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SHU aids Ecuador earthquake relief effort University donates funds to Catholic Relief Services first aid squads
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Photo courtesy of Seton Hall’s website. The 7.8 magnitude earthquake has killed over 650, injured about 12,500 people and destroyed over 7,000 buildings. Ashley Turner Assistant News Editor
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Seton Hall University has partnered with the Division of Volunteer Efforts (DOVE) to raise money in support of relief efforts in Ecuador, where a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit on April 16, killing more than 650 people and injuring thousands of others. All money donated by the university community goes to Catholic Relief Services (CRS), the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. The agency is assessing the damage done in Ecuador and will be offering aid to the victims of the earthquake. “As with all natural disasters, the first thing needed by those affected is financial assistance,” Michelle Peterson, director of
DOVE, said in an email. “It would not be safe to travel to the hard-hit areas, but Catholic Relief Services has emergency responders on the ground providing relief. Seton Hall is fundraising for CRS to support its mission.” Kiley Britten, a freshman diplomacy and international relations major, is a CRS student ambassador at Seton Hall and said that CRS has sent relief teams to Ecuador to assist the communities affected by the destruction of the earthquake. “These teams will help with relief and recovery efforts,” Britten said in an email. “On campuses, CRS students are collecting money and other goods to send to Ecuador. At Seton Hall, President Esteban asked for donations from everyone at the school to raise money for those who are without food, water and shelter.”
Lindsay Smetanka, a sophomore diplomacy and international relations major, is also a CRS student ambassador on campus. She said that CRS is inviting individuals to pray and stay updated on CRS response work. “My role as a Catholic Relief Services student ambassador is to learn about global poverty and injustice in order to educate my peers,” Smetanka said. “In addition, student ambassadors mobilize the campus community to respond to global emergencies and injustice. We aim to connect faith to action in order to cultivate global discipleship.” Britten said that her passion for helping others is what made her interested in becoming a CRS student ambassador. “I have never grown up in want, I have always been taken care of and privileged,” Britten said. “As
someone who has had everything they ever needed, I believe it is my duty to make sure that every single human being is able to get what they need to survive. Being able to contribute to something in such a way and that is so focused on faith is perfect to me; there is no other way to help change the world for good in my opinion.” Peterson said that DOVE has planned international service trips in the past and continues to plan for the future. “We focus on being a ministry of presence and love to those living in poverty,” Peterson said. “It is certainly possible that we could travel to Ecuador someday, but we are not currently planning for this.” Donations to the relief effort can be made at www.shu.edu/ecuador-earthquake-help.cfm. Ashley Turner can be reached at ashley.turner1@student.shu.edu.
Finalists for A&S Professor of the Year announced Leah Carton News Copy Editor
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The nominations are in, the students have been heard. The finalists for the 2015-16 College of Arts and Sciences Professor of the Year Award were announced on April 25. According to an email sent out by the college, the finalists are Dr. Allan Blake, biological sciences associate professor; Dr. Wyatt Murphy, chemistry and biochemistry professor; and Dr. John Pai-
takes, senior faculty associate in the criminal justice department. The Arts and Sciences Professor of the Year will be awarded at 5 p.m. on May 2 in the Main Lounge at the 35th Annual Student Leadership Awards. Christopher Kaiser, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Student Services and Enrollment Management, said in an email interview that “The Professor of the Year Award acknowledges one full time faculty member for their dedication and services as a professor,
mentor and role model to the Seton Hall community.” The second round of online voting closed at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26. The winner of the award will be selected after the Dean’s Undergraduate Student Cabinet Chair tabulates the votes for the three faculty members, according to Kaiser. The Dean’s Undergraduate Student Cabinet Chair is Dana Domenick, a junior psychology major.
The professors who go “above and beyond” to ensure their students receive the best academic experience possible deserve recognition for their time and effort, Domenick said. “From anatomy to western literature to Spanish, I’ve learned and retained so much because of the dedicated professors I’ve been lucky enough to have,” Domenick added.
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Some SHU students not open to closed primaries Hunter DeSimone Staff Writer
Seton Hall students from New Jersey have until May 17 to register for the upcoming primary election, according to NJ.com. New Jersey voters will take to the ballots on June 7. The registration process for New Jersey is simple for students who are not registered but wish to vote in the primary. The requirements to register are as follows: the potential voter must be a U.S. citizen, live for at least 30 days in the county in which they are registering, and must be at least 18 years old by June 7. Students can register by going to www.state.nj.us, clicking on the Division of Elections tab, and downloading and printing the voter registration form. Upon completion, students can mail the form in with no postage necessary. Voters must register at least 21 days before June 7 and cannot register on Election Day in order for their vote to count, according to RocktheVote.com. New Jersey has a closed primary system. Those registered to vote must identify as either a Republican or Democrat, and can only vote for a Republican or Democratic candidate during primary season.
Voters may choose from either party during the general election in November. Seton Hall students such as Graham De Groft, a freshman diplomacy major, is already registered to vote. De Groft, a registered Democrat, isn’t happy with the closed primary system in New Jersey. “I’m not a fan of the closed system,” De Groft said. “We always talk about having freedom and democracy yet closed primaries restrict voting. Not registering is one thing, but limiting my choices to two completely different sides doesn’t seem fair.” Joshua Corpuz, a freshman diplomacy major, has not registered because of the closed primary system. “Closed primaries aren’t fair to Independents,” Corpuz said. “If I don’t identify as a Democrat or a Republican, do I not have the right to vote?” Dr. Patrick Fisher, a political science professor at Seton Hall, explained why New Jersey holds closed primary elections. “Most states in the Northeast are closed primary systems,” Fisher said in an email interview. “Political machines have traditionally been stronger in the Northeast than other parts of the country and strong party organizations favor closed primaries.” Fisher said that registration and
New Jersey has closed primary elections; polls open on June 7, 2016. primary laws vary from state to state. Changing parties in a closed primary must be done months beforehand, Fisher added. Voters who identify as Independent cannot vote in closed primaries but
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are eligible to vote in open primaries. “Whether or not a state has an opened or closed primary can have a marked impact on who wins. In 2016, for example, Ber-
nie Sanders has done considerably better in open primaries; Donald Trump has also tended to do better in open primaries,” Fisher said. Hunter DeSimone can be reached at hunter.desimone@student.shu.edu.
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my time to conducting research and mentoring students in my laboratory, services in our department and college, and continuing to update teaching materials and integrate technology into technology,” Zhou said. The College of Arts and Sciences Professor of the Year Award was established in 2010 through the Dean’s Office and the Dean’s Undergraduate Student Cabinet as a way for students to recognize faculty within the college, according to Kaiser. “Our nearly 190 full time faculty members are consistently some of the best faculty in their discipline across the country,” Kaiser said. “Offering our students the opportunity to recognize at least one (faculty member) a year for exemplary teaching and service is one way our students can show their appreciation.” Leah Carton can be reached at leah.carton@student.shu.edu
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Photo courtesy of Instagram. The Alpha Gamma Delta sorority is celebrating Alpha Gam Week from April 25-29. The sorority will be putting on a week of events which includes having students sign the Live With Purpose banner, making cards for soldiers, a cotton candy sale that supports the fight against juvenile diabetes, free candy on the Green and a day in the gym.
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An estimated 20 nominations are entered for Arts and Sciences faculty each year with no professor winning the award more than once, Kaiser said. Last year’s recipient was Dr. Heping Zhou, associate professor in the Biological Sciences department. “I have always embraced teaching and mentoring our students with enthusiasm and passion, and this award is a means of recognition that I must have “done something right,” Zhou said in an email interview. Zhou teaches undergraduate courses, such as General Biology and Forensic Biology, and graduate courses, such as Recombinant DNA technology. “Besides the teaching in the classroom, I have been devoting
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Student vandalizes off-campus property Alexandra Gale Staff Writer A Boland Hall resident was arrested for vandalism on Ward Place last week, according to The Department of Public Safety’s crime log. The crime log stated, “SOPD (South Orange Police Department) arrested a Boland Hall resident after a group of students ran onto campus after vandalizing signs and equipment on Ward Pl. near South Orange Ave.” Public Safety Assistant Director Gary Christie said the student was taken to police headquarters to be processed and released, but not without a summons complaint to appear in court. “All of the individuals involved were referred to Community Development.” Christie said. “When the matter is fully investigated they will determine who is prosecuted at the University for violations of community standards,” The SOPD was not available for comments regarding the arrest and acts of vandalism. “Unfortunately, most of these behaviors are the result of intoxication and damage occurs both on and off campus. On campus we have had benches destroyed, statues broken, landscaping and cars
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Tristan Miller/Staff Photographer Most students arrests seem to involve alcohol. damaged. Many times responsible persons are not identified because many of these incidents happen late at night,” Christie said. Students Megan Rafter, a junior broadcasting and visual media major, and Mike Bertolini, a freshman marketing major, shared stories that coincided with Christie’s explanations. “Early in the beginning of the last year my friends and I went to a party at a house in town and there were a couple of kids smoking weed in the corner of the basement. Not to mention the underage drinking that we witnessed
too,” Bertolini said. “Another time I was walking to the train station so I could go home and I smelled weed and looked up and saw a couple of kids smoking,” Bertolini said. Rafter’s off campus house was another spot of student vandalism. “One time someone stole my porch light and ripped the wires out. They ended up putting the picture in a group chat as a joke, but one of our friends was in it and told them to return it. They apologized and now we’re actually friends,” Rafter said. Alexandra Gale can be reached at alexandra.gale@student.shu.edu.
