Affairs, wrote in an email that Bethany Hall is open and already being used.

Signorello added that Admissions moved into Bethany Hall and operates there now. Admissions was previously located in Bayley Hall and at 525 South Orange Ave., he said.

As previously reported by The Setonian, the Welcome Center will not only house the Office of Admissions, but also a gallery and event space.

Signorello said that Bethany Hall’s event space can accommodate 500 people at tables and chairs and 700 people in a conference setting. In addition, he said that the event rooms in the building “are being finished and will be ready in February.”

Asked when Admissions moved into Bethany Hall, Mary Clare Cullum, director of Undergraduate Admissions, Recruitment and Enrollment, wrote in an email that Admissions came back from the Christmas Holiday Break to Bethany Hall.

Kiera Alexander/Asst.Photography Editor The Welcome Center has been under construction since last year.

She clarified that only Undergraduate Admissions moved to Bethany Hall, not Graduate Admissions.

Cullum said that Bethany Hall “is absolutely stunning” and that, “The architecture, design and furnishings are amazing.” She said that, “Those responsible for the building thought of everything. It is beautiful, impressive and it exceeded our expectations.”

Cullum added, “I’m so proud that Seton Hall has a leading edge structure of such on its campus.”

When asked how she feels about Admissions being relocated to the new building, she said, “We [Admissions] are excited to finally

have the entire admission team all under one roof.” She added that the building is “easily accessible” for visitors and “more welcoming.”

“This is a building that stands out. One that our guests will surely remember,” Cullum said.

“We are very appreciative to have such a beautiful place for prospective students and families to visit,” Cullum said. “The tour room/information session room is exceptional. I hope everyone at the university will come and visit.”

Cullum said that Admissions has a “relatively small section” of the building and that, “The majority of the space is for events, conferences and there is some meeting

space too.”

She added that she was impressed that the building was finished on schedule as that is something that does not happen that often.

She said they worked together with Facilities Engineering Project Manager Victoria Pivovarnick who was helpful to the Admissions team. Pivovarnick supervised the move and Cullum said the Admissions team are appreciative of Pivovarnick for all she did for them.

Students discussed their opinions about construction coming to an end on Bethany Hall and what they think about the building.

Victoria Parnes, a junior public

relations major, said that Bethany Hall “came out nice,” but that “it’s just a waste of space.” A commuter, Parnes added, “I think we could have used it [the space] for parking spots.”

Parnes is happy that construction is close to being over and said, “I’m glad I’m not hearing screaming and getting nails in my tires anymore.” She said she had two flats last year because she parked in the parking lot by the Arts Center that is across from Bethany Hall, which had construction trucks in the area during construction.

Yashi Patel, a freshman nursing major, said she thinks Bethany Hall is a good thing. She added that when she came to open houses at Seton Hall, the Welcome Center “would’ve been a good place for new students to come to welcome them.”

Patel said that when she would drive through the Farinella Gate by the construction area “there would be construction trucks blocking the area and now that they won’t be there that’s a good thing.”

Frank Hunter, a sophomore educational and classical studies major, said he thinks the building should be used for additional classrooms and possibly an additional library.

He added that the building is “very aesthetic, but it seems to serve no practical purpose.”

Samantha Todd can be reached at samantha.todd@student.shu.edu

Seton Hall featured Food Recovery annual report Thomas Schwartz News Copy Editor Since the Food Network Recovery Network’s Seton Hall chapter was established in Feb. 2017, the organization became New Jersey’s top chapter in food donations. As of the most recent update, the organization has collected 1,522 pounds of food, according to the Food Recovery Network’s website.

Food Recovery Network President, sophomore and marketing and economics major, Divina Tanamal, has been a member of the chapter ever since the chapter’s outset.

She was named the organization’s president at the beginning of last semester by the chapter’s founder, Andrew Aguilera, a senior and business administration major. Tanamal credits her editorial board for the chapter’s efficient function.

“Our operations are pretty simple: On Monday and Wednesday nights, our volunteers go to the cafeteria to weigh and record the surplus food from

Photo via Twitter/SetonHall Seton Hall started their food recovery chapter in Feb. 2017.

GDS. Then, on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, we deliver the food to our partner agencies which are local soup kitchens in Newark and East Orange,” Tanamal wrote in an email.

Additionally, Tanamal de-

scribed her witness of Newark’s poverty and the positive influence the Food Recovery Network, a national student organization, has on the area.

“I’m a commuter and having to drive through Newark every

morning, I witnessed the long lines that people waited in outside soup kitchens,” Tanamal said. “There’s no better feeling than seeing the faces of the people we’re helping out brighten up when we deliver the food.”

In the fall of 2016, Aguilera asked to meet with the University and GDS about where the University put the excess food.

Aguilera was informed that after 24 hours the food was discarded, according to Gourmet Dining Chief Executive Officer, Alfred Frungillo.

“GDS and the University felt that this food recovery group was a proper way of using the food surplus for an important cause,” shared Frungillo via email. “We also enjoy working with this dedicated group that gives up their time four days a week to help others.”

After tasked with a junior mentorship program through the Gerald P. Buccino ’63 Center for Leadership Development, Aguilera wanted to solve a prevalent issue. According to Aguilera, he researched any schools that combated the issue, found

the Food Recovery Network and emulated respective chapters.

Following a few months of meeting with University administrators, he successfully established Seton Hall’s chapter.

The organization’s work is much needed in the University’s surrounding community.

“Food waste is a huge issue, especially in the United States,” Aguilera said.

“With surrounding communities who have hungry people, it was a no-brainer that putting together FRN would help so many people in need.”

Also, a member since the chapter’s founding, Rishi Shah, a sophomore, finance and economics major, admires the chapter’s dedication and enjoys the experience of collaborating with organized peers.

“I continue to participate in FRN because I want to leave a long-lasting organization that will continue to grow and continue to help our local community,” wrote Shah in an email.

Thomas Schwartz can be reached at thomas.schwartz@student.shu.edu.

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SHU professor recognized as a top national scholar and influencer Rhania Kamel Staff Writer Assistant professor Robert Kelchen has been recognized in Education Week (No. 54 out of 200) as a top national educational scholar and public influencer for 2018.

Frederick M. Hess, the American Enterprise Institute director of education policy studies amassed the 2018 Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings.

Kelchen teaches in the higher education administration masters and doctoral programs at Seton Hall. His research prepares him to work with students on cutting-edge dissertations and places him in front of state and national policy audiences.

“I am thrilled to be included in the Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings because the rankings recognize professors who have their voices heard in education policy discussion,” Kelchen wrote in an email. “As a junior faculty member, I’m thrilled that my scholarly research and efforts to communicate with the public are being recognized here.”

Michael G. Flanigan, who is pursuing his PhD in the Higher Education Leadership and Management Program, a former student of Kelchen’s and a member of the dissertation committee of which Kelchen chairs, commented on Kelchen’s qualities as a professor.

“Professor Kelchen stands out from other professors in several ways,” Flanigan said. “He is foremost a teacher which is a quality rarely found in professors. This is an ability to communicate material in a very understandable manner devoid of hyperbole. He is extremely well prepared to teach his class and critically debate relevant points and issues with his students.

He is also expeditious in his responses to submitted assignments and queries.”

According to Kelchen, many faculty members conduct great research on education, but few publish their research.

“Through my blog and my Twitter account, I have had the chance to talk with Congressional staff members, state legislators, and journalists from

around the world. I can then pass what I learn on to my students through teaching courses and advising dissertations,” Kelchen said.

Kelly Childs, the former Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing at Seton Hall, and a current PhD student at Seton Hall whose dissertation committee mentor is Kelchen, commented on Kelchen’s teaching style.

“Dr. Kelchen is a phenomenal educator because he forces you to push yourself to discover, question, and develop strong individual thoughts that can be supported by research,” Childs said. “He has an ability to teach complicated information in a direct and engaging way. He keeps up on the latest news and research which makes his classes extremely valuable and leads to highly energetic conversations in class. I admire his ability to juggle it all, while always prioritizing his students. His dedication to us is what I admire the most.”

