The Setonian - Volume 93, Issue 13 - 12/08/2016

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SHU to support undocumented students Siobhan McGirl Staff Writer

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Celebrating 12 Acts of Kindness In Campus Life, Page 7

Seton Hall has joined hundreds of colleges and universities that seek to protect unauthorized immigrants by supporting the continuation of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) immigration policy, issued in 2012

by President Barack Obama.

The pledge by Seton Hall and the other institutions comes in response to the election of President-elect Donald Trump, who has promised in his first 100 days in office to “immediately terminate” Obama’s executive actions on immigration.

Recently, however, he seems to be softening his stance somewhat.

Trump told Time Magazine, which named him “Man of the Year,” that he is going to “work something out” in regards to Dreamers, the undocumented young people who he promised throughout his campaign to strip of protections and work authorizations. Trump said he still plans to have Dreamers in the future and that “on a humanitarian basis it’s a tough situation,” but he did not specify how he plans to “work something out.”

Yet, he still vowed to end DACA. As president, Trump has access to the information of the undocu-

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mented students who are registered with DACA, which has caused fear in the undocumented community, according to Time.

According to the policy, the purpose of DACA is to protect eligible immigrant youth, who came to the United States when they were children, from deportation. The policy protects young undocumented immigrants from

deportation and provides them with a work permit. DACA allows these individuals to study in schools of all grade levels, including higher education institutions.

The Seton Hall admission process does not require students to identify as a DACA student on the application for admission, making it hard to judge how

many students are benefiting from this policy at SHU, according to Dr. Alyssa McCloud, vice president of Enrollment Management. However, administrators nonetheless want to make sure any undocumented students here through DACA do feel welcome on campus.

menting information in official paperwork, even though the University has tried to get Zeta Psi to do so. Davis said this paperwork includes a roster of all individuals with corresponding information, the chapter’s social media outlets and adviser contact information.

The president of SHU’s Zeta Psi chapter, Joseph Giuliani, a senior biology major, said he did everything he could to prevent what he calls an “ill-fated ruling.”

When asked what he thought caused the suspension, he said in an email interview, “Specifically, I think it was a product of a changing Greek community. We did not attend required meetings, had risk management issues with the University, and alleged events that are still under investigation, which are all violations of

an action plan we agreed to stay in accordance with.”

According to the Zeta Psi Fraternity website, their risk management policy is a document that outlines expectations of their chapters in regards to alcohol and drugs, hazing, sexual abuse, etc.

When Giuliani was asked to elaborate about the “alleged events” he mentioned, he said that there were allegations against Zeta Psi because an underage student suffered from alcohol poisoning after attending a Zeta Psi party. He said their chapter provided evidence that the allegations were mistaken, but their evidence was not deemed “evident enough” by the University.

Giuliani said the fraternity was previously on probation in

Fall 2015. To prevent suspension, Zeta Psi collectively made a plan of action to abide by the University’s standards. Giuliani said, “It was discouraging that we did not continue throughout the semester, because we had events planned that would have met the action plan’s requirements.”

Giuliani said Zeta Psi further put in effort by implementing a points system that encouraged brothers to go to events, a judicial board to review brother’s actions and a risk management team to prevent any violations of SHU’s code of conduct. Despite it all, Giuliani said, “I think based on previous probations, the University did deem our chapter as competent.”

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Zeta Psi suspended from campus for five years Sarah Yenesel Staff Writer

MBB visits Pearl Harbor

Photo via Flickr/ USAID US Agency for International Development 40,578 DACA applications have been approved in New Jersey alone between 2012-2016.

In recent weeks, rumors have circled campus about Seton Hall’s Zeta Psi chapter being suspended.

According to the Assistant Director of Leadership Development (Greek Liaison), Michael Davis, the fraternity received a cease and desist from the University on Monday, Nov. 28.

Davis said, “As a University, we do not close chapters. The chapter closes the chapter.” He added that Zeta Psi did not follow the requirements, policies and expectations the university has for its fraternities and sororities.

Davis further elaborated and stated that Zeta Psi has been on probation for two out of the last three years for not properly docu-

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SHU students to visit Cuba in the spring Isabel Soisson Asst. Digital Editor

From March 4-11, 2017, Seton Hall will be hosting a study abroad trip to Cuba, an event co-sponsored by the Joseph A. Unanue Latino Institute.

While there, 22 students will go on tours of museums and historical sites, such as Ernest Hemingway’s country estate, “Finca La Vigia” and Havana Vieja, a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage site.

Students will also participate in on-site discussions with professors Dr. Benjamin Goldfrank and Anthony DePalma, as well as local diplomats and experts, and will be expected to write a research paper at the end of the trip.

Goldfrank, associate professor and department chair of the

Zeta Psi: Continued from Page 1

According to the Zeta Psi Fraternity website, “Through active chapter participation and continuing alumni outreach, Zeta Psi members are committed to the development of leadership, character and intellect and to the service of their brothers, their communities and mankind.”

Lauck Walton, executive director at Zeta Psi Fraternity International Headquarters, said via email that, to his knowledge, SHU initiated the suspension, not headquarters. He acknowl-

School of Diplomacy and International Relations, said via an email interview that this is not the first time SHU has traveled to Cuba. Students at the Stillman School of Business took a trip there to study business opportunities in the island nation.

Goldfrank said this trip should be of interest to students since Cuba was essentially closed off to U.S. citizens until recently.

“Cuba has been less globalized and less Americanized,” Goldfrank said. “Its economic and political systems are unique in the Western Hemisphere.”

Goldfrank added that he hopes students will gain a global perspective and have the opportunity to interact with people from other cultures.

“I hope students gain an understanding of how and why U.S.-Cuban relations have evolved, especially in recent

edged that Seton Hall’s Zeta Psi Alumni Association also suspended the chapter. “Zeta Psi IHQ and the Alumni Association intend to return to campus and regain University recognition when the suspension period ends,” Walton said.

Giuliani said he was told by the Department of University Life that the fraternity is suspended for five years. He said Zeta Psi plans to regain recognition from the University as a chapter at SHU. He added, “We never thought that we would reach the point of not being recognized as organization based on the accusations made by the school.”

Sarah Yenesel can be reached at sarah.yenesel@student.shu.edu.

Photo via Instagram/@zetapsi_shu Zeta Psi officials stated that the organization intends to regain recognition on campus at the end of the five year suspension period.

years, and learn about changes in Cuban politics and economics,” Goldfrank said.

Some students who are going on the trip hope to learn a lot from the experience.

“Cuba has so many particularities that only going there and interacting with the people will help you understand the culture,” said Diana Kraiser Miranda, a second-year graduate student with a master’s degree in diplomacy and international relations.

“Having Professor Goldfrank and Professor DePalma as our mentors will be a unique opportunity to learn more about Cuba from different perspectives and backgrounds.”

DePalma, a professor in the College of Communication and the Arts and a writer-in-residence, had his obituary of Fidel Castro, “Fidel Castro, Cuban Revolutionary Who Defied U.S.,

Anthony DePalma/Faculty Advisor A sign along a highway in Cuba that translates “My dreams will not have borders.”

Dies At 90,” recently published in The New York Times.

Naomi Shuyama, junior diplomacy and international relations

Undocumented: Continued from Page 1

“I would tell undocumented students that their standing as members of the Seton Hall community has never been linked to their immigration status,” said SHU President A. Gabriel Esteban via an email interview. “They received admission to Seton Hall because we believe they could benefit from a Seton Hall educational experience. That has not changed.”

According to the most recent 2012-2016 data released by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services found on its website, 40,578 applications have been approved in New Jersey alone. Being approved allows these students to apply to any higher education institution they choose. However, students under DACA are not eligible for FASFA. An admissions officer at Seton Hall explained SHU does offer students merit scholarships if they qualify for them, however, there are no extra scholarships specifically for undocumented students.

An undocumented student on Seton Hall’s campus came forward to share her story as an anonymous source. She is a junior English major who came to America when she was 5 years old.

“Freshman year of high school everyone was getting jobs and I couldn’t because I didn’t have a social [security number],” said the student. “I felt like I needed to hide this, like I was going to be judged. I thought I was going to be looked at differently because I didn’t have papers.”

The student said she couldn’t get her license, had to work an under-the-table job and, when it was time for college, she couldn’t apply for loans or financial aid. That’s when an attorney informed her she was eligible to apply for DACA. “I didn’t have to work under the table and I started working at the mall,” the student said. “I applied to New York & Company and I could not believe it – a real job, a social security number, nothing to be afraid of. I’m not doing anything wrong.”

She was able to start school at Seton Hall and begin her English major. Now post-election, she said she is afraid for her future.