Photo courtesy of Instagram. The sisters of the Alpha Omicron Pi sorority and other campus organizations wore denim on April 27 to take a stand against sexual assault. The Denim Day campaign has been put on every April by Peace Over Violence for 17 years in honor of Sexual Awareness Month. Denim Day was triggered by an Italian court ruling in which a rape conviction was overturned because the victim was wearing tight jeans, which the judge assumed meant the victim helped the rapist remove her pants.
SGA aims to turn SO into a college town Samantha Todd Staff Writer
South Orange is undergoing the process of becoming a college town, according to the Student Government Association. SGA Village Relations Chairman Ravi Shah, a sophomore political science and philosophy major, said his personal goal is to make South Orange a more enjoyable town for college students. Shah’s plan includes improving student life outside of campus, specifically Irvington Avenue. Shah said he hopes to accomplish this goal by extending SHUFLY services as well as improving the variety of businesses in Seton Village. Shah said he chose Seton Village, where Irvington Avenue is, because that part of South Orange is physically close to SHU and provides businesses, such as dining options, to students. Irvington Avenue has “great potential to create an environment that SHU students can enjoy,” Shah said. “The purpose behind possibly extending the SHUFLY route to Seton Village is so that students
feel safer and can easily access the businesses there,” Shah added. Deja Johnson, a sophomore social work major, said she would like to see plans to expand Seton Hall transportation routes and a wider variety of restaurants added in South Orange. “My goals for the upcoming year are to extend SHUFLY services, extend the list of businesses that take Pirate’s Gold and offer student discounts, and to inform students about the opportunities that are already available to them in South Orange,” Shah said. The SGA Village Relations Committee, “Represents student interest in the community and further develops the student body’s relationship with the Village of South Orange,” according to the SHU website. Shah said that he has been working closely with the Seton Village Committee to work on ideas that will benefit students and residents of South Orange. The Seton Village Committee is a committee of South Orange Village. According to the Seton Village’s website its mission is, “to create a thriving Irvington Avenue which attracts patrons, residents and the
Gregory Medina/Staff Photographer SGA Senator Shah wants to expand SHUFly services further into South Orange. Seton Hall University community with diverse shops and restaurants, and a safe, attractive and vibrant neighborhood.” New Jersey cities such as Hoboken, New Brunswick and Princeton have a different atmosphere than South Orange, Shah said. He added that these other towns are good examples of places that serve families and college students’ needs. Shah said these other towns offer a variety of dining options, such as bars and entertainment, to
University students and residents. These towns offer movie theaters, food trucks, bars, and various restaurants and cafes, Shah said. “Not all these options are available in South Orange. However, I believe if they were then they would benefit the community as a whole,” said Shah. Johnson said that she would like there to be more diversity of restaurants, including places that serve Caribbean food and restaurant chains like Panera Bread. “I believe that students should
have more opportunities made available to them in South Orange to enhance their college experience,” Shah said. Shah added that Seton Hall could also give back to South Orange by doing community service. Shah said his goal is not for South Orange to specifically serve or cater to students because that is unfair to the residents in South Orange. Samantha Todd can be reached at samantha.todd@student.shu.edu.
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Crime Log April 22 Theft: A student reported the theft of her unattended property from a study area in the 4th floor of Walsh Library during the last week of December 2015. April 27 Theft: A faculty member reported the theft of an unattended laptop computer from an office in Fahy Hall.
Upcoming Events What: Interview Skills Workshop When: Thursday, May 5, 3-4 p.m. Where: Bayley Hall Room 209 The Details: The Career Center is sponsoring this workshop on how to interview for jobs and internships. It teaches you how to answer tough questions, how to best market your skills and how to land the internship/job. There is no need to dress professionally for this workshop. Cost: Free For more information, see www.shu.edu. What: Voice of Truth When: Friday, April 29, 8 p.m. Where: Jubilee Auditorium The Details: The 9th Annual Praise Dance Concert from the Silent Praise Dance Ministry at Seton Hall. Cost: Free For more information, see www.shu.edu. What: MPA Alumni Networking Event When: Thursday, May 12, 6:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Where: Chancellor’s Suite, University Center The Details: Graduates of the Master of Public Administration program are invited to attend the Department of Political Science and Public Affairs’ annual M.P.A. Alumni Networking Cocktail Reception. Beer, wine, and hors d’oeuvres will be served.. Cost: Free; RSVP to mpa@shu.edu. For more information, see www.shu.edu. What: SHUtopia When: Tuesday May 3, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Where: University Center The Details: There will be tutors to help students study and answer any questions they have. Prizes will be awarded to attendees. Students will also be awarded Compass and Priority Points. Cost: Free For more information, see www.shu.edu. What: Have Your Way When: Saturday, April 30, 7 p.m. Where: Jubilee Auditorium The Details: This concert is presented by Seton Hall University’s Gospel Choir. Cost: Free For more information, see www.shu.edu. What: I’m Ready When: Thursday, April 28, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Where: The Green The Details: This social media campaign will take photos of seniors who are ready to graduate. They will pose with signs saying what they are ready for after graduation. Cost: Free For more information, see www.shu.edu.
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Evening of Roses to honor fund namesake Alan Petukh Staff Writer The 23rd annual “Evening of Roses” fundraising event of The Sister Rose Thering Fund will be held on May 1 in the Jubilee Auditorium. While teaching Jewish-Christian studies full time at Seton Hall University starting in 1968, Sister Rose Thering realized that professors participating in summer programs should be granted academic credit, which would further advance their own personal studies, according to the SHU website. The Sister Rose Thering Fund was created in her name in 1993. The fund now contributes more than $60,000 per year in scholarship funding to teachers, the website stated. The Evening of Roses is a key fundraising event for the scholarship fund. The 1:30 p.m. event will honor three women as Women of Valor, two of which are former Sister Rose Thering Fund trustees. Mary Vasquez and Ellin Cohen were two former Sister Rose Thering Fund trustees who both passed away last October, accord-
ing to Deborah Lerner Duane, a board chairman of the fund. Devorah Halberstam, writer and activist, also will be acknowledged as a Woman of Valor during the Evening of Roses. On March 1, 1994, Halberstam’s 16-year-old son, Ari, was aboard a van traveling across the Brooklyn Bridge. The van was suddenly sprayed by bullets, killing Ari. The van was filled with yeshiva students, which reaffirmed Deborah’s conviction to label the shooting an act of terrorism instead of a homicide. In 2000, the FBI found that the shooting was indeed an act of terrorism. Subsequently, Halberstam has been appointed by the governor to serve on the first New York State Commission on Terrorism. She has advocated for the passage of Ari’s Law as part of a comprehensive gun-control bill, which prohibits interstate gun trafficking. Ari’s Law is pending in Congress, and would ban the sale of gun kits, according to the FBI website. Along with Halberstam, a Sister Rose Thering Fund scholarship recipient, Karen Pomerantz,
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Photo courtesy of Seton Hall’s website Sister Rose Thering is the namesake for the fund dedicated to Jewish-Christian studies. has been invited to speak during ning of Roses program, describing the event. her own experience as a student of “Through the Sister Rose Fund Jewish-Christian Studies, a Sister and the generous donors together Rose Thering Fund scholarship they have made it possible for me recipient and a teacher in a public to attend Seton Hall University,” school,” Duane said. said Pomerantz, who is currently According to Duane, the event attending SHU for Holocaust cerhosts anywhere from 100 to 225 tification while teaching in Paterpeople each year. General admisson, N.J. sion tickets are $75 each and stu“Teacher-Scholar Karen dent tickets are $25 per person. Pomerantz will make a short preAlan Petukh can be reached at sentation, during this year’s Evealan.petukh@student.shu.edu.
Students say ‘I’m Ready’ to life after graduation
The Student Government Association (SGA) Treasurer Alyssa Potenzone reported that the cosponsorship budget is at $1,500.00. The spring Finance Committee Budget is at $0.00. The operational budget is at $966.00 and the GDS fund is at $2,986.00. The Student Life Committee reported that they are still working on the 24-hour study space and that Dunkin Donuts was a suggested location for it. The Public Relations Committee reported that they will be holding a Taco Town Hall on April 28 from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. in the Chancellor’s Suite. It was also reported that the committee was able to get the tech department to donate 10 laptops to the Dreamscape Foundation. The Village Relations Committee reported that May 7 is Clean Up Green Up, which is a volunteer opportunity. Members of the South Orange and Seton Hall community will participate in a cleanup of the Irvington Avenue area and also help plant new greenery. Ashley Turner can be reached at ashley.turner1@student.shu.edu.
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Photo courtesy of Laurie Pine Senior Thomas Cullen is ready for whatever comes his way after graduation. In the second year of this social media campaign, ‘I’m Ready’ documents seniors who are ready to graduate. Photos of these students are being taken on the Green today from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Other students were ready to be a Fulbright scholar in Spain and start their career in communications at Johnson & Johnson. The campaign received first place award from Higher Education Report in their Digital Marketing Category last year. ‘I’m Ready ‘ is sponsored by the Public Relations and Marketing Department.
