The Setonian- Volume 94 Issue - 7 10/19/17

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Oct. 19, 2017

Racist social media post aimed at SHU student University response: ‘Hate cannot, and will not, find a home here’ Brianna Bernath News Editor

SHU alum receives diplomacy fellowship In News, Page 3

SouthNEXT festival celebrates community

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For the second time in three weeks, a racist post directed at a member or members of the Seton Hall community made its way through cyberspace, the University said via a mass email on Oct. 14.

This time it was a social media post directed toward a student.

The email, signed by Vice President of Student Services Dr. Tracy Gottlieb, said that the Department of Public Safety is “actively investigating” a racist social media posting aimed at a SHU student, and that the South Orange Police Department (SOPD) has joined the investigation.

“The university has zero tolerance for racism, hate, bigotry or prejudice,” Gottlieb wrote.

Sgt. Adrian Acevedo of the SOPD confirmed that they were informed of the racist post on Oct. 14 and the incident took place “about a week prior.”

Gottlieb said in the announcement that this post was “especially concerning” because it happened so soon after the African Student Association received a racist email on Monday, Sept. 25. She vowed to ensure that the University will remain a “safe place” for all students.

The Department of Public Safety could not be reached for comment.

In a separate email to The Setonian, Gottlieb said that she believed that the SOPD is working on ob-

Sarah Yenesel/Asst. Photography Editor The University acted swiftly to a racist post, by saying that racism “needs to be rooted out of every corner of our campus.” taining a subpoena to track down whoever is responsible for both the hateful email and the racist social media post, but the investigation is not easy.

“The problem with electronic media, of course, is pinpointing the perpetrator, who can hide behind the electronic platform they are using,” Gottlieb wrote.

Acevedo echoed Gottlieb’s sentiments about catching those responsible for an incident like this.

“It’s very hard to prove things over social media,” Acevedo said.

“It’s not like the movies where you could just find out who somebody is and charge them. It’s very difficult. I can tell you that they do try,

and they will go as far as they can with this.”

Acevedo said that since no one has been charged for the racist post yet, it would be “foolish” to disclose leads at this point because it might prevent the perpetrator from cooperating with the investigation in the future.

Gottlieb said that while she has met with concerned students who want answers, there are some details that need to be kept confidential for the sake of the investigation and the students involved.

Gottlieb stressed that she wants students to continue to bring incidences such as these to the University’s attention so they can be

properly investigated and resolved.

“I have asked our students to say something if they see something offensive and not to let anger simmer,” Gottlieb wrote. “I have pledged that we will vigorously investigate any allegations of racism, hatred or bias against any group. I also hope that we can expand our conversations about racism beyond the people who are targets of hatred to open the eyes and ears of our entire community. I will be working toward that end in the days and months ahead.”

An email from the Office of the President on Oct. 18 acknowledged how “devastating” these bias incidents might be to SHU’s black/ African-American students and the whole University community.

The email, titled “Hate cannot, and will not, find a home here at Seton Hall,” was jointly signed by Gottlieb, Interim President Dr. Mary Meehan, Interim Provost and Executive Vice President Dr. Karen Boroff and Student Government Association (SGA) President Christina Simon.

“Please consider this message a strong reminder that a true servant leader models tolerance and civility and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, which enrich our community,” the University leaders wrote. “Racism is despicable and needs to be rooted out of every corner of our campus.”

Brianna Bernath can be reached at brianna.bernath@student.shu.edu.

Class of 2018’s Commencement venue confirmed Brianna Bernath News Editor

“New season, clean slate” In Sports, Page 14

The 2018 Baccalaureate Commencement Ceremony will take place at the Prudential Center, according to an announcement from the Office of the Provost on Oct. 16.

The email, which was sent to the University community, said that commencement will take place on Monday, May 21 at 9:00 a.m. at the Prudential Center in Newark, despite having taken place at the PNC Bank Arts Center last year due to booking complications.

Bernadette McVey, director of academic events, initiatives and

planning and co-chair of the Commencement Planning Committee, said that SHU asked the Prudential Center for the May 21, 2018 date immediately following Commencement 2017, which they had done for 2017 following Commencement 2016, as well. In addition, Patrick Lyons, vice president and director of athletics & recreational services, spoke with the Prudential Center to secure SHU’s preferred date and time for the 2018 ceremony.

McVey said that bussing will be provided from SHU to the venue and back as it has been in years past.

Sayer Collins, a senior communications and public relations double major, said that the Prudential is a “fun venue.”

“It’s closer to campus,” Collins said. “It makes it easier for people to travel there and just get everyone organized, and I think it’s much more convenient for us who can’t really travel way down to PNC like it was last year.”

McVey said that while most of the legwork for commencement is done by the Office of the Provost and Office of the Registrar, it takes a team to make it happen, namely the Commencement Planning committee. This year, in addition

to that committee, there will be a student commencement committee.

McVey tasked Student Government Association (SGA) President and junior English major Christina Simon with creating a student commencement committee made up of one graduating senior from each of SHU’s colleges. The committee will meet with McVey monthly to discuss and plan the details of commencement 2018, and Simon said that they’ll play a big role in the planning process going forward.

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“Students are very involved, probably the most involved that they’ve ever been up to date,” Simon said.

Because Simon is not a senior herself, she cannot have a seat on the commencement committee, but she said that she and her executive board will be meeting with McVey and Dr. Karen Boroff, interim provost, “on a very frequent basis,” to discuss the planning process.

NEWS “Even though I’m not a senior, I’m still a student, so I can definitely relate to the graduating seniors on that level,” Simon said. “I could only imagine that after four years of, you know, endless nights in the library and working very hard, you want a commencement ceremony that accurately reflects, that accurately celebrates all of the work you’ve done over the past four years. I want that for the seniors as well, and I know that I would want that for myself and anyone who graduates after me.”

McVey has sought student

input about what the ceremony should look like through a survey earlier this semester.

The survey asked graduating seniors to consider what portions of graduation they would like to keep and which they could do without. The survey has closed, and Simon said that McVey will review the results with the committee.

Now that the venue has been confirmed, Simon said that her next goal is to determine what students want in a commencement speaker, which she said the students she’s spoken to

Oct. 19, 2017 definitely want.

Chad Navarro, a senior nursing major, said that he hopes this year’s commencement speaker has a message that graduating seniors can relate to.

“There needs to be a commencement speaker that speaks to the students about things that are relevant to them,” Navarro said. “A commencement speaker is someone to motivate and to encapsulate the college experience or what we should aim for in post-graduate life.”

Navarro, who attended commencement 2017, also said that

he hopes the procession of the graduating class will be sped up somewhat, adding that he would like to avoid a threehour-long ceremony like last year’s.

Additionally, Simon wants to make sure all students are heard, including those that aren’t serving on the committee.

She said that seniors can make their voices heard by reaching out to SGA members of Simon herself.

Brianna Bernath can be reached at brianna.bernath@ student.shu.edu.

Competitive physical therapy program leads to jobs Thomas Schwartz News Copy Editor Seton Hall’s Physical Therapy (PT) program and the field have grown exponentially. The recent surge in job opportunities and field success has added to the competitiveness in college admissions.

Seton Hall graduates consistently pass the National Physical Therapist Examination. The two year pass rates from 2013-2017 are 100 percent, according to the Physical Therapy’s program overview.

Furthermore, according to the department’s overview, the twoyear graduation rates for years 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 are 95.2 percent and 92.3 percent, respectively.

In July 2017, a NJ.com article sponsored by the Ivy Rehab Network, a physical therapy provider, was published detailing the recent success and expected growth in the physical therapy field.

“Physical therapists are most likely among those who are not searching for a job these days,” the NJ.com article said. “In fact, ‘physical therapist’ is near the top of virtually every ‘fastest growing jobs’ list. This strong demand is a direct result of how fast the field is moving and the increasing reliance on physical therapy/occupational therapy treatment.”

Physical therapy department chair Dr. Doreen Stiskal wrote in an email that prospective job opportunities for those in the field remain secure and promising.

“The current job outlook remains very strong even as health care delivery models change.

Recent alumni are able to seek job opportunities in the areas of practice that they wish to enter,”

Greg Medina/Photography Editor Seton Hall’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program was ranked 79th by U.S. News and World Report.

Stiskal said. “As examples, alumni are working in out-patient orthopedic centers, large hospital systems, home health agencies, pediatric hospitals and schoolbased settings, and rehabilitation centers.”

Seton Hall’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program may be relatively new, having launched in 2005, but the 13 year-old program is ranked by No. 79 out of the 236 accredited programs in the United States by U.S. News and World Report.

Across the country and at Seton Hall, competition for a spot in a physical therapy program is high. According to Stiskal, for the last two years the University has received annually about 500-700 applicants for about 9-20 open seats.

“I believe that our program is very competitive and offers quali-

ty learning experiences that allow students to practice in diverse environments,” Stiskal said.

Carly Galanaugh, sophomore biology and physical therapy major has experienced the PT program at Seton Hall that is both academically intense, yet interpersonally supportive.

“My experience in the physical therapy program thus far has been challenging, but rewarding,” Galanaugh said. “Although this program comes with a heavy workload, I have had professors and advisors who have been more than happy to assist me in any way needed. In addition to this, although it is only my second year of the program, I feel as though I have learned so much in such a short time, which will undoubtedly be beneficial upon reaching the graduate phase.”

Galanaugh said one reason for

attending Seton Hall was the fact that the University is the only one in the state of New Jersey that offers a six year bachelor of science in biology and doctor of physical therapy dual degree.

Mia Lombardi, a sophomore biology and physical therapy major, wrote in an email that although the program is rigorous, the classes are fascinating and worthwhile.

“I have enjoyed my experience in the program so far,” Lombardi said. “It does require a lot of work and may seem intense at times, but in the end I know it will be worth it and rewarding.”

Additionally, Lombardi mentioned the program’s resourcefulness in regards to favorable job opportunities and her volunteer experiences.

“I am informed about potential job opportunities after graduation. These job opportunities do

have potential and are promising as there is a growing need for physical therapists,” Lombardi said. “Even though I have yet to intern anywhere, I have volunteered at both an outpatient and a pediatric facility to gain experience in the field.”

