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SHU grad students receive grant for cancer research Vanessa Vela Social Media Editor
A cancer immunotherapy research project has been in development at Seton Hall under the leadership of Dr. David Sabatino, associate professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Marianna Philips Ph.D., a recent graduate student, laid the ground work for the project. This innovative research has led to a federally funded grant awarded by the National Institute of Health (NIH) under the umbrella of the National Cancer Institute. This grant awarded $100,000 over a two-year time span. The money for this research is given to cover direct costs related to research and personnel. Research for the project is in partnership with Hackensack University Medical Center, with whom Seton Hall is launching its medical school with in fall 2018. “The affiliation that SHU and Hackensack have created will help to develop a school of medicine that has a cutting edge research program, leading to a productive start,” Sabatino said. The project team consists of three principal investigators: Sabatino, Constantine Bitsaktsis, associate professor in the Department of Biological Sciences with an expertise in immunology, and Dr. Robert Korngold, research chair at John Theurer cancer center at Hackensack UMC. Under the supervision of these three principal investigators are first year Ph.D. student Rachel Montel and second year student in the master’s of biology pro-
gram Keith Smith who are at the forefront of the research. By the time Montel and Smith joined the project, Sabatino and former students had already published a research article and submitted an application for the grant approved this summer. Montel and Keith are new additions but “have been off to a productive start since their beginnings,” Sabatino said. Montel shared her experience thus far working with the SHU faculty members. “Both of Dr. Sabatino and Professor Bitsaktsis are very skilled in their respective fields and have been very helpful in this research,” Montel said. For many years cancer has been treated with chemotherapy and radiation, however, the team has chosen to focus on cancer immunotherapy which is a type of therapy that stimulates the immune system on its own. “This current method is harsh and inadvertently kills healthy cells,” Biksaktsis said. “However, with immunotherapy it is a therapeutic approach that utilizes the immune cell and is specifically directed against the cancer.” According to Sabatino, their research consists of synthesizing a molecule named GRP78. This molecule is also named a synthetic antibody mimic because of its purpose to act similarly to that of an antibody found in human cells. The synthetic molcule is meant to link natural killer cells in the body to cells found on the surface of liver cancer cells, named GRP73 which help scientists to characterize cancer cells.
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Prayer for Peace concert brings SHU community together Concert works to advance scholarship initiative
Sarah Yenesel/Asst. Photography Editor “Music has the ability to unite and inspire,” Jason Tramm, a SHU professor and concert conductor, said.
Isabel Soisson Asst. News Editor Seton Hall’s Prayer for Peace concert on Oct. 27 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) was not only held to bring current Seton Hall students together but it was also intended to facilitate a welcoming environment for refugee students at the University. The concert, which featured Peteris Vasks’ “Dona Nobis Pacem,” Moshe Knoll’s “Psalm 133,” and “A Survivor from Warsaw” by Arnold Schönberg paired with Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, was meant to show refugees in attendance that Seton Hall is a home for all, according to Dr. Andrea Bartoli, dean of the School of Diplomacy and International Rela-
tions. Bartoli said that refugee students should know that they will be treated like any other Seton Hall student, and that the school will also help them financially in order to attend as it would with any other student. This is the scholarship initiative that the Prayer for Peace concert is working to advance. The School of Diplomacy and International Relations and the College of Communication and the Arts worked in conjunction to spread this message through the concert. Bartoli explained why the two schools decided to collaborate. “Music harmonizes dissonances that highlight the importance of harmony and diplomacy seeks what unites,” he said. Bartoli also said he hopes to ac-
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complish in regards to the scholarship initiative. “This scholarship initiative is a way to strengthen the community at Seton Hall,” Bartoli said. “The goal is to have refugee students feel welcomed enough to enroll Seton Hall. It is meant to help people to be able to turn their lives around, which is very much in sync with what Seton Hall is all about.” Bartoli shared what the concert meant to him. “The concert will invite each of us to appreciate the power of one voice in bringing peace about.” Jason Tramm, assistant professor and director of choral activities and conductor of the concert, shared his thoughts about the power of music.
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“I noticed that every time I was in another country conducting, as soon as I put the baton down, I may not even speak the same language, but everyone found a common purpose,” Tramm said. “The language barriers fell away and the social barriers fell away, and [the audience and the performers] immediately understood each other.” Tramm said that music is all about the connection he feels with the audience while conducting. “Music has the ability to unite and inspire,” he said. “Music also has the ability to cross the cultural boundaries and to reach out to people that are different and to make human connections. That’s one thing that beauty and art do: bring people together.” The power of music, Tramm hopes, will inspire refugees to attend the University. Deidre Yates, dean of the College of Communication and the Arts, said she hoped the concert showed that the power of one voice can bring about change and hope. She also said that the College of Communication and the
NEWS Arts is proud to be a contributing sponsor. Allegra Berg, a junior diplomacy and international relations major, offered her sentiments on the concert prior to performing. “I hope that those who attend the concert will be drawn together,” she said. “Music has a powerful way of bringing people together and helping to create peace. I hope that this concert will help with that and bring about people from all over, no matter their race, religion, gender, or political view to share a common love.” She said that she hopes the concert will inspire refugees to attend Seton Hall. “I hope that after seeing this, [refugees] will know that Seton Hall is open and a safe place for them,” she said. “They are wanted here and they are welcome.” Jordan Green, a sophomore music and theatre major, said that the program is vital in showing that Seton Hall is in support of helping refugees advance in life. “The refugee program is really important because it shows that Seton Hall will fight for peace and that the school wants to give educational opportunities to those who need it most,” Green said. Isabel Soisson can be reached at isabel.soisson@student.shu.edu.
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Sarah Yenesel/Asst. Photography Editor The Prayer for Peace concert was co-sponsored by the School of Diplomacy and International Relations and the College of Communication and the Arts.
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The team has chosen to focus on liver cancer cells because of a previous model that has already been well-researched and showed good expression levels of GRP73 at the surface. The synthesizing of this molecule is being conducted on campus at Seton Hall. Biksaktsis is helping with cell culture in immune cells, more specifically natural killer cells (NK cells). He is also testing the molecules to see if they activate and combine the NK cells to have a killing response toward their target. The latter part of the research is being conducted at Hackensack Medical Center. Montel is working closely with Korngold to test the synthesized molecule’s activity and to progress the research from pre-clinical to clinical studies. Korngold and Montel are working primarily with liver cancer cell models being cultured in the lab, both in cells and in vivo to determine what type of activity their molecule
Sarah Yenesel/Asst. Photography Editor Dr. David Sabatino, associate professor in the Department of chemistry and biochemistry, has taken the lead on this cancer immunotherapy research project. had targeting and killing cancer cells and tumors. Once they have the right safety profiles and efficacy they will begin clinical trials in humans. This research is considered in-
novative by Sabatino in regards to the current immunotherapy research. These current methods use monoclonal antibodies, which bind to cancer cell receptors to block activity cancer cell
activity. However, these antibodies have limitations such as difficulty to make, costly process and difficult administration. The research done at Seton Hall addresses some of these lim-
itations. The peptides synthesized are much smaller making them easier to administer, less costly to make and the researchers are able to make an abundance through the use of machines. “Our research builds upon the current technology and primarily aims to address limitations in current methods,” Sabatino said. “We are looking at trying to address these more complex strategies to make available to a wide range of people regardless of socioeconomic background.” At the end of two years of the project, Smith hopes to have a paper published on the research and presentable data to continue their research in vivo. Montel hopes to continue her work in the research field and to see this research reach the shelves of pharmaceuticals. Sabatino said his ideal outcome of this project at the end of its two year funding cycle is “to be able to set out and prove experimentally the research objectives outlined and to be in a position to apply for bigger grant from NIH.” Vanessa Vela can be reached at vanessa.vela@student.shu.edu.
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SGA Academic Affairs committee spearhead language curriculum initiative Rhania Kamel Staff Writer Members of the Academic Affairs Committee, who look to the Seton Hall University community and investigate methods to improve academic aspects of the school, are spearheading an initiative to better standardize SHU’s language curriculum. Seton Hall currently adheres to the standards set by the American Council On The Teaching Of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). The committee hopes to change this standard to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning Teaching, and Assessment (CERFL). Robert Serrano, a political science and philosophy double major and Chair of the Academic Affairs Committee, provided a joint statement from the Academic Affairs Committee. The statement alleged that many students feel as if there is no true standardization between the different language levels and may not necessarily fit the knowledge
level implied by the course title. A further concern was that, for example, students in Elementary I classes expressed that content within said course was too advanced for their knowledge, while some Intermediate I level students may find the course content to be too easy. “This is not the fault of the faculty who are all experienced and knowledgeable, but there is an apparent lack of standardization between the language learning goals,” the committee’s statement said. “Another worrisome issue is the rising cost of textbooks. Of course, as college students we recognize that textbooks will be expensive; however, students in the Modern Language department are paying well over $200 per book.” Because of these concerns, ad hoc Joshua Steier provided possible advantages that the learning system of CERFL has if put in place instead of the current framework. The CEFRL, which has been extensively researched, is a uni-
versal standard of language learning held across many European Countries and is being adopted by non-European countries. The standard outlines various requirements to achieve different proficiency levels as well as provide a definitive structure that faculty members can use to assist progress for each student when learning a new language. The Common European Framework separates language students into three broad divisions that are further divided into six sub levels. Each level offers a detailed description of what a learner is supposed to be able to do in reading, listening, speaking and writing at that certain level in their education. “One of the most unique and beneficial parts of the CEFRL is the option to receive a certificate to legitimize language proficiency, which is extremely useful for Diplomacy or International Business students. Many European countries require certification in order for foreigners to work in certain businesses,” the committee’s joint
statement said. Dr. Dongdong Chen, chair of the Department of Languages, Literatures & Cultures, further commented on the possible future of the initiative within the Seton Hall curriculum. “The European Framework that students serving on the Academic Affairs committee proposed was discussed at the LLC faculty meeting on Friday, Oct. 20,” Chen said. “The Framework was not deemed feasible by the faculty, but curricular adjustments will be reviewed by the Program Directors. We will have a meeting with Deans of two schools, i.e., the School of Diplomacy and International Relations, and the School of Stillman Business, the Directors of the languages, and students of the Academic Affairs Committee.” After the European Framework’s request was discussed at the LLC department meeting, the faculty came to the decision to hold a meeting with the Directors of Language Programs, the deans and the students to further evalu-
ate and address the issue. “A future meeting will be scheduled by Ms. Brenda Knight, secretary to the Dean’s Office of the College of Arts and Sciences,” Chen stated. Dr. Peter Shoemaker, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, commented further on the initiative. “My own training is in languages, literatures, and cultures, and I believe that we can do more to help students attain internationally recognized benchmarks for linguistic proficiency,” Shoemaker said. “Mastering a second or third language can open all sorts of doors to professional and personal fulfillment: it certainly did so for me. I know that the European Framework has been successfully implemented at other American universities, but there are many factors to consider. I’m excited about working with Seton Hall students on this important topic.” Rhania Kamel can be reached at rhania.kamel@student.shu.edu. Editor’s Note: Joshua Steier is the Digital Editor of The Setonian.