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Petersheim highlights colors of the University catalog: SHU presents research from all departments at annual academic exposition Brianna Bernath Staff Writer Research may sound like a term reserved for science students only, but the annual Petersheim Academic Exposition encourages students to break with that mindset and present their findings in whatever discipline they may perform research in. This year’s “Share, Honor, Unite” Academic Exposition began on Monday, April 18, with an opening ceremony in the Main Lounge, and concluded on Saturday, April 23 . According to the SHU website, the exposition is a “celebration of the entire Seton Hall University community, including both undergraduate and graduate students.” The conference honors Dr. Matthew Petersheim, the founder of the conference at Seton Hall, who passed away in 1998. Faculty members have been encouraged to sponsor their students throughout the semester and to encourage students to present their work in research sympo-
sia, poster sessions, presentations, panel discussions, theatrical performances, art exhibits, debates, concerts and more, the website further explained. This year’s exposition featured events far outside the scientific realm, including “Fiction and Poem Reading,” and “Religious and Criminal Justice Perspectives of the School to Prison Industrial Complex”. Erin Lott, a senior mathematics major, presented her research entitled “An Exploration of Signless Laplacian Matrices for Multigraphs”, during the Petersheim Exhibit for Math and Computer Science on April 22. Lott said that “mathematical graph theory is applied as a means of understanding communication networks, such as flight networks.” Lott completed this research project with Dr. John Saccoman, professor and Chair of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, as her senior project. Lott said that research is important because of its power to
compel students to “think outside the box.” “I was able to research a whole new aspect of Graph theory, notice patterns, and come up with my own conjecture,” Lott said. “It’s exciting to be able to come up with original work and explain it to others.” Melissa Cabral and Vidhi Gandhi, both senior biology majors, presented their research entitled “Fruits and Vegetables Intake and the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Among Men,” during the exposition on April 21 as part of their senior biology seminar capstone course. “This topic is relatable to our everyday lives and shows that we have some control over what kind of diseases we will develop,” Gandhi said. “Besides that, it was also a great achievement as it marks the end of my journey at Seton Hall.” Gandhi said she will be attending graduate school at the University of Sciences in Philadelphia, to conduct more research in the pharmaceutical field. Cabral added to Gandhi’s
Photo courtesy of Instagram Andriana Fragola presents her research at the annual exposition. sentiments on the benefits of research. “Research is essential in order to advance and live a better life,” Cabral said. “No matter how big
or small a problem may be, I believe research is the most effect way to find that solution.” Brianna can be reached at brianna.bernath@student.shu.edu.
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Diplo School sparks grassroot ideas with worldwide contest Megan O’Malley Staff Writer Finalists in the School of Diplomacy and International Relations United Nations Sustainable Development Challenge presented their ideas to Seton Hall faculty, U.N. representatives and current students on April 22 in the Walsh Library Beck Rooms. “The purpose of this competition was to crowdsource ideas about how each of us can support the U.N.’s new Sustainable Development Goals,” according to Martin Edwards, director of the Center for United Nations and Governance Studies at the diplomacy school. The Sustainable Development Goals were adopted by the U.N. in September 2015. There are 17 in total, and they focus on a variety of topics, like clean water, education, hunger, and gender equality. More than 300 high school students submitted entries for the contest. A statement of less than 500 words focusing on any singular or combination of Sustainable Goals was required in order to participate. The competition took place from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Participants
Photo courtesy of World Resources Institute The Sustainable Development Goals are the goals outlined in the U.N.’s “Transforming Our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.” who could not come to New Jerfrom international students, acSince the Sustainable Develsey for the event competed via cording to Edwards. opment Goals were passed in Skype. “The finalists and the winners 2015, this is the first year this One of the finalists was a high were chosen by a panel of diplocompetition was held. school senior, Joseph Montesano, macy faculty members affiliated The first place winner was juwhile the remaining finalists were with the Center for U.N. and nior Adriana Mancini from Palm high school juniors or sophoGlobal Governance Studies,” EdCity, Florida. She focused on Susmores. 132 of these entries were wards said. tainable Development Goal 6:
“Clean Water and Sanitation.” Mancini proposed a student-run campaign, named Students4H2O, to raise awareness of the global water crisis. Her presentation elaborated that as clean water becomes more accessible, girls could spend more time on their education instead of finding fresh water sources. Second place winner, high school junior Crystal Coriano from San Diego, focused on Goal 4: “Quality Education.” Coriano proposed the non-profit “Action Changes Things” to expand educational opportunities for women. Some events the organization would sponsor would be book drives and online opportunities. Some programs would focus on educating women about sexual health and reproduction, while others would focus on providing basic educational opportunities to women. Mancini won a $2,500 cash prize to further her proposal, in addition to a $10,000 Seton Hall scholarship. Coriano won $1,000 in cash and a $6,000 SHU scholarship. All of the other 10 finalists also received a $4,000 Seton Hall Scholarship. Megan O’Malley can be reached at megan.omalley@student.shu.edu.
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Where: Boca Raton, Fla. Date: April 26 The update: Former professor James Tracy is suing the school after being fired in January for posting blog posts stating that the Sandy Hook Elementary shootings did not happen; parents of a victim of the shooting called for Tracy’s firing. The lawsuit is against the board of trustees and the Florida Education Association, Tracy claims his freedom of speech was infringed. From: www.newsweek.com Where: Atlanta, Ga. Date: April 26 The update: Student Monique Priester went missing after taking an Uber group ride with strangers. Uber states that they are working with authorities to locate Priester. Police stated that they have no reason to suspect foul play. Priester’s mother asked police to investigate Priester’s bank account activity in Nashville, Tenn. From: www.cbsnews.com
Where: Manhattan, N.Y. Date: April 26 The update: A N.Y. judge decided the fraud case against Donald Trump over his former school for real estate investors will go to trial. The suit claims that the school used “bait-andswitch” tactics, inducing students to enroll in expensive seminars. The lawsuit is seeking $40 million for more than 5,000 students nationwide, who paid up to $35,000 each. From: www.foxnews.com Where: Carbondale, Ill. Date: April 25 The update: The university condemned the release of a video posted online that called for the lynching of black students. The university threatened legal action against the creator of the video, who is still unknown. The masked speaker attributes the video to the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity, which denied any involvement. From: www.foxnews.com
Where: Cambridge, Mass. Date: April 27 The update: The university reported that there may be a serious problem with the graduation commencement ceremony due to an outbreak of mumps on campus. 40 students have reportedly contracted the virus in the past two months. The virus has been spreading on campus despite the university’s attempt to isolate the patients. From: www.cnn.com Where: Orlando, Fla. Date: April 26 The update: Police gave an all-clear after reports of a gunwoman walking through the library were posted on Twitter. Police said in a message on Twitter that the library on the school’s campus had been evacuated after authorities received the report through social media. The police reported that the twitter posts were fake. From: www.reuters.com
Where: Manhattan, Kan. Date: April 25 The update: Students Sara Weckhorst and Tessa Farmer are suing the university after claiming that the school ignored their sexual assaults after they reported them. Wechhorst and Farmer reported they had been assaulted by fellow students, but the university reportedly refused to investigate because the assaults happened off campus. From: www.abcnews.go.com
Where: Glenside, Pa. Date: April 25 The update: Student Kelly O’Brien died on April 25 after a tractor-trailer tipped over and fell on her vehicle on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. First responder crews reportedly had to use a crane lift to get the tractor-trailer off of O’Brien’s car. O’Brien was a freshman communication major at the university. From: www.nbcphiladelphia.com
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Seeing stars
Through the student lens: SHU student witnesses the passion, chats with stars at the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival Erika Szumel Staff Writer New York City is home to thousands of people, buildings, festivals, and events. The city has the ability to bring people together at any hour of the day, any day of the year. It is home to performers, musicians, stock brokers, celebrities, and pizza shop owners. This city has raised artists, musicians, dancers, and filmmakers. Tribeca displays many of these artists through the Tribeca Film Festival every April. As a broadcasting major with a journalism minor, attending this festival was exciting and extremely beneficial. This year, I was fortunate enough to attend the 15th annual Tribeca Film Festival from April 13 through the 24th. It’s good to note that the festival begins before the actual start date and so in the beginning of April, I was traveling back and forth from the city to attend pre-festival screenings. The festival schedules these screenings so that press and industry personnel can attend as many screenings as possible throughout the entire festival. Within about a week, I had screened 15 films which would be a part of the festival. The Tribeca Film Festival has several different aspects which most people are unaware of. Once tickets go on sale, the public purchases tickets for various screenings of the multiple topics and categories presented. These categories can include narratives, shorts and documentaries and features more than 15 genres which are made in more than 20 countries. The Festival chooses from more than 6,000 submissions each year which come from around the globe. However, aside from watching films, there are many other events to attend. Tribeca Talks involve certain film stars, producers, directors, and writers who discuss different topics in the world of film. Some of this year’s speakers included Idina Menzel, Tom Hanks, Tina Fey, and Mark Ruffalo. There are master classes, interactive events at the Festival
Photos courtesy of Erika Szumel SHU student Erika Szumel witnessed the passion, creativity and stardom of the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival. She even got to chat with actress Viola Davis (right). Hub, red carpet opportunities, ingly flawed.” Davis went above and I quickly realized the amount and a street fair. and beyond for her character. “I of passion that I was surrounded Within the next few days, I atfelt it was more important to get by. I felt the passion in each film, tended a red carpet event where into that woman than just being interview and special event. I was able to snap a few photos a judge with a gavel,” she added. When I asked Bill Purple to deand interview some of the peoI was able to attend more than scribe what it was that made him ple responsible for a film called 20 screenings of films, but I want to make this film, he said, “Custody.” Viola Davis, who also learned more about film, produc“If I were to define what the word starred on ABC’s show, “How to tion, public relations, and jourpassion means, being compelled Get Away with Murder,” plays the nalism than I ever expected to. to do something despite all logrole of a family-court judge in a First, I became aware of the ic, is passion. That was it. I have custody case set against New York. amount of filmmakers, journalto do this. It’s never going to get When I spoke with her on the red ists, and photographers who live made, but I have to do this.” carpet, she said, “I didn’t think of and work in New York City. I was Through having these experiencAnnaliese when I was doing this. able to speak with some of them es, meeting these people, watching I see the character as more than about their coverage of the event, these films, I was fully immersed just a judge. She’s also a woman, some of which have attended this in this festival and experienced the she’s a wife. She’s doing the best festival for many years. true meaning of passion for film. she can.” I had the opportunity to inIt is something I will hold onto As we continued to talk about terview Bill and Michele Purple, for the rest of my life. the character of the judge, Davis who directed and produced “The Erika Szumel can be reached at described her as “flawed, amazDevil and the Deep Blue Sea,” erika.szumel@student.shu.edu.