Marisa Harding, a senior and first-year graduate student in the PT program, lauded the program in an email for its tremendous support amidst the challenging course load.

“It is extremely hands on, which I think helps me learn the material better,” Harding said. “We have great professors who have worked in the physical therapy field for many years that offer such great advice and have been so supportive of us during our time in this program.”

With an ever-changing world, the PT program has adjusted and implemented a new curriculum that began last July, according to Stiskal. Stiskal said the new three year program cut out a fourth year of study and adjusted content for better student comprehension.

“The state practice acts have also changed and allow for direct access (where individuals can come to see the physical therapist prior to seeing the physician),” Stiskal said. “This shift calls for the PT student to be able to make critical decisions about the care they provide.”

Stiskal added that the program is led by a spirited, dependable faculty.

“As you can see, this is a very dynamic program led by a group of faculty who are passionate about their field and the students who are best positioned to enter it,” Stiskal said.

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

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School of Diplomacy awards inaugural fellowship Kaitlyn Quinn Staff Writer

Mohamad Mirghahari, B.A. ’02 and M.A. ’04, was awarded the School of Diplomacy and International Relations’ inaugural Abd el Kader fellowship.

According to Seton Hall’s website, the Abd el Kader fellowship’s purpose is to create collaborateions “with organizations representing different faith traditions as well as with government agencies that are trying to address the crisis of terrorism being carried out in the name of Islam.”

Mirghahari, the first person that the fellowship was awarded to, was described as a “gifted leader” by Dr. Andrea Bartoli, Dean of the School of Diplomacy and International Relations, in an email.

Bartoli mentioned why he believed Mirghahari was a worthy choice for the Abd el Kader fellowship. “[Mirghahari’s] credentials are impressive,” Bartoli said. “He is an expert tactical communicator and relationship-builder with exceptional understanding complex, mission-critical challenges.”

Mirghahari fits the standard that the School of Diplomacy has put into place for the Abd el Kader Fellowship.

“The Abd el Kader Fellowship aims at engaging the experience of this Muslim leader as a way to understand leadership at large, especially at a time of deep divisions and conflicts,” Bartoli said.

“The Abd el Kader fellowship is an opportunity to understand the complexity of the world through a spiritual lens that contributes to human rights discourse and application.”

Associate Dean of External Affairs Elizabeth Halpin added to Bartoli’s description of the fellowship in an email.

“The Fellowship was created in partnership with the William and Mary Greve Foundation and The Abd el Kader Project,” Halpin said. “The Emir Abd el Kader Fellowship aims at promoting Emir Abd el Kader’s lived Islam, and, indirectly, that of other like-minded Muslims: universalists with a religious identity. The Fellow will serve as a missionary for Abd el Kader’s message, reviving his life and spiritual legacy, and become a catalyst of change within the domestic and global narrative on Islam.”

Halpin agreed with Bartoli that Mirghahari is an ideal candidate.

“Moe is an alumnus who truly bleeds blue for Seton Hall. He has been instrumental in the past in giving Seton Hall University access to government insiders.

His experience in the Middle East, with U.S. national securi-

ty and his rolodex of important people in government circles give him an interesting perspective on our national narrative on Islam and how we could use the example of the Emir toward greater counter-terrorism success,” she said.

Mirghahari, who graduated from Seton Hall with an undergraduate degree in Communications in 2002 and with his graduate degree in Corporate in Public Communications in 2004, developed an interest in holding a government position after the September 11 attacks.

“I had not been a diplomacy student,” Mirghahari said via telephone. “I wanted to help after the attacks. I saw what had happened and I wanted to help as much as I could.”

From his desire to help, Mirghahari has had positions in the Department of Defense and as the Senior Advisor to the Chief of Staff for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

“I worked for 13 years for the Department of Defense,” Mirghahari said. “Next I had a presidential appointment under President Obama as the Senior Advisor to the Chief of Staff for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for one year.

It was an incredible opportunity.”

Mirghahari mentioned that the position featured elements of security and interpersonal experiences.

“Millions of people come through airports each day.

During my employment, the Belgium and Turkey bombings took place. We needed to find ways that protected the passengers and gave them comfortable experiences,” Mirghahari said.

Mirghahari returned to Seton Hall with new experiences under his belt and the roots that he has.

While here at SHU, he was employed by the marketing office of the Athletic Department from 1998 until 2004.

Associate Athletics Director Jim Semerad recalls the experiences that he had with Mirghahari during their time together both as students and employees of the Athletic Department.

“I’ve known Mohamad since I was an undergraduate student here at Seton Hall in 2003,” Semerad wrote in an email. “At the time, I was employed in a workstudy position within the Athletics Ticket Office and Mohamad was a graduate assistant in the Athletics Department. Mohamad mentored me and helped me realize very early on about the importance of giving back to the University whenever possible.”

Semerad mentioned the pride that Mirghahari has in being an alumnus of the University.

Photo via shu.edu Mirghahari, who graduated from SHU with an undergraduate degree in Communications in 2002, is the first recipient of the Abd el Kader fellowship.

“He helped establish a student ‘6th Man Club’ which promoted student attendance for all men’s and women’s basketball games,” Semerad said. “After he graduated, Mohamad continued to regularly attend athletics events, especially basketball games, even making the eight-hour round trip commute from Washington, D.C. to the Prudential Center.

He was instrumental in securing TSA Administrator Peter Neffenger to speak to the School of Diplomacy in 2016.”

Semerad mentioned that Mirghahari has given back to the SHU community since graduation and that he believes he will continue to make contributions.

“He has also used his expertise within the government to speak to student-athletes about the important of personal and cyber security,” he said. “I was not shocked at all when I found out that Mohamad was named as the inaugural Abd el Kader Fellow.

This will continue his many years of service back to the University which he loves so much.”

The fellowship will allow Mirghahari to work with diplomacy students in a special way.

Bartoli explained further what his role will be with the students.

“Mr. Mirghahari will be on campus regularly and will lead a team of students engaging with an action-research project in Washington. He will not teach a traditional 14 weeks course.

Rather he will interact with students in small teams and in open workshops,” Bartoli said. “He will also participate in the class of other professors presenting the insights emerging from the Emir Abd el Kader’s life. One of these courses is the ‘Religion, Law and War’ course that I teach this semester where the figure of the Emir Abd el Kader is studied.”

One of the students that Mirghahari is working with, Michelle Perez, who is a 2018 Diplomacy and International Relations Master of Arts Candidate, shared her thoughts in an email interview about the kind of experiences she has been having with the program.

“I think we can all agree that this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, because as graduate students, we are able to contribute substantively to the work of peace negotiations in the State Department,” she wrote. “We have been tasked with extensive research on the Emir Abd el-Kader and previously failed Taliban-U.S.

relations and negotiations, in an effort to understand them. Our purpose is to take what we have understood and we will hopefully bring new and creative suggestions to the Diplomats prepared for new negotiations.

“We are fortunate to be sharing our knowledge and theory from our Art and Science of Negotiations course this semester, outside of the classroom; this is what makes this work so exciting!

I look forward to our team successfully presenting our work to the State Department; we have a lot of work cut out for us, but our world needs us present and enthusiastically prepared.”

Mirghahari expressed his excitement for the opportunity that he is able to give the students he is working with.

“The fellowship is unique and what’s so unique and exciting is that it is a real-world problem we are examining,” he said. “We are cabineting an issue about the Taliban associations. The students are going to be able to travel to Washington, D.C. to discuss their findings. How many schools can get direct access to something like that?”

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

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Crime Log Oct. 13 Incident: The South Orange Fire Department responded to an activated fire alarm in Bayley Hall.

Oct. 14 Incident: Marijuana was found in a residence hall.

Oct. 14 Incident: Public Safety, the South Orange Police Deparment, and the Essex County Prosecuter’s Office are actively investigating a bias incident on social media.

Upcoming Events What: Charles A. Dixon Book Signing When: Saturday, Oct.28, 2017 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Where: Chancellor’s Suite The Details: Seton Hall will be hosting Charles A. Dixon for a book signing. He will be signing his book, “Arise From Beneath The Rubble,” which explores young men and their families.

Cost: Free For more information, visit www.shu.edu.

What: Faculty Tech Bytes: Skype for Business When: Monday, Oct. 23, 2017 12:00 p.m. to Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017 1:00 p.m.

Where: Space 154 The Details: Skype for Business is Microsoft’s messaging platform. It is capable of real-time text based chat, video conferencing and screen sharing. In this workshop, participants will learn how to use it for virtual office hours and more.

Cost: Free For more information, visit www.shu.edu.

What: Digital Humanities Colloquium When: Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Where: Space 154 The Details: This series of workshops aims to teach its graduate students in the humanities how to apply the skills they learn in college to the modern working world. Things the workshop will go over incude how to start blogging, collaboration and technology use. Participants will hear from experts in the Digital Humanities Field and other graduate students.

Cost: Free For more information, visit www.shu.edu.

What: March for Life When: Friday, Jan. 19 2018, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Where: Washington, D.C. The Details: Students will have the opportunity to join Campus Ministry as they travel to the nation’s capital to protest the legalization of abortion in the United States. This annual event has happened every year since 1973, when the U.S.Supreme Court ruled that abortion is legal in all 50 states.

Cost: Free For more information, visit www.shu.edu.

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Msgr. Mahon to lead religion institute Hannah Sakha Staff Writer Seton Hall recently announced the launch of a new Institute for Communications and Religion, which is within the College of Communication and Arts. This Institute will primarily focus on providing a curriculum where ethical religious concepts can be discussed from a viewpoint within modern and digital society.

Msgr. Dr. Dennis Mahon, an associate professor in communications, will be leading the program.

Mahon wrote in an email that he and other professors, originally conceived the idea of an Institute for Religion and Communications. Mahon is pleased the initiative is advancing quickly and hopes the institute will effectively mix religion and communications.