Cove ordering app intends to shorten lines Mia Page Staff Writer A long wait time is a common problem at the Pirate’s Cove. An ordering app is being developed to help combat this problem. The Pirate’s Cove, or “The Cove” is one the cornerstones of student life on campus, but during lunch hours it is known to have long lines which spill out the entrance of The Cove. Michelle Pan, the chair of the Student Government Association’s student life committee, believes the introduction of an ordering app for the Cove will shorten the line during its busiest times. Gianna Cardace, a freshman occupational therapy major, said: “I never have enough time to eat in the cafeteria so I try to eat in the Cove but during lunch time the lines are way too long. Sometimes I just skip lunch altogether.” According to the New York Times, skipping meals during the day and eating one large meal at the end of the day results in metabolic changes or can possibly lead to diabetes. Pan was inspired to spearhead
the creation of an ordering app by the listening to the calls of the students and by witnessing the long lines first hand. “Most days around lunch time and dinner time, the line for the Cove gets extremely long. Unfortunately, for the students who are on a tight schedule [class, work], picking up something quick is almost impossible,” Pan said. Pan is working with sophomore finance and marketing major and SGA ad hoc senator Charles Matta, and Gourmet Dining Services to create the app for the Cove. The proposed app is a platform, “where students can order food from and the possibility of having a value pack,” Pan said. When asked about the proposed app for the Cove, freshman Margaret Burgon said, “I’ve never been to the Cove before but I would definitely use the app to pick up food. It would make it way easier to get lunch every day.” Michelle Pan hopes that the app will be up and running by spring semester but has no guarantee. Mia Page can be reached at mia. page@student.shu.edu.
Merinda Gruszecki/Staff Photographer The Student Government Association (SGA) is working on an initiative to implement an ordering app for the Cove.
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Crime Log Oct. 25 Incident: The South Orange Fire Department responded to an activated fire alarm in the Arts and Sciences building. The cause was unknown and the fire alarm was reset. Oct. 28 Incident: A student attempted to gain entry to a residence hall with a red container of alcohol. Oct. 29 Theft: A parking decal was removed from a student’s vehicle.
Upcoming Events What: SAB Broadway: Anastasia When: Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Where: Broadhurst Theatre The Details: Seton Hall’s Student Activites Board (SAB) will be offering students the opportunity to buy tickets to see the Broadway Musical, Anastasia, at the Broadhurst Theatre in New York City. The musical is an adaption of the classic Disney movie. Travel is not included but one can purchase tickets for the train along with tickets for the show through SAB. Cost: $20 To buy tickets, visit www.eventbrite.com. What: The Christmas Cabaret, Production When: Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017 8:00 p.m.,Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, 8:00 p.m., Saturday Dec. 9, 2017 8:00 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017 2:00 p.m. Where: Theatre-in-the-Round The Details: Seton Hall’s Theatre Program will help to start the holiday season by getting the SHU community in the spirit with a series of songs and comedic skits. The show will feature members of Seton Hall’s Theatre Council as well as other members of the Theatre Department at Seton Hall. 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. The March for Life rally will start at noon at the Washington Monument and then the march itself will begin on Constitution Avenue. Cost: Free For more information, visit www.shu.edu.
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Campus clubs feel the pressure to fundraise Marie Leone Staff Writer Seton Hall clubs face increased pressure to fundraise due to changes in the Student Government Association (SGA) budget policy. While the changes apply to this 2017-2018 school year, the decision for the change in budget was not made this fall. “Budgets are calculated in May when all spending is completed for the year,” said Maggie Bach, assistant dean of Students for Leadership Development. That means that the process for determining funding for the 2017 to 2018 year was decided in May of 2017, before the start of the school year. Rishi Shah, Student Government Association Treasurer and a sophomore majoring in finance and economics, said that the Student Life committee allocated funds yearly for clubs’ budgets. This year Student Life allocated $160,000 total. Shah described the method for determining budgets, which changes on a yearly basis. The formula used for this school year is 45 percent of a club’s previous year’s spending plus 20 percent of their fundraising money. Originally, the formula for this year decided in
Photo courtesy of Laura Colantonio Seton Hall’s Photography Club requested money from the finance committee in 2016. May 2017 included only 40 percent of the club’s previous spending, but this number increased due the amount of funds available this year. Shah explained that this formula is a change from last year, which used a formula of 50 percent of a club’s previous year’s spending and only 10 percent of fundraising. The change was a matter of available funding; however, it has also put added pressure on clubs to fundraise. The Secretary for Seton Hall University College Democrats Seva Tsivgas, a sophomore majoring in diplomacy and international rela-
SGA Updates Isabel Soisson Asst. News Editor The Student Government Association (SGA) meeting on October 30 began with Advisor Maggie Bach’s report. Bach reminded the senate to continue to build strong relationships with their constituents and that there will be an official Muslim prayer room in Serra Hall. President Christina Simon then gave her report. She reminded the senate to email her complaints regarding traffic around campus and also asked them to reach out to their respective deans about the SGA Town Hall scheduled for Nov. 8. Treasurer Rishi Shah reported that the operational budget is at $5,597 and the fall fund is at $9,756. The co-sponsorship fund is at $7,780 and the GDS budget is at $5,619. He also asked his fellow senators to send their thoughts to Senator Jacob Abel on his grandmother’s passing. Student Life Committee Chair, Michelle Pan reported that Senator Olivia Montine will be meeting with Health Services to organize an information session for students on the services provided by Health Services to Seton Hall students. Isabel Soisson can be reached at isabel.soisson@student. shu.edu.
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tions, said the College Democrats budget increased by 20 percent from last year. However, “there is a lot of pressure to fundraise,” Tsivgas said. Other clubs are feeling the pressure, as well. Laura Colantonio, president of the Photography Club, a senior double majoring in marketing and interactive design/multimedia, agreed that there is significant pressure to fundraise. “There is an emphasis on fundraising, but funds received in upcoming years are barely impacted by fundraising. Fundraising there-
fore does not seem to be as practical as a way to make money for an organization,” Colantonio wrote in an email. Colantonio said, “To attain money from SGA, from what I understand, it is best to request it on a case-by-case scenario using a form and present the reason for need of such funding in front of finance committee. Photography Club met in front of finance committee last year and they were more than generous by providing us with our full budget request.” Marie Leone can be reached at marie.leone@student.shu.edu.
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Stillman partners with the Small Business Developmental Center Sophie Leonetti Staff Writer Students, faculty, community members, and board members attended the Small Business Developmental Center’s (SBDC), a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday morning in affiliation with the Stillman School of Business. Seton Hall University is the first branch affiliated with a private, secondary education institution, according to a press release from the university. The SBDC’s objective within the University is to help small business owners and students to experience firsthand small business practices. As the SBDC introduces concepts into business programs within the Stillman School of Business, they plan on expanding. SBDC’s vision is for the center to expand across campus and include the College of Arts and Sciences. The center took two years to be implemented into Seton Hall with help from alumni. Steven Gomez ‘09, is among the alumni who strongly advocated for the center’s installation in Seton Hall. He took a key leadership role in the program. When asked what inspired him
Greg Medina/ Photography Editor The Stillman School of Business is now partnering with the Small Business Developmental Center. could share that with the larger have partnered with the SBDC to join this project Gomez said, community.” to further the center’s outreach “As an alumni, as a former small Many of the clients coming into surrounding areas. South business owner, and as someand receiving services from the Orange Village is involved in body who supports small busiSBDC became students. Along the center as well, and has the nesses in the area, I see the value with Seton Hall, Rutgers Uniopportunity to utilize and colthat Seton Hall has to offer and versity and Ramapo University laborate through the business I wanted to make sure that we
school, according to Gomez. Through the passion and dedication of faculty members at Seton Hall and the center’s board members, the SBDC is expected to positively affect students and the community in a massive way. Dean Joyce Strawser, the dean of the Stillman School of Business was also vital in implementing SBDC at Seton Hall. “Here at the Stillman School we have a program in entrepreneurship where students are learning to start businesses, we also have a market research center that provides market research services to small businesses and clients as well as consulting, so for us it helps give our students that exposure to what’s really going on with businesses and the real challenges they face,” Strawser said. Her fervor, among many other contributors, was critical to pushing for SBDC at Seton Hall. The partnership between the SBDC and the business school it is an opportunity for the center to grow and help as many members of the community as it can, according to Strawser. Sophie Leonetti can be reached at sophia.leonetti@student.shu.edu.