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Film Spotlight: ‘The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea’ Erika Szumel Staff Writer
Photo courtesy of Erika Szumel Directed and produced by Bill and Michele Purple, the film tells the story of a widowed husband, played by Jason Sudeikis, and a young girl that he meets, played by Maisie Williams. Maisie’s character, Millie comes from a broken family and she attempts to sail away on a raft. The problem, is building it, but when Millie and Henry’s paths cross, their lives change. When I spoke with Bill Purple (director) and Michele Purple(producer), I was able to understand the motivation, effort, skills, and overall teamwork which ultimately fueled this film. They explained that they had wanted to make this film for a while, but they faced several challenges such as time and money. When you speak with producers and directors, you become aware that T.V. and film are not as glamorous as you think. Yet, I also gained insight to what producers and directors love so much about making films. Michele Purple explained, “What’s very cool about creating a film or anything like this is we have this blue-print of the script we got or even an article or a book and watch it sort of grow and evolve and to see it come to life and then to see it there, to have that evolution of a project is like seeing your baby go to college.” Bill Purple mentioned that he loves collaboration with others, but his ultimate goal is to make a movie for one person that can say, “that’s my favorite movie of all time.” Erika Szumel can be reached at erika.szumel@student.shu.edu.
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PIRATE LIFE
All you need is love
April 28, 2016
Looking beyond the spectrum and into the arms of love, SHU celebrates Autism Awareness Month Rebecca White Assistant Pirate Life Editor
With the end of April, comes the end of Autism Awareness month. At Seton Hall, Autism Speaks club celebrated the month by co-sponsoring an event that brought Kerry Magro, a SHU alum who is on the autism spectrum, to campus on April 21. Magro was completely nonverbal until he was two-and-a-half years old and is now a social media coordinator at Autism Speaks, certified public speaker for the National Speakers Association, author of three books, film consultant and one of the only people with autism today to host their own cable TV show. Kristin Youngberg, the president of the Autism Speaks club at SHU, started the club last year with additional education students. “Our goal is to advocate for, fundraise and raise awareness about autism spectrum disorders,” she said. Youngberg said that Magro’s story is very inspiring and it makes her proud to see a SHU alum do amazing things and overcome the obstacles in his childhood. In fact, a movie that Magro worked on as a film consultant premiered last month on March 25. The movie, “Jane Wants a Boyfriend” is about a girl in her mid-twenties who is on the autism spectrum trying to find love as she reaches adulthood, he said. Magro was first approached by the director, Will Sullivan after hearing about Magro’s experience with consulting in the film “Joyful Noise.” For this film, Magro said that he loved working with lead actress Louisa Krause to help make her portrayal of Jane as realistic as possible. “I did a great deal of self-reflection based on my own experiences trying to find love on the autism spectrum to help her,” he said. “The main problem that many actors have is stereotyping autism as a ‘one-size fits all disorder.’ If you’ve met one person with autism, you’ve met one person with autism but so many people out there still think of every person with autism like they are ‘Rain Man.’”
If he could only have given Krause one piece of advice, he would have told her to create her own Jane. “Don’t try to mimic someone else’s behavior,” he said. “That’s the most important thing. What Louisa did right as Jane was showing some of the main characteristics of autism with things such as having difficulties with social interaction and also showing a passion for key interests.” This topic is of importance to Magro especially because while he was assisting Krause, he had also just finished writing his book, “Autism and Falling in Love” that shared how he went about trying to find a relationship on the autism spectrum. Magro’s main advice for anyone on the autism spectrum trying to find love is to believe that great things are possible for you. “Understand you have what it takes to be in a relationship,” he said. “Just go out there and try to find someone who loves you for you.” After wrapping the film, Magro said his favorite part about being a consultant on this film was that it would help educate many people. “So many people see autism as a child disorder, but in reality it’s a lifelong disorder,” he added. “That means we need to focus as much on children’s needs as we do on adult’s needs.” Just a few short years ago Magro was attending college at SHU and finding his place in the world. “SHU taught me how to self-advocate for my needs,” he said. “That was probably the biggest lesson I learned that helped me for this film. Without putting myself out there, something that SHU helped me with, I would never have gotten involved with this film or my word today as an author and speaker.” Angela Millman, the Director of Disability Support Services (DSS), said that Seton Hall does not have a large number of students with Autism spectrum disorders registered with DSS. “Many students on the spectrum do not need any academic accommodations, so they may not have a reason to disclose to DSS,” she said. “We would encourage students with or without disabilities to utilize the many re-
Photos Courtesy of Kerry Magro (Above) SHU alum Kerry Magro poses beside the poster of the latest film he has contributed to, “Jane Wants a Boyfriend.” (Below) Magro snaps a picture with actress Louisa Krause who plays the role of Jane.
sources available on campus. We are always willing to meet with students and help connect them to the right support system.” “Jane Wants a Boyfriend” tries to teach college students who are on the autism spectrum to find someone who accepts you for exactly who you are, Magro said. “Don’t try to be someone you aren’t,” he said. “Embrace and understand your quirks and then
look for someone who will love those things about you every day.” Magro said this story is important to tell because children with autism will become adults with autism and we have to be ready for them. “This story is important to continue the conversation about that transition to adulthood for people with autism,” he said. “Autism is the fastest growing developmen-
tal disability in the United States, meaning the more attention we can give to it, whether it be in the media or in the entertainment industry, the better off our community will be.” He added, “We need people to become aware of autism and accepting of the people with autism in our communities, like me.” Rebecca White can be reached at rebecca.white@student.shu.edu.
April 28, 2016
PIRATE LIFE
DIY graduation projects bring seniors together
Margarita Williamson Staff Writer
The day that the class of 2016 has awaited is almost here. Seniors are about to take their last final, turn in their last paper, say goodbye to professors and officially close the book on their undergraduate careers. For some, their educational experience is over and the work force awaits. The process of graduation flies by and before students know it, they will have walked around campus for the last time as college students. There are many ways to celebrate this huge milestone. For instance, people have graduation parties or go on trips, but students can honor their college journeys before those activities take place by decorating their graduation caps. Decorating graduation caps for commencement is a way for students to celebrate their undergraduate achievements. To begin the process of decorating a graduation cap, students will first need to decide how they want to decorate their cap. They can start by brainstorming design ideas and themes on a sheet of paper that is the same size as their cap. Different designs and themes call for various materials, but a lot of designs call for a tassel topper, card stock and a hot glue gun. Remember that graduation caps do not have a limit on creativity. Students can incorporate inspiring quotes, thank their parents, reference pop culture, add images depicting the extracurricular activities which they participate in, amongst numerous other style ideas. The process of decorating a
Photo courtesy of Pinterest cap may seem daunting at first, but there are multiple tutorials online which are detailed enough to help those who struggles with DIY projects. Decking out a graduation cap gives students the opportunity to show off their personal styles and to commemorate their college journeys. A personalized cap makes it easier for loved ones to spot students in the sea of graduates during the ceremony. Through customizing a graduation cap, students have the chance to think outside the box and create something that they can keep forever. Also, students can decorate their dorm room doors. To decorate a dorm room door, they can use construction paper or wrapping paper to cover the outside of their door. Students can also consider creating a graduation countdown to place on their door. Also, students can host a crafting party as an opportunity for their college friends to come together before their lives take them in different directions. Margarita Williamson can be reached at margarita.williamson@ student.shu.edu.