This program aims “to bring attention to the simultaneous constitutional, First Amendment freedoms, of speech and of religion. Right now, it seems religion believes more in freedom of the press than the press believes in freedom of religion.” Mahon said. He also said that associate

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The Institute for Communications and Religion will be a transformative interdisciplinary program. professors of communications, Catherine Zizik and Jon Radwan are currently working on the curriculum for undergraduate courses that will be provided starting the following semester.

The Institute is an interdisciplinary effort between the College of Communication and the Arts, Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology, School of Diplomacy and International Relations, and the College of Arts and Sciences, according to the university.

SGA Updates Isabel Soisson Asst. News Editor The Student Government Association (SGA) meeting opened on Oct. 16 with Advisor Maggie Bach’s report. She said she hoped the senate had a nice fall break and wished them good luck on their midterms. She also said that SGA will be attending a Student Government Conference in November to learn more about how to properly serve their constituents.

President Christina Simon then said that SGA will be working on drafting a statement to show a unified front against racism on Seton Hall’s campus. This decision comes as a result of the racially-charged email that was sent to the African Student Association on Sept.

25. Simon added that the senate should be encouraging students to register to vote through Turbovote.

Treasurer Rishi Shah reported that the operational budget is at $6,259 and the the fall budget is at $11,938. The co-sponsorship budget is at $8,838 and the GDS fund is at $7,746.

Student Life Chair Michelle Pan said that there will be healthier vending machine options within a few weeks and thanked those of the senate who went to the GDS cookout.

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

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Deirdre Yates, dean of the College of Communications and the Arts, said that she is thrilled with this interdisciplinary initiative and is looking forward to its beginning.

“A collaboration between colleges/schools serves to enhance the overall contribution of the initiative to the university, the community and particularly to the students,” Yates wrote. “By working with other units we are able to share wisdom, expertise and knowledge which ultimately

strengthens the educational experience.”

Dr. Peter Shoemaker, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, also commented on his School’s efforts with the new Institute. He discussed what he hopes students in his college will gain from the program.

“One of the strengths of our Religion department is the focus on the dialogue between religious traditions: for example, we have a distinguished, nationally recognized graduate program is Jewish-Christian Studies,” Shoemaker said. “It is my hope that the new institute will help faculty and students to think about inter-religious dialogue in new and original ways.”

William McGurn, a member of the Wall Street editorial board, who writes the weekly “Main Street” column, and served as a chief editorial writer. He will be attending the Institute’s inaugural event and will be giving a presentation ‘Speaking Truth: Religion in the News Media.”

The inaugural event will be held on Nov. 2 in the Jubilee Atrium at 6:30 p.m. and will be open to all faculty and students.

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

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New yoga and meditation sessions held on green Mia Page Staff Writer Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at Seton Hall has introduced a new program that holds Yoga and Meditation sessions on Tuesdays 12-1 p.m. and Fridays 4-5 p.m. on the green (weather permitting) this semester.

The aim of the program is to help students de-stress.

The program was started by Dr. Ackerman-Sinclair and Dr. Lyon-Stirling, two highly qualified staff psychologists at CAPS with a passion for yoga. Both women have attained PhDs, AckermanSinclair’s in Counseling Psychology, while Lyon-Stirling’s is in Clinical Psychology.

When asked about the new program via email Ackerman-Sinclair, the co-lead of the new yoga program, said, “Yoga is known to have both physical and mental benefits. Yoga allows one to be more mindful of their body and their mind. Yoga practice can improve sleep, help regulate appetite, and improve the body’s defenses.

Yoga also helps to increase flexibility, improve balance, and build strength and length throughout the body. All together, these out-

Amanda Courtney/Staff Photographer CAPS has introduced a new yoga and meditation class on the green in an effort to help Seton Hall students focus on their mental health. comes can lead to decreased stress, lowered anxiety, and increased mindfulness.”

“Mindfulness is bringing one’s attention to the present moment, something that can get lost in the chaos of our day to day lives.

Of course, this is easier said than

done and takes practice.”

Ackerman-Sinclair’s statements are supported by the Mayo Clinic, which states that yoga does help with stress reduction and yoga also helps to reduce depression, anxiety and insomnia.

Morgan Tirpak, a sophomore

SHU explores catholic perspective to immigration

Photo via togoforth.com Dr. Todd Scribner discussed some of the recent events debates on migration and immigration on Oct 18. He aims to clarify the theological and ethical undertones of those debates. Scribner also talked about the U.S. Bishops’ approach to the global refugee crisis. Dr. Scribner works as an education coordinator as a United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Department of Migration and Refugee Services. He clarified that conservative is not just synonymous with extremely religious.

who participates in a different yoga program on campus was quick to praise the yoga.

“I love the benefits of yoga, especially the morning classes,” she said.

Tirpak said yoga helps start her days off with a calm and lev-

el-headed mindset and just generally makes her feel better.

“There are moments where the instructor really gets your heart racing but then by the end of the class I feel relaxed and able to take on the day. I feel like since last year, there are more participants - I especially love seeing the baseball team in the morning too.”

Tirpak said.

According to The Huffington Post, after completing one yoga class, a participant will have improved brain function, increased flexibility and lower stress levels.

Besides yoga, there are many other ways to de-stress at school.

CAPS recommends a few phone apps to introduce students to meditation and breathing for the purpose of relaxation and/ or stress reduction. These apps include Breathe2Relax, Headspace and Insight Timer. The apps mentioned all have the same goal which is to provide a way for the users to keep calm in times of stress.

CAPS also offers “What’s Up Doc?” a video series which provides help with topics like stress, time management and career indecisiveness.

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

SHU partners with America’s SBDC New Jersey

Greg Medina/Photography Editor America’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has agreed to partner with the Stillman School of Business to house the first affiliate office in the state of New Jersey. The office will provide comprehensive assistance, training seminars, and customized one-on-one counseling for students as well as Essex County entrepreneurs and small business owners. In 2016, the NJSBDC network provided one-on-one counseling for more than 4,200 clients.

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Koehler chosen for University fellowship program

Oct. 19 , 2017

Throwback Thursday

What was The Setonian reporting years ago?

“Former ‘Biggest Loser’ contestants visit SHU”

Author: Ethan Arnowitz Date: Oct. 20 2011 The story: Two former contestants on NBC’s “The Biggest Loser” visited Seton Hall’s campus at an event sponsored by the Leaders in Healthcare. The event focused on the importance of physical health and the obesity epidemic in the United States. The two contestants were a father-daughter team and were the keynote speakers at the event.

“Residence Life can help with selfharm situations”

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Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator of Public Relations, Dr. Kristen Koehler, has been chosen to join the the Seton Hall University Teaching Fellows Program. The program is a faculty development initiative that aims to support faculty looking towards earning tenure during their early teaching years at the University. The program also aims to create “lifelong concern for and commitment to teaching and student learning,” according to Seton Hall’s website. Fellow members discuss national issues in higher education that help move their own research forward. They also look into how they can help support the mission of the University while also learning how to teach their own courses more effectively. Koehler’s application focused on the ways Public Relations helps promote a greater societal good.

Author: Mary Marshall Date: Oct. 17, 2013 The story: Seton Hall’s Behavorial Intervention Team (BIT) made it clear through a blog that they supported and were actively helping to ensure the safety of the Seton Hall community. Their blog said to students that they could reach out to any member of the BIT group if they felt they are a danger to themselves or others. The blog also listed concerns that might have required attention from BIT.

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Where: Kutztown, P.a.

Date: Oct. 15 The update: A former Kutztown University food worker is accused of trafficking women for prostitution.

The Northern York County Regional Police began investigating Willie James Johnson, 57, when a woman came to them saying he was trafficking her along with other women.

Johnson is being charged with involuntary servitude and trafficking.

From: www.lehighvalleylive.com Where: Philadelphia, P.a.

Date: Oct. 16 The update: Justin Hamano, a thirdyear law student at the University of Pennsylvania, died over the weekend of Oct. 14, in his off-campus residence. The cause of death is unclear.

An email was sent informing the university by Penn Law Dean Ted Ruger and Vice Provost for University Life Valarie Swain-Cade McCoullum.

From: www.thedp.com

Where: Durham, N.H. Date: Oct. 13 The update: Robert Morin, a local librarian, bequeathed his entire $4 million fortune to the University of New Hamphire, his alma mater.

Morin quietly amassed this fortune thanks to a simple lifestyle and smart saving habits. He stipulated that $100,000 go to the Dimond Library, where he spent the majority of his career.

From: www.cnbc.com Where: New York, N.Y. Date: Oct. 18 The update: NYU’s “Dream Team” along with 14 other campus organizations hosted an “Anti-Hate Rally” on Oct 17. The rally was held in response to a racist flyer that was found in a bathroom stall in the Elmer Holmes Bobst Library that read “Hasta Luego Dreamers, most likely referencing President Trump’s comments regarding DACA. From: www.nyunews.com

Where: Houston, Texas Date: Oct. 16 The update: The University of Houston and two of its divisions were awarded with the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for the second consecutive year. For the 2016-17 academic year, 29.2 percent of students were Hispanic, 20.6 were Asian American, 9.7 percent were African-American and 26.8 percent were white.

From: www.eurekalert.org Where: Williamsburg, Va. Date: Oct. 11 The update: A series of discriminatory flyers were found on William and Mary’s campus on Oct. 10.

The flyers criticized affirmative action, encouraged students to report undocumented students they were aware of, and denied the existence of a wage gap. The flyers were on several academic buildings.

From: www.vagazette.com

Where: Ann Arbor, Mich.

Date: Oct. 18 The update: A tool that will offer medical patients guidelines on the amount of opioid pain medications they should take after undergoing 11 common surgeries has been developed at the University of Michigan. Some of these surgeries include hysterectomies, colon surgeries, appendectomies and breast biopsies. The goal of the guidelines is to reduce overdoses.

From: www.mlive.com Where: Philadelphia, P.a.

Date: Oct 10 The update: Cariann Hithon, a Temple University student was in Miami Beach celebrating her 22nd birthday when she drove her BMW into a Florida police officer on Oct. 8. She was fatally shot by another officer who witnessed the crash. Cariann crashed into several cars as a crowd of witnesses looked on.