“President-elect [Trump] already said he will reverse DACA, so I’m terrified,” the student added. “I don’t know what’s going to happen.”

Colleges and universities across the country have been taking a stand on the possibility of reversing DACA. Pomona College in California put together a statement signed by over 400 institutions that said in part, “To our country’s leaders we say that DACA should be upheld, continued, and expanded. We are prepared to meet with you to present our case.”

In addition, more than 70 leaders in Catholic higher education have signed a statement urging for protection of undocumented students. Esteban was among one of the signers.

“Not only Seton Hall, but all

major, is also looking forward to the trip.

See Cuba, Page 5 Catholic universities, have much to say on this issue,” Esteban said.

“Seton Hall and many other prominent Catholic universities were founded specifically to educate children of immigrants who – in their own time – often were denied the opportunity to pursue higher education in this country.”

Esteban stressed that the decision to sign the statement of solidarity was not a hard one to make.

“As an immigrant, I understand the transformative power of American higher education,” he said.

“Jesus Christ told His followers that people on the move – refugees, migrants, immigrants – are special in the eyes of God and should be welcomed.”

Moving forward, Esteban said SHU will support students on campus through counseling and ministry support, legal resources from the Center for Social Justice, which is a pro bono law firm at the Newark campus, and whatever other sources the school has available.

The anonymous student said she still worries she is going to get deported next month because of uncertainties with the President-elect.

“It’s something very personal,” she said. “I still think I’d be judged, especially in the times we live now, with the president we are about to have.”

However, she wants to make sure other undocumented students on campus know they are not alone.

“It’s not them, it’s not your fault,” she said. “You’re not alone.

Don’t think that you’re automatically going to fail because you don’t have papers. You just have to work a little harder.”

Siobhan McGirl can be reached at siobhan.mcgirl@student.shu.edu.

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SHU named best holiday college in the nation Brianna Bernath Asst. News Editor

From the tree lighting ceremony to the “12 Acts of Christmas Kindness” movement, the Christmas at the Hall committee hosts an abundance of Christmas events aimed at getting students in the holiday spirit before finals and winter break. After planning since the summer, the committee has been recognized for its efforts.

Seton Hall University has been dubbed the college with the best holiday events in the nation by Best College Reviews, a competitor of the U.S. News and World Report.

The ranking was based on four categories: the number and variety of events, the number of days events are offered, uniqueness of the events and community involvement.

“Festivities abound and students will ring in the Christmas cheer during the two weeks leading up to Christmas break,” the report said of SHU. The ranking cited the carol-singing, Creche blessing, pancake breakfast with Santa, Jazz Band Christmas performance, Winter Ball, Lessons and Carols, University Christmas party and Young Alumni

Photo via Facebook/Seton Hall University The University celebrated its tree lighting ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 6.

Christmas party, sponsored by different departments across campus, as contributing factors in the decision.

Adam Eltouny, a senior psychology major, was raised Muslim but said it’s “not hard to get excited” during the Christmas season at SHU. “Seton Hall puts in so much effort and makes it the best time of year to be on campus,” Eltouny said.

President A. Gabriel Esteban initiated Christmas at the

Hall when he became president of SHU in 2011. Division of Volunteer Efforts (DOVE) Director Michelle Peterson said that “[Esteban’s] dedication to bringing people to the center of campus each year to celebrate the light of Christmas makes Seton Hall feel like a family.”

Assistant Dean of Students Winston Roberts and Associate Director for Student Activities Alison Sotolongo chair the Christmas at the Hall committee, made up of members from

Alumni Relations, Public Safety, Facilities Engineering, Athletics, Freshman Studies, Housing and Residence Life, Public Relations and Marketing and the Office of Mission and Ministry.

Seton Hall is great at celebrating Christmas because it celebrates the “true meaning of Christmas,” Peterson said.

“It is a time where we gather together - students, staff and alumni - to focus on the gift of Jesus in our lives,” Peterson said in an email interview. “From the

illuminated Green, to the creches in each residence hall, to the beautifully adorned chapel, to the explosion of gifts collected for the poor in the DOVE office, you see in every corner of this campus that it is Christmas.”

Peterson added that DOVE’s toy and food drives provide for those who would otherwise have to do without on Christmas, and she is always surprised by the “generous response” from the Seton Hall community.

Ciara Aliparo, a sophomore social and behavioral sciences major, said that she loves the Christmas festivities at SHU in the midst of finals.

“It reminds us of the holidays at home,” Aliparo said. “Also it’s a nice distraction from all the end of the semester stress and working.”

Esteban said that current students and alumni come to enjoy the many festivities hosted on campus during the “holy but often hectic” holiday season.

“Christmas at the Hall is more than our festivities,” Esteban said in an email. “It’s a celebration of the birth of Christ, which creates a sense of joy that permeates the entire campus.”

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

Some students wishing for a longer break this holiday Samantha Todd News Copy Editor Seton Hall’s winter breaks have been getting shorter each year, to the concern of many students.

SHU’s website says that finals end on Dec. 21 and the 2017 spring semester starts on Monday, Jan. 9. This means that winter break is 18 days long this year.

However, next year finals end on Dec. 19 and spring 2018 classes start on Tuesday, Jan. 16. This amounts to a much longer 27-day break.

Last year, the 2015 winter break was 19 days long. Finals ended on Dec. 22 and Spring 2016 classes began Monday, Jan. 11.

“There are certain pivotal dates and accreditation issues that affect the academic calendar,” Dr. Joan Guetti, senior associate provost, said via email. Because SHU looks to start classes on the Monday before Labor Day, there is a cyclic pattern that impacts the start and end of fall term.

The Calendar Committee makes recommendations to the Executive Cabinet regarding the calendar, Guetti added. She said the committee is made up of rep-

resentatives from the Faculty Senate, Student Affairs and the Office of the Provost.

Guetti added that in spring there are holidays that fall on Mondays, such as Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Easter Monday, which impacts the spring schedule. Spring break also is considered when putting together the schedule.

“Our accreditation standards call for a certain number of class meetings per credit awarded, and we [SHU] schedule classes to be compliant,” Guetti said. She added that 750 minutes of class time corresponds to earning one credit.

One freshman feels that this year’s winter break is a generous amount of time compared to the break he had in high school.

Rafael Martinez, a freshman pre-science major tracking physics, said that in high school his winter break lasted from around Christmas time until a day or so after New Year’s.

He said SHU’s winter break is a “transition from this [fall] semester to next semester, it’s just a nice little break.”

However, upperclassmen who have had longer winter breaks at

SHU in the past do not feel the same way.

Ryan Minogue, a senior majoring in communication studies, said the length of break is important because it gives students a chance to “clear their mind to get ready for the next semester.” Minogue added, “it’s a good break to get time off to hang out with family and friends.”

Hamza Bagadia, a junior diplomacy and international relations major from India, said SHU students deserve a longer winter break. He said in an email interview that as an international student he is disappointed because he only gets to go home for a few days, which is not fair.

He pointed out the “inconvenience of flight options and prices” due to the dates winter break occurs this year.

Others students agree that a short winter break is an inconvenience.

Faryal Gohar, a senior social behavioral sciences major with a social work and economics minor, said via email that many SHU students are not from around the area so they are not able to go home and spend as much time as they

Adrian Chavez/Staff Photographer Students pack a car before leaving for winter break. would like to with their family since break is short.

Speaking to the financial part of the situation, Gohar said the length of break is a problem for students who use the interval to work full time to earn money for their books for the spring semester.

Astha Dutta, a sophomore diplomacy and economics major, said she has used previous winter breaks as a time to make money.

However, this is more difficult with a shorter break.

Dutta added that break should last until at least mid-January. She said break, “allows us [students] to recharge before the next semester

and if everyone feels burnt out they’re not going to do as well in the next semester.”

Violet Reed, a sophomore English major, said via email that a longer break would allow her to pick up more shifts at her job.

However, this year she just wants to relax.

“I take my studies really seriously so by the time winter break comes around, like many students, I’m drained physically and mentally and I need a good break to catch up on sleep and just decompress,” Reed said.

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

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Crime Log Dec. 5 Incident: The South Orange Fire Department (SOFD) responded to Ora Manor on an activated fire alarm. They determined that the alarm was set off by unattended cooking.

Dec. 5 Incident: Alcohol was found in a room in Cabrini Hall.

Dec. 5 Incident: A non-student was arrested for trespassing on SHU property.

Upcoming Events What: The U.N. and the Olympics When: Thursday, Dec. 8, 4-5 p.m.

Where: Beck Rooms, Walsh Library The Details: Professor Hugh Dugan, a U.S. delegate to the U.N. from 1989-2015, will deliver the presentation. Dugan is a Sharkey Distinguished Visiting Scholar and Fellow of Seton Hall’s School of Diplomacy and International Relations.