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Seniors have diverse post graduation plans Heather Harris Staff Writer The class of 2016 graduates in two weeks and the post-graduation plans of each student are as diverse as the makeup of their class. For some students, the transition into the workplace is a seamless exciting milestone. For others, a job might not be their next step. Maya Butler, a senior public relations major, said she understands why some students would not want to secure a job immediately after graduation, but she would rather work right after graduating. “I feel like the longer you wait, the more difficult it becomes to secure the job you want. For me, I have to jump right into working so that I don’t get lazy and lose my sense of urgency. A lot of my peers feel like after working so hard to get through college, they need a break,” Butler said. “Then, they get stuck at jobs that are just meant to hold them over and not be their career. I went to school for a reason, and I am thankful that I will be able to jump right into my career path.” While, some students will jump into the workforce, others might be weary of finally “adulting” and working in an office compared to enjoying the summer as now, graduated college students. The summer, which can be seen as either time to relax in the sun while simultaneously search for a job for some, it can be seen as a time to step into the professional world. Malik Dye, a senior management information systems major, following a successful summer internship last year, is employed at Lockheed Martin in their Enterprise Business Services’ depart-
ment. He said that he understands why some students might want time to recharge after graduation. Dye explains that while there are benefits to having a job right after graduation, he can clearly see the rewards of not having one especially as those who work full-time after graduation will only have about two weeks of vacation time before being sometimes forced to work a standard 40-hour workweek. “I feel as though many college students are so anxious to find jobs that they forget that being young is an opportunity to explore the world and discover new possibilities for living a life they love. Many students will likely take the first job offer that is presented to them even if it is not necessarily one that makes them happy due to the pressure of time, parents and money,” Dye said. “A college student who does not have a job soon after graduation will have an opportunity to stop and really think about the path they will take for their lives. For the students who are unsure which direction they would like to pursue, what their options may be or who could be a mentor to help them with their career aspirations, the Seton Hall University Career Center is a resource that can help with those uncertainties. Reesa Greenwald, director of the Career Center, said she knows that her department can help any student succeed. “Our goal is to help our students land wherever it is they want to be within a few months after they graduate and to help them get where they want to be in their first career position. The best way to do that is for us to be
able to meet them early on,” Greenwald said. That being said, she understands that some students may have alternative plans. “Everybody who is graduating doesn’t want to be working. Every year we see people who want to take a year off. Sometimes it’s to travel, sometimes it’s to work and make money for a year before applying to medical or graduate school of any kind,” Greenwald added. Bob Franco, a senior assistant director, agrees that every student is eligible to be reap the benefits of the Career Center to aid them in reaching their goals on any timeline. “If you are career oriented, it is always better to have a plan. That being said, the timing of the plan can vary. Somebody’s plan might kick in tomorrow, a week from now, or in a month,” Franco said. “As long as you have a plan you have a direction and sense of action that can always be adjusted. If you can see it, you can be it.” Greenwald added, “if you haven’t been to the Career Center it’s never too late, this is what we do! Sometimes we hear that when people put it off too long they’re intimidated. Even if you haven’t been here in four years, it’s okay. Every student here is different, every student has a different life history, work history, and major history. We want you to come talk to us, we want to help.” To all senior students, whether it be a full-time job, a hiatus to travel the world or a few years in the work force to save up for further schooling, be confident in your post-graduation plans as they are four years in the making. Heather Harris can be reached at heather.harris@student.shu.edu.
Leaving behind their legacy
Seniors share commencement quotes before graduation Kelly Zarnowski Staff Writer As finals approach, the end of the finish line is nearing for the class of 2016. Traditionally, the graduating class of a university is sent off with the words of wisdom from a guest speaker. Though the commencement ceremony of 2016 will not feature a keynote speaker from outside the university, a handful of students will be featured. Bon Voyage, and good luck, class of 2016.
“As we open up this new chapter of our lives, never forget those who helped you succeed along the way. Always remember the support and encouragement you received.” Erik Axelsen
“Failure will happen and all you can do is learn from it and change. Life doesn’t get better by chance. It gets better by change.” Ricardo Laguerre
Check out more senior quotes on www.thesetonian.com
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April 28, 2016
Rihanna music video sparks controversy Perle Desir Staff Writer
On April 20 Rihanna announced that the video for her new ANTI single “Needed Me” would premiere. Sure enough, at exactly 12 a.m., our screens were blessed with her latest music video. It was directed by Harmony Korine, who has previously directed videos for the Black Keys, Sonic Youth and Cat Power. With the use of nudity and unapologetic violence, “Needed Me” is riveting. As expected from her bad girl persona, Rihanna has become even racier in her videos this year. Needless to say, the shock value is rewarding in “Needed Me” as it received more than two million views in less than 24 hours of its release, according to the 360NoBS website. During the three-minute footage, the scenery shifts between a breathtaking beach front mansion and a gritty strip club. Her character, Riri, plots to kill a man who toyed with her heart and who has the nerve to throw money on her in what was a very intimate but insolent manner.
This man soon meets his fate when Riri pulls out her silenced gun and shoots him several times in the middle of his lap-dance. Looking beyond the image of Riri holding a gun, it’s easy to realize that in “Needed Me,” Rihanna is looking critically at existing power structures. The clip is not about a little girl fooling a man and killing for sport. As per the constant repetition of “you needed me. Oooh, you needed me. To feel a little more and give a little less. Know you hate to confess, but baby oooh, you needed me,” we know this isn’t just any revenge. This is Riri, a woman, extremely hurt by a man who took advantage of her trust, time and love. This is Riri, deciding to teach this man the best lesson she could think of by taking back what was hers- the life she breathed into the man who did not deserve any of it and who did not appreciate any of it. The end of the video shows the numbness that seeps in and takes over after trauma. Riri stands by her glass window crying after the irreversible act. Yet, let it never get twisted, she is a wrathful adversary. Perle Desir can be reached at perle.desir@student.shu.edu.
Photo courtesy of Rihanna Facebook page Rihanna’s new music video for “Needed Me” premiered on April 20.
Muggle news shakes Harry Potter club Nisha Desai Pirate Life Copy Editor “I’ll fix it up with Mum and Dad, then I’ll call you. I know how to use a fellytone now---” Ron said in J.K. Rowling’s novel “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.” “A telephone, Ron,” Hermione responded. “Honestly, you should take Muggle Studies next year.” Muggle studies? While Seton Hall University does not offer classes involving magic and wizarding schools do not exist in the real world, the magic is kept alive through organizations such as Harry Potter club. The members are sorted into different houses: Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff and Slytherin. Initially, members had to take a quiz that the club’s executive board members put together. Ashlie French, a sophomore broadcasting major and president of Harry Potter club, said in an email that this academic year, the club had a five-part sorting trial, which tested the attributes of each house.
The club has changed from simple meetings with some events to elaborating house cup challenges which helps to grow some friendly house rivalries, French added “Our former president, Zane Khan, was a perfect example of Slytherin. He was cunning and was super ambitious. He wanted to make the club better than it was and he definitely succeeded,” French said. When asked what house she would be sorted into, French responded that she would no doubt be in Slytherin. While house rivalry exists in the club, Potterheads also have differing favorite characters. According to a Time Magazine online article, when asked by a fan who her favorite non-Harry character was, Rowling revealed that it’s Dumbledore. The news created a stir amongst some fans of the series. While, others like French was not surprised that it would be Dumbledore. The article further explains how Rowling’s reply to the fan came in the midst of her explanation of why Dumbledore’s name is mentioned in the new trailer for
the movie, “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.” The movie, set to open in theaters on Nov. 18, is the first of Rowling’s new trilogy, a story that follows Newt Scamander when he arrives in New York City in the 1920s after being kicked out of Hogwarts for endangering a humans life. French said that Potterheads are excited for the movie premiere. While, Rowling finds Dumbledore her favorite non-Harry character, French said that her personal favorite character is Fred and George Weasley. She explained, “I know it’s two characters, but they always gave a laugh when they appeared in the books and movies.” Harry Potter club was created at SHU in 2012 and has changed by its membership and through hosting different events. So, while, the Walsh library might not come close to a Hogwarts-esque library, the club does work to bring forces together to come close to it in other ways. The club hosted its most recent event, the Yule Ball, a semi-formal that was open for anyone on campus to attend, which usually takes
Photo courtesy of Fantastic Beasts Movie Facebook “Fantastic Beasts” premieres on November 18, 2016. place in late-January or early-February. They recreated the fictional Yule Ball that takes place in “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” which is part of the Triwizard Tournament tradition. French said that this year, Khan had hid Easter eggs filled with candy and “funny suggestions” at the dance. Additionally, the club discusses multiple topics which are not always Harry Potter-related. They have also led a seminar on how to play “Dungeons and Dragons,”
a fantasy role-playing game in which characters have adventures through engaging in battles and undertaking obstacles. Those who want to join the club, do not have to read the books or have seen the movies. It does not matter even if you have never heard of Harry Potter as French explained, “Hogwarts doesn’t discriminate against anyone, so why should our club?” Nisha Desai can be reached at nisha.desai@student.shu.edu.
Opinion thesetonian.com
April 28, 2016
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Ignore the naysayers: Change brings new opportunity A s college students on the Setonian Editorial Board, many of us journalism majors, we are constantly being told we are going into a dying field. Our majors will probably never make it into a spot on the top ten list for the most lucrative career path, or the best return for your investment in education, or the best field to get into at the current moment, or… we get it. Actually, Career Cast’s most recent Job Rating Report for 2016 puts print journalism in dead last at number 200, after lumberjack. Considering this information, it would probably be better for all
of us to drop our weekly paper production and pursue a career in logging. Try and tell that to someone on this staff, I dare you. We scoff at the naysayers and the constant reports of a dismal outlook for journalism. We’ve ignored the cynics of the past questioning the future of media and we’ve challenged the critics of our craft. The proof? No one is forcing us to come to the University Center every Monday and Wednesday evening for what collectively amounts
to at least 10 hours. No one is mapping out our publication or planning our stories for us. These 16 pages of content are produced from scratch every week after hours of reporting, writing, designing, collaborating and editing. The satisfaction of providing information, a voice to a community in a publication every week is what drives us. There is an organic passion within all of us that existed before people began to doubt our path, and it will continue to exist as doubt continues. We are not alone in this struggle, so many
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young college students are being told their industry is changing and their skills have an expiration date. We encourage those who are faced with the challengers and the doubters to remember the passion that helped shape who you are today. Similarly to how we are driven to create a newspaper, everyone has an internal motivation propelling them to a desired end goal. Just because an industry is changing, doesn’t mean it is dying. Things are always changing, in fact, it is probably impossible to recall a time in which an industry remained completely the same for an extended period. People who
warn about change are afraid of change. People who welcome new opportunities are allies in fueling your passions. As graduation approaches, this message is particularly relevant to the senior class. Don’t be discouraged by others before you even begin your career. Skills can extend across many platforms and passion does not expire. Where there are people eager to pursue opportunities, there will always be opportunities. On behalf of The Setonian, we thank you for your time will us this year. The paper is set to return with the Orientation issue in June.