Graduate student receives grant from NASA
Political science and public affairs professor dies
Photo via NASA/Kenny Allen Graduate student, Daniel Piatek, a physics and biomedical engineering major, received a grant from NASA to study the effects of cold plasma on plant growth, according to Seton Hall’s website. This is an interdisclipinary project and Piatek is working with chemistry Ph.D. candidate Sauvelson Auguste who is working on a parallel study and Professor Mary Berger, who will be overseeing the work done by both. They are hoping that their research will have an impact on the world’s food supply.
Photo via alumnius.net. Political science and public affairs professor, David Gourley died on Oct. 20 according to an email sent by the President’s Office on Oct. 30. Gourley was an adjunct professor in the Healthcare Administration program teaching Healthcare Emergency Management. Gourley also served as the Executive Director of Regulatory Affairs at Chilton Hospital in Pompton Plains, N.J. He was also an active member of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE).
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Throwback Thursday
What was The Setonian reporting years ago?
“Corzine takes governor’s seat”
Author: Christina Lundy Date: Nov. 3, 2005 The story: Democratic candidate Sen. Jon Corzine was declared the governor of New Jersey. A poll was taken on campus of students who voted in the election. The votes were overwhelmingly in favor of Corzine. According to the then president of the College Democrats, Steve Nichols, Corzine received 76.8 percent of the vote on campus.
“Campus poll shows students want Clinton” Megan O’Brien/Staff Photographer Hotel developers will visit a gravel lot that has been used for public parking to determine what type of construction that will be required to build a hotel, according to a Facebook post by Sheena Collum, South Orange’s Village’s President. There is much demand for a hotel in South Orange based on objective market research and analysis. A working group consisting of Sheena Collum, the Trustee Chair of Planning and Zoning, the administration, the consultants and land use attorneys, the Village Center Alliance, and members of the Development Committee along with residents who have experience in hotel operations will meet with the developer to discuss which options are the most economically feasible.
Author: Ashley Turner and Brianna Bernath Date: Nov. 3 2016 The story: The Setonian conducted a poll of the Seton Hall student body to determine who they were voting for in the 2016 presidential election. The poll requested students anonymously select one of six options: “Donald Trump,” “Gary Johnson,” “Hillary Clinton,” “Jill Stein,” “Abstain” and “Other/Write.” The student body voted in favor of Clinton at 48 percent of the vote, Trump received 22 percent, 12 stated that they were abstaining and 9 percent were voting for “other/write-in.”
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Where: Cambridge, Mass. Date: Nov. 1 The update: Rana Dajani, an associate professor at Hashemite University, has been chosen for selected Advanced Study at Harvard University as one of the fellows by the Radcliffe Foundation. She is the first professor at a Jordanian university to earn this honor. The foundation selects 50 leading academics and grants them with a one-year fellowship. From: www.jordantimes.com Where: College Station, Texas Date: Oct. 28 The update: The Texas A&M Corps of Cadets hosted a meal followed by a “Kiss the Pig” contest on Oct. 28. Either Marine Col. Byron Stebbins, KBTX-TV meteorologist Shel Winkley or local radio personality Carly Evans will have to kiss Reggie the Pig. The proceeds will go to the Pink Alliance. From: www.theeagle.com
Where: Philadelphia, Pa. Date: Oct. 29 The update: A female student was sexually assaulted at a residence off of Temple University’s campus around 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, according to authorities. The police sent an email out to the student body informing them of the assault. The offender was described as a black man in his twenties with a dark beard and short hair. From: www.phillyvoice.com Where: Syracuse, N.Y. Date: Oct. 31 The update: Josh Aviv, a staff member at Syracuse University, won a $15,000 prize at an international entrepreneurial competition for his design of a portable charging station for electric vehicles. Aviv graduated from Syracuse in May and is now entrepreneur-in-residence at the University. From: dailyorange.com
Where: Washington, D.C. Date: Oct. 31 The update: Five students are suspected of having mumps at American University. The D.C. Department of Health notified the university of the five suspected cases. American University Medical Director Dr. David Reitman said in a news release Tuesday that the affected students were isolated for five days after showing symptoms. From: wtop.com Where: Hartford, Conn. Date: Nov. 1 The update: Brianna Rae Brouche, a former student at the University of Hartford, is facing a hate crime charge after admitting to licking her former black roommate’s utensils and smearing bodily fluids on her backpack and then posting about it on social media. The University called Brouche’s actions “reprehensible.” From: www.courant.com
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Where: Lynchburg, Va. Date: Nov. 1 The update: Jonathan Martin, a prominent Christian anti-Trump speaker, was escourted off of Liberty University’s campus on Oct. 30. He had traveled to the university with the intention of organizing a prayer to protest the university’s president, Jerry Falwell Jr., and his political support of Donald Trump and his policies. From: www.theatlantic.com Where: Ithaca, N.Y. Date: Oct. 30 The update: Cornell University is offering a semester of free study for the spring of 2018 to 58 students at the Universidad de Puerto Rico who were affected by Hurricane Maria. The university in Puerto Rico is not operating at full strength. The free study would include tuition, room and board. From: news.cornell.edu
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‘Prayer for Peace’ concert unites SHU community through music Marianne-Grace Datu Staff Writer
It was nearly show time. Row after row of maroon-cushioned seats surrounded NJPAC’s Prudential Hall. The seats filled up quickly, with people of all ages and backgrounds gathering on the night of Oct. 27 for a show dedicated to advocates of peace and unity. The show, “Prayer for Peace: The Power of One Voice,” is a classical music concert devoted to peace and unity, organized by Dr. Andrea Bartoli, Dean of the School of Diplomacy and International Relations, and conducted by Jason Tramm, assistant professor and director of Choral Activities. “Music has the ability to unite and inspire,” Tramm said, referring to the show’s central theme. A roar of applause greeted Tramm as he walked onto the stage. He took a bow then stepped onto a stool; the applause stopped and he turned to face the orchestra. Holding a baton in his right hand, he lifted it slowly; the violins and cellos breaking the silence in the room. The Seton Hall chorus, along with members of the University
Sarah Yenesel/Asst. Photography Editor ‘Prayer for Peace’ blended music and theatrical elements in a performance at NJPAC. community, stood in five rows behind the MidAtlantic Opera Orchestra, where their voices echoed throughout the concert hall, flooding the air singing Moshe Knoll’s “Psalm 133.” One of the final performances of the night was Arnold Schoenberg’s “A Survivor from Warsaw” paired with Ludwig Van Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, Opus 125. “I really liked the choice of music that [Tramm} put for the
program,” said Chad Navarro, a senior nursing major with a minor in musical theatre. Inspired by Beethoven’s struggle as a deaf composer, Navarro was delighted to see it live and see the theme translate itself into his last and final symphony. Tramm, tying the pieces into the theme of the show, curated each song performed. He explained how every song in some way reflected peace and unity, but
RAD used four different sections to maximize safety on campus and in potentially dangerous situations, such as walking alone at night or going to an ATM. The first part of the course was a PowerPoint presentation focused on risk awareness, risk reduction, risk recognition and risk avoidance techniques. After that section concluded, all participants learned basic stances, strikes and kicks that can be useful to ward off attackers. The final section consisted of a live simulation of a random attack, with participants defending themselves against trained instructors who act as aggressors. Raynia Price, a sophomore visual and sound media major, said that the simulations were the most effective part of the course. “The simulations were amazing,” Price said. “They had three: the walk in the park, the ATM and the UK cycle.” In the UK cycle, the instruc-
tors try to mimic a real-life attack by having participants close their eyes and only open them when they feel someone touching them. Oliva said that this simulation, while it might feel unnatural, demonstrates how distracted we are when walking while on our phones or with our backs turned at an ATM. “My approach to teaching the course is going over everyday scenarios that affect us all, for example, running in the park with ear buds in or walking down a street focusing on our phone instead of becoming aware of our surroundings,” Oliva said. Price said that she attended the course because she felt it was relevant to modern times where violence toward women has become prevalent. Alyssa Veltre, an undeclared freshman, said that she enrolled in the course since this is her first time living away from home. While initially skeptical, Veltre said that she was ultimately glad
also shed new light on the more familiar pieces, such as Schoenberg’s “A Survivor from Warsaw” and Beethoven’s ninth symphony. “A Survivor from Warsaw” began both dramatically and ominously, leading into theatrical narration by veteran actor Jordan Charney. “The ‘Survivor from Warsaw’ I thought was incredible because I’ve never heard a classical piece like that,” said Kevin Phalon, a
Seton Hall alumnus. “It was the voiceovers that told the story with the music. It was very cinematic without being visual, so I thought that was really good.” The show also united many names of the musical world such as violinist Kelly Hall-Tompkins, also known as the Fiddler on Broadway’s “Fiddler on the Roof,” and Allison Charney, an opera singer known for curating the classical concert series, “PREformances with Allison Charney.” According to Daniel Nugent, assistant vice president of Advancement Services, the blend of various musicians who shared the stage that night, in some way or another, showed that music has an ability to bring Seton Hall together. “I think this concert was a tremendous night for Seton Hall.” Nugent said. “I think it was a great way to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the school of diplomacy. It was a nice opportunity for students and alumni, parents and faculty and staff and supporters of the school to come together and just celebrate.” Marianne-Grace Datu can be reached at mariannegrace.datu@ student.shu.edu.