From: www.baltimoresun.com

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SouthNEXT festival showcases SO community art and artists Payton Seda Staff Writer

For the past three years, the village of South Orange has celebrated its diversity by hosting local artists, musicians and other community talents at its SouthNEXT festival. The weekend-long event, which kicked off on Oct. 6 and ran through Oct. 8, highlighted the community’s cultural multiplicity and local artistry, focusing on the concept of “creative collisions.”

South Orange Village trustee, Stephen Schnall, is the founder of SouthNEXT. He said the festival aims to embrace the idea of collisions as a positive and creative experience, in which the colliding cultures of South Orange speak to the community’s diversity.

“It’s a way of looking at different perspectives,” Schnall said. “It’s a way to provoke, shake-up, and catalyze people to change.”

Schnall, along with a board of 15 members and over a dozen vol-

unteers, created a circus-themed venue filled with musical acts, panel discussions and other activities such as an escape the room, improv show and community art sculpture.

“I always feel the arts should be supported more, and that local art should be appreciated,” said Samantha Dyar, sophomore theatre major. “There was such a variety of different types of art and artists, and I felt all aspects of the arts were covered.”

Each activity was interactive and included a type of twist in order to provoke a new way of viewing the experience.

One band on Friday played an entire set of cover songs from female-fronted bands, though the performers themselves were male.

On Saturday, the improv group performed their show almost entirely off stage, immersing themselves into the crowd and making the audience the star of the show.

“The intention of the festival is about engagement,” Schnall said.

“It’s not a passive event. You have to lean in.”

Seton Hall’s WSOU was present at the festival Saturday to participate in a panel discussing the loud rock lifestyle. The panel consisted of people in the community of rock music, such as Kenny Hickey, former band member of Type O Negative, Amy Sciarretto of Atom Splitter PR, and Mark Maben, WSOU’s general manager.

The discussion shined a light on the heavy metal community, which is often associated with violent and aggressive behavior. The panel focused on “separating stereotypes from the reality,” Maben said.

“Right here in our immediate community are people who look like every other person in New Jersey, and yet they are going to the shows or they are involved in creating the music in some way,” Maben said.

Michael Friedman, a local psychologist and moderator for two of the festival’s discussions, said

Payton Seda/Staff Writer SouthNEXT celebrated different art forms with various activities. that exploring one’s darker emotions, such as those expressed through metal music, is healthier than suppression.

“It can be a medium to work through different issues that need unconventional ways,” Friedman said about both visual art and metal music. “It validates perspectives

that [say] being different still has a place in the world.”

Both Friedman and Schnall said they believe South Orange is one of those places where conversations and differences are always welcome.

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

South Orange wins ‘Hot Town Showdown’ Christina McDonald-Vitale Campus Life Copy Editor

South Orange was recognized

by New Jersey Monthly magazine for winning its four-week long “Hot Town Showdown” contest that began with 16 towns, presented by Kings Food Market.

New Jersey Monthly explained in a press release that they picked the 16 towns based on specific attributes. They evaluated input from real estate agents and the real estate market for information on climbing home prices and the length of time a home for sale stays on the market.

“Being designated the Hottest Town in New Jersey is certainly a great honor,” said Mayor and Village President Sheena Collum. “Our town is a very special place that far transcends basic brick and mortar along with our competitive location near New York City.”

Collum said she believes that the spirit of South Orange explains its popularity.

“Our people and our values as a community are what I believe is driving bidding wars in an unprecedented real estate market,” she said.

Megan O’Brien/Staff Photographer South Orange won best town in NJ due to community engagement and real estate values.

According to the New Jersey Monthly website, South Orange beat out the competition by coming in first for every round.

South Orange defeated Glen Ridge in Round 1, Denville in Round 2 and Weehawken in Round 3. The final bracket was against New Providence, with South Orange ending on top.

On Oct. 1, the South Orange

community celebrated with a party in Spiotta Park including hot dogs, hot wings and hot fudge sundaes. At the event, attendees collected donations and goods for Puerto Rico, raising more than $8,000.

“We as a community leveraged the outpouring of research to send goods down to the area that were stricken by the natural

disasters,” said Steve Schnall, a member of SOPAC’s Board of Trustees for the South Orange Village. “One of our local businesses agreed to ship the goods for free.”

Schnall said this recognition is validation that this community is highly engaged and passionate.

In fact, one of the elements of

the competition was based on community engagement and activities available to residents. According to SHU students, South Orange is an inviting town with notable eateries.

“It’s such a welcoming community especially for a Seton Hall student,” said Mikayla Castro, a senior nursing major.

“Downtown South Orange has such diverse places to eat. My favorite places are BGR, the Dancing Blender and Pandang.”

Collum labelled her community as a “proud Sanctuary City”.

“Throughout our Village, you will see banners with the slogan, ‘Everybody Belongs Here’ and we try to live up to that motto through social and political activism, intentional integration, and human kindness,” Collum said. “This is our family and way of life. As a proud young alumnus who bleeds Pirate blue, I can confidently say that being home to Seton Hall University has been a tremendous strength in retaining and attracting residents to our town.”

Christina McDonald-Vitale can be reached at christina.mcdonaldvitale@student.shu.edu.

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Local ‘hidden treasures’ looking to reach Pirates Nicholas Mariano Staff Writer The streets of the South Orange village are lined with a variety of stores and restaurants, each providing their own ways to entertain or serve the South Orange community. With so many locations and activities to choose from, it may be easy to overlook certain destinations. Here are some hidden treasures of South Orange looking to branch out to Seton Hall’s Pirates.

Ye Olde Curiosities Shoppe

Dr. Arnold R. Saslow said he aims to capture history with his Ye Olde Curiosities Shoppe.

Saslow, a former Centers of Disease Control federal officer, has been at this location for the past 24 years, buying, selling and appraising what he calls “the history of mankind.” He acquires antiques and treasures from auctions all over the world, collecting paper money, stamps and foreign coins, as well as other rare items.

Despite the occasional wandering student who makes his or her way into his shop, he typically does not encounter interest from Seton Hall students looking to buy his items.

Despite this, numerous Seton Hall students have volunteered their time to Saslow’s store.

“We recently sold a deal of 110,000 Lincoln pennies minted before 1958,” Saslow said. “Everyone of those pennies was sorted through by a Seton Hall student.”

Where: 111 South Orange Ave.

Mark Murphy’s Music LLC

The rhythmic sound of a kick drum and grand piano greets all who enter Mark Murphy’s music school.

The studio, which opened in 2013, offers one-on-one private music lessons to all levels of experience and age.

Gabrielle Truncali, a Seton Hall graduate student working at the school said the family environment between the students and teachers allows everyone to grow as musicians and individuals.

“It’s more than just a music school,” Truncali said. “They really show everyone what it’s like to be a musician and connect with other people through music.”

Where: 25 Scotland Rd.

Munchies Take a Little Taste

This hidden treasure is a few blocks from campus. This restaurant provides flavorful Jamaican dishes that have garnered rave reviews from students looking for a hearty lunch or family-style environment.

Geraldine Castro, a senior public relations major, said Munchies is a must-visit lunch spot with authentic dishes such as oxtail and jerk chicken.

“I usually stop by for lunch as often as I can,” Castro said. “My friend recommended the beef patties and I’ve been going ever since.”

They have indoor seating as well as take-out, making it an option for students in a rush to get to class.

Where: 307 Irvington Ave.

Blink Fitness

Since opening in October 2016, students have congregated to this gym looking for a more intimate atmosphere.

Olivia Lason, a graduate student at Seton Hall, joined Blink looking for a smaller environment in which to workout. “I love that I can come at any time and not have to wait to use any of the equipment,” Lason said.

With memberships starting at $15 a month, it may serve as a good alternative for students who live off-campus and have a tight budget.

Where: 451 Valley St.

OVO Gallery

Owned and run by local artists Caro Kalb-Marr and Richard Marr, OVO is a place where “students and the community can gather and see, talk about and purchase art,” according to Kalb-Marr. The owners say anyone can submit their art.

They offer open submission periods throughout the year that allow local Seton Hall and South Orange artists to submit their work for viewing. Seton Hall students have yet to have art featured, but KalbMarr “would love to see more students coming in.”

Where: 126 South Orange Ave. Nicholas Mariano can be reached at Nicholas.Mariano@student.shu. edu.

Sarah Yenesel/Staff Photographer Several South Orange stores and restuarants welcome students to explore what they have to offer.

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Students JET to Japan to teach and learn Megan Beauchamp Staff Writer

Ikebukuro, Japan is a district of Tokyo teeming with youth, spirit and culture and if you attend school there, according to Gerald Mattia, a senior Asian studies major, it is like living life in an anime.

Ikebukuro is a neighborhood with countless places for entertainment and with shopping centers, arcades and even places like the Pokémon Center, there is hardly a lack of amusement.

This past summer, Seton Hall students spent four weeks there living and studying as a part of the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program. October marks International Celebration month at Seton Hall, which highlights multiculturalism across campus.

Participants of the exchange program shared their experiences studying at Sophia University in Japan.

DeMattia said that Dr. Osuka, associate professor of Asian studies and group leader of their time during Japan, was a vital part of the experience.

“Dr. Osuka really eases you into the experience,” DeMattia said. “You don’t have to have any anxieties, and Ikebukuro is a fun place to live. Everything you need is right there.”

Sarah Yenesel/Asst. Photography Editor Students who traveled to Japan as a part of the JET program shared their experiences with others.

Osuka said students gained the ability to “open up their mind and world view” following the trip.

Though four different students presented their individual experiences, the common denominator between all of them was the great food and amazing scenery.

Trevor West, a junior diploma-

cy and modern languages double major, spoke of the modern landmarks of Japan as well as the traditional ones.

“We visited the scramble crossing, which is really crazy because you have people coming from all different directions,” West said.

Another reoccurring theme of the

ness was still evident.

Rigo remains active on campus and recently her involvement has increased after her retirement.

She currently teaches a Civics and Civility class at her alma mater, Immaculate Conception High School in Montclair, NJ. Rigo said that she has remained active at Seton Hall since her graduation.