College sexual assault still shrouded in misunderstanding Senior Column:
y now many news organizations, including The Setonian, have investigated and discussed the shocking statistic revealed by the Association of American Universities that one in five women will be sexually assaulted during their undergraduate college career. Celebrities like Lady Gaga, who drew necessary attention to the issue of sexual assault with a breathtaking tribute to survivors at the Oscars, and lawmakers like Vice President Joe Biden, who has publicly advocated for change, have brought the topic to the forefront both culturally and politically. The increased awareness around sexual assault is powerful, but there is still so much that the average person just does not understand about sexual assault on college campuses. For one, the attack. These statistics may stir images of dark, damp basements where culprits lurk
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with mystery pills to sedate their victims. This is the case for some people. For others, it’s a friend. It’s a friend’s friend, it’s a friend’s boyfriend or a crush. Often, survivors have to weigh preserving social stability with pursuing the justice that they deserve, “justice” that involves obstacles and scrutiny. There’s the crippling silence, being stifled. Sexual assault continues to be one of the most underreported crimes. While current statistics are saying one in five women are sexually assaulted on college campuses, why does our own Clery Act at Seton Hall reveal that in the most recent report for 2014 there were only three incidents on a campus with 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students? An anonymous Campus Climate survey in 2015 revealed almost 20 percent of respondents to be victims of unwanted sexual misconduct. This is such a hard topic to talk about, but silence is exactly what lets perpetrators get away with these horrible
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acts. We have to do more to inspire to attend and knew what kind of people to come forward with their party it was) that just aren’t true. stories. When college life becomes associThe denial. Myths that exist ated with a traumatic experience, in a widely enforced rape culture the survivor must endure. contribute to unnecessary confuThen there’s the disruption. A sion around the definition of sex- statistic can be so limiting. One ual assault. Emerging education in five, then what? Sexual assault movements are helpful, but there happens in college but the effects are so many do not end there. Mary Marshall These women are lies that still exist. ColSenior Column forced to move lege partyforward. Thrust ing culture into demanding is synonacademics and the ymous with rape culture, and the pressure to prepare for a career, party doesn’t stop after an assault. when is someone supposed to find People wonder why victims wait the time to get help? Over 80 perto come forward, but within the cent of Seton Hall students particcollegiate bubble of frat parties, ex- ipated in some sort of internship cessive drinking and “who hooked program in addition to coursework up with who?” the mental burden last year. It’s hard to command a of unwanted sexual advances be- conference room or confidently comes confusing and even painful. offer ideas when you have been When so many people glorify the forced to internalize secrecy. “party scene,” it adds to these false These are just a few aspects of notions about sexual encounters sexual assault that remain absent (she was asking for it, she chose from society’s current perception
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of rape on college campuses. Simplifying sexual assault to a matter of statistics just isn’t enough. These don’t explain what happened and why. These numbers don’t have feelings, they can’t possibly begin to convey the mental and physical burden that follows an unwanted sexual advance. Rape happens when someone knows they can get away with it, and with victims shrouded in silence, too many people are getting away with it The voices of survivors need to be heard, and in order to do this society needs to see past myths and create a space where people can come forward. If the criminal justice system is failing our sexual assault survivors, if culture is stifling their voices, if media is adding to the circulation of rape myths, change must start on a personal level with awareness. Mary Marshall is a senior Journalism major from Darien, Illinois. She can be reached at mkmarshall74@ gmail.com.
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Corrections
In an article about the entrepreneurship club last week, Susan Scherreik was incorrectly referred to as Susan Scherreik-Hynes.
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SPORTS
THROUGH OUR EYES
April 28, 2016
Sports Quote of the Week
“We had a long and tough year with injuries, sickness and other adversity. We overcame it all to win our third straight.” Women’s golf coach Sara Doell on the team’s third straight Big East championship.
Playing baseball year-round a problem for pitchers Gary Phillips Sports Editor
Summer is right around the corner, which means millions of kids will be putting in countless hours on baseball fields across the country.
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In and of itself, there is nothing wrong with that. The issue lies in the fact that baseball has now become a year-round sport, a problem that is especially damaging to a young generation of pitchers. Like anything else, baseball is best in moderation, especially when it comes to the unnatural motion of throwing a baseball. Gone, though, are the days of just playing Little League and school ball in the spring and summer. There are travel teams, showcases and indoor facilities that allow for constant practice. If you are a kid looking to go pro or even just ensure you start on your varsity
high school team, there is a lot of pressure to play or train 365 days a year. While position players may not face the same dilemma as pitchers, those on the mound are at increased risk. The human arm, especially an undeveloped youthful one, is not meant to withstand the stress that comes with constant pitching. The evidence of such a claim is supported by the ever-growing number of adolescents in need of Tommy John surgery (TJS), a procedure meant to reconstruct ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) tears in the arm. UCL tears have become an epidemic in Major League Baseball. It used to be that 15-20 big league pitchers would need TJS per year, but that number has been closer to 30 each of the last three years, according to Pitch Smart, an initiative run by MLB in an attempt to provide pitchers with healthy guidelines. The program also found that 40 percent of pro pitchers – both major league and minor league – had undergone TJS at least once. What not enough people realize is that the need for these procedures at the professional level stems from what pitchers had done as amateurs. Kids – whether
Photo courtesy of LittleLeague.org Young arms are at risk as pressure is put on pitchers to throw 12 months out of the year. it be Little Leaguers, high schoolers or college athletes – throw too much. They learn breaking balls too young. They are not taught proper mechanics or training regiments or given enough rest between outings. Far too often the only concern is winning and making it to the next level. The result for so many pros has been serious injury once they get there. Sometimes, it happens sooner. A study by The American Journal of Sports Medicine found that pitchers between 15 and 19 years
old required 56.8 percent of Tommy John surgeries performed between 2007 and 2011, more than any other age group. The culture in youth baseball now revolves around doing whatever it takes to climb up the ladder and worrying about the consequences later. As someone who played baseball and pitched year-round from the time I was 10 until I was 18, and eventually did so without dreams of playing in college or professionally, I can say that this
culture is not healthy. I was lucky to have never sustained a serious arm injury. I could have, though, and I was just playing for the love of the game. There are plenty of kids playing for a lot more, and they are unfortunately willing to disregard their health to get to where they want to be. Gary Phillips is a journalism major from Ramsey, N.J. He can be reached at gary.phillips@student. shu.edu or on Twitter @GaryHPhillips.
It’s time to put a pin in the Deflategate scandal David Heim Executive Editor Coming to a Supreme Court nearest you…deflated footballs? We’re still talking about air pressure in a football, people! In a 2-1 decision in the second circuit of the U.S. Appeals Court, the choice to exonerate Tom Brady of a four-game suspension for his suspected role in the New England Patriots’ deflated football scandal was reversed on Monday. Brady, as it stands today, will serve that four-game suspension—the one that was originally handed down to him by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell last May—in the first month of the 2016 season. I was at the 2014 AFC Championship Game at Gillette Stadium. I watched as Tom Brady threw a late first-half interception to D’Qwell Jackson. I watched as a Patriots’ ball boy sprinted down the sidelines to toss a football into play in the beginning of the second half. I watched as Brady got under center only to be whistled
to stop by a referee. I watched as a week of Super Bowl press conferences turned into Bill Belichick channeling his inner Bill Nye. And I watched a summer of Super Bowl celebrations turn into an endless line of court hearings.
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I got angry. I changed my Twitter picture to Brady’s jersey, as did so many fellow Patriots fans as well as players. I screamed defamatory words toward Goodell as the Pats dropped their fourth Super Bowl banner last September. Personal bias aside, as hard as it is to realize that now, I’m furious—for a different reason. Are we really going to do this again? Are we really going to dance this dance for a second straight summer? Barring Brady
and the NFLPA accepting this four-game ban, (and why would they?) this thing isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Brady has options like he has weapons on the football field on Sundays. He can request a re-hearing en banc at the second circuit, meaning all the judges of the court would re-hear the case. Or, if he is denied en banc, (which he probably will be, as rehearing en banc are rarely granted) or if he loses in a re-hearing, Brady can take this to the Supreme Court. Yes. The Supreme Court. A home for murder trials and death penalty decisions, there’s a chance the Supreme Court will be hearing a case centered around air pressure of a football. All Brady would need is four of the eight remaining judges to agree to hear the writ for the case to be brought to the highest of all courts in the United States. What a joke. But honestly, if the NFL can go through the troubles it went through and spent the millions it spent to nail Brady, why shouldn’t Brady take this as
Gary Phillips/Sports Editor Tom Brady leaves a courthouse in August of 2015. far as he can? The kicker of the entire thing? If, in fact, Brady decides to further fight his suspension, whether he goes through the circuits of the U.S. Appeals Courts and if he takes this all the way to the Supreme Court, Brady can request a stay of the decision while the Supreme Court sorts it out. How long could that take? Who knows. My brain hurts writing this, because this is where we’re at. If you think Monday’s decision spells the end of Deflategate, you haven’t
been following. No matter what court this issue finds a home in the coming weeks, one thing is clear. We have spent the last 16 months—and that number will grow—talking about whether or not Tom Brady knew about air pressure being taken out of his footballs in a game his team won 45-7. David Heim is a senior journalism major from Roselle Park, N.J. He can be reached at davidwheim12@gmail.com or on Twitter @davidheim12.