RAD course aims to empower women to say ‘no’ Alyssa Schirm Asst. Campus Life Editor
As the all-female participants in the Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) course practiced their defensive stances, strikes and kicks, they were encouraged to raise their voice and yell, “No!” and, “Stay back!” as they harnessed their strength and their confidence. The RAD course encourages female empowerment by teaching basic movements that can aid participants in the event of an attack. Sergio Oliva, the associate director of public safety and one of the instructors of the two-day, 12 hour course, said that the main goal of the course is survival. “I hope that, upon completion of the course, participants feel more empowered in their ability to avoid bad situations and to physically defend themselves,” Oliva said an email interview.
Merinda Gruszecki/Staff Photographer The RAD course had simulations in which women prepared for various attack scenarios. she enrolled in the course. “It was easy to understand, easy to follow and it was free,” Veltre said. “It was accessible to women our age, easy to learn and easy to get to.” Price added that the confidence she earned was the most important part of the course. “The most important thing was having confidence in yourself and being able to say ‘no’ and feel comfortable saying it,
knowing where you stand in your own importance as a female, and that you’re invaluable.” Veltre added that the most important part of the course for her was finding a voice. “We said “no” so many times,” she said. “I feel like it gave me the mentality to say “no” even if [I’m] not in a fighting stance.” Alyssa Schirm can be reached at alyssa.schirm@student.shu.edu.
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True Blue celebrates five years of giving back
up-to-date. Students complete this just by enrolling at SHU. The final step entails students More than 4,000 people have taking a picture of themselves in become True Blue since the proPirate blue or telling their friends gram’s inception, and since this about the program. year is the fifth year anniversary of Minor said that it is important the program, the organization is to remember that this is an annual celebrating all year long. Accordprogram and these step must be ing to Daniel Nugent, assistant completed each year. vice president of advancement He added that he has enjoyed services, True Blue is a recognihelping increase True Blue’s stution program that honors all those dent community of donors, as who are active and engaged with they are contributing to an imSeton Hall each year, allowing portant cause. them to donate to causes within “Most of the money people dothe SHU community. nate to True Blue goes to the Stu“The best part about True Blue dent Emergency Relief Fund, the is that it’s so easy for students to fund that helps ease the burden of become True Blue,” said Matthew unanticipated expenses students Minor, a sophomore diplomamay face, so [this] work with True cy major and team leader for the Blue has been truly fulfilling,” MiStudent Alumni Association. Minor said. nor explained that students can Erin Kelly, a junior communi Photo via shu.edu become True Blue by following cations major who is a liaison for True Blue membership includes alumni, parents and friends in addition to students. four steps. True Blue students, said that stuThe first step is attending a True dents can choose where they want “It’s important that all groups grams throughout the year that Blue on campus, at events, and in Blue event. This can be an event their donations to go within the increase the number of True Blue offer opportunities for students to its communications. put on by the Student Alumni AsUniversity, including the various members among them – faculty, become True Blue members. Since True Blue month is Febsociation, or any event in which colleges. staff, alumni, parents, students In fact, Nugent said that this ruary, the Student Alumni AssociTrue Blue is a part of. “There are benefits you can get and friends,” he said. year they will be launching new ation will feature more programs Students can donate any from being True Blue, such as Though the fastest growing programs to allow entire clubs and and opportunities for students amount they wish to True Blue. attending Christmas parties and portion of True Blue members organizations to become members and groups to become recognized Every dollar students donate goes pumpkin smashing,” she said. continues to be students, the orgaof this program and there will for their dedication to Seton Hall directly to helping fellow stu“Also, True Blue is a great way to nization is proud of this fact. The be special recognition for those through True Blue. dents. show your Pirate pride.” Student Alumni Association leads groups. Claudia Emanuele can be Students are also required to Nugent explained that True the True Blue for student’s efforts Nugent said students will see reached at claudia.emanuele@stukeep their contact information Blue is not limited to students. and they host a variety of proan increase in the presence of True dent.shu.edu. Claudia Emanuele Staff Writer
Stomp the Hall to showcase talents in UGC Zoey Dotson Staff Writer
Stomp the Hall is a showcase that will highlight the talents of fraternities and sororities within the United Greek Council (UGC) on Nov. 2 in the Main Lounge of the University Center. Heather Harris, a senior Africana studies and history major and sister of the Zeta Phi Beta sorority, explained Stomp the Hall as, “A creative way to get your organization out there.” A total number of eight organizations will be performing in an effort to represent the spirit of their group. Every member in the fraternities and sororities is required to perform with their organization, a rule that is implemented by the UGC. In the past, many of the Greeks stepped, strolled or sang to show off their organization. Harris said that her sorority is doing both, stepping and strolling, which includes lots of practicing to prepare. “Stomp the Hall is a good way to see the fun side and effort the fraternities and sororities put into their organizations,” Harris said. The fraternities performing will include Alpha Phi Alpha Inc., Phi
Photo courtesy of Nia Green Some members of Zeta Phi Beta will be performing along with other Greek organizations in the United Greek Council. Beta Sigma Inc., Lambda Theta Phi Latin Inc. and Psi Sigma Phi Multicultural Inc. There will also be four sororities performing, which include Zeta Phi Beta Inc., Chi Upsilon Sigma National Latin Inc., Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Inc., and Lambda Tau Omega Inc. Sydra Berra, a junior social and behavioral sciences major, attended
a similar event last year offered by the United Greek Council. “Some performances are better than others,” Berra said. “But the amazing thing about this event is that gives other students a chance to see the multitude of Greek organizations they can chose from.” Nia Green, a junior sociology and Africana studies major, is a new member of Zeta Phi Beta so-
rority. She explained the purpose of the showcase. “The goal for this semester’s performance is to have fun, engage with the audience and express our uniqueness as an organization with the SHU community at large,” Green said. Stomp the Hall is an events that introduces the students of Seton Hall to the multitude of fraternities
and sororities they may explore. It also gives Seton Hall students a sense of the cultures that surround them on campus. Doors open at 7 p.m. Seton Hall students have free admission and non-SHU student tickets are $6, which can be bought on EventBrite. Zoey Dotson can be reached at zoey.dotson@student.shu.edu.
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Music-ed program makes sure students are hitting the right notes Christina McDonald-Vitale Campus Life Copy Editor Seton Hall’s music education program is small, allowing for a lot of individual attention for students striving to combine their devotion to music and teaching, while joining orchestrations and preparing for concerts such as the “Prayer for Peace” on Oct. 27. “I’ve always wanted to be a teacher since I was a little kid,” said Jordan Green, a sophomore music education major. “I’ve also been doing music my whole life and I play many instruments. I decided to combine my two passions together after hearing advice from my choir teacher, Mr. John Hellyer, who told me I’d make a great music teacher.” Green takes many private lessons, ranging from voice to instruments, including strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion. “In addition I have many teacher preparation classes as well as theatre classes because I’m a double major,” he said. There are also a number of ensembles such as choir, orchestra and jazz bands available for students to join to pursue their passion of performing. Green plays second violin and is orchestra manager for the University Orchestra. He is also involved
with many of the student run musical organizations on campus such as Gentlemen of the Hall, the Seton Strings and the musicals. Steve Smith, a senior music education major studying jazz guitar, takes similar classes to Green including education courses and focusing on the different instrument families. “In the future I will always be playing and performing music, and I hope to be teaching in a school,” Smith said. Smith thrives off the personalized attention he gets because of the small program. “Studying personally with Dr. Christiansen really changed a lot for me and he taught me a lot about being a fine musician,” he said. “Dr. Tramm’s conducting class was a huge eye opener for me and taught me quite a bit about conducting that has proven to be necessary in my placement.” Green, who is tenor section leader of the university chorus and chamber choir, explained the hard work put into preparing for the “Prayer for Peace” concert, which celebrated classical music and composers dedicated to the message of peace. “It took a lot of rehearsal and the Beethoven is an extremely hard piece, especially for college
Photo courtesy of Jordan Green The recent Prayer for Peace concert allowed Jordan Green, a music education major, to perform at NJPAC and hone the skills he’s learned in the classroom. students,” he said. “However, once we put everything together with the orchestra and the professionals, we were amazed at how great it sounded and our hard work paid off.” Green said practicing and performing in this concert helped with “attaining my goals, because some things in music cannot be learned in a classroom, but have to be experienced. This was a great learning experience for me
because the Beethoven ninth symphony is something every singer should have experience singing, and NJ PAC is a once in a lifetime place to perform.” Dr. Tramm, assistant professor, director of Choral Activities and conductor for Prayer for Peace, has taught in the music department for six years and has seen the program along with Green progressively grow. “Jordan has a burning desire
to learn and gain every experience that he can,” Tramm said. “His thirst for knowledge is very impressive and will prepare him well for a career of teaching and inspiring the next generations of music students. Students like Jordan are rare and it is my pleasure to watch him grow as an artist and a person.” Christina Vitale can be reached at christina.mcdonaldvitale@student.shu.edu.