Rhania Kamel can be reached at rhania.kamel@student.shu. edu.

Jan. 25, 2018

Throwback Thursday

What was The Setonian reporting years ago?

“Everybody loves Esteban”

Author: Jessica Sutcliffe, Samantha Desmond, & Ashley Duvall Date: Jan. 20, 2011 The story: Newly appointed president Dr. A. Gabriel Esteban has received high praise from the Seton Hall community. Esteban’s largest impact came after the way he handled the death of Jessica Moore. SGA president Melissa Boege commented that he handled the event all while portraying a genuine character. Several students also commented on the positive impact Esteban has had during the academic year.

“SHUNA Denied”

Author: Michael Duquette Date: Jan. 25, 2007 The story: The financial account of the Seton Hall United Nations Association was frozen due to suspicious activities such as outstanding balances, absences of check deposists, and other bad financial recordings. This also caused the vice president of Student Affairs, Laura Wankel, to overturn the appeal of the proposed trip to the McGill Model United Nations Conference in Montreal.

Michigan State U.:

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George Washington U.: Lehigh University:

Where: East Lansing, MI Date: Jan. 23 The update: NCAA announced on Tuesday that they will be conducting an investigation on the univeristy after over 140 women have made claims of sexual abuse by former team doctor Larry Nassar. After a week long hearing, he might be facing at least 25 years of prison time, on top of his current 60 year sentence for child pornography.

From: www.huffingtonpost.com

Where: Carbondale, IL Date: Jan. 23 The update: William Halford, who conducted herpes vaccine research, received allegations of misconduct after conducting vaccination experiments without proper FDA approval. Subjects who were tested on were reporting receiving numerous side effects.

From: www.khn.org

Where: Palantine, IL Date: Jan. 23 The update: On Jan. 11, Charles Johnston was found shooting at truck drivers near Interstate 80. He was soon arrested for attempting to murder an officer. Johnston was an associate professor of psychology since 1996 at this college. Board members at Harper College soon discovered this news, and recently decided to fire him as a result.

From: www.dailyherald.com

Where: Pullman, WA Date: Jan. 23 The update: Quarterback Tyler Hillinski was found dead in his apartment after a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Officials recently reported that the shot came from a rifle, which he had stolen from a former teammate without his knowledge.

From: www.nypost.com

Where: Monroe, LA Date: Jan. 23 The update: Instructor Leslie McMurray is receiving claims of racism after an incident involving a recent exam. McMurray allegedely took the study guide of a white student, highlighted all of the exam’s answers, and instructed the student to “…not to give [the notes] to the blacks or no one associated with the blacks.”

From: www.knoe.com

Where: Washington, D.C. Date: Jan. 24 The update: Junior Danya Sherman invented a new napkin that will be able to test drinks that might contain date rape drugs. The KnoNap is tested as being able to identify 26 out of the commonly used 40 drugs.

It will be available for sale later this year.

From: www.wtop.com

Univ. of Alabama:

Where: Tuscaloosa, AL Date: Jan. 23 The update: Harley Barber was expelled after posting a video on Instagram that involved her shouting racial slurs. Posted on Martin Luther King Day, Barber was seen shouting slurs repeatedly. This is the second of a similar incident, when two fraternity members were kicked out three years ago after chanting cheers which also involved racial slurs.

From: www.insidehighered.com

Where: Bethlehem, Pa. Date: Jan. 23 The update: Due to numerous alchohol related incidents on campus, the Exectutive Board announced that alcohol will be strictly banned from any fraternity events. This indefinite ban will also apply to other large recruitement events involving students.

From: www.lehighvalleylive.com

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SHU sheds light on human trafficking Liam Oakes Staff Writer

The School of Diplomacy and International Relations co-hosted a panel session on human trafficking awareness with the New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking and the Slave-Free Community Project in the Main Lounge on Jan. 21. The presenters explained that human trafficking is a frightening reality that can affect anyone.

“A Community Conversation: Modern Slavery – Global to Local” featured four guest panelists who each discussed one of the four perspectives of human trafficking—personal, global, state and local.

Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery that can occur in numerous situations, with prostitution and unpaid labor being the most common.

“We hope that students who attended the event took away a greater understanding of the nature and extent of modern slavery, how the effects of modern slavery may be everywhere, including at SHU, and how they might contribute to the eradication of this

continuing scourge,” said Bob Boneberg, one of the coordinators of the event and the coordinator of the Slave-Free Community Project.

Following Dean Andrea Bartoli’s welcoming address, Ingrid Johnson discussed her own personal encounter with human trafficking.

Johnson, who is a Seton Hall alumna, said that the process was a “long journey.”

In 2004, Johnson’s daughter did not return home one day after hanging out with her friends and went missing for 11 months. Midway through the search, Johnson’s daughter called her while she was hiding in the bathroom of a gas station in New York, but it took a couple more months for police to track and locate the phone number before they found her.

“I did not have a fear of going out onto the streets and doing what law enforcement, at the time, was not educated to do,” Johnson said. “I was out there all by myself.”

The discussion then turned to Dr. Bernard Freamon, who discussed the global overview of this issue. He said that human traffick-

ing occurs when traffickers are able to take advantage of people during a major event, such as a migration, a drastic climate change that causes people to migrate, and conflicts involving terrorist groups and governments allowing people to become enslaved or suppressed.

Kate Lee spoke about the state perspective, representing the New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking, where she is the administrator. She addressed the issue of the confusing dual hotline system for human trafficking, especially since while New Jersey is one of the states with the most human trafficking reports.

Boneberg discussed the local impact of human trafficking. He said that trafficking can occur even when purchasing something at a local grocery store as the ingredients in the products could have been products of slavery.

A Q&A session followed the presentation and Alyssa Futa, a freshman diplomacy and modern languages major, asked what others who do not reside in N.J. can do to help fight human trafficking.

Lee said that they should follow the tips on the coalition website and have a national hotline avail-

Photo via shu.edu Alumna Ingrid Johnson discussed her experience with human trafficking when her daughter went missing for 11 months. able at all times.

Futa explained that the event appealed to her interest in human rights.

“I attended because I hope to become an international human rights lawyer and aid in the (prosecution) of human trafficking,”

Futa said.

Johnson said that the issue of the human trafficking especially applies to women and said, “We need to be able to break the silence.”

Liam Oakes can be reached at liam.oakes@student.shu.edu.

WSOU tunes into charity with food drive Rhania Kamel Staff Writer

WSOU 89.5 FM, Seton Hall’s student-run radio station continued their ongoing pledge to serve the community by participating in the “Students Change Hunger” for the fourth year. They collected more than 350 pounds of food for the Community Food Bank of New Jersey in December.

WSOU’s involvement began when Seton Hall alumna, Laura Sodano, a recent retiree from the Community Foodbank of New Jersey and former member of WSOU, saw a need for today’s students to do something about hunger.

Mark Maben, WSOU general manager, explained the station’s involvement in other community service endeavors.

“Broadcasters have a decades-long tradition of supporting community events and charitable activities and WSOU is no exception,” Maben said. “There is a lot that a student-run station can do to make a difference and these activities are very much in keeping with the values of servant-leadership.”

Adrian Chavez/Staff Photographer Kelsey Ferruggia (pictured) DJs her shift and as a part of the station, provides support for organizations through public service annoncements and interviews.

Maben said that the station continually supports charities and nonprofit organizations through public service announcements and on-air interviews.

Frank Scafidi, WSOU’s chief engineer, described the experience of volunteering for the food drive.

“I got involved because helping others is a big part of the Seton Hall mission and we don’t

require, but we encourage, students to be a part of it,” Scafidi said. “The whole experience has been great every year. The students always prove us right when we say they are a great example of caring in this materialistic world.”

The station plans to participate in the “Student Change Hunger” next year and strives to collect at least 895 pounds of food.

Michelle Jansen, director of Schools and Community Outreach for the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, commented on her experience working with WSOU. She said she and her team appreciate WSOU’s dedication to giving back.