“Presently I am on the executive board of the Joseph A. Unanue Latino Institute and have been so for the last 10 - plus years, Rigo said. “Prior to the Latino Institute, I was secretary to Seton Hall’s African American Alumni Association for about three years —some at the same time as my Latino Institute board membership,” Her involvement allows her to make comparisons to how Seton Hall was during her time as a student and now. “When I went to Seton Hall as an undergraduate student, I felt like I was attending college in a quaint sophisticated village, because it had the savoir-faire and intellect of a big traditional university,” Rigo said.

“Now, it is like a cosmopolitan small city filled with diverse students from different places, cul-

tures and backgrounds. I love the diversity that is just around the corner from my home.”

James Marotta, a fellow Seton Hall University (’74) and Law School (’77) alum, and Rigo’s long-time friend, said, “When I attended Seton Hall University it was overwhelmingly a commuter school, whereas today it is much more dormitory based. Seton Hall Law School has only grown in influence and stature since I was a student.”

While at its core, it remains faithful to its traditions, it has adapted to the modern age.

“Seton Hall is heard and seen as a 21st century university meeting the needs of the 21st century college student,” Rigo said.

The Honorable JoAnn LaSala Candido, member of the Alabama Association for Justice (ALAJ), who has known and worked with Rigo for almost 13 years, attested to Rigo’s outstanding work ethic.

“Judge Rigo had an excellent work relationship with her colleagues and members of the bar who appeared before her,” Candido said.

She added that her intuition and compassion helped her in fairly making decisions as a judge.

experience in Japan was packed trains.

“Compared to New York City, which can be crowded, Tokyo can be really crowded, especially the trains,” West said. Each student had at least one story about the crammed trains back and forth to school.

Timothy Talbot, a senior social and behavioral science major, talked about this experience most vividly.

“It didn’t look like it was that crowded, and then more and more people started coming on — and all I remember is when the doors closed, my face being pressed up against the glass,” Talbot said.

The Asian Studies Department offers a unique experience to not only study, but teach in Japan as well. Ruby Kahane, Seton Hall ‘12, spent four years teaching as a part of the AEON program in Japan.

When Kahane visited the country during her study abroad program as a student, she decided she would not mind teaching there and spoke of the different experiences she had.

“Things like punctuality in Japanese business culture is different,” Kahane said. “If you’re on time, you’re late.” She said that while Japanese students can get away with this, it doesn’t apply in business culture.

For any student who has never travelled outside the country, but is thinking about studying abroad, the experienced students suggest to just go for it.

Megan Beauchamp can be reached at megan.beauchamp@student.shu.edu.

‘77 graduate compares past SHU to University today Rhania Kamel Staff Writer

The Honorable Judge Caridad F. Rigo graduated from Seton Hall University with a B.A. in political science in 1973, providing her with a community of support and guidance from SHU. She obtained her law degree in 1977.

During her time at Seton Hall, she encountered academic counselors that helped steer her into the path of law school. Most of her professors offered her constant advice, direction, and support.

Rigo attended Seton Hall during a politically charged period that she said reflected onto the Seton Hall community. She compared the campus’ atmosphere from the 1970s to today.

“The politics of the times absolutely had a chilling effect on Seton Hall,” Rigo said. “I felt it more so because I was involved with a para-military organization.

The anti-Vietnam War definitely had its representatives at Seton Hall, however, to my knowledge all of the protesting was non-violent and not aggressive.”

Despite the tense atmosphere, Rigo said that Seton Hall’s overall attitude of warmth and friendli-

Photo courtesy of Caridad F. Rigo Judge Caridad Rigo graduated from SHU in ‘73 with her B.A. in political science and in ‘77 with a law degree.

“Judge Rigo was always willing to share her knowledge with new judges or to help out with cases when we needed coverage,” Candido said.

Although Rigo is retired from

her position on the Administrative Law bench, akin to Seton Hall, she made a lasting impression.

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

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Pirate’s Cove adds new items and improves old recipes Claudia Emanuele Staff Writer

The Pirate’s Cove at Seton Hall University has recently undergone many changes. From the menu to the service, students, faculty, and visitors alike can have a new experience on campus.

Cove staff member Farreed Ross highlighted some of the new menu items.

“We added a lot more sandwiches and more drinks as well.

There is the new super coffee, soups and salads, pastas, and veg-

etarian meals as well,” Reed said.

Reed also noted that they have some new equipment, including an expresso machine.

Taylor Cain, a senior diplomacy major, enjoyed breaded chicken cutlet on a wrap in the Cove.

“This wrap is not a new menu item,” Cain said, “but I’ve noticed this year it was prepared differently. They used pizza sauce instead of marinara when making it.”

Most notable of all is the new system in place for calling orders instead of yelling them out. There is now a digital board that rings

and displays the last two digits of the order number. Ross explained “there is less distraction when we are yelling and it is less noisy.”

“I feel like the service is better because it is faster and they aren’t shouting,” Cain said.

Angelo Piro, a graduate student and diplomacy major, said the pizza he was eating was good.

“And, it was a lot cheaper than the traditional pizza and it was good quality,” Piro said.

Claudia Emanuele can be reached at claudia.Emanuele@student.shu.edu.

Kiera Alexander/ Staff Photographer Students can now enjoy new and improved menu items like pizza and wraps from the PIrate’s Cove.

Walsh Gallery exhibit traces SHU’s performance history Zoey Dotson Staff Writer On display this fall in the Walsh Gallery is the “Setonia in Stage and Song South Orange and New Jersey Perspectives” exhibit, which features memorabilia that commemorates Seton Hall’s past students, groups and musical appearances. The collection represents Seton Hall while also showing the artistic ties the University has with South Orange.

The exhibit contains a wide range of pictures, posters and playbills beautifully arranged on three shelves, with each shelf containing 200 years of the University’s history.

Seton Hall archivist Alan Delozier created the exhibit after years of Seton Hall students and alumni vocalizing their interest in the famous performers from SHU’s history. Delozier and other archivists worked for months curating memorabilia that showcases the Hall’s background. They employed a collaborative effort by reaching out to alumni and using items that have been previously collected to put on display.

“It is a fortune and pleasure for everyone to see,” Delozier said.

The memorabilia is from 1862 to the early 2000s, the most dated archive a poster calling Seton Hall students to assemble for celebrating George Washington’s birthday in 1862.

Stephanie Nwaiwu, a junior sports management major, said, “The exhibit shows students at the University that Seton Hall has had an amazing past, not just educationally but culturally.”

In the exhibit there is also a photocopy of a list of electives being offered at the University around 1860, two of them theater and music. These classes sparked interest among the male student body and created the Dramatic Society of Seton Hall, which often collaborated with the College of Saint Elizabeth.

A photograph in the exhibit showcases the Dramatic Soci-

ety, an organization that produced plays for holidays as well as church and school celebrations, collaborating with the College of Saint Elizabeth for a play. The Dramatic Society went on to create and perform plays and musicals that prominent actors blossomed from. Some of the most captivating actors that attended Seton Hall include brothers John Barrymore (1882-1942) and Lionel Barrymore (1878-1954), whose pictures can be viewed in the exhibit.

The 19th century held a cultural revolution for Seton Hall that lasted well in to the 20th century.

Becauase of this revolution, Seton Hall’s passion for the arts grew stronger and spread amongst the students.

SHU was noted for its astounding Seton Hall Orchestra, pictured in the exhibit from 1927, and Glee Club. By 1940, the Hall also built a strong radio broadcasting group, of which pictures are also on display, which kept the musical culture alive throughout the air waves of New Jersey.

The University has also hosted a number of musical artists during the last half century. Posters featured in the exhibit show prices and times for concerts featuring the Four Seasons (1967), Dionne Warwick (1970) and Bruce Springsteen (1974).

However, musicians were not the only performers in the Walsh Gym. The University hosted many Broadway shows in the gym, most notably, the award winning The Most Happy Fella, whose poster can be viewed in the exhibit as well.

Seton Hall University’s artistic groups have endured throughout the years and modernized with the times. The Drama Society morphed into “Theater-in-theRound,” the theater group familiar to most students. The student group has notably performed at South Orange’s Performing Arts Center (SOPAC), strengthening the University’s ties to the town.

A poster from the Theater-in-

Photos courtesy of Alan Delozier Some of the memorobilia in the Setonia Stage and Song Exhibit includes a poster from the Four Seasons’ visit to SHU (top left), a program from the Dramatic Society (top right), and a photo of the Seton Hall Orchestra circa 1927 (bottom). the-Round summer of 1966 offering entertainment opportunities for students is available to view in the exhibit as well as photos of casts from past performances.

Merinda Gruszecki, a junior public relations major said, “Most students will go through school and have no idea about their

school’s past. And this exhibit just showed me so much about my University that I had no clue about.”

Delozier, along with other archivists and donations from alumni, have helped to create an exhibit that will allow past and present students to enjoy their

alma mater’s history. The exhibit will be taken down in early January 2018 and replaced with an exhibit focusing on French painters Margueritte Louppe and Maurice Brianchon.

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

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The Voice Open your eyes people, racism is far from dead

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ome may think that because it’s 2017 that it’s common sense to treat others with dignity and respect.

Unfortunately that thought iswrong.

There are now two open investigations regarding racially charged incidents that were aimed at students of Seton Hall.

These incidents, an email and a social media post, happened within two weeks of each other and were both done in cowardice.

The authors of the email and the post concealed themselves behind their computer screens like the

chickens they are; they hid from the consequences of their actions, yet the black community doesn’t get the chance to hide from racism. They face it almost every day.

As a university, we preach that Seton Hall is not a place for hate.

This is true. According to collegefactual.com, 50.8 percent of undergraduate students at SHU identify as people of color. Racism or any form of bigotry doesn’t belong on such a diverse campus. Yet here were are, only two months into the semester with two separate attacks on our black community. If this isn’t meant to

be a place for hate then we need to do something to actually make it that way.

Fundamentally, no matter what political party or religion you belong to, racism is wrong. If you disagree with that, please seek psychological help.