Blue Crew braves rain, sun and crowds to help future Pirates Megan Beauchamp Staff Writer You’ve seen them in blue shirts around campus. Rain or shine, they are there – pointing and leading huddled groups of families from one end of campus to the other. You’ve probably even been a part of the tours or open houses at Seton Hall before you decided to make it your home. Being a part of Blue Crew is more than boasting about the University and giving walking tours, according to its members. Blue Crew members not only carry the responsibility of giving students a good first impression of Seton Hall but are also a strong representative of the University. The first principle listed in the Blue Crew application states, “Serve as an ambassador for the University.” For some of the students, training began in August. It’s an all-day session where new members learn from veteran Blue Crew members, fast facts about admissions, the Career Center and Disability Support Services. It’s not all facts and information, though. A big part of Blue Crew is the personalized experiences they can offer to perspective and accepted students. “I once had a student write a
Sarah Yenesel/Asst. Photography Editor Blue Crew members give tours, run open houses and help future Pirates find a home at the Hall. review for me that said I was the best college tour they had ever been on, that was huge, and I felt such a sense of pride for SHU that day,” said Megan Scime, a sophomore and marketing and political science major. “It’s crazy to think
that I might see that girl’s face on campus next year in pirate blue.” Working as a Blue Crew member for the first time this year, Scime said she joined because she wanted to help other students love the school in the same way
she did when she first set foot on campus. James Sherry, a sophomore marketing and finance double major, echoed similar sentiments. “I wanted an on-campus job where I felt like I was doing meaningful
work to help the university,” Sherry said. Along with tours, Blue Crew members must also be present at all open houses, a day where the campus is full of potential students and their families, meeting faculty and other representatives. There’s a rehearsed orchestration to open houses, but don’t be fooled. This is something admissions counselors and Blue Crew prepare for extensively weeks beforehand. “Open house is the most hectic time in the admissions office,” said Lianne Joseph, a sophomore public relations major. “Despite everyone having to be up way too early for a Sunday morning, we all had great energy and were up for anything.” Teamwork and a “hands-on” attitude is another important aspect of Blue Crew, but being on the team has been a good way to help the students with their individual skills as well. “I have become more confident when publicly speaking thanks to repetition at work,” Sherry said. “I’ve also learned how to diversify my approach depending on my audience.” Megan Beauchamp can be reached at megan.beauchamp@student.shu.edu.
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Students spend a diplomatic day in D.C. Veronica Gaspa Staff Writer
On Oct. 20 the School of Diplomacy took a day trip to Washington, D.C. to show students who are interested in international or domestic affairs some available career paths. The trip also put an emphasis on the Semester in D.C program, which is open to all SHU students and gives a good idea of what working in D.C. is like. During the program students have an internship Monday through Thursday and take classes on Friday at the United Nations Foundation with Seton Hall professor Catharin Dalpino. Twenty-five students went to D.C., and while there were students in all grades, there was a focus on informing the sophomore class for next year, as the Semester in D.C Program is designed to be completed in a student’s junior year. The requirements to attend the trip included students’ resume approval; they were also asked to bring business cards on the trip. While in D.C the students made four stops. Two out of the four stops required business attire, so students got to experience dressing professionally and being in a professional setting. The first stop of the day was the Rayburn Building on Capitol
Photo via Twitter/@shuDiplomacy School of Diplomacy students ended their trip at the U.N. Foundation learning about the vast job opportunities available in D.C. Hill, where students heard from SHU alum John Jones (M.A. ‘04) and how he has navigated politics throughout his successful career. The next stop was the Woodrow Wilson Center, where students learned more about North Korea and how to see things from the viewpoint of North Korean citizens. Next, students went to the World Bank and learned how finance and international development go hand and hand.
The day ended at the United Nations Foundation, where the students talked to Dalpino, get more information about the Semester in D.C Program and discussed other career opportunities available. Among the staff that traveled to D.C. was Dr. Kyle Younger, director of Professional Services, and Dr. Catherine Ruby, director of Internships and Career Development at SHU. “This trip encouraged the stu-
bassador for New Jersey’s Muscular Dystrophy Association. He graduated from Seton Hall in May 2016 and is now working toward his law degree at Seton Hall Law School so he can one day work at the district attorney’s office. “I see him and I see someone without limitations,” said one of Cooper’s law professors, David Sheppard. For Sheppard, Cooper has made him a better professor, reminding him of his own blind spots, especially when it comes to making higher education accessible to people with physical disabilities. “People overlook what kinds of things that can be done to accommodate his needs and to even the playing field,” said Sheppard, recalling an instance when Cooper had to point out to Sheppard that he could not easily take notes using the desks in the lecture hall. “He’s a steady and helpful reminder to be thoughtful as a professor,” Sheppard said. “He’s motivation for me to face challenges head on.” Unfortunately, not everyone sees Cooper in a positive light. He shared a memory of someone
calling him “a waste of space” on social media his junior year of college and the effects of what he called the “disability bubble.” “They think I have something contagious and so sometimes people don’t sit next to me in class,” Cooper said. “They’re not looking at me as a person.” Cooper’s girlfriend, Kate Peterson, said that his wheelchair also causes people to be overly polite. “It’s like parting the Red Seaeveryone gets out of the way,” Peterson said. She added that people often think she is his aide when they go out together and stare when they realize they are just a couple holding hands. “It’s not that big of a deal. I wish I could convince that to people,” Peterson said. “His body might not be working right, but everything else about him is there.” According to his friend of five years, Jamila DePena, Cooper never lets anyone tread softly when it comes to his disability, and he is always the first one to laugh at himself. She said that she does not know where she would be without his unwavering friendship and his ability to make her
dents to think of D.C as still active in their hiring process, and not see the change in administration as a threat to where they could apply,” Younger said. Younger and Ruby said this is the first time they have done something like this and hope it is not the last. “It was a really nice opportunity for us to introduce them to the world of international affairs,” Ruby said. Annika Springsteel, a freshman
diplomacy major, was among the 25 students in attendance. “I learned a lot about the many different careers in the field of international relations and diplomacy that D.C. and the Northern Virginia area have to offer,” Springsteel said. “To learn about diplomacy and international relations in the heart of where it is occurring in this nation is very engaging.” Veronica Gaspa can be reached at veronica.gaspa@student.shu.edu.
SHU alum, law student doesn’t let his disability define him Payton Seda Staff Writer
On paper, Joshua Cooper is like every other college student striving towards a bright future, while also trying to balance a social life. Yet, many people fail to see the similarities between themselves and Cooper as they focus their attention to one aspect of his life: his wheel chair. At 18 months old, Cooper was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy type II, a disease that affects the motor neurons of the muscles and the synapse. “I do everything others do just in my own way,” Cooper said. “The biggest pet peeve I have is when people underestimate my capabilities.” He said that such doubts only fuel his drive to succeed. Cooper said that though his disability has closed many doors, such as playing sports as a child or getting a driver’s license, it has opened many more. “I wouldn’t be in law school becoming a lawyer without my wheel chair,” Cooper said. “It’s helped put me where I am now.” Cooper was a Good Will Am-
Photo via LinkedIn/Joshua Cooper Joshua Cooper, a ‘16 graduate and current law student, wants people to look at him as just another college student. smile, even on her worst days. “He’s taught me not to treat people differently, he’s never let me treat him differently, but to see the person behind the wheel chair,” DePena said. Cooper said he lives by the mantra “you don’t know how
tough you are until being tough is all you can be.” His advice to everyone disabled or not is simple: “Keep looking forward,” he said. “The only bad day was yesterday; the good day is tomorrow.” Payton Seda can be reached at payton.seda@student.shu.edu.
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With terror on the rise, hypocrisy is our worst enemy W
henever there’s an attack on United States soil, whether it was carried out by a terrorist or not, the American people turn on each other instead of the enemy. Everyone wants to point fingers at the other side, seemingly scrambling to find someone to place quick blame on. When we do this, we distract ourselves from the real problem and the potential solutions that could fix it. We’re seeing this now in the days following the terrorist attack in New York City that killed eight and injured 20 people. The suspected attacker, Sayfullo Saipov,
who police say is responsible for careening a rental truck down a busy pathway, purposefully striking pedestrians and bicyclists, entered the U.S. via the Diversity Visa Lottery program, according to The Washington Post. President Donald Trump took to Twitter following the incident, shifting the blame to Sen. Chuck Schumer (D - N.Y.), who was a sponsor of the Diversity Visa Lottery bill when it was passed on a bipartisan basis in 1990. Trump called the bill a “Schumer beauty” and said he is working to terminate the diversity visa lot-
tery and create a merit-based visa program. He failed to mention (or possibly to just do his research) that Schumer actually proposed to end the diversity visa lottery and increase merit based visas in 2013, but the bill died in the House of Representatives because of a GOP majority, according to NPR. “We have to get much tougher,” Trump said in reference to immigration. “We have to get much smarter. And we have to get much less politically correct.” Mr. Trump, we assure you, nothing you do is politically correct. We don’t know how much less
Sarah Yenesel Asst. Photography Editor
Before most concerts start, there is an exciting buzz in the air. The recorded music played before the show starts lowers and the lights turn off. Then, the phones come out. People raise their arms, usually holding their phones horizontally to get the whole stage in their shot, and start recording. The talent comes on the stage, only to see hundreds of phones staring back at them. I sometimes have to watch the concert through the person’s screen in front of me. Taylor York, the guitarist of the band, Paramore, tweeted while he was on tour that he understands that people want to record concerts for memories, but it “kills him” to see people record an entire show on their phone.