“Working with WSOU always puts a smile on my face,” Jansen said. “WSOU has been a

wonderful partner of the Community FoodBank of New Jersey for many years. They help to provide support for many of the programs that we run throughout the year. The team personally drops the food off at our facility each year and we are truly blessed to have the opportunity to work with WSOU.” Participation in the food drive is voluntary. The student station manager and staff representative always lead the food drive.

However, students were asked to bring canned goods to station staff events, held periodically in an effort to encourage staff morale and overall unity.

“The enthusiasm and help of the WSOU team in generating awareness of the hunger problem in N.J. as well as encouraging students to take action resulted in a large donation of foods and funds,” Jansen said. “We received more than $6,000 in monetary donations that will be used to provide meals for those in need. For every $1.00 donation, we are able to distribute three meals to those in need in our communities.”

Rhania Kamel can be reached at rhania.kamel@student.shu.edu.

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Anthropology majors explore the world Marianne-Grace Datu Staff Writer

If you ask about Michelle Prizzi, chances are her peers will say she is the aspiring anthropologist and go-to person on the subject. A senior anthropology major, Prizzi said she knew she wanted to pursue a career in the field since she was in high school.

In high school, Prizzi interned at Rutherford Hall, a cultural center and museum in Allamuchy, N.J. There, she handled old World War II letters from Irish writer Norah Hoult, who inspired her to pursue her major.

“I learned more about World War II reading her letters than I did in school,” Prizzi said. “Honestly, Norah Hoult changed my life and career.”

During her time at Seton Hall, Prizzi has been involved in numerous research projects and last year presented one of her projects to the American Association of Physical Anthropologists, a national conference held in New Orleans.

Now in her final semester at SHU, Prizzi describes her experience in the anthropology program pleasant and positive.

“I think this program is remarkable because you’re taught to think differently than a lot

Photo courtesy of Michelle Prizzi Michelle Prizzi participated in many anthropological research projects and enjoys the program. of other disciplines,” Prizzi said.

“You’re first and foremost supposed to understand a culture through their own lens not the lens of your culture.”

The department has three fulltime professors, Drs. Cherubim Quizon, Rhonda Quinn and Peter Savastano. Although the program is small compared to others, the benefits lie within the close educational relationship that can grow between the professor and student.

“The positives of studying in a small department are really twofold: you have the opportunity (to) work closely with your classmates and your professors and you have opportunities for research you wouldn’t at a large university,” Prizzi said.

Unlike other universities, the anthropology program at SHU is focused on immersing undergraduate students into the field early on by pairing them with full-time professors who help de-

sign and guide their path within the program.

“Former students who visit us consistently rave about all that they have learned in these focused reading and writing courses and the ways that it helped them get a job or find a research question to pursue in graduate school,” Quizon said.

Quizon has been teaching foundational and specialized courses in anthropology at SHU since 2003. According to Qui-

zon, the strength of anthropology resides in the understanding of all humans, cross-culturally and over time.

After taking a human osteology course taught by Quinn last year, Kayleene Wopershall, a junior anthropology major, found the class not only fascinating, but it also peaked her interest in the specialized field of forensic anthropology.

“It’s taught me how to see the big picture instead of just a small part,” Wopershall said. “It’s helped me kind of like, put things together instead of just looking at little pieces.”

Next fall, students can look forward to Locus, a new undergraduate research journal set to launch by the College of Arts & Sciences.

According to Quizon, the journal provides a forum for student research as well as giving students opportunities to work with others within the university.

After graduation, Prizzi will be taking a gap year to work, then plans to go back to graduate school to study forensic anthropology and eventually, work for the government to identify victims and bodies.

Marianne-Grace Datu can be reached at mariannegrace.datu@ student.shu.edu.

Students offer tips for starting fresh this spring Zoey Dotson Staff Writer

For many, the new year brings in hopes of a 4.0 GPA, dietary regimens, and of course, new ways of conquering stress. Members of the SHU community have different methods on how to make this year better than the last. Some students offered their advice for tackling studying and the various challenges of collegiate life.

Join a club

Alexandra Garcia, a junior criminal justice major, said joining a club can lead to a prosperous semester. Garcia is an attorney for Seton Hall’s Mock Trial Team that she joined as a freshman. “Being in Mock Trial has given me an amazing group of friends that have helped navigate me throughout school the last two years,” Garcia said. She added that being in a club can help alleviate stress by immersing yourself around new people and a new setting. According to Garcia, having people to talk to on a weekly basis and help with problems that students encounter can help manage the semester.

Study throughout the semester

A problem many students share is that they wait until the last minute or “crunch time” to study. Joseph Zichelli, a political science major and law school-bound senior, said that studying throughout the semester helps increase test scores. “You’re comprehending the information more than once and it allows you more time to think through intricacies relating to the material,” Zichelli said. Students may also find it helpful to allot time for studying in a planner.

Take time to relax

After all the hectic work a school week can bring, taking a day to relax with or a “cheat” day can relieve building stress. Allison Michko, a junior accounting major, said taking a cheat day during the week can give students something to look forward to and increase their overall happiness. He added that taking time to relax may prevent students from giving up on their resolutions. “Taking a cheat day helps avoid unnecessary stress and burning yourself out,” he said.

Zoey Dotson can be reached at zoey.dotson@student.shu.edu.

Have a consistent routine

Brianna Kaminsky, a sophomore accounting major, said having a consistent weekly schedule can decrease stress throughout the week.

She said that dividing the week up into consistent routine will help make sure all work, studying and gym sessions are accomplished. “Having a consistent routine leads to more free time,” she said. Kaminsky said that, ultimately, keeping a schedule will allow students to stick to their resolutions as 2018 progresses.

Keep an organized planner

According to students, the key to keeping a consistent routine is managing it with a planner. Courtney Burd, a senior psychology major, said that having an organized planner has aided her throughout her four years at Seton Hall. “An organized planner and to-do list has immensely helped me set and accomplish my goals,” Burd said.

Photo via Pixabay/StockSnap Students said that being organized is one of the biggest keys to a successful semester.

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Professor presents WWII icon research findings in Portugal Payton Seda Staff Writer

Walking into Dr. James Kimble’s office is like stepping back in time onto the home front of World War II. His walls, covered with numerous Norman Rockwell propaganda posters, is like something out of a museum.

Therefore, it is no wonder why the associate professor of communication chose Rosie the Riveter as his research topic for the Left Conference: Photography and Film Criticism in Lisbon, Portugal.

The Left Conference is dedicated to research on various discourses of leftist movements.

Kimble’s research focuses on “how propaganda appeals and interacts with wartime culture” and how such appeals change over time, specifically in the case of Rosie the Riveter.

“Meeting in Lisbon had the old world ambiance making the conversation richer,” Kimble said.

Kimble shared his research on a panel with two other scholars, one from the U.K. and the other from Argentina.

Kimble’s fascination with WWII propaganda began when he was in graduate school. While at Kansas State University, Kimble took a course on rhetoric of the 1960s, focusing on the Vietnam war. It was there that Kim-

ble’s research first emerged.

Rosie the Riveter “is one of our cultural memories,” Kimble said.

“She’s really prominent. We think we know all about her.”

However, as Kimble’s research details, the feminist icon of today was not the original intent.

According to his research, Rosie was corporate propaganda used by Westinghouse, an electrical company, to boost female worker morale toward the war effort. She was to help increase production and limit protests, not increase women’s rights. “Understandings have changed,” Kimble said. “Symbols are there for people to use as they want. She’s an icon because we can project our own interpretation on her.”

Kimble said that Rosie and most of wartime propaganda embody the saying history is biography. “They tell us about ourselves more than they do about the 1940s,” Kimble said.

During his presentation, Kimble focused on the way that images can transform past their original purpose can be misconstrued.

Once used as propaganda for corporate, right leaning purposes, Rosie has evolved into a symbol of feminine strength and persistence.

“She is a good example of principles I try to teach,” Kimble said.

A former student of Kimble’s, Gabriel Fiore, a PR graduate major, said that Kimble often used

Photo via Pixabay Communication professor James Kimble found that the usually feminist icon was once propoganda. his own research as examples for his Communication Research class, incorporating the “We Can Do It” theme into the classroom.