Denouncing racism is one thing, but actually doing something to try and prevent it from happening in the future is what our campus must do. This burden doesn’t just fall on the administration, but on the entire university community. Witnessing racist acts and doing nothing to stop

Josh Steier Digital Editor

As new technology develops, there is a rising consensus among prominent scientists that artificial intelligence could spell the end of the human race. Although this belief is ubiquitous, it is not necessarily true. The reality is that there are a lot of assumptions and implications generated from such a belief.

You should not believe that artificial intelligence is dangerous simply because prominent scientists believe so.

We know that artificial intelligence will keep growing in the future by our emerging technological revolution. You can see this from a generalization of Moore’s law, which states that technology tends to develop exponentially.

Although Moore’s law may not

be an exact exponential growth, technology is still developing at a relatively fast rate.

There would be only a small change for workers in workplaces with automation. The jobs would simply take a different form, instead of usual laborers; we would need software engineers to monitor the automation process. A projection shows that data science, analyst and other technical jobs will increase substantially within the next few years.

Additionally, more and more people in the younger generations are learning how to code.

Since these people learn how to code early on, they will provide a generation capable of working in our automated world.

Some experts may say that due to machine learning, artificial intelligence can mimic human behavior. Although artificial in-

telligence can potentially mimic human behavior, it does not hold the same inherent behavior that humans have.

For instance, it is possible for artificial intelligence to learn how to react to certain phrases, and thus mimic properties of humans, but it is not possible for artificial intelligence to have an understanding of what the emotion really means.

Some people may argue that artificial intelligence has seemingly infinite knowledge. The infinitude of knowledge is simply an illusion. Artificial intelligence has a limited knowledge capacity, since it is limited by computational power. In addition, even if artificial intelligence has encyclopedic knowledge, humans have something much more powerful, called common sense.

Therefore, artificial intelligence

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them is just as bad as doing the act yourself. These incidents aren’t always so obvious, either, and it may even take some explaining to someone as to why an act is racist. But no matter how small a discriminatory act may seem, it is up to us as a community to stop them all.

When we let these ‘smaller’ acts slide and we become complacent, it opens a doorway for bigger, more malicious incidents (such as the ones we have recently experienced) to happen.

Some may pretend to be shocked that racism is still alive

and well in 2017, but it is immature and socially irresponsible to pretend that racist acts are not a common occurrence. Just because our country is no longer segregated doesn’t mean that white supremacists weren’t just marching in the streets of Virginia.

Wake up everyone, and let’s do our best to prevent a third incident from happening to our community.

The Voice is intended to best represent the collective opinion of The Setonian’s Editorial Board. It is written by The Setonian’s Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor.

Artificial intelligence is nothing for you to fear

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Photo via Pixabay/Geralt Many scienctists claim that artificial intelligence could be the end of the human race. is limited and can only mimic human behaviors. In other words, since there will always be a limitation on artificial intelligence, our jobs are safe and the advent of such technology is inevitable,

but we still shouldn’t worry about an army of robots any time soon.

Josh Steier is a senior mathematics major from Huntington, NY. He can be reached at joshua.steier@ student.shu.edu.

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THROUGH OUR EYES NCAA shows true colors with UNC decision Elizabeth Swinton Sports Editor The NCAA had a chance to drop the hammer on a school that had been accused of a major academic scandal, but its own rulebook allowed the University of North Carolina to get off scotfree.

By doing so, the NCAA let down student-athletes and universities across the country.

The scandal, which was first uncovered six years ago, involved allegations of UNC offering sham classes in a “shadow curriculum.”

Under this, students enrolled in classes in the African Studies department that did not require much work and did not often meet.

These classes ran for nearly 20 years, from 1993-2011. Sometimes all the work that was required to pass the course was a single paper.

While the classes ended six years ago, the NCAA finally announced its decision on Oct. 13 that UNC would get no punishment.

“The record did not establish that the university created and offered the courses as part of a systemic effort to benefit only student-athletes,” SEC commissioner Greg Sankey said, according to The Athletic.

Essentially, UNC was providing a platform for student-athletes to cheat in getting an easier route in their education. Regular students also being involved in these classes should hold no bearing on the situation, as student-athletes still benefitted directly.

Over the 18-year span in which the classes were offered, about 3,100 students enrolled, nearly half being athletes, according to The Athletic. Not even North Carolina disputed the “sham” classes, and yet, the school found loopholes in the NCAA’s 400-page rulebook.

So, what is stopping another university from doing the same thing? As far as anyone can tell, there is nothing currently in place that can stop other universities from following UNC’s old model.

One of the loopholes that allowed UNC to receive no punishment was that no one was helping the athletes cheat. The athletes may have not been cheating in the classes themselves, but UNC running this program cheated athletes

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A small percentage of student-athletes go on to professional careers, and many may not even participate in their sport once they graduate college. It is then the university’s responsibility to prepare student-athletes for futures after sports are no longer a part of their lives, therefore putting education as a priority.

By the NCAA not levying a single punishment to UNC, student-athletes were let down. How can athletes be prepared for their futures when they are provided with sham classes that do not challenge them? Yes, student-athletes are busy and may need relief from their class schedules, but that does not mean to short change them of their education.

University athletic activities get athletes through four years of their lives, but education lasts a lifetime. Easy classes provide temporary relief, but also permanent harm to the students that take them.

Just because UNC’s sham classes were not student-athlete exclusive does not mean the university did not fail in its responsibility to put education before athletics. Yet, six years later it was determined

that UNC broke no NCAA rules.

“There is nothing inherently wrong with a student enrolling in a reputedly ‘easy’ course whether the purpose of taking the course is to balance the student’s schedule, remain academically eligible to be a full-time student, meet academic scholarship requirements or to simply boost one’s GPA,” North Carolina argued, according to The Athletic.

Student-athlete or not, these African Studies courses that ran for 18 years had harmful effects and fostered lazy behavior from the 3,100 students that took them. UNC did not directly help student-athletes cheat, but they sure showed students an easy way out in a defining time where students shape their careers.

Come to UNC for the athletic programs, stay for the easy courses that will not prepare athletes for life after sports. Yet, the NCAA decided this did not break rules.

At least now student-athletes know where the NCAA stands and what they can get away with.

Elizabeth Swinton is a broadcasting and visual media major from Linden, N.J. She can be reached at elizabeth.swinton@student.shu.edu or on Twitter @eswint22.

As NFL owners prepared to meet on Oct. 17 to discuss recent league issues, a groundbreaking update on free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick may very easily have skyrocketed the meeting’s already paramount importance.

Speculation of Kaepernick being on a NFL blacklist has been discussed inside NFL circles, but came to the forefront when Kaepernick filed a grievance against the league for collusion in the form of keeping him from playing in the NFL, according to Yahoo Sports.

Collusion, in its most basic form, is illicit, secretive cooperation between people or organizations in order to cheat someone.

Kaepernick and his legal team are trying to prove that NFL owners conspired to prevent him from playing in the league.

In order to successfully prove collusion, Kaepernick must provide evidence of his allegations for at least two separate instances, or in this case, two different teams or one team and the league.

The major reason which Kaepernick will argue has kept teams from signing him is his involvement in protesting the national anthem, which was one of the major topics discussed in the aforementioned league meeting.

It would appear as though Kaepernick had been planning an appropriate time to file his grievance for it to have a meaningful impact on the league and its fans, and the free agent has certainly found that right time.

While the repercussions of this might be the end to his NFL career, Kaepernick is more focused on the impact that his bold decision will have on the movement that he is leading.

With various other sports leagues and owners cracking down on National Anthem protests and other forms of player

protest during games, the stage for players to raise awareness of social injustice inside their respective arenas may be dying out.

The NFL owners’ meeting this past week produced a verdict that player’s ability to protest will still exist moving forward, but with the undertone that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and owners advocate for standing during the national anthem, and that the hope for them is to take the number of protestors down to zero.

Mixed messages certainly, and alongside the coverage of the meetings has been the media buzz of Kaepernick’s grievance, the result of which will have an innumerable influence on the future of players ability to use sports as a platform to encourage discussion on social issues.

In the wake of his dying NFL career, Kaepernick is preserving his ability to advocate for the causes he believes in.

His fight to preserve the ability of himself and of other athletes will be a difficult one due to the difficulty of proving collusion.

Whether Kaepernick wins or not, he has solidified himself as one of the strongest advocates for human rights and will undoubtedly continue to find ways to spark discussion and raise awareness among all people. And if he manages to win his case in court and prove collusion, he will have taken his status as a trailblazer to another level.

But as far as his playing future goes, Kaepernick can put his cleats and pads away when he confronts the arbitrator to take on the NFL. It will be a sacrifice for Kaepernick, but one that will not seem to stop him from fighting for what he believes in.

Kyle Kasharian is a business major from Green, N.J. He can be reached at kyle.kasharian@ student.shu.edu or on Twitter @ ItsKyleKash.

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Keeping pace with Seton Hall Cross Countr y Andrea Keppler Staff Writer The duration of a cross country season is like a race itself: slower times in the beginning allow for an increased and consistent pace toward the middle of the race, and then the final kick at the end toward the finish line.

As the home stretch of the season approaches for Seton Hall’s men’s and women’s cross country teams, they look to finish their 2017 campaigns strong and maintain consistency in their race times.

Both teams have had strong seasons led by veteran runners and fresh faces, a mixture of experience and youth that complement each other on any squad.

For the women’s team, the jump in performance from this season to last has been astronomical. Led

by redshirt junior Christiana Rutkowski, the women are putting together a banner-worthy season with four first-place finishes, to go along with a second-place finish at the Monmouth Kick-off and a sixth place finish at the Metropolitan Championships.

Rutkowski came in first among her teammates in all six of the Pirate’s races and has not placed worse than fifth overall in any meet this season.

At Stony Brook’s Wolfie Invitational on Sept. 9, Rutkowski had a season-best time in the five-kilometer run with a first place performance in 17:44.7 and averaged a 5:42.7 mile.

The senior standout has been the driving force behind the Hall’s dominance, and her experience has led the way for underclassmen like Olivia Hernandez.

As a freshman, Hernandez has established herself as a major contributor to the Seton Hall squad and has placed second among Pirates in half of the team’s meets.

Her season personal-record in the five-kilometer run stands at 18:39.64, and she has been the fastest freshman in five of the six meets she participated in.