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

What: Israel-Palestine Conflict: Options for the U.N. When: Monday, Dec. 12, 2-4 p.m.

Where: Beck Rooms, Walsh Library The Details: Robert Serry, SHU’s fall 2016 Sergio Viera de Mello Endowed Visiting Chair in the Practice of Post-Conflict Diplomacy, and Dan Kurtzer, former U.S. Ambassador to Egypt and Israel, will participate in the discussion, moderated by Andrea Bartoli, dean of the School of Diplomacy and International Relations. All are welcome to attend.

Cost: Free To RSVP, email Sister Bosco Amakwe at maryjohnbosco.amakwe@shu.edu. For more information, see www.shu.edu.

What: Lord of the Rings Discussion Group When: Monday, Dec. 12, 7-8:15 p.m.

Where: Boland Hall The Details: The series of discussions will focus on the relationship between J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings” and the Book of Revelation. Participants will watch “The Return of the King, the third movie in “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, and discuss the symbolism in the movie.

Cost: $160 For more information, contact Fr. Francis at nekrossa@shu.edu, or see www.shu.edu.

What: March for Life 2017 When: Friday, Jan. 27 Where: Washington, D.C. The Details: Campus Ministry will be traveling to Washington, D.C., for the event. According to shu.edu, “The March for Life is a peaceful protest of the legalization of abortion in the United States.”

Registration forms are now available for the trip.

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

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Seton Hall and Iona join forces for law students Thomas Schwartz Staff Writer A joint admission program established for pre-law and law students attending Seton Hall and Iona College has been created in order to enhance recruitment for both institutions.

Kathleen Boozang is the dean of the Seton Hall University School of Law and a professor of law, while Gisele Joachim is dean of Enrollment Management of the Law School. In an email interview, both said that Iona College, a Catholic university located in New Rochelle, N.Y., suits the mutual desires of the respective universities to connect with other Catholic institutions, making it easier for students to attend law school.

“Many New Jersey students who attend these colleges will be looking to return to their home state to attend law school,” Boozang and Joachim said. “Given our common Catholic identity and mission [with Iona College], Seton Hall Law is a great fit for students who attend Catholic undergraduate institutions.”

Dr. Michael Jordan, associate vice president of Academic Affairs and an associate professor of philosophy at Iona College, said, via

Photo via goodfreephotos.com/Jim Henderson Seton Hall University Law School is located on its own campus in Newark, N.J. laborative partnership by recruitSchool of Business are in discusemail, he believes the initiative will ing strong students. sions with SHU’s School of Law to strengthen the rigor and form a Furthermore, Boozang and Joaestablish a joint-degree program, positive symbiotic relationship bechim explained that similar joint Boozang and Joachim said in a tween both universities. programs are available within Sejoint statement.

“Both universities benefit by ton Hall. They added that Seton “This agreement is a win-win for having an attractive program that Hall University’s School of Law both institutions, and especially can be used to recruit exceptional has instituted a 3+3 program with for the students who participate students,” Jordan said. “As much the School of Diplomacy, permitin it, Jordan said. “We at Iona are as this is a benefit to both instituting students to attain both a law excited about this relationship with tions, the students themselves are degree and diplomacy degree in six Seton Hall, and expect it to be a the greatest beneficiaries.” years. great success.

According to Boozang and JoaAdditionally, the College of Thomas Schwartz can be reached chim, Seton Hall students will be Arts and Sciences and the Stillman at thomas.schwartz@student.shu.edu. positively affected through the col-

SGA Updates Brianna Bernath Asst. News Editor Student Government Association (SGA) President Teagan Sebba reported that she discussed graduation with President A. Gabriel Esteban and Dr. Tracy Gottlieb. Sebba announced that going forward, the SGA President can be on the graduation committee.

Elianni De La Cruz was elected to be the new SGA Speaker after current Speaker Chelsea Wilson submitted a letter of resignation in anticipation of her graduation at the end of the fall 2016 semester.

The election to fill De La Cruz’s place as the Student Life committee chairwoman was tabled until next week’s meeting.

Treasurer Alyssa Potenzone reported that the SGA fall budget is at $2,485, and the spring budget is at $11,690. The operational budget is at $5,934, and the GDS philanthropic budget is at $6,935.

The Student Life committee reported that they have begun working with the Student Alumni Assocation (SAA) and the Student Activities Board (SAB) on Spirit Week, which will take place during the week of Feb. 13.

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

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Campus Ministry preps for March for Life 2017 Shea Dockan Staff Writer

Campus Ministry and students are traveling to Washington, D.C. on Jan. 27, 2017 for this school year’s March for Life event, which protests the legalization of abortion.

Rev. Brian Needles, director of Campus Ministry and an adjunct professor of Moral Theology, is participating in the event this year. He said bus transportation to the capital will be available to help cover the costs of the trip.

The trip will cost $15 before Dec. 12, and $20 after Dec. 12.

“The March for Life is a chance for our students who are passionate about defending all human life to give witness to the beauty of life and the dignity of every human person,” Needles said in an email interview.

When asked if students join this event or if it is just Campus Ministry that attends, Needles

said that “Campus Ministry is the students of the University.”

He added that of those attending the event, the majority will be students.

“The University is very supportive of the rights of [its] students to express their views and be advocates,” he said. When asked if students have commented negatively about participating in this event, Needles said he has not heard any negative reactions.

Gregory Lobo, a freshman history major, plans to attend the Walk for Life. “We need to protect our most basic rights [the right to life],” Lobo said via email.

“Why not protest one of the greatest abominations in the modern world [abortion], and one of the most legally faulty decisions in the history of the Supreme Court?”

Lobo added. He said he has wanted to participate in this event for a couple of years and is now doing it for the first time. Lobo said that he is not going to the event

Cuba:

Continued from Page 2 “I am interested in seeing if there has been significant change in the relationship of the two nations,” Shuyama said. “I am especially excited to meet with university students and faculty from the University of Havana and listen to their personal approaches regarding the impending change of government.”

However, SHU students are not the only ones who are interested in visiting Cuba. After the United States lessened restrictions on U.S. citizens visiting the Communist country, Goldfrank said he believes tourism increased along with public interest.

“People are interested in what has

According to Needles, it is a common misconception that abortion has been known by the Catholic Church to be an unforgivable sin, until last year when Pope Francis said it can be forgiven in his Apostolic Letter entitled, Misericordia et Misera, which means Mercy and Misery.

“Abortion has always been a forgivable sin in the Catholic Church,” Needles said. The Apostolic Letter is what is new, he said.

Pope Francis extended priests’ rights to absolve the sin of abortion past the Holy Year, which was from Dec. 8, 2015 to Nov. 20, 2016, according to the Apostolic Letter.

“Tolerance is a two-way street and I would hope that those stuPhoto courtesy of Brian Needles dents who are not pro-life would SHU students have participated in the March for Life in years past. support and be tolerant of the through Seton Hall but through stance. “I just feel like every womrights of others to freely express his own church from home. en should have [the] right to detheir views, even if they disagree However, Alisha Nanda, a cide what to do with their own with those views,” Needles said. freshman biology and physician body. It shouldn’t be up to someShea Dockan can be reached at assistant major, had a different body else,” Nanda said. shea.dockan@student.shu.edu.

been forbidden to them,” Goldfrank added.

The recent death of former Cuban Prime Minister and President Fidel Castro will not have a long-term effect in Goldfrank’s opinion.

“Raúl Castro [Castro’s younger brother] has been in charge since 2008 and will remain so until 2018,” Goldfrank said. “The change from Fidel to Raúl was probably more consequential, and the change after Raúl steps down is likely to be more significant.”

Goldfrank added, “I think the current spark from the U.S. is about the possibility to visit at a time when many people think Cuba may undergo significant change soon.”

Editors Note: Anthony DePalma is The Setonian’s faculty adviser.

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

Anthony DePalma/Faculty Adviser Dr. Goldfrank said that he believes America lessening restrictions on U.S. citizens entering Cuba will increase tourism in the country.

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Dec. 8, 2016

Throwback Thursday

What was The Setonian reporting years ago?

“Pirate’s Cove: Error led to blue meat being served”

Author: Adam Desiderio & Liezl Zabala Date: Dec. 11, 2003 The story: Owner of Gourmet Dining Services Alfred Frungillo said that human error led to a student receiving a sandwich containing moldy meat from the Cove.

Frungillo promised the student that the worker who left the meat unpackaged would be reprimanded. The student was given a full refund.