I get it – I really do – but what kills me is when I go on Snapchat and see someone’s story, which consists of various concert clips and photos, which can sometimes collectively be up to 10 minutes long. Every time I see those long Snapchat stories, I think, “Wow, that person spent all that time and money to not truly experience the concert.” Concerts are meant to be an experience where you can see an artist or band preform live. You are encouraged to dance and sing and experience the music with the artist. That’s not the case when you record the whole show on your phone, however. When you use your phone, all you think about is whether you’re getting a good video and which social media platform to post it on. This puts the real concert experi-
ence on pause. In 2013, a study called “The Influence of Taking Photos on Memory for a Museum Tour” by Linda A. Henkel discovered a photo-taking-impairment effect, which found that subjects remembered fewer objects and detail about the scenes they photographed than if they had only observed the scene. I once recorded most of the concerts I attended when I had my first smart phone. One dropped phone later, I lost all of those concert photos and videos. That’s when I realized that they weren’t important. I never needed those pictures or videos to remember the concert experience. They were only proof that I was there. Thinking back, I should have just put my phone away for the show because the best memories occur when you actually take part
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Photo via Pixabay Many people focus on their phones instead of the perfomers at the concert they are attending. in the musical experience. One of the best moments I experienced at a concert is when I sang along to “Caught Myself ” by Paramore. I sang at the top of my lungs, I felt the emotion in the lyrics and I let the melody move my
body. I don’t need photos or videos to remember that. Sarah Yenesel is a junior journalism major from Morristown, N.J. She can be reached at sarah.yenesel@ student.shu.edu.
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Sports Quote of the Week “There’s no better way to bond with someone than to play, to bleed, to sweat with them.” - C.J. Ryu of Seton Hall’s club rugby team
Recent firings show MLB’s ESPN further hurts cutthroat mentality itself with
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Matt Ambrose Staff Writer
Many people will say that what one does in the regular season means nothing once the postseason comes around. That has been the thought process of three playoff organizations in 2017. The Yankees, Red Sox and Nationals have all fired their managers after reaching the postseason this year. John Farrell of the Red Sox and Dusty Baker of the Nationals were let go after their teams fell in their respective league division series’, while Joe Girardi led his surprising Yankees team to Game 7 of the ALCS before falling to the Houston Astros. These firings show that teams do not care what one has done in the past. It is a “win now or you’re gone” mentality, and in some cases it can be unfair. The most glaring, and also questionable, firing this season is the dismissal of Girardi. The Yankees entered the 2017 season with low expectations, featuring a young roster and a pitching staff full of question marks. No one anticipated Aaron Judge to hit 52 home runs or for Luis Severino to become one of the top arms in the American League. It was a surprisingly successful year in the Bronx, to say the least. However, Girardi was still fired. Girardi had been with the team since 2008, when he took over for legendary Yankee manager Joe Torre. Girardi proceeded to win 103 games in his second season at the helm, a year that resulted in a world championship. The Yankees also never had a losing season in Girardi’s 10 years. Another World Series-winning manager who was fired was Farrell, whose five-year run in Boston ended soon after the Red Sox were ousted by Houston in the ALDS. It was a rocky experience for Farrell in Boston. He followed up the World Series win with backto-back last place finishes. However, on the tail end of things, he won back-to-back AL East titles in 2016 and 2017, something that had never occurred in the history of the franchise. What doomed Farrell was all that came after that magical 2013 season. The last-place finishes were ugly and the two playoff
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Photos via MLB.com The Yankee’s Joe Girardi (top) and the Nationals’ Dusty Baker (bottom) have both been let go this postseason. berths resulted in just one playoff victory in seven games combined over the two seasons. Put the whole media firestorm that brewed in Boston over the summer aside. Toward the end, Farrell did not produce enough meaningful results to excite President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski, and it led to his demise in Boston. Then there is Dusty Baker, whose closest taste of the commissioner’s trophy came way back in 2002 with the Giants, as his team lost in the World Series in seven games. This time, Baker was in charge of the Nationals for just two seasons, leading the team to NL East titles in both seasons. However, the Nationals have not won a playoff series since 1981, when they were still the Montreal Expos. They have now lost in five games in the NLDS in back-to-back seasons. Baker was given a short leash and he was unable to capitalize. This short leash is given to many managers in Major League
Baseball currently. It is a winnow mentality, which is not necessarily a bad thing. In terms of managers like Baker, who was in a tough spot to begin with given the organization’s desperation for a playoff series win, or for Farrell, whose club has one playoff win since winning it all in 2013, this bit them in the end. With managers such as Girardi, things get a bit hazy. The team had low expectations and it massively overachieved, but at the end of the day it is New York, where you win or you are out. Girardi’s firing shows that this league’s managerial landscape is as cutthroat as it has ever been. It may be internal problems that led to these managers being let go, but leading one’s team to the postseason is no longer enough. If you don’t win the World Series, you are in danger of getting fired, plain and simple. Matt Ambrose is a journalism major from Exeter, N.H. He can be reached at matthew.ambrose1@ student.shu.edu or on Twitter @ mambrose97.
ESPN made headlines again on Oct. 23 by cancelling “Barstool Van Talk,” a new show that had only aired for one episode. The move stirred controversy, as several ESPN employees were reportedly unhappy with the partnership despite the excitement it had brought. The show, hosted by Barstool employees Dan “Big Cat” Katz and PFTcommenter, was meant as a means to get new, creative content onto ESPN. Because of the nature of the show and the potential controversy it brought, it was given an air time of 1 a.m. on Wednesdays on ESPN2. Since the creation of “Pardon My Take,” a Barstool podcast, Big Cat and PFTcommenter have grown from irrelevant internet bloggers into social media celebrities. The name, “Pardon My Take,” is derived from ESPN shows “Pardon the Interruption” and “First Take,” attempting to poke fun and offer a satirical perspective of the sports landscape. At the time, ESPN was not friendly with Barstool, sending a cease-and-desist letter after the podcast’s launch, which Barstool employees initially laughed off. The blog later threatened legal action right back and one Barstool writer wrote that ESPN was just whining because Barstool was, “winning the optics battle and the hearts and minds of the internet,” according to the blog’s website. That quote proved to be true. According to Barstool, the podcast averages between 750,000 and 1.5 million listeners per episode and is regularly ranked as the No. 1 podcast in the “Sports and Recreation” section of iTunes. Last year, the show was named one of the best 12 podcasts by Apple and The Big Lead went as far to rank Big Cat and PFTcommenter as the No. 1 sports media talents under the age of 40. Notable guests from this year include J.J. Watt, Jim Harbaugh, Mike Tyson and Kareem-Abdul Jabbar. With guests of that caliber, it is easy to see why ESPN was interested in the partnership. Despite the 1 a.m. run time, “Barstool Van Talk” was always going to have some
success because of the high-profile nature of the guests and the popularity of “Pardon My Take.” “Barstool Van Talk” gave a glimpse of its potential popularity by drawing 88,000 viewers for its sole episode aired on Oct. 18, a high number for a late night show on ESPN2. The beginning of the end of “Barstool Van Talk” came the night of its first episode, when ESPN sideline reporter and NFL Countdown host Sam Ponder took to Twitter to express her displeasure with Barstool. She made it clear she was angry and upset and recalled a line from a blog post in 2014 by Barstool president Dave Portnoy that read, “F*** SAM PONDER THAT BIBLE THUMPING FREAK.” Make no mistake, it is upsetting to see misogynistic and offensive comments in Barstool’s past. However, the blog has matured since its creation and has learned where to draw the line. Barstool writers are trolls on social media and on their blog. Even though they have matured, they start Twitter fights and make fun of anyone they can. ESPN has always known this, as evidenced by the cease-and-desist letter mentioned above. The show had been in the works for months with the idea that ESPN talent would appear as guests in many of the episodes. With that in mind, the network should have known that the partnership could spur controversy and that some of its own employees would be unhappy. Assuming that there would be no backlash would be ignorant given the negative experiences multiple ESPN employees have had with Barstool. In the end, the network’s breakup with Barstool will hurt its ability to promote its on-air talent. Although Big Cat and PFTcommenter acknowledged their friendships with Scott Van Pelt and Ryen Russillo, they were clear that other ESPN talent would not necessarily be welcome, at least for the time being. Simply put, the cancellation of the show makes ESPN look incompetent and indecisive about what it wants to be. Andrew Lombardo is a journalism major from Middletown, Conn. He can be reached at andrew.lombardo@ student.shu.edu or on Twitter @lombardo_andrew.
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SHU volleyball having a season to remember with postseason in sight Mat Mlodzinski Staff Writer At 14-12 (8-5), the Seton Hall volleyball team is in fourth place in the Big East and as it stands right now, that would be good for yet another conference tournament appearance. After losing players like Tessa Fournier and Danielle Schroeder to graduation, 2017 looked like it would be a rebuilding year for the Pirates. However, after winning seven of its last 10 games, Seton Hall is looking like a dangerous team in the heart of conference play thanks to the success and improvement of the team’s attack. Seton Hall’s attack all starts with Abby Thelen. The junior recorded 315 kills all of last season, averaging 3.03 per set. This year, she is on pace to surpass that, already with
Photo via SHU Athletics Seton Hall Volleyball is having a season to remember in 2017. 363 kills at a staggering 3.74 per set. However, the team’s production does not stop there. Dominique Mason is also on pace to crush her totals from last year. This year, Mason has 248 kills, compared to 193 last year. Caitlin Koska has also racked up
more kills this year than last, and Haylee Gasser is on pace to improve her numbers as well. Graduate transfer Sharay Barnes has made a huge impact for the Pirate offense, with 227 kills on the season. Games are not just won on the attack, but with defense as well.