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How we see the Big East: Mullin set to bring life back to NYC hoops Olivia Mulvihill Assistant Sports Editor The great city of New York is home to many things. Great food, beautiful architecture, endless amounts of sights to see and…did I mention the food? But for a city that seemingly has it all, it’s been missing one thing over the past few years. A continuously successful basketball team. Madison Square Garden—the Mecca, The World’s Most Famous Arena, MSG, whatever you wish to call it—is home to the New York Knicks, who have struggled over the past two seasons, and the St. John’s Red Storm, a team that finished dead last in the Big East with one conference win. But within the next couple of years, the struggles of New York City basketball could all change with the help of one man who is pretty familiar with the great city
and St. John’s. That man is head coach of the Red Storm Chris Mullin, who took over as head coach this past season. The first year of the Mullin era was not as impressive as fans wanted. His team, which was ranked last in the Big East’s preseason poll, finished 8-24 overall. But hey, it did beat Syracuse. Turning a program around doesn’t happen overnight, but Mullin has taken some of the necessary steps in order to do so. This starts with solid recruiting, and Mullin has been doing just that. St. John’s will welcome a top recruiting class next season and will look to turn heads once the season begins. At the top of the class is Shamorie Ponds, a 6’1” point guard from Brooklyn ranked No. 36 in the ESPN 100 and a player ESPN calls a “left-handed combo-guard who impacts the game with his scoring and passing.”
The Red Storm will also welcome 6’7” forward Bashir Ahmed and four-star 6’8” forward Richard Freudenberg. As transfer news began to swirl around the college basketball media circuit, one of the top transfers was Justin Simon, who just finished his freshman year at Arizona. Simon chose the Red Storm over Oklahoma State, Miami, New Mexico and Big East Rival Providence, who all showed interest in him. Simon will have to sit out one year due to NCAA regulations but will have three years of eligibility remaining. With a top-notch recruiting class and a talented transfer waiting on their bench, St. John’s will show glimpses of what they’re made of starting next season, and will only get bigger from there. Sure, Mullin didn’t have that much of a successful first season, but he’s slowly beginning to turn the program around. He came into
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Men’s golf tees up for the Big East tournament Andrew Lombardo Staff Writer
The Seton Hall men’s golf team will tee off May 1 through 3 in the Big East Championship. Callawassie Island Club in Okatie, S.C., will be the site of this year’s tournament. If all goes well, the Pirates should be contenders, as they have both the top end golfers and the squad depth to carry them. The Pirates will be led by three of the top golfers in the Big East in freshman Gen Nagai, junior Lloyd Jefferson Go, and senior Ryan Snouffer. Head coach Clay White is looking forward to how his top golfers carry themselves into the postseason. “They just need to keep playing the way they have all spring. All three are having a great spring and great overall year, so if they keep that up and put themselves into contention to win, that would be great.” The course itself should play to the strengths of both Go and Nagai. Callawassie Island Club is known for its narrow, tight fairways. White agreed that the course played to the strengths of some of his golfers, but noted that the setup could be a disadvantage
Photo courtesy of SHU Athletics Lloyd Jefferson Go and the rest of the men’s golf team heads down to Callawassie Island this weekend for the Big East Tournamnet. for others. “The course sets up well for Chris Yeom, Gen Nagai, and Lloyd Jefferson Go. They hit the driver pretty straight. However, some of our other golfers are more of power hitters, so the course will be both a strength and weakness.” Despite that, the Pirates are a strong putting team and will look to continue that success on the
greens. “We are a good putting team, so if we can putt well and make our putts inside five feet we should use the greens to our advantage.” As always in the sport of golf, weather could play a factor. Hopefully for the Pirates, the forecast stays clear. However, White did not think that weather would hamper his
Tennis looking to seniors for success in Big East Tournament Elizabeth Swinton Staff Writer Seton Hall has a chance to hold yet another Big East trophy. This time, it is for tennis. In what has been a season where the women’s tennis team has struggled to find consistency, the Pirates enter the Big East Tournament looking to play their strengths. In what seemed like the team getting hot at the right time, winning two of its last three matches, the Pirates fell to Xavier in a decisive 7-0 loss in the last licks of action before the tournament. Entering the tournament, the tennis squad finishes the spring season with an overall 9-10 record, including a 3-5 record for conference play. The Pirates have not had a winning streak of more than three matches all season, which took place from Jan. 31 to Feb. 6. In the loss to Xavier on Sunday, individual play that stood out focused on doubles partners senior Julia Keenan and sophomore Katie Kim. The win for them to close the regular season marked their sixth of the year, with five of those victories coming in conference play. Coming into the tournament as a No. 6 seed, Seton Hall will face third-seeded St. John’s in the first
team’s chances at Callawassie. “We have been playing in a lot of wind lately, so if the weather is not ideal it could be an advantage for us because of the conditions we have played in so far this season.” White was referring to SHU’s recent tournaments at Penn State and Chambers Bay, where wind became a factor on the course.
If the course plays out as planned and all goes well, multiple Pirates should be in the mix at the top of the leaderboard. Regardless of the weather forecast, the Pirates will look to continue their success on the greens if they are going to compete for a Big East title. Andrew Lombardo can reached at andrew.lombardo@student.shu. edu.
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round. It is win-or-go home, and the Pirates need to bring it since their 7-0 loss to the Red Storm on April 10 earlier this season. Riding the success of its doubles team, Seton Hall tennis will also look to its seniors to get past the first round and try to follow in the footsteps of the basketball and women’s golf teams in bringing a Big East trophy back to South Orange. Along with her doubles victories, senior Keenan has recorded 12 single wins on the spring, featuring four against Big East foes. The team leader in wins last season, senior Isabell Klingert has put up nine victories in her last year at
the Hall. Finally, senior Hannah Liljekvist has posted 11 wins this season, with nine of those coming in dominating fashion of a straight set. Behind these seniors is a strong young core, but everyone will have to bring their A-games in order to beat a St. John’s team that swept SHU earlier in the season. The opening round of the tennis Big East tournament will begin on Friday, Apr. 29 at 9 a.m. in Cayce, S.C., where the Pirates will look to their doubles team and seniors to lead, move on and bring a Big East championship back to Seton Hall. Elizabeth Swinton can be reached at elizabeth.swinton@student.shu. edu or on Twitter @ESwint22.
File Photos Leaving The Setonian upon graduation this year are five seniors: Editor-in-Chief Mary Marshall, Managing Editor Samantha Giedris, Executive Editor David Heim, News Editor Emily Balan and Pirate Life Editor Michelle Foti. The rest of The Setonian staff thank them for all their hard work and wish them the best of luck going forward.
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Another one: Women’s golf win Big East Tournament SHU swings third straight conference championship, headed to NCAA Matt Zeigafuse Staff Writer
For the third consecutive year the Seton Hall women’s golf team has earned an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament where they will compete as the No. 18 seed at the Stanford Regional from May 5-7. In order to secure a third straight appearance in the NCAA Tournament the Pirates first had to take care of business in the Big East Tournament, an event that they have now won three years in a row. Seton Hall had a different journey to the title this year, and were expected to finish fourth out of six teams. “This win is different than the last two because of the path we had to take to get here,” head coach Sara Doell said. “We had a long and tough year with injuries, sickness and other adversity. We overcame it all to win our third straight.” Despite projections, the Pirates left Callawassie Island as conference champions, defeating runner-up Georgetown by 12 strokes after making up a fourstroke deficit on the last six holes. The Hall finished five-over-par on the final six holes. Georgetown went 19-over-par during the same stretch. “I have told the team all year
long that it is not how you start, it is how you finish. And our finish is exactly how we won,” Doell said. The success of the team in the Big East Tournament will rely heavily on the performance of their seniors. In the Big East Tournament three upperclassmen finished in the top 10 individually. Seniors Karlie Zabrosky and Megan Tenhundfeld finished tied for fourth and ninth, respectively. Zabrosky’s performance was much improved from her two prior Big East Tournament appearances. Last year she went 29-over-par, 80-82-83-245, but managed a 15-over-par, 76-7877-236 in this year’s tournament, a 14-stroke improvement. Fifth-year graduate student McKenzie Cutter placed 10th individually. This year was Cutter’s first appearance in the tournament since her freshman year. “McKenzie had a rough go at it her sophomore though senior Photo courtesy of SHU Athletics year,” Doell said. “Coming back Seton Hall won its third straight BET and will be heading to Stanford for the NCAA Regional. as a fifth year grad student, she worked hard on her game and I Arkansas, No. 16 Virginia, No. 18 is to beat some teams in this field of four preliminary rounds before was so happy that she played well UNLV, No. 19 San Diego State and make a good showing. The the national championships May in her final Big East.” and No. 24 Colorado). Doell deonly expectation that I put on 20-25 at Eugene County Club in Seton Hall is facing an uphill scribes the expectations for the them is to work hard, have fun Eugene, Oregon. Six teams and battle in the Stanford Regional. Pirates’ performance as “realistic.” and represent Seton Hall in a posthree individuals will advance The field consists of some of the “There is a space that we sit in itive light” from each regional. nation’s best programs, including of being hopeful and realistic. We The Stanford Regional will be Matt Zeigafuse can be reached seven teams in the top 25 (No. are going up against some of the held at the Stanford Golf Course at matthew.zeigafuse@student.shu. 2 USC, No. 6 Stanford, No. 12 best teams in the nation so a goal at Stanford University and is one edu or on twitter @mattzeigafuse.