“HRL: Lounge furniture bolted to floor for safety reasons”

Photo courtesy of Ashley Goyette

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Texas A&M University: University of Akron: Where: College Station, Texas Date: Dec. 6 The update: Students protested white supremacist Richard Spencer, who visited the school and delivered a speech, celebrating the Alt-Right’s growing noteriety and stating “Hail Trump.” Hundreds of students gathered outside the school union with signs denouncing Spencer. A student invited Spencer to speak at the university.

From: www.wfaa.com

Where: Akron, Ohio Date: Dec. 6 The update: University student Duncan Unternaher was fatally stabbed by his fraternity brother after an alcohol-fueled argument over french fries, according to police. The two students were members of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. The degree in sales management Unternaher was set to receive in May 2017 will be given to his family in honor of him.

From: www.dispatch.com

University of Chicago:

Hofstra University:

Where: Chicago, Ill. Date: Dec. 6 The update: Posters featuring Hitler, swastikas and the slogan, “No Degeneracy, No Tolerance, Hail Victory,” were found on campus. A neo-Nazi group has taken responsibility for posting the signs. The university has removed the posters and authorities are investigating the incident.

From: www.chicagotribune.com

Where: Hempstead, N.Y. Date: Dec. 7 The update: A whistleblowing victim of hazing accused the chapter of Sigma Phi Fraternity at the University of hazing pledges in a basement decorated with a duct tape swastika.

The victim alleged that high-ranking members of the fraternity instructed them to chug milk until they vomited on each other.

From: www.nydailynews.com

Author: Andrew Medeiros Date: Dec. 9, 2004 The story: Housing and Residence Life (HRL) said that fire safety concerns led them to bolt lounge furniture to the floors of Xavier, Cabrini, Serra and Neumann Halls. The furniture was bolted down to prevent the students from moving the furniture in such a way that would prevent an efficient evacuation in the case of fire.

Webster University:

Yale University

University of Utah:

Millersville University:

Where: Webster Groves, Mo. Date: Dec. 6 The update: Students have begun to plan protests after more than 100 racist and homophobic fliers were found outside an African-American student’s dorm room. The University said that the statements on the fliers are consistent with the Clery Act’s definition of a hate crime and that a “small group of students” are likely responsible for the incident.

From: www.stltoday.com Where: Salt Lake City, Utah Date: Dec. 6 The update: University police have suspended an investigation into a rape that allegedly took place on Oct. 31 in a campus parking lot due to a lack of evidence. The police said that they are not closing the case but waiting on additional information before proceeding with the investigation.

From: www.sltrib.com

Where: New Haven, Conn.

Date: Dec. 5 The update: The University announced a new procedure for considering the renaming of a university building. This announcement means that the University will revisit a decision its made not to change a residential college building named after John Calhoun, a 19th century politician and white supremacist.

From: www.npr.com Where: Millersville, Pa. Date: Dec. 7 The update: University student Theophilous Washington, already accused of putting bleach in his girlfriend’s water to attempt to abort her pregnancy, has now been charged with trying to kill her as well. Washington is awaiting trial on attempted homicide and reckless endangerment charges.

From: www.6abc.com

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SHU celebrates “12 Acts of Christmas Kindness” Nisha Desai Staff Writer

Seton Hall’s “12 Acts of Christmas Kindness” is an initiative that encourages students and faculty to perform 12 acts of kindness as the holidays approach.

The movement was inspired

by Hillary Sadlon (‘14), a former nursing student who performed 22 acts of kindness to celebrate turning 22 in 2013.

She inspired the University to start this initiative, according to the Seton Hall website.

The initiative also focuses on two current Seton Hall students, Jeremy Garriga, a junior social behavioral science major, and Jaquelin Rivas-Tejada, a junior nursing student. They are helping to further encourage students to participate as they continue to give back to the community.

“I became involved in this initiative because it closely relates to the work that I have been doing since my sophomore year in high school. Basically, I developed empathy for the homeless population through my volunteer work at a homeless shelter,” Garriga said. “Witnessing this type of lifestyle motivated me to start my non-profit, Soxcess Inc.” The non-profit, created in 2010, helps raise awareness about homelessness and provides basic necessities such as new socks and winter clothing to shelters and other non-profits, Garriga explained. Additionally, Garriga has volunteered with a variety of organizations and reached out to a number of people during the holiday season.

Through these selfless acts and working with people who are in need of help, Garriga said, “If you pour your heart and soul into doing for others, it becomes addictive. There is no walking away from this type of work.”

The Division of Volunteer Efforts (DOVE) is helping to push this initiative further by continuing to conduct toy drives, food drives and foster additional acts of kindness.

“Christmas is a time of celebration and gift-giving. One of the greatest needs in this world, and therefore greatest gifts we can give, is humble kindness,” Michelle Pe-

Jeremy Garriga gives back to the community through raising awareness about team success. terson, director of DOVE, said.

“Seton Hall takes this time of year to direct our focus away from ourselves and toward making life easier for another. Whether something small or large, spontaneous or planned, we can each spread Christ’s love at Christmas.”

DOVE has also worked with Rivas-Tejada, who has created a soccer program at the Youth Center in her hometown, Orange, N.J. Students are able to help through various acts, which include participating in DOVE’s toy drive, donating a coat at the SHU coat drive, sending Christmas cards to soldiers overseas through the Red Cross and more.

“Students that are donating gifts will most likely be providing a child with the only Christmas gifts that they will receive this year. We reach out to organizations that are in most need and thanks to the generosity of the students, parents have the ability to give their children gifts on Christmas that they wouldn’t otherwise receive,” Amanda Cavanagh, assistant director of DOVE, said.

Cavanagh explained that because this campaign focuses on giving back, it is one of many reasons why Seton Hall is one of the best Christmas schools.

Nisha Desai can be reached at nisha.desai@student.shu.edu.

Photo courtesy of Jeremy Garriga

Photo via Facebook/setonhall Hillary Sadlon, President A. Gabriel Esteban and his wife Josephine at the 2014 tree lighting.

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Habitat lends a helping hand Nisha Desai Staff Writer

The Habitat for Humanity club at Seton Hall strives to represent hope and better community relations.

“Working side by side with the future home owners shows you that your volunteering makes a difference in their lives,” said Tiffany Yacullo, the vice president of the club and senior communication and public relations major.

“We truly are turning houses to homes by our efforts.”

Habitat at SHU tries to raise awareness about the organization and inform students about the services they offer communities, which can range from raking leaves, to helping veterans, to a variety of actions through organizing fundraisers, tabling events and more.

The club participated in its first leaf raking of the year in Maplewood, N.J. on Nov. 6 and continued this initiative to help families on Nov. 12. They also worked

together with the Martin Luther King Scholarship Association (MLKSA) to make care packages for homeless Veterans of America on Oct. 18.

The initiatives were meant to show that Habitat is more than just building homes, but about being a bridge between community service and organizations, said Jordan Panella, president of Habitat for Humanity and a senior marketing major with a legal studies minor.

“Habitat at SHU is broken down into awareness, being active and having an impact. The advocacy part of it is about raising awareness about the club on campus and what we do and through that, I hope to get more people to get involved with the cause,” Panella said. “The other part of this is executing Habitat for Humanity’s picture as a whole, not just on campus so we go to Newark, Paterson and other places. The ultimate goal is to help the community, but we found in the past that raising more awareness on campus

correlates to the execution of our mission.”

The club has helped multiple families and worked on houses which usually have two to three families living in each. Its outreach has spread to helping families in Newark and Paterson in New Jersey, Florida and Louisiana.

“We go and do whatever they have us do like deconstruct a house, improve one, paint, heavy lifting,” Panella said. “We do it all and we work with the homeowners of that house so it’s an awesome experience.”

The members of Habitat work together to fundraise for a trip during spring break of each year. Members are chosen to go through a point system. More involvement means more points and a higher likelihood of going on the trip. The purpose of the trip is to help families or individuals who cannot afford to repair their home. In Florida, the club helped a woman whose house was hit by a drunk driver.

While members help fix homes,

Photo via Instagram/habitatatshu Habitat for Humanity rakes leaves for the South Orange community. some have never before used a hammer or painted. They learn to get out of their comfort zones through learning how to hammer, put up a roof, paint and maneuver themselves, with some professional help, in an environment that they might not be used to.

“You’re helping to alleviate poverty in our nation, which is im-

portant considering we are living in such a fortunate country. Also, the friendships you make are genuine and deep,” Yacullo said. “The people tend to come from all social groups so it’s nice to see different people come together and create lasting friendships.”

Nisha Desai can be reached at nisha.desai@student.shu.edu.