The men’s team, meanwhile, has not finished worse than fifth place in any race this season and has come in first place in half of its meets.

Jake Simon has led the way for the Hall, as he finished first among his teammates in four of the squad’s races.

In Simon’s first meet as a Pirate in 2014, he placed No. 22 overall at the Monmouth Kick-Off. At the same meet this season, the senior Simon captured the top spot with

his 19:04.4 effort in the six-kilometer run. Within the three years, he decreased his time by over one minute to outrun the other 59 of the race’s participants in this season’s contest.

One minute may not seem like a lot, but when races are determined by seconds, a minute could make all the difference.

Simon also improved his time by 33.9 seconds from this meet last year, which lowered his mile splits from 5:16.1 to 5:06.9.

Consistency is valued in an endurance sport like cross country, and Jesse Southard has been a picture of consistency this season, finishing second-place behind Simon in the season’s first three races.

Southard’s second place finish at the NYIT Invitational on Sept.

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time in the eight-kilometer run at 24:27.56. Even though the sophomore finished his most recent race, the Metropolitan Championships, in 27:32.6, Southard has proven to be the next leader of the Pirate squad.

With men and women combining for consistently high-level finishes, another successful season, the likes of which has not been seen for many years, is coming toward the finish line for head coach John Moon and company.

Andrea Keppler can be reached at andrea.keppler@student.shu.edu or on Twitter @keppler_andrea.

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Swimmers aiming to repeat success under Sapp Matt Lamb Staff Writer

Last season was a landmark one for Seton Hall’s swimming and diving teams.

On a brisk February weekend in Long Island this past winter, the men’s and women’s teams spent four days shattering school records at the Big East Championship. The women’s swimming and diving team set eight school records across a multitude of events, ultimately placing third overall, the best finish in program history. The men’s swimming and diving team kept up with the women and then some, setting seven school records, including one in each relay race, to secure its first Big East Championship trophy in program history.

But that was then, and right now the Pirates find themselves already assimilated into another season with two meets under both teams’ belts.

The Pirates have a new head coach, Derek Sapp, and 10 newcomers between the two teams.

The time to reminisce on last season is over, and the Pirates are aware of that.

“I have completely erased last year from my brain,” sophomore Tyler Kauth said. “I don’t think about it; it’s a new year and I’m

Photo via SHU Athletics The Swimming and diving teams have jumped out to 1-1 starts under rookie head coach Derek app. going to act as if we’ve never won one. If we hang onto last year too long, it’s too easy to get complacent.”

It may be hard to forget such an unforgettable season and finish, but Seton Hall is looking to leave last season in the rearview mirror in order to keep setting new records and improve as both individuals and a team.

“I think they want to repeat how last season felt,” Sapp said.

“They’re reflecting on what happened last year, but realizing that was still last year. This is a new year with a different group, so I think they’re feeding off of that in practice and in the meets.”

The urge to not get complacent is something that resonates not only in Kauth, but in women’s sophomore swimmer Jordan Decker.

“Even with placing third last year [in the Big East Championship], we want to finish higher and higher, so our goal is to get at least second this year and then eventually try to defeat Villanova,” Decker said. “We know what we can do and we will be working harder and harder.”

Both teams find themselves 1-1 after the first two meets of the year. They both dropped their respective meets on Oct. 6 against UMBC, but collective-

ly responded with victories the next day against Rider.

Kauth and Decker are both letting their actions speak even louder than their words, with Kauth winning both the 200yard medley against UMBC and the 200-yard backstroke against Rider, and Decker taking first place a bevy of times, playing a part in six event wins, including the 100-yard freestyle and 200yard medley relay on both days.

Both of them have noticed differences in the coaching style of Sapp and are seeing how their new training methods have had an impact on their performances.

“I think he’s been making the adjustment really well,” Kauth said. “If there was doubt on what we were doing that was different I think it was blown away because we all swam so well.”

“He has been with the program for a while and was my individual coach last season, so my training has stayed consistent,” Decker added. “I think he’s done a good job and it’s been shown by how the team performed.”

Sapp, who served as an assistant coach with the Pirates for the last four seasons, has seen improvements across the board, while also seeing a change in the way he now has to coach.

“There are some things that I have had to think about that I didn’t have to last year, but I’m enjoying the transition,” Sapp said. “I recruited a lot of the kids who are now on the team this year and it’s helped that I was able to get them here, and now it seems comfortable being with them and them being with me, so that’s definitely helped the transition.”

Time will tell if Seton Hall has what it takes to reproduce the record-setting Big East finishes of last year. So far, though, the Pirates have not missed a beat.

Matt Lamb can be reached at matthew.lamb@student.shu.edu or on Twitter @MattS_Lamb.

Pangonis making a difference for men’s soccer Matt Ambrose Staff Writer With 83 minutes gone in an Oct. 7 match at Owen T. Carroll Field, Seton Hall and DePaul remained knotted at 1-1. The game seemed destined for overtime.

That all changed, however, when a header found the foot of Lukas Pangonis, who knocked home the game-winner from point-blank range to give the Pirates a thrilling 2-1 win.

This was uncharted territory for Pangonis, a defenseman and one that was 4,973 minutes in the making. The center-back makes most of his impact on the defensive side of the pitch, being rewarded with back-to-back Big East Defensive Player of the Week honors earlier this month.

“It gives me more confidence,” Pangonis said of the honor. “I’m happy to get this award. I think it’s very important.”

Pangonis, a senior from Lithuania, has come a long way since arriving on campus in 2014. He began, as many foreign prospects do, faced with the arduous task of adjusting to life in the United States, along with the hurdle of overcoming the obvious lan-

guage barrier. Head coach Gerson Echeverry notes that Pangonis struggled mightily with these two things at first.

“We knew what type of player he was because of his physical attributes and some of his technical attributes,” Echeverry said. “What you don’t know is the acclimation part; how he is going to acclimate to college life, to being so far away from home. Sometimes those are unknowns when you’re dealing with foreign kids.”

Pangonis has made significant strides since his freshman season in which he appeared in 15 games. The improvement from then to now has been noticed not just by the coaching staff, but by Pangonis himself.

“I think I’ve started playing consistently,” Pangonis said. “We limit our mistakes in the back so our team has a chance to win the game, and we don’t have to come from behind all the time.”

Pangonis, now far beyond the initial struggles of adjusting to college life and collegiate soccer, has been a leader in the back-line in the eyes of Echeverry.

“I think that he has solidified a lot of things in the back,” Echeverry said. “I think a lot of his

Senior captain Lukas Pangonis has stepped into a leadership role in 2017. leadership qualities, what he does on the field and off the field, after practice, has had an impact.”

This season has been his most impressive to date, appearing in all 12 matches and playing an integral part in helping the Pirates hold a strong defensive front amidst a merry-go-round of goalkeepers in net. Whether it has been Elliot Munford, Steven Catudal or Peyton Elder, the Pirates defense has stayed consistent, as the team has allowed more than two goals only three times this season.

This consistency has allowed

the Pirates to challenge and overcome some of their rivals in the Big East, such as Creighton and DePaul.

“I think that was very important because we got six points in Big East,” Pangonis said. “Overall, the team started believing that we can make it to the tournament.

Of course, our goal is to win Big East, but first we have to make the tournament.”

The Pirates are one of three teams with six points in Big East play and will need that strong defense to continue its form if they want to make the Big East Tour-

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The next couple of games will prove to be a test for the Pirates, as they take on Big East power Georgetown, an 8-4 Butler team and a 7-4-2 Xavier team who will present Seton Hall with some matchup problems.

A lot of the burden will fall upon Pangonis, but if the senior is up to the task as he has been for most of the season, he and his Pirate teammates can expect more winning soccer in 2017.

Matt Ambrose can be reached at matthew.ambrose1@student.shu. edu or on Twitter @mambrose97.

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Women’s soccer using ‘31 as one’ to stick together James Justice Sports Copy Editor When a team is without a win after 14 regular-season games, what holds the locker room together? For the Seton Hall women’s soccer team, that answer has been a simple phrase: 31 as one.

The message, which signifies all 31 players on the roster being unified as one collective whole, came to Pirates coach Rick Stainton during one of the team’s many preseason meetings in August.

The coach figured the phrase had left some mark on his players, but did not recognize nearly how much it resonated until he heard his players using it as a rallying cry during an early season game.

“The 31 as one, I just said that on a whim one time,” Stainton said. “You know I’m always a firm believer that everyone is a part of this. That not just one person can achieve success. Everyone from our entire staff, to every single player. That’s something we’ve been trying to promote since the moment I walked through these doors.”

Stainton stepped into the head coaching position four seasons ago, having served as an assistant the previous two. Looking to build on a five-win season in 2016, Stainton needed the lessons behind 31 as one to be applied now more than ever.

The 2017 season has seen a bevy of talented freshman come

Photo via SHU Athletics The women’s soccer team has managed to stay together despite not winning a game. into the program, as well as upperclassmen stepping into new leadership roles. One of those upperclassmen, junior Julia Stirpe, recognizes a difference in this year’s team compared to those of the previous two.

“The past couple years we’ve been a team, but we’ve had some bumps in the road,” Stirpe said.

“There’s been some personality problems. But, this year I feel for sure that…it’s more of a unit. I know when I go on the field that the girl next to me has my back, and it’s a good feeling to have when you’re on the field, especially with 31 players.”

While things may have come together in terms of team cama-

raderie off the field, seemingly everything has fallen apart on the field for the still winless Pirates.

Even Mother Nature was not on Seton Hall’s side, as one of their only three non-conference games at home was cancelled due to lightning, making for an early season schedule that featured six games on the road out of eight.

But, in wiping the road-heavy, non-conference slate clean from memory and focusing solely on the Big East, the Pirates are 0-3-3.

Grim, yes, but by virtue of those three draws, the Pirates remain in much closer proximity to a Big East Tournament place than their winless aura might present.

Stainton knows his team is ca-

pable, despite struggles, to challenge for that prospect of postseason soccer.

“When you talk about the game itself, we continue to improve in regards to our possession,” Stainton said. “We become more confident in our technique so that we can challenge ourselves to be more aggressive. So, you know, every game, against different opponents, we know we can compete, we know we can stand toe to toe with these guys.”