Senior Sarah Kenneweg has proven that, as she recorded her 1,000th career dig in the Pirates’ victory over DePaul on Oct. 27. Also on the defensive side for the Pirates are Mason and Koska, who have improved their blocks per set averages, while Gasser still leads the team with her 0.88 blocks per set. It has been an up and down year for Seton Hall, but team play as a whole has been a key factor in its successes. Junior Sophia Coffey has been the epitome of that, as she leads the team with 542 assists and sophomore Maggie Cvelbar is not too far behind with 447. This season has been one of numbers. The Pirates are on pace for their best season since 2014, when they put up a 28-8 record and 17-4 in the Big East, along with an NCAA Tournament appearance. With five regular-season
games left, the Pirates still have work to do to solidify postseason play this year. Thelen continues to close in on 1,000 career kills, as she currently sits at 875, and Coffey is just 27 assists away from 2,500 in her career. The finish to the top four in the conference will be close, but the milestone play from the athletes have given the Pirates the chance to take that fourth spot and build upon last year’s Big East Tournament appearance. Mat Mlodzinski can be reached at matthew.mlodzinski@student.shu. edu or on Twitter @Mlodzinski_15.
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Tied at one, on the road and vying to keep their Big East Tournament hopes alive, Seton Hall got a big moment from a player that was a year ago playing across the country at Las Positas, a junior college in Livermore, Calif. That player was Marco Neves and that moment was Neves’ fourth goal of the season. Meanwhile, marauding in the defensive midfield throughout the season has been Gabriel Viola, the Brazilian by way of Iowa Western Community College, who has not missed a game and has added two goals and three assists in his first season in the blue and white. The duo is part of a large wave of six experienced upperclassmen that were brought into the program this year, a change from the philosophy of two seasons ago when Pirates head coach Gerson Echeverry brought in 10 freshmen and witnessed the team struggle to adjust and fail to win a game. “I thought when we brought in that big class, as talented as they were, they were extremely immature,” Echeverry said. “And it showed in games; in some big games that we couldn’t hold off.
And some games we just couldn’t come back from. I mean, they fought and fought and were in a lot of games, but that [bringing in experience over youth] was the exact mindset.” The group of players that were brought in this season can broadly be defined as high-character guys, with experience and hardship from having to make it, some at a community college and others in a foreign country. That situation has been the case for Viola, who had the idea of playing soccer in the United States but had to work and study diligently, while at the same time wait patiently for three years for his chance at Div. I soccer. “I wanted a challenge for my life, I wanted to come to play D-1 but first I wasn’t eligible,” Viola said. “For me, my only way to go to D-1 would be studying and playing at junior college and graduating. So, I was looking at the best junior colleges in the country, and Iowa Western showed some interest.” The harsh winters of Iowa were something new for Viola, as was the style of soccer, although neither change phased him as he established himself as the National Junior College Athletic Association’s Most Valuable Player, on top of earning first-team honors
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Photo via SHU Athletics Transfers have been huge for Seton Hall Men’s Soccer in 2017. and a Region Best XI nod as well. Viola garnered interest from powerhouse schools such as Clemson and Louisville, in addition to Big East rival Creighton, although the midfielder needed a full ride, and equally, commitment from a school by January, or else he would be forced to sit out another season. “[Viola] was one of the key guys that we wanted and we were fortunate enough that we had some money available because some guys had graduated early, and we knew we could bring him in in January,” Echeverry said. Neves, meanwhile, was verbally committed to Notre Dame coming out of high school, but not
long after had stopped playing soccer in what he described as an “emotional rollercoaster.” “Things didn’t work out, I started not playing well, I started to not focus on my studies, kind of quit soccer for about six months to a year,” Neves said. “Took a gap year my freshman year. And then I went and played for, the coach at my community college, who was a coach at division two prior [to that]. So, I played with him for like six months and then I went to that community college with him. And so, this guy I’m really close with; if it wasn’t for him, I probably wouldn’t be playing soccer today.” But having come out the other
side, Neves has a new mentality that he attests has made him not only a sharper player, but a better person. Viola and Neves may operate in different areas in the field, but the two, along with fellow eligible transfers Steven Catudal, Jose Andres Veizaga and Juan Camilo Abella, have been critical in helping the team add new players that could be leaders from day one. “We’re like an immediate solution for [the coaches],” Viola said. “Because since we’re not freshmen we already have the experience, we’re already come to be a name in the team. We come to solve problems.” Those problems involve returning the program to the Big East Tournament, a feat which the program has inched closer to achieving in recent years, but one it will fall short of doing again this year. It is also an achievement in which Neves, Viola and company hope they can be a part of. “Some people would look at it like, you know I want to go there, they’ve struggled,” Neves said. “Well, on the other hand I was like, let me see if I can be that person that can fix things, or at least help things improve.” James Justice can be reached at james.justice@student.shu.edu or on Twitter @JamesJusticeIII.
Women’s soccer looks to 2018 with eye on young talent Nick Santoriello Staff Writer The Seton Hall women’s soccer team completed its season at home on Oct. 26, losing to Marquette by a final score of 2-0. The Pirates finished the year with a 0-12-5 record overall and a 0-6-3 record in the Big East. Despite not achieving the success the Pirates and head coach Rick Stainton would have preferred this season, the team still had some bright spots. Two of those came when the Pirates kicked off Big East play with two hard-fought draws against DePaul and Butler, the latter of whom would go on to finish second in the Big East. Although the Pirates were unable to pick up a win in-conference play, the team was competitive in nearly every game, something Stainton took away as a positive from the season. “We did have many successes this year. It might not have come in the win column, but we’ve developed, become more competitive, and closed the gap on our
opponents,” Stainton said. One of those gaps closed between Seton Hall and its opponents was the goal differential in Big East play. Even though the team finished with the same amount of points in-conference as last season, the Hall’s goal differential in 2017 improved by five in the one-year span. “We showed ourselves this year that we are capable of winning,” Stainton said. “Now for us it’s about sustaining our play and becoming more consistent while capitalizing when we can.” A big factor in Seton Hall’s ability to improve next year will be the return of a large underclassmen group that includes 10 freshmen. One of these freshmen is midfielder Cassy Harrigan who played a major role of the offensive end for the Pirates, providing valuable minutes and tying for the team lead in goals (2). “I think the playing time some of us were able to get helped us learn from this year and let us know what we need to improve on,” Harrigan said. “We became better and learned from each
Photo via SHU Athletics Cassy Harrigan has been a big part of the youth movement for Seton Hall women’s soccer coach Rick Stainton. game. With a year down, we now know how to compete in the Big East.” When looking towards next season, Harrigan feels another offseason and training camp with her teammates can only help better the team. “Next year is exciting because we’re all so much closer now than when we came in,” Harrigan said.”When you first get here, it’s a new environment. Sometimes I don’t know what a teammate is thinking because I don’t have
as much experience with them,” Harrigan said. “Learning to play with every player has been important in our growth.” Stainton shares Harrigan’s optimism heading into 2018 with another year of familiarity between the younger players. “A lot of our underclassmen got some valuable time in some critical moments so that should let them know what they need to improve on in the offseason,” Stainton said. “Ultimately, hopefully it will help us change some of these
losses into wins.” One aspect of their game the Pirates will look to carry into next season is the team’s hard-working attitude. To the team, that is the first step for the success making its way to the record books. “Each game we put in so much effort and even though the scores didn’t end up how we wanted them to, the effort we put into each game was incredible,” Harrigan said. For Stainton and his team, the future is bright. Their ability to improve will depend on forming and improving the chemistry amongst the underclassmen and growing within the program. As the chemistry improves, their play will only get better, inevitably leading to more wins. Still, what the team left on the field this season is worthy of remembrance as well. “I like where we’re going, but I’m also proud of what we’ve done,” Stainton said. Nick Santoriello can be reached at nicholas.santoriello@student.shu. edu or on Twitter @NickSantoriello.
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Club rugby, a campus mainstay, experiencing competitive success Matt Lamb Staff Writer Most students come into college without having ever played rugby, or even knowing any details about the sport – besides the fact that it’s similar to football, but with no padding. “It’s continuous, if you get tackled, you have to keep going as if it’s one big play,” senior and three-year club rugby player Connor Cadrin said. The Seton Hall Rugby Football Club is one of the most popular club sports on campus. An official team for over four decades, the club currently consists of around 30 members, the majority who are upperclassmen. It is part of a large college rugby scene, as over 854 colleges are registered with USA Rugby and over 32,000 college members participate, according to Forbes. Neither Cadrin nor fellow senior teammate C.J. Ryu knew much about rugby before attending Seton Hall and both joined the program as sophomores. They both played sports in high school
and still wanted that team element in their lives. Ryu says having that is a defining part of the club. “There’s no better way to bond with someone than to play, to bleed, to sweat with them,” Ryu said. “We’re all connected together through rugby and playing helps takes our stresses away from school. I definitely see a brotherhood element within our organization.” The club goes great lengths to make itself known on and off campus, as it needs to continually re-fill the roster. “Since a lot of the team is upperclassmen, we always look to get the word out to freshmen about playing, and we participate in freshman move-in day at the beginning of every year,” Cadrin said. “We put on our rugby kits and that always starts a conversation. We also use social media to message people who are interested. “Every year, we do the Polar Plunge to get our name out there as well, while also raising over a thousand dollars for a good
cause,” Cadrin added. The club also has a strong alumni base, which allows for former players to come back to mentor current students and meet players from as far back as the 1970s. There is also an alumni game that takes place annually. “There’s always an alumni weekend and it’s great to see old teammates as well as other guys who I can meet and network with; it’s definitely something I want to do when I graduate,” Cadrin said. Seton Hall finished 4-2 in its regular season play this year, earning second place in the club’s division and a trip to the playoffs, where they faced Siena in the first round on Oct. 29. The Pirates mostly play teams from the tristate area. “We play away in New York, Connecticut and other parts of New Jersey,” Cadrin said. “We’ll play fairly local teams, too, such as Montclair State and William Paterson. Even if you’re not on the starting squad, there’s always a B-side game going on so the new players get experience.” In addition to the scheduled
Photo via Instagram/setonhallrugby Club rugby has existed on campus for more than 40 years. season in the fall, the Pirates also go a bit off script in the spring, where they register for several tournaments throughout the semester and play several matches on the weekends. Seton Hall ended its season with a 22-17 loss to Siena on Sunday. “Our rookies played very well and fought just as hard as any veteran on the pitch,” Ryu said. “We were down 17-5 at the half, came back from halftime, guns blazing and scored two tries and a conversion kick. For the last 15 minutes or so, we fought back and forth with no scores, taking a lot of injuries. The injuries piled up and we had to send our new players
in and for some it [was] their first A-side match.” The loss did not define Seton Hall’s season in the team’s eyes. What did is the way the players come together throughout the course of a semester, a year, a college career, to develop relationships both on and off the pitch. “The club has grown so much since I’ve joined,” Ryu said. “I’ve really enjoyed playing. I don’t see this as just a club sport; it’s an organization that’s continuing to be built upon. I want to be able to make an impact even after I graduate.” Matt Lamb can be reached at matthew.lamb@student.shu.edu or on Twitter @MattS_Lamb.