Despite her original intentions, the real riveters of the 1940s played an indispensable role in the war effort while fighting against an oppressive system and breaking social norms, Kimble said. “[Kimble’s] research on Rosie the Riveter truly captures and

points out the importance and effectwomen have had, still have, and continue to have in our history,” Fiore said.

The photo may have gained notoriety for feminine empowerment, but Kimble noted in his talk that the picture’s fame is what made it so widely used for various different causes, mostly political.

Leigha Wentz, a diplomacy and international relations and mod-

ern languages graduate who had Kimble as a professor for Honors Colloquium, said “she’s not just a symbol of hard work, she is a symbol of what a woman can be, and what she doesn’t need to give up.”

As with his students, Kimble’s ideas were recieved with acceptance and discourse during the conference.

Payton Seda can be reached at payton.seda@student.shu.edu.

Muslim Student Association aims to educate and serve SHU community Adam Varoqua Staff Writer The Muslim Student Association, more commonly referred to on campus as MSA, is a Muslim student organization centered on educating members of the Seton Hall community on Islam and eliminating misconceptions about the faith.

The club is open to both Muslim and non-Muslim students and the club’s mission statement explains its primary goal, “To raise awareness of Islam around campus and our community. We do this by having informative events that help educate students and staff about Islam”.

But the mission statement is much more than that as Aamna Aamir, a senior biology major explained, “Our mission statement is more about community and service than it is just about Islamic education, although we try to incorporate both,” she said.

To that end, the organization has lived up to its goal by hosting events and tabling around campus to provide information about the religion.

One of its services is Islamic Awareness week, where tabling

Photo courtesy of Adam Varoqua The MSA hopes to engage the SHU community with events like their annual Hijabathon. and activities` take place. It happens during the spring semester and serves as a way to give a better representation on what Islam is and who Muslims are.

One of the activities, Hijabathon, serves as an opportunity for all women on campus to wear a

hijab, a scarf covering your head, for a day to get a sense of what being a Muslim woman is like.

Elif Kucuk, a junior social work major, elaborated on this event as one of her favorite in the past.

“Mine was the Hijabathon that I attended last year, it was my first

not just being an board member but a mentee,” she said. “It was the first big event of MSA and it’s something I won’t forget.” Events like these serve as way to educate people on Islam.

Rawda Abdelmenam, a senior Speech Pathology major,

explained, “More often than not people are interested about Islam because the way it is portrayed in the media and sometimes the easiest form of research is just hanging out with a Muslim and having a conversation. It’s like a shortened method of reading book or conducting research, just going to a MSA event.”

Even though the club is excited for the event, they’re having difficulty in securing a location to host. “It’s really unfortunate because this year we are struggling with getting the university to give us a proper location to host such an event,” Abdelmenam said. “It’s extremely saddening because this is our opportunity as a student organization to make sure we’re adequately represented on this campus.”

Events like those above are highly important to the organization because it is a way to serve the Seton Hall community.

Mohamed Elshekh, a sophomore diplomacy and relations and religions double major said, “That’s an Islamic value, it’s serving your community, serving this campus is a duty of ours.”

Adam Z Varoqua can be reached at adam.varoqua@student.shu.edu.

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Boccone South offers authentic Italian food and hospitality Claudia Emanuele Staff Writer When you enter the restaurant Boccone South in downtown South Orange, you are greeted in Italian by the staff and instantly feel an authentic Italian vibe.

The mission of owner Silvio Caruso is to “deliver good Italian food” to their customers. But the restaurant offers much more. You are taken care of from the moment you walk through the door and the staff is well trained, delivering service that is nothing short of excellent.

Tien Phan, a freshman diplomacy major, currently works at Boccone South. “This is my first job, and the work environment is very friendly,” Phan said.

It is a good introduction to the workforce for Seton Hall students due to its proximity to campus.

Additionally, the restaurant atmosphere gives students experience in customer service and exposure to culinary discipline.

Christopher McGee, a senior in the physician’s assistant program, used to work there during his sophomore year. He mentioned that in his time working there, he “can’t remember a customer not liking something.”

The sauces are made in house at the beginning of the day and the menu includes traditional Italian staples.

Phan recommends the rigatoni due to the “good combination of pasta and vegetable; the sausage in it is also amazing.”

McGee suggests inquiring about the daily specials and said that Silvio and the head chef collaborate each day to decide which specials they want to put out for the night’s service.

In the words of McGee the specials are “quite amazing” and “made fresh each day.” They also offer homemade desserts, including about 10 different gelato flavors and bread pudding.

McGee recommends the restaurant to SHU students for three reasons. First, the restaurant’s prices are very reasonable.

Secondly, the portion sizes are “pretty big” for what you pay for, and according to McGee, there is even enough to have leftovers.

Third, McGee stated that it is a great spot if you want to go out on a date or even with some friends.

Caruso mentioned that a lot of Seton Hall students dine at Boccone South when their parents come to visit them, which reinforces that Boccone is not only a

Megan O’Brien/Staff Photographer The South Orange Italian restaurant serves homemade sauces, gelato and daily specials. great place for students, but also for anyone who visits the South

Orange area.

Claudia Emanuele

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reached at claudia.emanuele@student.shu.edu.

“Mirrors of Midcentury French Culture” showcases 20th century Modernists

SHU professor cited as expert of late WWII feminist icon

Photo via shu.edu “Mirrors of Midcentury French Culture,” an exhibit from early and mid-20th century painters Marguerite Louppe and Maurice Brianchon, is currently open in Seton Hall’s Walsh Gallery. The exhibit features paintings, prints and sketches from the husband and wife team of French Modernists. It also includes historical documents, illustrated books and letters curated that complement the art and place it in a social and historical context. The curator, David Hirsh, has also included several pieces from his private collection. The exhibit can be viewed until March 9 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

Photo via Instagram/ @setonhall Naomi Parker-Fraley, the face behind icon Rosie the Riveter, died at the age of 96 on Jan 22. James J. Kimble, associate professor of communication in the College of Communication and the Arts, researched the World War II “We Can Do It!” poster for six years. His research led to the conclusion that the woman pictured is Parker-Fraley and not Geraldine Hoof Doyle as believed for 50 years. Before her death, Kimble interviewed Parker-Fraley and discussed identity and her lost claim to fame. Kimble’s research and segments of the interview were featured in several publications such as CNN, Time, The New York Times, People and the Washington Post.

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The seal superstition is contradictory to SHU’s mission James Justice Sports Copy Editor

Seton Hall University is Catholic to its core. In 2017 – for the third consecutive year – the school that wa the best university for Christmas celebration.

Every year, rain or shine, students gather around the large 60foot Norway Spruce tree on the Green and wait to see the rainbow of 43,000 lights brighten the spirit of a student body worn down by final exams.

I could point to several other examples of the impact that faith has on Seton Hall, including mass, which incoming students – Catholic or not – often attend, in addition to countless alumni who schedule their sacrament of marriage inside the Immaculate Conception Chapel.

Personally, I have grown up Catholic. Having never gone to a Catholic school in my childhood, Seton Hall has given me an opportunity to connect with my faith in a way that I will always be thankful for.

I’d be remised, however, if I did not mention a very significant contradiction, albeit mainly harmless, that I still cannot comprehend in the very center of campus. This contradiction lies adjacent to the very Immaculate Conception Chapel and can be explained, quite simply, in a fiveword command.

“Don’t step on the seal!”

The First Commandment as seen in Exodus 20:2-6 states, “I am the Lord your God…you shall have no other Gods before me…

You shall not make for yourself an image in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. You shall not bow down to them or worship them.”

Now, no one is bowing down or worshipping the seal, clearly, but that passage is not meant to be interpreted literally. Students will go as far as to spin their way out of stepping on the seal, which is giving an undue amount of power and importance to an inanimate circular plaque on the sidewalk.

By acting in such a way, students are buying into a superstition that the seal will have a direct effect on their academic performance. And as innocent as it may be to walk around the seal, it is inherently contradictory for a

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Catholic university’s community to embrace such a superstitious tradition when the First Commandment prohibits embracing false idols.