Still, the absence of a win is an uncomfortable circumstance for any head coach. Despite better play, the Pirates’ 1-0 loss to Villanova on Oct. 5 prompted Stainton to tweet out a message of

encouragement to his team and those following.

“This team has talent, fight and great character. We will keep working, seek answers and find success. Proud of their effort and commitment!,” the tweet read. “[I tweeted that] because we have been playing fairly well against many of these opponents, but have fallen a little bit short,” Stainton said. “In regards to the way we’re possessing or building up into the attack, we’ve given up some unfortunate goals, and we’re having a tough time just finishing our opportunities.”

Despite results piling up in the wrong two columns of losses and draws, the Pirates have shown an ability to turn the page and be toe-to-toe in every game except for two, up until the final whistle.

Stirpe put this down to a different attitude which the 31 players in the locker-room have.

“This year, it’s more of a, listen, we’re taking on [Xavier this Thursday], and we’re going to win. It’s more of a ‘we will do this,’ whereas in the last two years it was kind of ‘oh, well, we’re going to give it our best shot,’” Stirpe said.

This new swagger and togetherness is what Stainton, Stirpe and company believe will lead the team to eventually achieving success, 31 as one.

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

New Prudential Center scoreboard revolutionizes fan experience Andrew Lombardo Sports Digital Editor The fan experience for Seton Hall men’s basketball games just got a massive upgrade, as the Pirate home arena, the Prudential Center, recently unveiled a brand new video-board that takes the mantle of the largest in-arena scoreboard in the world.

The scoreboard, which was unveiled on Oct. 6, was made by LED company Trans-Lux and is almost four stories tall. While the New Jersey Devils may be the arena’s primary tenants, the Seton Hall men’s basketball team and its fans will also experience all the good that comes from the sparkling scoreboard this upcoming season.

“Our partnership with TransLux, and the installation of the largest in-arena scoreboard in the world, is another example of our commitment to providing our fans the most dynamic, engaging and technologically-advanced experience in the industry today,” Hugh Weber, president of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment,

said in a press release. “In addition to supporting the fan experience, this incredible scoreboard creates new, more dynamic, engaging and visually appealing opportunities for our sponsors.”

To call the board a simple upgrade would not do it justice. The previous scoreboard pales in comparison to the new board’s size and quality, as most today would.

The nine screens that made up the previous scoreboard equals just one of the four screens on the new board.

J.M. Allain, president and CEO of Trans-Lux, spoke of the enhanced experience that this revolutionary video-board will provide for fans.

“This state-of-the-art, integrated, better-than high definition solution gives Prudential Center the distinction of housing the largest digital scoreboard, not only in the NHL, but within any indoor arena anywhere in the world,” Allain said in a press release. “From a production and viewing standpoint, this technology is changing the way games are watched. Videos are clearer,

the colors are deeper and the video is four times more engaging.”

Trans-Lux manufactured the board at their manufacturing plant in St. Louis, Mo., while the frame was put together in Burlington, N.J. After completion, the board weighed in at 88,401 pounds with a square footage of 9,584.9 feet. In comparison, the average single-family home in the northeast is 2,613 square feet, making the board 3.67 times larger.

“As New Jersey’s premier sports and entertainment venue, Prudential Center has consistently been innovative in the ways it tries to enhance the fan experience, and installing the world’s largest in-arena scoreboard is a huge accomplishment,” Seton Hall Athletics said in a statement.

“We are looking forward to our men’s basketball program and our fans enjoying the dynamic experience the scoreboard will provide for many, many years.”

With the new scoreboard, Pirates fans can count on bigger and clearer visual displays for some of Seton Hall basketball’s

Photo via NHL.com The new jumbotron at The Rock is the largest in the world. most iconic moments moving forward.

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Win No. 100 cements Yaeger’s legacy in Seton Hall volleyball Matt Lapolla Staff Writer

In six seasons at Seton Hall, women’s volleyball coach Allison Yaeger has made a name for herself. With a 3-0 sweep of Providence on Sept. 30, Yaeger secured win No. 100, good for second alltime among Pirate head coaches.

“I knew it was coming, and I felt like it was a long time coming because we had a little bit of a losing streak going,” Yaeger said.

“But I knew going into that Providence game that it was a possibility.”

Yaeger led the team to a 6-2 run to start the season and by Sept. 9 she was just two wins away from No. 100.

Unfortunately for Yaeger, she had to wait nearly a month to get win No. 99 – a 3-0 victory over DePaul on Sept. 23.

The team finally got to celebrate with its coach just one week later.

“All of us knew, and we kept up with it,” senior Sarah Kenneweg said. “I was really, really happy for her, and happy that we could do it at home as well.”

Yaeger has had a great deal of success since becoming head coach in 2012. She led Seton Hall to its first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance in 2014, a season in which the Pirates finished with a 28-8 record.

Out of her 100 wins, Yaeger said that one of her all-time favorites was the 3-2 victory over Marquette in the semifinals of the 2014 Big East Tournament.

“That got us into the championship game against Creighton,” Yaeger said. “That was one of the biggest accomplishments I think that this program has ever had.”

The decoration that the program has received in its last six seasons goes beyond what the volleyball team has accomplished

on the court. For Yaeger, the goal is to rebrand the culture of the program – something that she believes has changed significantly since she became the head coach.

“To be disciplined is one of the biggest things. I want to be wellknown around campus to have good kids,” Yaeger said. “They have great heads on their shoulders and they’re going places. I always want to make sure the girls know everyone. Whether it’s administrators or whether it’s athletic trainers, I don’t want them to ignore anybody.”

In addition to respect around campus, Yaeger wants her players to feel at home at the Hall.

“This program is everything to me. It’s my baby, it’s like a part of my family. The girls and the coaching staff are a part of my family,” Yaeger said. “That’s another thing that we’ve built – it’s a family-oriented culture.”

Photo via SHU Athletics Allison Yaeger is in her sixth season as volleyball head coach.

“She really helped me get acclimated to the school,” Kenneweg said. “If I needed anything I knew I could go to her, especially with volleyball. I would not have been able to stay here or be who I am today without coach [Yaeger] as a head coach.”

Despite all of her accomplishments, Yaeger still feels it strange to hear she has the second most wins of any head coach in program history. She sits behind Stephanie Hoenig-Mosé, who had 214 wins in her tenure from the

program’s first year in 1987 until 1998.

“It’s crazy,” Yaeger said. “The more people say it, the more it really hits you, like ‘Oh my God, I’m second on the list of wins.’”

Seton Hall has reached uncharted territory with Yaeger at the helm. A mainstay for the SHU volleyball program, Yaeger continues to build her legacy in South Orange with each win.

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

SHU newcomers draw rave reviews at Big East Media Day Tyler Calvaruso Asst. Sports Editor When one thinks of the Seton Hall men’s basketball team, one thinks of the core four seniors: Angel Delgado, Khadeen Carrington, Desi Rodriguez and Ismael Sanogo who have helped Seton Hall on its way back to national prominence.

However, it was the newcomers who drew positive remarks from the team’s veterans and head coach Kevin Willard at Big East Media Day on Oct. 18.

That group of newcomers features freshmen Jordan Walker, Myles Cale and Sandro Mamukelashvili along with transfers Romaro Gill, Quincy McKnight and Taurean Thompson.

While each player brings a different skillset to the table, all of them have contributed to increased energy and competition levels in practice.

“The freshmen are really pushing these guys,” coach Kevin Willard said. “Practice is probably as competitive as I’ve ever had it in my seven years here.”

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Greg Medina/Photography Editor Delgado (left), Rodriguez (middle) and Carrington (right). as a high-energy player in his days at The Patrick School, Walker has brought that drive with him to South Orange and it is something that will provide Seton Hall with a different look in the backcourt this season and beyond. “[Jordan] Walker is a guy that’s electric and when he gets it, he’s going to give us a different dimension at the point guard spot,” Willard said.

Walker’s energetic play has also helped Carrington’s transition to point guard, as going up against Walker in practice has given the senior a sneak peek at what going

up against quick point guards will be like this season.

“Like they say, iron sharpens iron,” Carrington said of Walker.

“He’s a little guard and I know I’m going to face guards like that this year, so him being on me on defense under my skin is definitely preparing me for the season.”

McKnight has also provided Carrington with some challenges in practice, as the Sacred Heart transfer brings a strong defensive pedigree to the table, even though he will sit out the 2017-18 season.

“Quincy’s a big defensive play-

er,” Carrington said. “He’s definitely been going hard and pushing guys.”

After dealing with the after effects of offseason shoulder surgery, Cale has impressed since returning to the court and his presence will give Willard another athletic wing to work with.

“Since he’s been back from shoulder surgery, he’s been astonishing in what he’s done in three weeks,” Willard said.

Cale has been guarding Rodriguez in practice and it has been a beneficial working relationship for both players, as Cale’s competitiveness brings out the best in Rodriguez, while Rodriguez provides Cale with some veteran knowledge.

“He’s been showing a lot of competitiveness against me and he’s been learning a lot from me too,” Rodriguez said. “He’s very athletic and he’s been great helping us in practice.”

While Thompson continues to get his feet wet a month after transferring in from Syracuse, Mamukelashvili has been turning heads, drawing comparisons to former Seton Hall player Patrik

Auda due to their similarities as pick-and-pop players.

Gill has had to go up against one of the best big men in the country in Delgado on a daily basis in practice, but the 7-foot, 2-inch transfer from Vincennes University has held his own, drawing praise from Delgado in the process.

“He blocks everything, I’m going to let you know right now,” Delgado said. “He’s too tall; I think he can touch the shot clock, that’s how tall he is. He’s going to be good, people are going to see it’s not that easy to drive on him and shoot on him. He blocks my shots every day.”

On a team that features three 1,000-point scorers, it could be easy to forget about the role players and young guys who fill out the roster. The way Delgado sees it, they will be household names in their own right soon enough.

“Every guy brings it every day,” Delgado said. “People don’t know, but they’re really good. You guys are going to find out this year.”

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