Sports Poll asks questions of Goodell, brain injuries and baseball Andrea Keppler Staff Writer In the back corner, on the fifth floor of Jubilee Hall sits Seton Hall’s Sports Poll, a calling center dedicated to covering issues and controversies in sports. According to the poll’s website, it is the first and only active cold-calling service about sports. “The feeling was that there was no national sports poll [or no] scientific sports poll that measured people’s feeling on important issues revolving around sports,” said Rick Gentile, director of the Sports Poll. All polls have a student footprint, with students involved in forming the questions and conducting interviews. The questions asked in the polls focus on current topics in sports and sometimes focus on sensitive political issues, with the latest poll no different in that regard. In its most recent poll, it was revealed that by a 42 to 47 percent margin, Americans believe that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell should have ordered players to stand for the pre-game playing of the national anthem. Gentile said when considering the 3.7 percent margin of error,
Photo via MLB.com Sports Poll responders were in favor of not limiting pitch changes to shorten baseball games. these results are almost dead even. “Any way you ask that question you’re going to get kind of a 5050 response,” he said. “This one is an issue that people feel very strongly about, very deeply about on both sides.” Farzad Kohzad, a graduate assistant with the Sports Poll, said these results “[show] the even divide that there is in this country” surrounding this topic. “If it was a wide margin then you wouldn’t see such a large backlash going on.” Another issue in football, and one that Americans are not as divided on, is whether medical personnel should advise parents
about football’s dangers before they sign their children up. Results from that question found that 82 percent believe they should be informed prior. Regardless of safety precautions implemented in the NFL, Gentile notes that severe brain injuries are still a plague. “It’s evidence that it’s taking place from youth football on up,” Gentile said. Another topic the poll addressed was concerned with baseball, specifically relating to length of game. The poll showed that 45 percent of baseball fans occasionally watch the entirety of a postseason
baseball game, while 17 percent said they never watch at all. Freshman Dalton Allison does not attribute the low viewership among fans to the game’s length, but rather to its start time. “If you’re a Dodgers fan living in New Jersey and it’s the NLDS, they’re going to start the game at 10 o’clock at night and if you have to get up and go to work the next day, you are going to be sleeping when that game starts,” Allison said. Kohzad said this result did not surprise him, as he explained how even though basketball and football games take about the same amount of time as baseball
games, his belief is that basketball and football have more action. Even after a historic Game 5 of this year’s World Series that included a back-and-forth battle of home runs on Oct. 29, eventually resulting in a 10th-inning Astros win, Gentile said he does not believe this game could be the catalyst to spark more interest in the postseason since, in his opinion, the game takes too long and ends too late. The poll asked callers if they were in favor of a rule to limit pitching changes in order to increase the game’s pace, and 57 percent answered no, while an almost even 40 to 43 percent margin said they favored limiting pitching changes. “I think the end goal is to get games to be played in less than three hours and I don’t know how much they can do about it honestly,” Gentile said. As more issues in sports arise in the next month, Gentile has the chance to address them with compelling findings and talking points in the next poll, which will be held on Nov. 27. Andrea Keppler can be reached at andrea.keppler@student.shu. edu or on Twitter @keppler_andrea.
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The senior talks leadership and going the extra meter Matt Lapolla Staff Writer For someone who has won the Big East Most Outstanding Swimmer award in back-to-back seasons, it is a surprise that Noah Yanchulis’ did not get into a pool until he tried out for a program on a whim in middle school. Growing up in Arnold, Md., Yanchulis participated in a wide range of sports, including baseball, lacrosse and football. He also played basketball until he was a freshman in high school. Yanchulis decided to take up swimming when a former lacrosse teammate recommended he try out for a local swimming program during a summer when he was in middle school. “I tried that and did that for two years or three years,” Yanchulis said. “Then my summer coach said ‘Hey, you should try swimming at a year round club.’” Yanchulis joined the Naval Academy Aquatic Club, where he qualified for National Club Swimming Association nationals. He spent all four years at Broadneck High School swimming on their varsity team, setting four school records by the time he graduated. In 2014, Yanchulis looked for a college to continue his swimming career. He committed to Seton
Photo via SHU Athletics Noah Yanchulis played baseball, lacrosse and football before trying out for a swimming team. Hall under head coach Ron Farina – something that Yanchulis himself did not expect to happen at the beginning of his recruiting process. “I didn’t actually even know really anything about Seton Hall,” Yanchulis said. “I was looking at other schools and my coach contacted the head coach here, and like a week later I came to visit here and I signed. It was all very, very quick.” What has led Yanchulis through his high school and college years
as a swimmer has been the opportunity to get better. That mentality has led to an incredible amount of success for Yanchulis at Seton Hall. In 2015, he was the Big East Champion for the 200 freestyle. The following year, he defended his 200 freestyle title and added the 500 freestyle en route to winning the Big East Most Outstanding Male Swimmer award. Yanchulis repeated as the champion in both freestyle events and added first-place finishes in the 400 free relay and 800 free relay
in the 2017 Big East Championship, once again claiming the Most Outstanding Male Swimmer title. The Seton Hall men’s swimming team won the Big East title, as well. Now, as a senior, Yanchulis has earned three first-place finishes and three second-place finishes in the young season. “He has a great work ethic,” current head coach Derek Sapp said. “Performance-wise and skillwise, he’s been able to grow a lot.” While his times have steadily
improved over the course of his collegiate career, Yanchulis believes the most important change in his game is his ability to lead. “Being able to vocalize my thoughts and not being afraid to say things to teammates has been the biggest thing,” Yanchulis said. “I feel pretty confident that I have had a very consistently strong work ethic, but developing my leadership skills has definitely been my biggest improvement.” “He’s one of our senior captains, and even as a freshman he and Cody Wimmer would come in and say ‘Hey, what can we do?’” Sapp said. “That has grown a lot over the past four years, and it says a lot for a freshman to have that kind of charisma to come in and talk to coaches like that.” Yanchulis has what remains of his last season at Seton Hall before he graduates in the spring – and with the constant drive to improve, he can help solidify himself as a Pirate gamechanger. “I think the best part about swimming is that I always know I can keep getting better, no matter what,” Yanchulis said. “No matter what you do, even if you swim the fastest race of your life, you can always go faster.” Matt Lapolla can be reached at matthew.lapolla@student.shu.edu or on Twitter @MatthewLapolla.
Seton Hall wins feel-good finale on Senior Day Keith Egan Staff Writer The Seton Hall men’s soccer team defeated Villanova 2-0 at Owen T. Carroll Field in its last match of the season on Wednesday night. The team honored its11 seniors prior to the match, and later proceeded to play one of its most complete performances of the season to secure the team’s sixth win of the season. The game began rather quietly, with not too much action near the net, however, Seton Hall continued pushing. The Pirates broke the scoreless tie in the 12th minute with Jonathan Jimenez’s second goal of the season, with the sophomore knocking in a header off the rebound of a shot that hit the crossbar.
For the rest of the half, the game played out in a defensive manner with only five shots coming from Villanova. With no answer from the visitors to Seton Hall’s opener, the score at the half was 1-0. In the second half, the defensive intensity of the Pirates continued, however the Wildcats gained more possession than they had in the first half. But with the Wildcats threatening, the Pirates capitalized and extended their lead in the 73rd minute, after a Villanova handball in the box set up a penalty kick for the Pirates. Stepping up for Seton Hall was none other than Andres Arcila, who on his Senior Day, scored his ninth goal of the season. The goal brought Arcila’s point total on the season to 21, the
most among any Pirate men’s soccer player in a single season since Samuel Petrone had an identical nine goals and three assists in 2008. Following the penalty kick goal, Villanova’s offense continued to struggle, as Seton Hall played smart down the stretch to shut-out the Wildcats 2-0. “It’s very important to end my Seton Hall career with a win. A lot of fans came out to support in this cold weather, and we wanted to put on a show for them,” Arcila said after the win. Coach Gerson Echeverry was similarly happy that the team was able to end the season on a positive note. “We wanted to make sure these guys had a lasting memory before they left,” Echeverry said. “We had a chat, the boys
Greg Medina/Photography Editor Men’s soccer improved from four wins last season to six this year. were really upbeat, and they just came out here and they went after it, and I’m extremely proud of that.” With the win, Seton Hall finishes off the year 6-10-1 with a
3-6 record in conference play, just a point shy of earning a Big East Tournament invitation. Keith Egan can be reached at keith.egan@student.shu.edu or on Twitter @Keith_Egan10.