I take no joy in upsetting tradition, however, the more I think about not stepping on the seal, the more I see it as an unhealthy custom. Sure, it may link generations of students together with one corky practice, but surely there are other ways to connect student bodies together.

Being a Catholic university, if Seton Hall students do in fact believe in a greater power, that greater power should not be the seal.

James Justice is a junior visual and sound media major from Caldwell, N.J. He can be reached a james.justice@student.shu.edu.

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Corrections

n Jan. 24, Larry Nassar, the former USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University doctor was sentenced to 40 to 175 years in prison for sexually abusing his patients.

Nassar’s victims included Olympians such as Simone Biles, Aly Raisman, Gabby Douglas and McKayla Maroney, but they are only a fraction of the women and girls who spoke against him. A total of 156 victims recounted their alleged abuse by Nassar.

Not only had he been abusing gymnasts training at USA Gymnastics, but he had also been molesting female athletes attending Michigan State University, as well.

And, to put it lightly, the university’s administration has been handling the situation atrociously.

According to CNN, several of Nassar’s victims who were abused by him at Michigan State said that they reported Nassar’s behavior to the university as long as 19 years ago. They said that their claims were either ignored or silenced.

The Detroit News also stated that 14 MSU officials were aware of Nassar’s abuse while it was happening.

One of Nassar’s victims, Clasina Syrovy, a former MSU club gymnast, called on President Lou Anna Simon to step down. It took a ridiculous amount of pressure from society to force Simon to finally leave her post on Jan. 24, something she should have had the conscious to do on her own.

Syrovy said in court, according to

CNN, “[Simon] ... doesn’t deserve to hold the title of MSU president.

Her recent behavior and comments are a joke. The least she could do is step down from her position and show us a little courtesy.”

Simon and Michigan State officials claim that they were not aware of the abuse, but it was their job to protect their students from sexual misconduct and they completely failed.

Instead of doing the right thing and wiping out all of the administrators who either knowingly or unknowingly remained ignorant to the situation, the university has instead stated that it supported Simon as president.

According to The New York Times, MSU Trustee Joel Ferguson laughed at the idea of the NCAA investigating the university for the Nassar scandal. Hours later the NCAA announced it was launching an investigation.

Ferguson also said that he and other board members supported Simon because there was more to the presidency than just “this Nassar thing.”

The joking and irresponsiblemanner that MSU officials are presenting themselves with comes as no shock, considering they allowed dozens of young women to be sexually assaulted under their watch for years.

But you better watch out Ferguson, “that Nassar thing” ended Simon’s career and it might just end yours.

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THROUGH OUR EYES Athletes competing in extreme heat cannot be overlooked James Justice Sports Copy Editor

On Jan. 18 and 19, temperatures in Melbourne, where the Australian Open is currently taking place, spiked at 104 degrees. An unforgiving heat wave brought about conditions that left even the best conditioned players physically drained and dangerously flirting with heat stroke.

The reality is, when temperatures reach those levels, any type of athletic activity – especially one competed on a heat-absorbing surface like a concrete hard-court – puts players’ lives in serious jeopardy.

Bear in mind, during this twoday heat wave, games were played throughout the day, meaning many players were forced into playing with the sun’s debilitating heat pouring down onto them.

These athletes were pushing their bodies to its limits and were failing them.

In normal conditions, a person’s body adjusts its body temperature through the circulation of blood throughout the body, according to the Mayo Clinic. However, when temperatures reach extreme levels of heat, more blood needs to be circulated, taking blood away from muscles, which in turn increases heart rate. This process is only exaggerated with humidity, which prevents sweat from evaporating and further increases body temperature.

French player Gael Monfils and Serbian player Novak Djokovic were victims of match conditions that brought into serious question the Australian Open heat policy.

Despite the policy listing the temperature threshold at 40 degrees Celsius or 104 degrees Fahrenheit, the policy did not go into effect for the Monfils-Djokovic match despite the on-court temperature reaching 69 degrees Celsius or 154 degrees Fahrenheit.

“It was tough to breathe,” Monfils said, according to Yahoo Sports. “It was some harm. I get super dizzy. I think I have a small heatstroke for 40 minutes … even with the ice towel, the water, I think my body was super warm.”

Monfils-Djokovic is just one of many examples of afternoon matches that forced players to

Sports Quote of the Week “His players know that for the rest of their life, they have someone they can depend on.”

– Women’s basketball asst. head coach Lauren DeFalco on Tony Bozzella’s impact

After Nassar sentence, investigation needed at Michigan State Andrew Lombardo Sports Digital Editor

Photo via Australian Open 2018 Play conditions at the Australian Open were unreasonable, topping out at 154 degrees Fahrenheit. compete on surfaces that could fry an egg. Even if on-court temperatures were not the judge – which would make little sense considering the sport is played on the court – temperatures in Melbourne did reach 40 degrees Celsius, meaning that the policy should have been triggered.

The Australian Open’s official Twitter account tweeted during the heat wave that, “The health of our players is of paramount concern, but we need to be consistent with the outside courts so some don’t get an unfair advantage.”

Monfils was one of the most visibly-affected players who had to compete in the extreme temperatures and luckily for tournament organizers, no player was seriously injured.

Still, the players who were forced to play in the hotter, midday conditions were at a disadvantage compared to players who were scheduled during the evening. Contrary to the Australian Open’s faulty explanation, players were given preferential treatment, as someone such as reigning Australian Open champion Roger Federer played all four of his matches in the evening sessions.

Organizers were undeniably tempting fate and waiting for disaster to occur instead of using their critical thinking.

Djokovic – one of the sharpest players on the tour – recognized the business aspect of ticket sales, which undoubtedly was the leading factor in organizers not postponing the afternoon matches that took place in the extreme heat.

“There are certain days where you just have to, as a tournament supervisor, recognize that you need to give players a few extra hours until [temperatures] come down,” Djokovic said, according to The Washington Post. “I understand there is a factor of tickets.

But there is a limit of being fit to play and being, I think, in danger to your health.”

Sports, in the current economic environment, certainly are entertainment properties. Despite this, there comes a time when the athletes – who are the main attractions that generate the income – need to be thought of.

The Australian Open is one prime example of how heat is seemingly overlooked when it comes to athletic competition.

It is easy to sympathize with the cold, because in frigid temperatures it is those who are seated in the stands who feel the discomfort more. Things are a bit different though in heat, where the tables are turned and it is the athletes who suffer the most in the elements.

Too often tragedy is needed to spark change in a policy or practice, but sports leagues and tournaments should be proactive when it comes to addressing extreme temperatures. If they do not feel the heat now, they will when they are forced to face the questions when someone is gravely injured or worse.

James Justice is a broadcast and visual media major from Caldwell, N.J. He can be reached at james. justice@student.shu.edu or on Twitter @JamesJusticeIII.

On Jan. 24, the infamous USA Gymnastics and Michigan State doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced to 40 to 175 years in prison for sexually abusing 156 young athletes over the duration of his career.

“I just signed your death warrant,” Judge Rosemarie Aquilina said as she handed down her decision.

While Nassar’s conviction and sentencing were important in serving justice to his victims, there are many more adults that must be held responsible for these egregious crimes.

Most of the negative publicity has been directed at USA Gymnastics, and rightfully so. However, a report from Kim Kozlowski of the Detroit News said Michigan State was also compliant in covering up Nassar’s abuse. In her article, Kozlowski claimed that as many as 14 Michigan State employees were aware of the abuse, yet did nothing.

“Among the others who were aware of alleged abuse were athletic trainers, assistant coaches, a university police detective and an official who is now MSU’s assistant general counsel, according to university records and accounts of victims who spoke to The News,” Kozlowski wrote.

The institutional failure that occurred at Michigan State has had repercussions cut the highest levels, as university president Lou Anna Simon will reportedly resign. This is only the start for Michigan State, as many more people have questions left to be answered.

One of those trying to evoke justice is the NCAA, who announced it was launching a formal investigation into the university’s handling of the case.