Christmas at the Hall

Photo courtesy of Laurie Pine On Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 5:45 p.m., Seton Hall held the seventh annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony. The campus choirs sang Christmas carols, the Pirate took pictures with families and students who attended, and holiday treats and hot chocolate were given to help withstand the rain. There was also a toy drive and a food drive. To continue celebrating Christmas at the Hall, named one of the best colleges to celebrate the holidays by Best College Reviews, the annual crèche blessing was held on Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. in the Xavier Lobby.

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HALLmarks: Professor talks election in Forbes magazine

Megan Beauchamp Staff Writer

Scott Rothbort, term professor and chief market strategist at the Stillman School of Business, was featured in an online article published in Forbes magazine on Nov. 1.

Rothbort discussed the potential impact of both the presidential and congressional elections on the financial markets.

“I wanted to be objective. I wanted to find out how the markets respond to presidential elections,” Rothbort said. “I looked at it from the point of view that we had a nationwide election; I was going to determine who the president was going to be.”

Rothbort, who is also the founder and president of Lake View Asset Management, is no stranger to big name media outlets.

Having been on networks like CNBC, Fox Business News and Bloomberg TV and Radio, Roth-

bort has given finance insight like this before. With the help of Seton Hall’s media team, he was able to pitch his ideas and have them picked up by Forbes. It all started with a theory.

“I thought that labor employment numbers could be an indicator of how the election was going to turn out, but I realized that this was a different election,” Rothbort said.

Realizing how unique this particular election was, he wanted to be more objective in his research.

With a new angle, Rothbort started to look at how the markets responded to an election and what the outcomes would be. Through probability-weighted conclusions, he determined the outcomes and provided his opinions in Forbes on how the market would react to it.

The article was a comparison of a Donald Trump presidential win versus a Hillary Clinton presidential win, and what that would mean for the market economy, which is exactly what Rothbort

Fashion Club holds holiday pop-up shop Claudia Emanuele Staff Writer On Saturday, Dec. 3 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the SHU Fashion Club hosted its first-ever Holiday Pop Up Shop in the Chancellor’s Suite.

Madison Schott, president and co-founder of the club, said the Fashion Club is entrepreneurial and wanted to combine both fashion and business in one event.

“We figured a lot of people are looking for gifts during the holidays but have no time to go to the local mall, nor does the mall offer great gifts,” the mathematical finance and marketing major said.

The Fashion Club hopes to make this event annual.

“We had a lot of people stop by to buy gifts for their family for the holidays,” Schott said.

Courtney Jenney, a sophomore public relations major, and head of marketing and social media for the Fashion Club, remarked at how diligently the club worked to get this event off the ground.

“The process and planning has been long and hard work, but we were excited to see the turnout,” Jenney said.

The club appealed to people who didn’t want to spend much money. There was free hot chocolate, pictures with Santa and a

performance by Gentlemen of the Hall.

The vendors at the event were local businesses, Etsy businesses and Seton Hall entrepreneurs.

Members of Alpha Phi Omega were also present, wrapping customers’ gifts for a nominal fee.

All of the proceeds went to charity.

Additionally, Jenney said a portion of each vendor’s proceeds went to various charities.

Schott said money was raised for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, Virlanie, the Plainfield Area Humane Society and the Alzheimer’s Association, to name a few.

“As an on-campus organization, we want to be able to represent ourselves in a way that also corresponds with our morals,” Jenney said. “Around the holidays, everyone wants to give back and what a better way than through a fun and festive event?”

Cailee Valente, a junior business finance and management major, and vice president/co-founder of the club, said that this event is “Helping the Fashion Club come together with the rest of the SHU community,” as well as spreading the holiday spirit.

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

looked at in his research. Overall, it noted that a Clinton presidency would be “business as usual” for the market, while a Trump presidency would leave more unpredictability.

Given how the markets dropped immediately following the election and then rallied, the Forbes article was accurate in its predictions about volatility. Rothbort also was not surprised by the response saying, “I’ve seen this movie before.” The ‘movie’ he was referring to was in terms of behavior, Dow Futures in particular.

“The futures market is very illiquid, anybody who is a market professional knows to take it with a grain of salt,” Rothbort said.

Fatima Munir, a junior finance major, observed that it was not just the level of unpredictability investors were afraid of during the election.

“Trump’s behavior is what affected the international and national markets,” she said. “Mexican currency rates dropped right

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Photo via shu.edu Professor Scott Rothbort discussed the impact of the election with Forbes. after he was elected.” would be able to get back to norEkta Ray, a sophomore business mal. Not only was this prediction major, speculated that the distrust a featured point in the article, but the international markets had for it is something he pointed out Trump contributed to the drop. that came to fruition.

Additionally, Rothbort noted “Despite what market pundits that since the markets have been said, the world was not ending if able to engage in a period of relief, Donald Trump or Hillary ClinAmerica is in fact not at the end ton were elected,” Rothbort said. of days. Through his assessment “And, as we found out, the world of research, Rothbort predicted a is not ending.” relief rally after the election. By Megan Beauchamp can be relieving the uncertainty of who reached at megan.beauchamp@stuwould be president, the market dent.shu.edu.

Ariyoshi has unique twist on Japanese food Alyssa Schirm Staff Writer

Ariyoshi is a unique restaurant in South Orange, providing a modern, inventive twist on Japanese cuisine, offering both traditional and new takes on sushi.

April Lium, the co-owner and manager of the restaurant, said that the eatery is passionate about the food it serves.

“That’s our main purpose, it’s what keeps us going,” Lium said.

She added that Ariyoshi’s main goal is to keep things fresh, a goal that is shown with their invention of almost 50 different types of specialty sushi rolls, from “The Prince Charming” to “The Batman” to “The Kazam,” all made a la carte with fresh ingredients. A part of the community for many years, Ariyoshi also prides itself on being involved in South Orange and surrounding areas.

Lium acknowledged she is happy to offer a 10 percent discount to any Pirate who pays cash and shows a valid student ID. The restaurant also employs four SHU students in various tasks, one of whom is Vivian Wong, a junior Asian studies major.

“We have many students coming in from Seton Hall on a reg-

Sarah Yenesel/Staff Photographer Ariyoshi is located on South Orange Ave, beyond the train station on the left. ular basis. Ariyoshi is also very The restaurant, Berg said, has a involved in the community-the good relationship with students as entire staff did a 5k charity run relong as they’re respectful. cently,” said Wong, a hostess and “It’s the bond we have with our waitress for the restaurant. customers and the warm atmoAllegra Berg, a sophomore disphere that makes me feel happy plomacy and international relaand lucky to be working there,” tions major, has been going to Wong said.

Ariyoshi on a regular basis since Wong added that some cusshe started at SHU. tomers even send in their ChristAs opposed to going to othmas cards and they get hung up er Japanese restaurants in South around the restaurant.

Orange, she returns to Ariyoshi Children’s drawings also are disbecause “The food is good, the played in the restaurant. price isn’t exorbitant and the at“We really appreciate them,” mosphere is really nice,” she said.

Wong said. “And we never stop She also agreed that its relationstriving to improve our relationship with students is top-notch, ship with everyone.” with the restaurant needing little Alyssa Schirm can be reached at to no improvement. alyssa.schirm@student.shu.edu.

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Professor featured on TEDx Talks Justine Strzepek Asst. Campus Life Editor

Seton Hall economics professor Giacomo Santangelo found a thematic commonality among nearly all of Disney’s most beloved animated films, and recently discussed this unwavering theme on the stage of TEDx Talks at Fordham University on Nov. 30.

TEDx Talks, which are independent TED-like events that can be organized by anyone who obtains a free license from TED, feature local speakers presenting to local audiences.

“I feel fortunate that one of the student organizers [for TEDx Talks] contacted me to discuss whatever topic I wanted, related to Modern Popular Culture,” Santangelo said.

Santangelo said he did not find preparing for the presentation difficult, as he believes everyone loves and is familiar with Disney.

“Given that I teach multiple classes a week for more than an hour apiece, making a 10-20 minute speech was not too difficult,” he said.

After watching all 55 movies made by Disney, he found that the company has told the Pinocchio story 54 times.

In Pinocchio, and almost every other Disney movie, the message is that you have to be brave, truthful and unselfish in order to achieve your dream.

Richard Behan, a freshman sport management major, said “I agree with Professor Santangelo’s

stance on Disney movies and what they stand for. The last 54 Disney movies have, in fact, enforced the same underlying message. This message of being brave, truthful and unselfish is something everyone needs to understand. Just being yourself is the best way to live life.”

Angelo Maltese, a junior broadcasting major, also agreed. He said the message is all about learning to be yourself.

“I honestly did not know exactly what my topic would be, however, I love mythology, Disney, and the ‘interconnectivity’ of stuff, so I sat down and watched the Disney animated films and the idea came to me,” Santangelo said.