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Continued from Page 16 It is safe to say that they are glad that he is on their side. “I definitely enjoy going up against him when he takes his lead off of first base and I try to be quick to the plate,” starting pitcher Zach Prendergast said. “It definitely makes me and all of the other pitchers better having him on the bases.” Jenkins has plenty of pressure on him as the nation’s leading base stealer because of the target on his back, but putting the pressure on the opposing team and helping the Pirates win matter more to the speedster. “The only way that it factors in is that the other team is thinking about me,” Jenkins said. “If I am helping out the team that is what success is. It is not necessarily the number. If the other team’s pitchers are thinking about ‘oh, is he stealing?’ If their coaches, their catcher, their middle infielders, whoever is covering the bag is thinking about me stealing that helps my team out.” Besides winning a Big East Championship, there is one oth-
er thing that Jenkins would like to accomplish before his Seton Hall career is over and that is steal home plate. Jenkins is hoping to do it when the moment is right. “The moment is in the future. I hope it is soon,” Jenkins said. “As long as it is in a situation where I can put my team on top or help the team out that is the most important thing. I’ll keep asking Coach Sheppard for the green light and hopefully he will give it to me at some point.” Head coach Rob Sheppard knows how hard Jenkins has worked to get to this point and the many ways that he contributes to this baseball team. “He is a really good athlete,” Sheppard said. “He put in a lot of extra work on his own that really paid off and we are seeing that come to fruition now.” Jenkins is not only the team and national leader in stolen bases, but he also leads Seton Hall with a .307 batting average as well as 50 hits heading into Wednesday. The strides Jenkins has made hitting the ball are impressive. Sheppard
noted the work ethic that Jenkins and his team have in leading to big improvements this season. Jenkins along with seniors Zack Weigel and Chris Chiaradio are important leaders on this team. Weigel and Chiaradio are also players who have had success stealing bases during their careers. It all fits in with the way the Pirates want to play. “It is contagious, that is our style,” Sheppard said. “We want to put pressure on a defense and we are going to run until they stop us and if they throw us out that is part of it. You can’t be afraid to be thrown out.” The nation’s leading base stealer was “hesitant” at times last season because he would focus on not getting thrown out as opposed to stealing a base. Those days, much like first base when he steals, are in the rearview mirror for Jenkins. “I didn’t want to get thrown out and I was thinking of that more,” Jenkins said. “Now, as soon as I see something, if the pitcher is hesitant I’ll know that I’ll be able to go. That is the main thing, the confidence level and the base stealer’s mindset that you got to go.” Soon, Jenkins will have to go for good as his Seton Hall career
is nearing a close. As far as his legacy is concerned, he just wants to be remembered for working hard for his team and program. “I just want to be remembered as a guy that came to the field every day, worked his tail off on the field and off the field,” Jenkins said. “A guy who helped each player the same way and didn’t treat anyone differently. The biggest thing for me is just helping other people and what I leave to the guys when I graduate.” For Jenkins, it is all about trying to make his teammates better players and men more than his speed and skills on the field. That is what he wants you to think of when remembering his college days. Coach Sheppard will certainly miss Jenkins and his senior teammates. “I always miss my seniors. It is always tough when you spend so much time with guys,” Sheppard said. “Not only four years here, but through the recruiting process. I love my guys and this is a special group.” Next up for Jenkins is hopefully achieving a lifelong dream of becoming a professional athlete. It is something he started thinking about when he was just a boy. “Ever since I was three years
old, I’ve always wanted to be that guy on TV,” Jenkins said. “I wanted to play professional, not necessarily a specific sport, but it was always my goal and dream to play a sport professionally. To be able to say that I am a professional ballplayer, that is my dream. I have not lost sight of that so hopefully if I am blessed and I have the opportunity to do that it is what I am going to do.” If Jenkins does not make it, he can fall back on the fact that he has put in the hours studying towards a Seton Hall degree in addition to those long hours playing baseball. Whatever Jenkins decides to do professionally one thing remains clear, he will work extremely hard to be the best at it. If he does make it in baseball professionally, his work ethic, speed and athleticism will likely be a major reason why. If one day Jenkins pops up on your television screen with a helmet on and a good lead off of first or second base do not change the channel. If you do, you might miss greatness taking off for second base. Sean Saint Jacques can be reached at sean.saintjacques@student.shu. edu or on Twitter @SSaintj7.
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Burglar on the bases: Jenkins leads country in steals Sean Saint Jacques Digital Editor
When Seton Hall center fielder Derek Jenkins reaches first base, everyone and their mother knows what is coming next. Second base is now in his crosshairs and it is just a matter of time before he will try to steal. The next pitch is thrown, but don’t blink—because by the time you open your eyes again, Jenkins will be standing in scoring position. Many high school athletes are encouraged to play multiple sports in order to stay active during the offseason. At North Hunterdon High School, Jenkins played baseball, basketball and football while earning nine varsity letters along the way. Jenkins showed promise in each sport and was the captain of all three teams as a senior. When it came down to which one he wanted to pursue in college, unlike most, Jenkins decided to play college baseball. However, it was not initially his first choice. “It actually wasn’t (my first choice),” Jenkins said. “Honestly, up until the summer before my senior year, I thought I was going to play football in college. I was probably better at football pretty much the whole way through until I realized that I have a better chance of moving up levels in baseball.” Jenkins was able to take the
Photo courtesy of SHU Athletics Seton Hall center fielder Derek Jenkins leads all NCAA Division I baseball players with 45 stolen bases this season. “competitive edge” from football and basketball in order to help improve at baseball. “I played three sports my whole life,” Jenkins said. “I was sick if I wasn’t winning. I was pissed off and kind of needed that edge to get me going so it is something that I bring to the field every day.” One thing that kept Jenkins from playing football was his size. The senior star stands 5-foot-8inches and weighs 155 pounds, but has always let his play do the talking instead of the measurements. “It is something that you can’t think of that much,” Jenkins said. “It is hard because you have these guys on some teams that can hit the ball 400 feet. I understand that I am probably not going to do that, but there are other ways I can make up for that.”
One of those ways is his speed, which so many Pirate fans have become accustomed to seeing from Jenkins at Seton Hall. During his career, heading into Wednesday, Jenkins has stolen 115 bases in 138 attempts. First base coach Mark Pappas has seen the bulk of those steals up close. He never gets tired of it. “There are always times when he does not get the best jump. We talk about it: ‘Hey, this is what it looks like,’ and he may just see it a hair late. But with his ability— we call it make-up speed—he can overcome a bad read when somebody else couldn’t and he can just outrun the ball. When he does get good jumps, I don’t know if there are too many people in the country who can throw him out.” As a senior, Jenkins leads the country with 45 stolen bases and
has been caught only five times. Teams have tried time and again to cut down the Pirate base-stealer, but he still manages swipe bases even with the reputation Jenkins has obtained. Seton Hall catcher Matt Fortin has tried to accomplish the difficult task during intrasquad games. “I have thrown him out a couple of times, but he has probably got a lot more on me than I have him,” Fortin said. “You put your head down for two seconds and go get a drink of water and he is on third base and he started at first. It is fun to watch him play and he is a really good teammate.” For Jenkins, base stealing comes down to that first initial step after he decides that he is going to steal. That is the most important part of swiping bags. “I look at the attributes that
(the pitcher) has,” Jenkins said. “The next thing I think about is how quick he is to the plate. I don’t even think about who the catcher is, the catcher can be a guy throwing the ball really hard down to second base, but I learned this year that the most important thing is that first initial jump. When I see that (the pitcher) has intent on going to the plate, I’ll think of that first quick step.” Seton Hall’s pitchers have experience trying to pick off Jenkins, and it is safe to say that they are glad that he is on their side. “I definitely enjoy going up against him when he takes his lead off of first base and I try to be quick to the plate,” pitcher Zach Prendergast said. “It definitely makes me and all of the other pitchers better having him.” See Jenkins, Page 15
Pirates prevail over Peacocks Javon Glenn Staff Writer The Seton Hall baseball team ran up the scoreboard to defeat the Saint Peter’s Peacocks, 8-1, on Wednesday evening. “Playing our style,” head coach Rob Sheppard said about his team’s play. “Nothing different from what we’ve been doing. Just trying stay aggressive offensively.” Reigning Big East Player of the week Zack Weigel got things started for the Pirates in the third inning. The senior drove in two runs on a triple to give the Pirates a 2-1 lead. Seton Hall sent out eight different pitchers on Wednesday, starting with senior Luke Cahill. The pitchers surrendered no earned runs and gave up five hits in the
game. Freshman Dylan Verdonk got the win for the Pirates, going two innings and retiring all six of the batters he faced. “It’s basically to give the guys, the staff, some work, give some guys opportunities to get some innings under their belt, and they did a really good job,” Sheppard said. The Blue and White had a combined six stolen bases in the game. Senior Chris Chiaradio had four stolen bases to go along with an RBI single. Senior Derek Jenkins and sophomore Ryan Ramiz chipped a stolen base each. “We ran the bases really well. I think that was a big difference in the fourth inning” The Pirates scored eight runs on seven hits. Two runs were scored in the third inning and four in the
fourth inning. Six different pirates had at least one RBI. Along with Weigel, sophomore Mike Alescio brought in two runs. The Peacocks struck early in first inning, scoring one run but failing to get any offense the rest of the game. The team had five hits and one run scored off an error from the Pirates. The Saint Peter’s pitchers struggled in the game, walking seven batters and gave up eight runs. “Just keep playing,” Sheppard said. “We’ve been playing tough, tight games and we’re not going to panic when we go done one run in the first inning.” The Pirates are now 30-12 after this non-conference win against Saint Peter’s. This is the second win of the season against Saint Peter’s, as the Pirates won the first
Photo courtesy of SHU Athletics Seton Hall beat St. Peter’s 8-1 on Wednesday, April 27. game 5-4. The Pirates have won five straight contests and have won seven of their last eight ballgames. Next up for the Pirates is a three-game series on the road
against Georgetown this weekend. The first game will be played on Friday, April 29, at 7 p.m. Javon Glenn can be reached at javon.glenn@student.shu.edu or on twitter @javong25.