By drawing parallels to the Jerry Sandusky scandal at Penn State, it is easy to see why many feel an NCAA investigation is appropriate. But, in the case of Penn State, the NCAA overstepped its jurisdiction as a governing body of collegiate athletics. In reality, the most powerful authority in the Nassar case is the law itself, meaning the state of Michigan should investigate its taxpayer funded public university, not the NCAA. At Penn State, the university investigated itself and published its findings in with the Freeh report. Although the NCAA had sufficient grounds to intervene in some capacity, it over-

stepped its boundaries by punishing players more than the institution. By using the Freeh report against the program, the NCAA issued a four-year postseason ban, five years of probation and vacated all of the programs’ wins from 1998 to 2011.

In reality, vacating wins does not serve any justice to victims, and only penalizes former players. The same logic can be applied to the program’s probation and loss of scholarships as well. How could the loss of a scholarship for a future student-athlete help an institution repair damages to sexually abused victims? Simply put, it does not effectively serve justice to victims.

As part of the NCAA’s ruling, the football program also forfeited its estimated $60 million in revenue from the next season, instead allocating the money toward an endowment for preventing child abuse. This was the only action the NCAA took that aimed to punish the institution rather than student-athletes.

Realistically, the NCAA was not in a position to effectively punish the institution and serve justice appropriately. The probation and postseason ban were rescinded less than two years later because of its ineffectiveness in actually repairing damages. The Attorney General of Pennsylvania was the authority who pursued a meaningful investigation of the university and Jerry Sandusky. The AG not only held Sandusky accountable, but three administrators as well, including the president, who were all convicted last year.

There is no doubt that to hold itself accountable, Michigan State must conduct an internal review of how this abuse went unreported for so long.

Since the NCAA used Penn State’s own investigation – the Freeh report – against it, it is unlikely for Michigan State to investigate itself. Instead, the investigation should be left to the Attorney General of Michigan, who holds greater jurisdiction on a case of this magnitude.

There is no doubt the adults who let Nassar’s abuse occur and continue at Michigan State must pay the price, but anything done by the NCAA would be minimal compared to a potential state-sanctioned investigation.

Andrew Lombardo is a journalism major from Middletown, Conn. He can be reached at andrew.lombardo@ student.shu.edu or on Twitter @lombardo_andrew.

Jan. 25, 2018

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Defensive development: Angel Delgado now a dual asset Kevin Kopf Staff Writer

Since breaking through as a freshman in the 2014-15 season, Angel Delgado has been a key cog in Kevin Willard’s offense for Seton Hall. The 6-foot-10 center possesses an imposing amount of physical strength in the post, which allows him to dominate almost any opponent down low and knock down a few quick buckets for the Pirates at any given time.

So far in his collegiate career, Delgado has amassed 64 double-doubles. He also averages a double-double per game with 11.8 points and 10.9 rebounds per game. However, this season, his game has stretched beyond being a big man that can overpower opponents offensively.

Delgado has become more reli-

able defensively while continuing his methodical assertiveness on the glass. As a result, not many players on the team or in the Big East as a whole can match up with the numbers that Delgado is putting up on both ends of the floor.

In terms of rebounding, Delgado has an advantage, with a conference-leading 233 total rebounds. The next best, Georgetown’s Jessie Govan, is 26 behind.

A majority of these rebounds come on his own end of the court as well, as he sits tied for first with Xavier’s Kerem Kanter in defensive rebounding percentage at 26.8 percent. However, when the two matched up in the Pirates’ most recent contest against the Musketeers on Jan. 20, Delgado grabbed 18 rebounds in 38 minutes, compared to one rebound in nine minutes for Kanter. De-

fensive rebound percentage takes into account how many defensive rebounds were available while Delgado was in play, which is a testament to how controlling he can be in the paint.

Furthermore, Delgado is fifth in the league in defensive box plus-minus at 4.8. The league average usually hovers around 0.0 for this statistic, so the higher a player is, the more effective the player is shown to be in that area.

The statistical evidence for Delgado’s defensive play does not stop solely with rebounds, as his presence is felt across the floor and he is a key factor in why Seton Hall has won 15 games to date.

Delgado is currently 20th in the Big East in win shares – a metric that determines a player’s contribution to team success – at 2.5.

He trails only Desi Rodriguez

amongst Seton Hall players.

Defensively, though, the story is different yet again. Delgado is fourth in the conference with 1.4 defensive win shares, which takes into account a number of key statistics, including possession and player rating. For example, Delgado is also seventh in the Big East in defensive rating at 94.3 percent, which highly influences his defensive win shares.

Both overall and defensive win shares are equally important, but the defensive side of these statistics show how important Delgado has been for the Pirates defensively. Even when he is scoring, Delgado is having an impact on the game and Seton Hall’s success.

The Pirates need Delgado to continue these trends now more than ever. After having a week off and losing three of its last four

games, Seton Hall needs to return to the form that knocked off Butler in Hinkle Fieldhouse on Jan. 6.

It’s not a coincidence that Delgado was the driving force in that victory, as he dominated Butler throughout the first half and finished with 28 points and 15 rebounds.

To get back to playing at that level, the result will revolve around Delgado playing at his best, on both the offensive and defensive ends.

Kevin Kopf can be reached at kevin.kopf@student.shu.edu or on Twitter @KMKTNF.

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What’s 1/25 ON DECK Thursday Home

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1/26 Friday

1/27 Saturday

Sunday

DePaul 4 p.m.

Men’s Basketball Women’s Basketball

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Providence 11:30 a.m.

Creighton 2 p.m.

Men’s Swimming & Diving

Lehigh 1 p.m.

Women’s Swimming & DIving

Columbia 1 p.m.

Photo via SHU Athletics Seton Hall honored the 1992-93 Big East championship team on Jan. 13 against Georgetown.

1/29 Monday

1/30 Tuesday

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Sanogo’s new-found jumper providing SHU with new element Tyler Calvaruso Asst. Sports Editor Throughout Ismael Sanogo’s first three seasons at Seton Hall, there were not many moments where he was spotting up to take a jump shot.

A career 3.4-point per game scorer, almost all of Sanogo’s baskets came from close range. For Sanogo, a 10 to 15 foot jumper was out of the question. Now, seemingly out of nowhere, Sanogo has gone from an offensive liability to Seton Hall’s secret weapon.

The first step in Sanogo’s progression as a shooter was finding the confidence to hoist up shots.

Going into his junior year, Seton Hall coach Kevin Willard praised Sanogo’s progression as a shooter, but he almost never took any jumpshots in live action.

In Sanogo’s first three years at the Hall, Sanogo shot six three pointers and only made one of them. Through 20 games this season, Sanogo has already taken 13 threes, making four.

Once hesitant to face up and attempt a shot, Sanogo now has confidence in his ability to hit a shot from mid-range and beyond. It has not hurt having the support of his teammates either, as some of Seton Hall’s more prominent offensive weapons have no problem with Sanogo taking an increased number of shots.

Sarah Yenesel/ Photography Editor Senior Ismael Sanogo has found his mid-range jump shot for Seton Hall this season.

“He’s making a lot of jump shots right now and he’s been working on it,” Angel Delgado said of Sanogo’s increased offensive output following a win over Georgetown on Jan. 13. “We have confidence in him and he didn’t take them before, but he’s always taking them in practice.

He can hit those shots and we have a lot of confidence in him.

For me, I can give it to him and he can shoot all day.”

“Ish is the best defender in the country and when he’s stopping people on the other end and help-

ing us on offense, there’s nothing you can say about that,” Sophomore Myles Powell said. “He does everything. I have nothing but great things to say about Ish.” While opposing head coaches might have nightmares about dealing with Sanogo on the defensive end, they have never had to game plan for him on offense. That would leave opposing coaches with the chance to zone in on Delgado, Powell, Khadeen Carrington and Desi Rodriguez.

Now, coaches have to make their team well aware of Sanogo’s abili-

ty to step out and drain a basket.