Santangelo has been teaching at Seton Hall for 10 years now, although he has decades of teaching experience.

“I have taught at a lot of schools over the course of many years,” Santangelo said.

Santangelo loves sharing his ideas, such as those of Disney, with others and thoroughly enjoyed his experience doing a TEDx Talk.

“I feel that education is, at its heart, about the dissemination of information,” Santangelo said.

“Sharing ideas is what I do.”

Santangelo hopes that people who watched, or will come to watch his appearance on TEDx Talks, will find a deeper appreciation for the films they watch. He also wants people to pay attention to what they see, hear and watch

SHU hosts third annual Art in the Hall contest Kevin Dufresne Staff Writer Stafford Hall will be showcasing a few select art pieces from the winners and honorably mentioned artists who participated in the third annual art in the Hall contest.

The paintings will be displayed throughout 2017.

The third annual art in the Hall contest featured art forms representing the select artists’ visions on the theme of social justice.

The deadline was Dec. 2.

The art pieces will be judged by select student representatives, faculty and the President’s office.

Artists submitting pieces are confidential until the winners and honorably mentioned are announced.

The office of Associate Vice

President and Dean of Students, Karen Van Norman, will coordinate the contest and manage the logistics.

First prize will win $1,000. econd prize will win $500 and honorable mentions will receive $250 each.

“Dr. Esteban initiated the contest three years ago to serve a dual purpose, to feature the artistic talents of our community and to add artwork to our newest academic building, Stafford Hall,” said Van Norman about the development of the art in the Hall contest, All participants had to be a part of Seton Hall’s current network, which includes students, faculty members, administrators, staff members and alumni of Seton Hall.

Kevin Dufresne can be reached at kevin.dufresne@student.shu.edu.

Photo via YouTube/TEDxTalks Giacomo Santangelo spoke to the audience at Fordham University about what most Disney movies have in common. His goal is for people to find a deeper appreiciation in the films they watch. in order to understand what exactly the filmmakers are trying to express. From the opinions of others, it seems he has achieved just that.

“Since the talk, I have had people tell me that the way they view the movies they grew-up with has changed,” Santangelo said.

Santangelo is passionate about

what he does and he wants people to remember that economics is an observational science.

Justine Strzepek can be reached at justine.strzepek@student.shu.edu.

First, there is no minimum required amount on donations to the University.

Second, every gift helps, whether it is $1 or $100.

No matter the amount, donating positively affects the school’s giving rate.

Alumni giving rates are included in the U.S. News & World Report rankings.

It has been proven that educating students about the importance of giving is crucial.

The hope is that they will continue to support Seton Hall after graduation, and continue to positively impact the rates that we as an institution have raised each year.

Statistics aside, giving to Seton Hall is an investment in our peers.

Many students receive financial aid, a good deal of which is the direct result of generous donors, including students.

In your Sept. 7 editorial you

claimed: “Improving Seton Hall will be The Setonian’s intention as well.”

I cannot see how this message is being lived out when you write editorials shaming Seton Hall for attempting to better the institution and increase the value of your degree.

Many students agree with me, as evidenced by the fact that more than 350 students have already made gifts to Seton Hall this year.

I look forward to you covering this topic more completely in the future.

There are a number of great student-led initiatives, such as the Student Alumni Association, which would not hesitate to educate you on the countless benefits of student gifts.

I hope that you will consider changing your focus to unify and build our Seton Hall community.

Andrew Cameron SHU Class of 2017

Letter to the Editor

Giving back

Dear Editor, I am writing in response to your editorial “Seton Hall asks students for too much on Giving Tuesday.”

I am disappointed for a variety of reasons.

As a student who gives back to Seton Hall in a number of ways I fail to see how “greedy” could possibly be used to refer to this great institution.

Seton Hall is tuition-driven and yes, the rates are high, but we are far from the only school with tuition at this level.

It was no secret what tuition was when we all chose to enroll so to continue to complain about it is short-sighted and ignorant.

You noted that many students are unable to donate at this point in their lives.

You failed to see the bigger picture.

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The Voice An impactful semester in review and more to come

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ith finals and winter break approaching, this is The Setonian’s final issue of 2016.

Don’t worry – we’ll still have the latest coverage online for you over break – but with no more print issues until January, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the semester.

It’s been a whirlwind – isn’t each semester for everyone in some way? For us, that means constantly writing, reporting, editing, photographing and designing. Some may not realize this, but being a part of The Setonian’s

Editorial Board truly is a 24/7 job.

The goal is to provide you, our readers, with honest information, entertainment and, occasionally, opinion. The hope is to make an impact, sparking change and discussion as a result of our hard work.

With our semester wrapping up, we could not be prouder of what we have managed to do so far. For those that may not keep up with The Setonian on a weekly basis, here is a breakdown of our impact to this point: Our coverage of Seton Hall’s LGBTQ community was a con-

tributing factor towards the further growth and support of ALLIES, a LGBTQ group on campus. Articles on how different moral and social issues impact students at a Catholic university have led to healthy discussion and were complimented by a series of features that focused on Seton Hall students of non-Catholic faith.

Our reporting and editorials regarding the presidential election – including the one in which we endorsed Hillary Clinton – sparked plenty of controversy, sure, but also plenty of thoughtful debate.

We successfully demanded that

Seton Hall’s governing body answer tough questions pertaining to a variety of issues, including on-campus rapes, the 2017 commencement plans, the suspension of the MASCL program, parking and more.

Our sports section has published in-depth features on a multitude of Pirate athletes, using creative storytelling to describe who these people are beyond a court, field or pool.

All in all, we would like to think we had a pretty successful semester when it comes to achieving the goals and hopes described above.

With that said, we’re not satisfied. Rather, we are hungrier than ever. There’s still plenty of work to be done. So, while we won’t print again until January, we will still be putting in the time, effort and energy that we always do over break.

This way, we’re at our best when we return.

Until then, we hope you enjoy your time off and have a cheerful holiday season.

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

Gaining confidence and independence as graduation approaches Rebecca White Campus Life Editor Somehow, college has taught me many things, yet I will walk away from Seton Hall believing that I don’t know anything.

I’m going to graduate Dec. 21 and I don’t know what I want to do with my life. I don’t know how I’m going to pay my rent come Jan. 1. I don’t have a real plan for paying back the insurmountable debt I’ve accumulated, other than hopefully getting a job, which I don’t have yet. I don’t know where I want to end up living. I don’t know if I even want to pursue a career in journalism, which I’ve spent four years studying. My last semester has truly tested me.

It tested my patience, my passion, my courage, my personality, everything.

I’ve read that this feeling is normal upon graduation. I’m holding on to that hope so that it will propel me forward in my career and my motivation. People I’ve met have built me up and other people have torn me down, whether it be personally or in the workforce.

I’m leaving Seton Hall with much thicker skin than I came with.

But I’m paralyzed in time. I’m waiting for job interviews (I’ve applied to over 40 jobs online and reached out personally to more than a handful of people I’ve networked with). I’m waiting for grad school to start. I start at Syracuse University on Jan. 12, where I will study digital communication. I’m continuing my communication studies because I know I want to be in that field, I’m just not sure how. I’m waiting to move into a condo with my boyfriend’s sister,

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Senior Column who is willing to give me time to get on my feet. I’m waiting to get my grades back. I’m waiting for bills to arrive.

I’m waiting for the waiting to finally end.

While I may not end up pursuing the career I spent four years studying, I don’t see my time at SHU as a waste. I met some amazing people and friends whom I will cherish forever. I pushed myself outside my comfort zone.

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I won’t get along with everybody, and I won’t work well with everybody, but that can never influence my self-esteem, although I’ve faltered on this throughout the years, even last week.

I wasn’t expecting this identity crisis of sorts. Growing up, I always knew who I wanted to be and I worked very hard to get there. Although the future is now blank, where it used to be planned thoroughly, I’m trying to embrace the unknown. All these lessons have helped form me in my young adult years and I’m grateful for all the experiences from which I was

able to learn.

My parting advice to anyone who may need it: Learn from the bumps in the road and pick yourself up after. Don’t depend on anyone else for your happiness or self-worth or confidence. You truly can do anything you want, if you don’t let other people stand in your way.

As Margaret Atwood said, “Don’t let the bastards grind you down.”

Rebecca White is a communication major from Mission Viejo, C.A. She can be reached at rebecca. white@student.shu.edu.

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Dec. 8, 2016

Sports Quote of the Week

THROUGH OUR EYES The Eternal Champions

“We know we need a 2-0 week. There’s no if ’s, and’s or but’s about it.”

Junior Angel Delgado on the men’s basketball team’s trip to Honolulu, Hawaii.