Sanogo’s newfound mid-range game also helps Seton Hall’s offense when it comes to floor spacing. Instead of banging around pointlessly down low, Sanogo is now a threat from around the free throw line. With Sanogo cleared out of the paint, Delgado now has more freedom to move around on the block and get himself into a position where he can make a play out of the low post. It’s now tougher for teams to double Delgado, as he can dish it out to Sanogo for a shot, an

option that was not available for Seton Hall prior to this season.

“Teams don’t play Ish [on offense],” Willard said. “We have to make adjustments on that.”

Fortunately for Seton Hall, Sanogo’s buckets have not been meaningless ones scored in garbage time. In a 20-point loss to Marquette on Jan. 9, Sanogo was the team’s leading scorer with 14 points while shooting 6-of-8 from the field and 2-of-2 from deep.

A year or two ago, seeing that kind of stat line from Sanogo was unimaginable. Now, it has become somewhat of a regularity, as the senior forward has a combined 39 points in Seton Hall’s last five games. In Sanogo’s nine games before the Marquette matchup, he scored a combined 36 points.

“When you’re around a bunch of guys who could score the ball really well, it rubs off on you,” Sanogo said.

Sanogo’s transformation has been a pleasant surprise for a Seton Hall team that was searching for an additional scoring threat to complement its four leading scorers. Seton Hall fans have become accustomed to watching Powell, Carrington and Rodriguez pulling up from three and now, they will have to be on the lookout for Sanogo as well.

Tyler Calvaruso can be reached at tyler.calvaruso@student.shu.edu or on Twitter @tyler_calvaruso.

Swimming and diving looks ahead to spring challenges Mat Mlodzinski Staff Writer

In a swimming and diving roster where 24 of the 42 athletes are underclassmen – including 16 of 21 on the women’s team – leadership is needed. With many newcomers and emerging talents eager to take over, the clash of ideology can sometimes occur with juniors and seniors who are established and looking to, in many cases, cap their careers.

Despite this gap in age, coach Derek Sapp explained that from seniors to freshmen, the teams have come together.

“The seniors on the men’s and the women’s teams have great leadership, because they know where the freshmen are coming from,” Sapp said. “Because they’ve been in that unknown before.”

There is no denying the experience of the veterans on both the men’s and women’s teams, with the men’s side coming off of a Big East Championship and the women coming off a program-best third place Big East finish. On the back of those

Merinda Gruszecki/Staff Photographer Swimming and diving are looking to finish the season on a high note as the spring nears. punctuations to last year, both teams had high expectations coming into this year.

The men’s team holds a record of 6-7, with Big East wins over Xavier and Villanova, while the young women’s team has compiled four wins, most recently against Fairfield on Jan. 14.

If Sapp has been proud of one thing during his first season in charge, it would be the way his newest athletes have adjusted

over the course of the late fall and winter.

“Freshmen and sophomores have done a really good job stepping up and racing against really quality opponents and not backing down from it,” Sapp said.

This was on display in the underclassmen’s performance against powerhouse Yale on Jan. 19. On the women’s side, sophomore Jordan Decker won the 50-yard freestyle race, touching

the wall at 24.68. Meanwhile, sophomore Josh Tosoni won the men’s 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 57.55.

Tosoni said afterward that the win against Yale “helped because it showed that we could win some races.”

The upperclassmen showed leadership as well against Yale, with Sara Ouellette winning the women’s 200-yard backstroke in 2:04.34 and Lexi Kolodgie win-

ning the 200-yard breaststroke with a time of 2:24.34.

“Against Yale, everyone swam really well,” Sapp said. “I love the attitude and positivity that everyone had throughout the meet.”

As the season nears its end, both teams aim to finish strong and perhaps make another run in the Big East Tournament. The two teams will face Georgetown and Providence at the Berkeley Aquatics Tri-Meet on Feb. 3 in New Providence, N.J. Following that is a chance for the men to repeat and the women to potentially take one step further in the conference championship from Feb. 21 to 24.

With a little under a month separating the Pirates from their trip to Geneva, Ohio for the Big East Tournament, Sapp feels confident about the end of the season.

“We’re hitting it at the right time going into the tail end of our duel meeting and the Big East,” said Sapp.

Mat Mlodzinski can be reached at matthew.mlodzinski@student. shu.edu or on Twitter @Mlodzinski_15.

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Inja Butina emerging as key Pirates playmaker Matt Lapolla Staff Writer This season has been a roller coaster for Seton Hall’s women’s basketball team.

After Taylor Brown went down with an injury and Donnaizha Fountain departed the program, Seton Hall quickly found itself without its two leading scorers and rebounders. With the team in the midst of a tough conference schedule, the Pirates needed someone to step up.

So far, that person has been Inja Butina.

The 5-foot-9 junior guard from Zagreb, Croatia has played the role of a facilitator rather than a scorer for the majority of the 2017-18 season. Entering the Georgetown at home game on Jan. 14, Butina had only once put up more than 10 points in a game – a 13-point performance against Marist back on Nov. 30.

She thrives on the defensive end and in the passing game, leading the team in both assists (4.0) and steals (1.8) per game.

However, Butina showed her offensive capabilities when the Hoyas came to South Orange.

She went 5 for 8 from the floor and knocked down five free throws en route to a season-high

17-point performance. She also racked up eight assists and five steals to help lead the Pirates to a five-point victory.

One week later, in the team’s first game without Donnaizha Fountain, Butina again stepped up. Facing the fourth-place St. John’s Red Storm on Jan. 21, Butina led all scorers with 15 points and also dished out five assists. Her last-second three-pointer at the end of the third quarter tied the game and gave the Pirates momentum in the fourth.

That helped SHU earned its first pair of consecutive wins in conference play this season.

Shooting is certainly not the premier aspect of Butina’s game – she is averaging just 6.8 points per game – but she believes that her teammates’ trust allows her to shoot with more confidence.

“I think I was more relaxed because the team has confidence in me, and they were encouraging me to shoot the ball,” Butina said. “They were supporting me in whatever I do. If I miss, if I make, they’re always there for me.”

Butina believes that this scoring mentality can help improve other facets of her game as well.

“Coach told me to keep attacking more and look at the rim, and

Sean Barry/Staff Photographer

Butina has led her team in assists (4) and steals (1.8) per game. when I did that a lot of opportunities came along the way,” Butina said. “Even the rebounds and assists, not just my baskets.”

Coach Tony Bozzella had high

Donnaizha Fountain parts ways with Seton Hall James Justice Sports Copy Editor

The Seton Hall women’s basketball team announced last week that its leader this season in minutes, points and rebounds, Donnaizha Fountain, will no longer be a part of the program.

The shocking news came on the heels of Seton Hall’s grudgematch with St. John’s on Jan. 21 in Walsh Gymnasium. However, the team had known about Fountain’s departure since the middle of last week. Seton Hall went on to win their first game without Fountain, 62-57, and improved to 4-5 in the Big East.

The 6 foot forward, formerly of Temple and Georgia Tech, arrived in South Orange this summer after signing as a graduate transfer on Apr. 19. Fountain was putting together All-Big East caliber campaign, as her 15.5 points per game ranked seventh in the conference, while her 7.4 rebounds per game were sixth.

Despite her personal success, Fountain will leave the Pirates after just 19 games in the blue and white.

Head coach Tony Bozzella spoke after the St. John’s game

Sean Barry/Staff Photographer

Donnaizha Fountain led the Pirates in points, rebounds and minutes. and stated that Fountain’s parting of ways had to do with the team and the player no longer being on the same page.

“It’s unfortunate,” Bozzella said. “We sat down this week, Donnaizha and I, and it just wasn’t the right fit anymore, so we decided to move on.”

The Pirates already showed in their first game without Fountain that they are capable of finding a

new winning formula. The victory on Jan. 21 gave Seton Hall their first two-game winning streak of conference play, with a .500 record in conference within touching distance.

Still, replacing a player who was as impactful as Fountain will require players to take on a bigger responsibility. According to assistant coach Lauren DeFalco, one of those players is Seton Hall’s

praise for Butina following the St. John’s game, noting that her mentality and clutch shooting helped push the Pirates ahead.

“She’s just more confident,”

Bozzella said. “She’s a tough kid.