Chapecoense tragedy shows the beautiful side of soccer James Justice Staff Writer

Chapecoense was South America’s fairytale, until it became South America’s nightmare.

The team from the small city of Chapecó, Brazil had gone from the lowly fourth division of Brazilian soccer in 2009, to boarding a flight for Medellín, Colombia on Nov. 29. There they were set to compete for the Copa Sudamericana, a title which spans all of South America. They never made it to Medellín, though.

The plane crashed into the Andes Mountains, with all initial signs pointing to an infuriatingly avoidable circumstance of loss of fuel. All told, 77 people boarded the plane for Medellín, including players, coaches, journalists and crew members. Of those 77, only six people survived: three players, one journalist and two crew members.

The incident caused shock and mourning around the world, but within the time of heartbreak another characteristic emerged, humanity. Indeed, this horrible tragedy, which has caused such despair, has also shined a light on

Photo via MLSsoccer.com Only three Chapecoense players survived the plane crash on Nov. 29. why the sport of soccer is referred to as the beautiful game.

Almost immediately following the aftermath, Atletico Nacional, the team which Chapecoense was set to play in the final, demanded that Chapecoense be awarded the title. This decision was unanimously agreed upon by the Nacional players, and has been sent forward to the governing body of South American soccer for further evaluation.

In addition, fellow teams of the Brazilian first division sent out a statement in which they volunteered to loan their players to

Chapecoense, without any fees.

They have also put in a request to the Brazilian soccer federation to have Chapecoense be exempt from relegation for three seasons.

These efforts of solidarity are combined with countless tributes from around the world. These include Webley Stadium in London, the Eifel Tower in Paris and Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro being lit up green, the team’s color. There were also moments of silence during practices and games around the globe. Fox Sports Brasil even televised 90 minutes of silence during the time

in which the game was scheduled to be on-air.

It was the night of Wednesday, Nov. 30, however, inside the stadium of Atletico Nacional, in which the most powerful tribute took place. That moment in time was supposed to be the scene for leg one of the Copa Sudamericana.

Instead, it was a vigil for the fallen Chapecoense players and coaches, done by the fans of the opposing team, Atletico Nacional.

Atletico Nacional fans packed their 50,000-seat stadium and had thousands of people outside pay tribute. The players who were left off the Chapecoense roster for the final and therefore did not board the flight were welcomed as brothers by the Nacional fans. The Nacional fans chanted throughout the service “The Eternal Champions,” in reference to Chapecoense, in one of the most moving tributes ever seen.

The scene was somehow festive while still showing absolute reverence for the loss of life. The Nacional fans came out on that night to celebrate their champion, Chapecoense.

As someone who loves soccer, but more simply loves life, this

tragedy has hit me hard. But the outpouring of emotion afterward has also reminded me why I love the sport so much. The culture that goes with the sport of soccer is unlike anything in not just any other sport, but any other walk of life.

The sport is indeed called the beautiful game for a reason, and that reason is not the pretty passing that is sometimes on display.

No, the reason is something much deeper. It is a culture between players and fans that connects people across economic, ethnic, religious and political lines. With soccer, all of those statuses are wiped clean and every person shares one trait, a love of the game, and therefore a love of one another.

That is why this tragedy has hurt me, and so many people across the world, so much. And that is why despite most of the squad never reaching the field in Medellín, this Chapecoense team will be ‘The Eternal Champions.’

Vamos Chape. Go Chape.

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

AAU needs to promote morals, foundations and relationships Kyle Kasharian Asst. Sports Editor Youth basketball used to be about fun and learning, but that is no longer the case.

In today’s world of Amateur Athletic Union basketball, kids are expected to commit to the sport year-round from as young an age as possible. Practice is constant. The pressure to perform well is immense.

Looking at various AAU basketball programs, coaches and teams focus more on playing in high profile tournaments and showcasing individuals rather than developing fundamentals and skills as a team.

“The emphasis is not on winning, it’s on showcasing your own individual talent,” seven-time NBA all-star Grant Hill said on NBA TV’s Open Court. “There’s a lot of talent out – a lot of talent in the NBA, but not everybody necessarily knows how to win. I think

that’s a flawed part of the whole AAU model right now.”

This focus on playing games to grow a player’s exposure and allow them to do well individually strips away one of the most cherished aspects of playing: learning the game of basketball.

“When they’re playing AAU, they just run up and down, no structure,” former ACC Player of the Year Dennis Scott said on Open Court. “When they get to their high school team, they’re not playing well.”

The result of playing more unstructured, run-and-gun AAU basketball is slowly taking away from the team aspect and fundamental focus driving high school basketball.

It is not only impacting players at this level, but even beyond well into a professional career where damage from the AAU mentality still lingers.

“Now we see a lot of our guys coming into the NBA today –

Photo via NBA.com NBA star Isiah Thomas said AAU hoops must change. they can score, they can run up and down,” Scott said. “But they can’t set a screen. They don’t know how to open to the ball the right way.”

Scott added that AAU coaches need to get their priorities straight.

“Today, some of the AAU coaches are looking for a handout,” he said. “They’re not really teaching them structure.”

A USA Today article from 2013 reported that former Jayhawks’ guard Ben McLemore was steered by his former AAU coach, Darius

Cobb, to attend Kansas University. Cobb allegedly took bribes from a middle man with Kansas.

Of course, not every AAU coach crosses that line. Many, however, are different than the coaches of yesterday who mentored players like Scott and Hill. Their coaches incorporated a level of discipline coupled with life lessons, rather than a relationship more similar to a friendship.

“When we played, the people who were involved with us in AAU basketball – their hearts were pure. They wanted to just

help the kids – teach the kids the right way,” Hill said. “I see now the AAU coach being an extension of their boys and that’s the problem because of the discipline and everything else.”

The best way to refresh and restructure the corruption and degradation of AAU basketball is to attack its leaders: the coaches of these young, impressionable players. The focus needs to be changed.

Two-time NBA champion Isiah Thomas phrased it perfectly when he said that AAU basketball had to return to its roots.

“The educators used to volunteer to be coaches and they would teach life lessons,” he explained to the Open Court panel. “It started with this, you play as you live: you live right, you play right.”

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

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Big East teams successful in NCAA Tournaments AROUND THE

James Justice Staff Writer Fall sports ended for the Piratesjust under two weeks ago when the Seton Hall women’s volleyball team terminated a resilient late-season run, losing to Creighton in the Big East Tournament semifinal, three sets to none. For both SHU soccer sides, it has been just over a month since the season closed.

Despite the absence of Pirates, various Big East fall sports teams found postseason success.

In volleyball, Creighton was the sole Big East team to reach the NCAA Tournament. The Bluejays had finished a remarkable 18-0 in conference play and captured a Big East championship. Despite this however, the Bluejays entered the NCAA Tournament as a nine-seed, unranked in the AP Top 25.

A win over Northern Iowa in the first round set Creighton up for a heavyweight Kansas-Nebraska tilt

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on Friday, Dec. 2, with the Bluejays traveling to Lawrence, Kan. to face the one-seeded and No. 5 overall Jayhawks.

The Bluejays overcame the talented Jayhawks, pulling off a stunning upset, three sets to two.

Lydia Dimke, who led the Big East with 11.4 assists per set, put up a breathtaking 56 assists, while Jaali Winters played a pivotal role with 23 kills.

Having entered the final 16, the site for the third and fourth round games are decided by the highest seed remaining in each side of the bracket. For Creighton, that means traveling to Austin, Texas, where the two-seed and No. 4 ranked Longhorns await. Creighton will have to overcome a four-seed and

No. 12 Michigan team before the Longhorns, though.

Despite a smaller tournament field of 48, men’s soccer proved to be the sport in which the conference was best represented in the NCAA Tournament, with Butler, Creighton and Providence all making the cut.

Instead of the formerly higly ranked Bulldogs, it was Providence that conquered. The Friars defeating Delaware 2-0 before pulling off a jaw-dropping 5-4 victory over a No. 1 ranked Maryland team. The Friars then defeated Creighton, ending the Bluejays’ own magical run and setting up a contest Friday, Dec. 2 against three-seeded and No. 9 UNC. Providence left it all on the field

in Chapel Hill, battling through regulation and a 10-minute overtime period. Still scoreless going into the second overtime, the next goal would send one team to the College Cup. It was a Heartbreaker for the Friars, as UNC managed to score in the 101st minute, ending the Friars’ run.

On the women’s side, Georgetown was able to go one step farther than Providence’s men’s team.

The Hoyas entered the tournament as a two-seed, and, thanks to an upset of one-seeded Stanford, the road to the College Cup would go through Washington. The Hoyas would use home field advantage to win 2-0 against St. Francis, Rutgers and three-seeded Virginia before overcoming their toughest test in

Santa Clara, which upset Stanford.