She played well, played with a lot of heart and a lot of passion, and wants to do well. She made big shots, and sometimes it’s not the amount of points you score, it’s when you score them.”

Bozzella added that he is proud of the effort from players like Butina, who are competing in the Big East for the first time, saying that they keep fighting and keep getting better as conference play continues.

Butina’s ability to score will be important for the Pirates going forward, but her ability to maintain strong defense and passing is key. While she has stepped up and guided the Pirates to backto-back Big East victories, this is uncharted territory for Butina.

She took a season-high 14 shots in the St. John’s victory and has only taken more than seven shots in a game three times this season.

Butina still has to prove herself as a reliable and consistent shooter. Fortunately for the Pirates, her passing and defense are more than proven, and she does not sacrifice these aspects of her game when she is knocking down shots.

Matt Lapolla can be reached at matthew.lapolla@student.shu.edu or on Twitter @MatthewLapolla.

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East in three-point field goals per game, averaging 7.0 per game.

Comparing that number to the top in the Big East, the margin is significant, as Villanova and Marquette are top-four in the country in the category and average 11.7 and 11.6 three-pointers per game, respectively.

Seton Hall can make up for that gap with its production in the paint with Angel Delgado, who is averaging 13.4 points per game this season. That being said, the Oscar Robertson Trophy candidate has stretched out his shot selection to more mid-range shots this season. Still, a focus on producing in the paint can help get Seton Hall’s offensive production back to around 80 points per game.

Even with driving the ball be-

coming a priority as three-pointers are not falling, Seton Hall has given up many points on turnovers alone. On Jan. 20 against Xavier, Seton Hall allowed the Musketeers to score 21 points off 17 turnovers, something the team cannot do if it wants to get back to winning ways. In addition, bench production has been streaky and Seton Hall is at its best when the ball is moving and all players are involved.

Beyond those factors, threepoint shooting will play the biggest part and should be near the top of Seton Hall’s priorities heading into the matchup against DePaul on Jan. 28.

Elizabeth Swinton can be reached at elizabeth.swinton@student.shu. edu or on Twitter @eswint22.

leading scorer from last season: JaQuan Jackson. “[Jackson] was our most important player last year,” DeFalco said. “She knows now that she now needs to play well for us to be successful.”

Bozzella went on to wish Fountain the best, despite things not

ending on the best note.

“I wish her well; she is a great kid, and, it just wasn’t working out,” Bozzella said. “She will do real well in her next endeavor I’m sure.”

James Justice can be reached at james.justice@student.shu.edu or on Twitter @JamesJusticeIII.

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Bozzella gets 400th win A milestone 26 years in the making

Nick Santoriello Staff Writer When the Seton Hall women’s basketball team defeated the Georgetown Hoyas on Jan. 14, the win was more significant than a boost in the Big East standings.

In a game in which the Pirates never trailed, the 70-65 victory was the 400th career win for Pirates head coach Tony Bozzella.

In the midst of his fifth season at The Hall, Bozzella has picked up 95 of his now 401 career wins.

Coaching at his alma mater, Bozzella has posted a .629 winning percentage to go along with two NCAA Tournament bids in 2015 and 2016, and a Big East regular season title in 2015.

“I have tremendous love for Seton Hall and I think a big reason for our success is obviously our staff and our players,” Bozzella said. “But I think I represent the school as someone who loves the school.

“I’m very proud of the education that both my wife and myself got from Seton Hall and the one my daughter will graduate with this spring with. I think the most important aspect of Seton Hall is the people, and not just the people in athletics, but the people all around campus.”

Sarah Yenesel/Photography Editor Tony Bozzella is in his fifth season coaching at Seton Hall, his alma mater.

Never one to keep the spotlight on himself, Bozzella attributes much of his success to those surrounding him. From his administrators and coaching staff, to the players and fans, the 26-year head coach is very thankful to those who have helped him along the way.

“The staff that I have makes all the difference in the world,” Bozzella said. “They’re hard workers, they’re great people, and they believe in what I want to implement. Another big factor is the administrators that hired me and are supportive of me. I would not

be as successful at Seton Hall if I didn’t have such a great administration and staff behind me.”

Included on his current staff are assistant coaches Lauren DeFalco and Marissa Flagg. Besides sharing a bench on the Seton Hall sidelines, the two also shared a backcourt at Iona, giving them the experience of both playing for and coaching with Bozzella.

“The biggest difference isn’t so much playing for him or coaching with him but seeing how much he has changed over the years,” DeFalco said. “Me and Marissa [Flagg] joke about it all the time

about how tough he was when we played at Iona, as opposed to now he is more aware of his relationship with the players. The kids know no matter what, at the end of the day, if it’s today or if it’s five years from now, they can always come back and count on him to help them in everyday life.”

Having such a long-standing relationship with Bozzella, DeFalco and Flagg often serve as an extension of the Pirates’ head coach in order to help connect better with the team.

“I’ve been through everything that they’ve been through, so be-

ing that voice between the staff and the players helps them understand where the coaching staff is coming from,” Flagg said.

This ability to mediate between the head coach and the players is a trait that Bozzella knows is integral to the success of the program.

“They are able to help relate my message to these kids in a better way because they’ve been through it before,” Bozzella said. “They’re invaluable to me.”

Coaching for 26 years takes a great deal of time and effort, while reaching 400 wins requires a passion and energy for the game that Bozzella certainly possesses.

“His energy radiates, a lot of kids feed off his energy and passion,” Flagg said. “He knows how to manage each player individually and I think some coaches struggle with that.”

Despite the landmark accomplishment of 400 career wins, perhaps Bozzella’s greatest success is the lasting effect he leaves on those he coaches.

Said DeFalco, “His players know that for the rest of their life, they have someone they can depend on.”

Nick Santoriello can be reached at nicholas.santoriello@student.shu. edu or on Twitter @NickSantoriello.

Pirates need more threes to return to form Elizabeth Swinton Sports Editor Seton Hall has missed its threepoint shot.

The Pirates have lost three of their last four games, going from the No. 13 team in the country and atop the Big East leaderboard to falling out of the AP Top 25 Poll and tumbling to fifth place in the conference with a 4-3 Big East record. In that four-game stretch, the team’s offensive production has taken a dip, averaging 66.3 points per game compared to 81.4 prior.

While field goal percentage saw a slight dip from 48.3 to 42.7 percent, production from three-point range has greatly decreased.

The cold streak came after two of Seton Hall’s most impressive performances from distance. On

Dec. 31 in a 75-70 win over St. John’s, the Pirates put up a season-high 13 three-pointers on 44.8 percent shooting from deep.

Seton Hall followed that up on Jan. 6 in a comeback road win over Butler, making 11 threes on 50 percent shooting from three.

Those numbers have since plummeted, as on two occasions Seton Hall have made just four three-point shots, with both games resulting in losses. Over the last four games, the Pirates have averaged 5.3 three-pointers per game on 26.8 percent shooting.

Before that, Seton Hall averaged 7.4 threes on 37.9 percent efficiency.

Seton Hall’s top three-point scorers – Myles Powell, Desi Rodriguez and Khadeen Carrington – have all had their shooting slumps in the past four games.

While Powell and Rodriguez have been streaky from distance, Carrington has gone ice cold, missing his last 17 shots from three.

Even though he has not made a three-pointer since making a season-high seven against Butler on Jan. 6, Carrington does not believe he is in a slump.

“It’s not a slump. I’m not going to call it that,” Carrington said after Seton Hall fell to then-No. 11 Xavier on Jan. 20. “I just have to get back in the gym and get reps back up. I’m alright.”

Big man Ismael Sanogo has even picked up some of the production from three-pointers over the last four games, making four threes on 77.7 percent shooting.

Before that stretch, he missed seven three-pointers during the season.

“When you’re around a bunch

Sarah Yenesel/Photography Editor Myles Powell has been SHU’s most consistent three-point shooter. of guys who could score the ball really well, it rubs off on you,” Sanogo said.

While Seton Hall has won games this season with as little as four three-pointers as it did

against Vanderbilt on Nov. 24, Big East play draws an increased need for the shot. Currently, Seton Hall is seventh in the Big

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