Booking a ticket to the College Cup, the Hoyas traveled to San Jose, Calif. for their national semifinal match against fellow two-seed and No. 7 USC Friday, Dec 2. The Hoyas outshot the Trojans nine to six and recorded two shots on goal to the Trojans’ one; although it was that one for the Trojans which proved to decide the contest. USC prevailed 1-0, and later on captured the College Cup championship with a 3-1 victory over one-seeded West Virginia.

While fall sports may seem far in the rearview mirror for SHU, Providence men’s soccer and Georgetown women’s soccer tied a bow on impressive seasons. And still, one more program in Creighton volleyball is standing, undeterred by heavy opposition, and ready to keep on dancing.

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

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Pirates’ focus goes beyond hoops in Pearl Harbor Sean Saint Jacques Staff Writer

The “day that will live in infamy” continues to touch many who survived, lived through or had family members experience the tragedy in Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.

Seton Hall men’s basketball got to experience the sites first hand this week leading up to its appearances in the Pearl Harbor Invitational and the 75th anniversary of the attacks.

The Pirates were able to visit the Pearl Harbor site while learning about one of the deadliest attacks on American soil in it’s history.

“When you have the opportunity to educate the current generation on the greatness of the past generations, I don’t think you can pass that up,” coach Kevin Willard said.

As a team, the Hall got to tour the Pearl Harbor Memorial and hear the horrific tales of the Japanese attacks that killed over 2,000 Americans all those years ago.

“We got to go on one of the battleships and the U.S.S. Arizona memorial and it is hard to see all of the soldiers that passed,” Seton Hall guard Madison Jones said.

“To see how many family mem-

bers and brothers and fathers and sons that passed away.”

Jones knows more than most, coming from a military family himself. Lattie Hunter Jr., Jones’ grandfather, served in the Vietnam War as a member of the U.S. Army. His grandfather died due to complications sustained in the war, though years later.

“We talked with different soldiers and saw what they have to go through every day,” Jones said.

“We need to be grateful for the things we have. Talking to someone who has been in the Army or the Navy, it really opens your eyes.”

Despite a tough travel schedule in nonconference play, Willard knew that this educational opportunity in Honolulu was something that his players needed to experience for themselves.

“It is a phenomenal opportunity for this generation to understand the sacrifices of past generations,” Willard said. “What an honor it is to play in this country, what an honor it is when the Anthem plays, and how many soldiers have lost their lives so we can play this great game.”

After seeing some of the histroic sites, Jones said he and his teammates were grateful to be

Photo via SHU Athletics The Hall embraced the chance to play on Pearl Harbor’s anniversary with a victory over Hawaii. playing in Hawaii.

“It is a dream come true,” Jones said. “Huge blessing on the 75th anniversary and can’t ask for

much more than to celebrate with our country.”

Editor’s Note: Sean Saint Jacques was on-location in Hawaii for

WSOU, Seton Hall’s radio station.

He can be reached at sean.saintjacques@student.shu.edu or on Twitter @SSaintJ7.

Success for women’s basketball relies on resiliency Matt Ambrose Staff Writer The Seton Hall women’s basketball team is young but it has also proven to be tough.

This team is resilient, and it has shown in the early going. The Pirates began the season overlooked, picked to finish seventh in the Big East after losing four starters, including WNBA draft pick Shakena Richardson. While things haven’t been perfect this season so far, the, inexperienced team has opened some eyes.

“We’re young, so we have to be resilient. We know that we’re going to be down sometimes, but for us it doesn’t mean anything.

We just gotta push back,” senior center Lubirdia Gordon said on Sunday, Dec. 4 after her team’s win over Wake Forest.

The game was a prime example as to how much this team does not quit and battles until the end.

The Pirates came out of the gate Sunday ice cold, finding themselves in a seemingly insurmountable 18-2 hole in the first quarter.

Suddenly, with the tip of a light switch, the team began to mount a comeback. Led by 19 points from sophomore LaTecia Smith and a double-double from Gordon, the

Photo via SHU Athletics Freshman Shadeen Samuels boasted a career-high 18 points against LIU Brooklyn in just 13 minutes of action.

Pirates came back to beat the Demon Deacons, 70-63.

This wasn’t the first comeback the Pirates had completed this season. In the second game of the year, the young team faced their first road test of the new campaign against Marist. The Pirates trailed by 15 at the half in what seemed destined to be their first loss. However, things changed in the third quarter, as the Pirates outscored the Red Foxes 31-8 in en route to a 13-point victory.

The Pirates showed that same

fight against Wake Forrest.

Not only did the Pirates erase a 16-point hole, they were able to do it on the heels of losing three of their previous four games by a combined 87 points.

“I think we’re just sick and tired of getting our rear end kicked for the last three or four games,” head coach Tony Bozzella said after the win.

The resiliency shown on the court is also evident in the mindset of the players, such as Smith, who spoke about the message go-

Photo via SHU Athletics LaTecia Smith is stuffing the stat sheet, averaging more than 11 points, six rebounds, and more than four assists per game over the last three contests. ing into Sunday afternoon’s game after a stretch of tough games.

“Before the game, we had a long talk with our coach and he told us a story about being positive when things are not going good. I think that was what we did today,” Smith said.

That resounding positive message evidently carried into the Pirates’ matchup on Wednesday, as the Hall toppled LIU Brooklyn, 77-59 Matt Ambrose can be reached at matthew.ambrose1@student.shu. edu or on Twitter @mambrose97.

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Offseason athletes playing a role at SHU events Matt Lapolla Staff Writer While their sports are not in season, a few Seton Hall athletes are still finding ways to contribute to the school’s athletics department.

Two members of the baseball team, Mike Caputo and Shane McCarthy, are currently interning for Seton Hall athletics during the baseball offseason.

Caputo works in the marketing and promotions branch under Christopher Carl, the assistant athletics director of Marketing and Promotions, while McCarthy works for the Department of Facilities and Operations.

Caputo, a senior infielder from Morganville, N.J., works on Wednesdays and Fridays with the rest of the marketing staff, bouncing potential promotion ideas off of each other. Mostly, Caputo works on game days for a variety of Seton Hall sporting events. He is assigned to specific parts of the gymnasium or arena to help out with different events that the staff is promoting.

As a sports management major,

Caputo needed two internships to receive his degree.

“Considering that I play baseball, it’s kind of tough to go off campus and do an internship,” he said. “I thought it would be best to do something through athletics, and I felt that marketing and promotions would be useful for me.”

The convenience of being on campus and the benefits of working for this department were deciding factors in Caputo’s decision to intern for Seton Hall.

McCarthy, a native of Fair Haven, N.J., also helps to set up sporting events like soccer and basketball. He also puts in office hours with Kevin Sponzo, the senior associate athletics director for Facilities and Operations. Like Caputo, McCarthy needed an internship for his management degree.

“I thought ‘Where was the best place to turn?’ especially since I’m an athlete and I have a busy schedule myself,” McCarthy said.

“Fortunately I was able to reach out to Mr. Sponzo and we put this together for the fall. It’s been a great experience.”

While Seton Hall athletes have

plenty to do during the offseason, the two agreed that they are managing their time well thanks to the flexibility of the staff.

“They’ve been very accommodating with my schedule,” Caputo said. “Dan [Ditusa, graduate assistant for the Marketing and Promotions Department] used to be a baseball player as well, so he knows what kind of schedule I’m on. They’re more than willing to work around it…there’s no real juggling that I have to do to work around it.”

McCarthy echoed the sentiment. “They’re very flexible and they’re supportive of me because they know I have a tough schedule,” he said. “I never had any hiccups. It’s been a really clean and smooth fall working with the athletic department.”

The junior starting pitcher also recommended that other student-athletes work with the athletic department during the offseason.

“It’s cool to see the administrative side and the athlete side.

I’m living both lives right now,” McCarthy said. “It’s cool to see everything come full circle and

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Both Caputo and McCarthy started their internships at the start of the semester and will be

finished before the start of the season in February.

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

MBB vs. Cal Continued from Page 16 For California, it was Bird with 23 points and nine assists who led.

Seton Hall takes on No. 19 South Carolina next at the Under Armor Reunion Games at Madi-

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Seton Hall beats Cal, goes 2-0 in Hawaii Keith Egan Sports Writer

The Seton Hall men’s basketball team (6-2) beat the California Golden Bears (7-1), 60-57, on Wednesday night to conclude each team’s Pearl Harbor Invitational trip.

From the very beginning, it was a back-and-forth affair, as the teams had six ties and five lead changes in the first half alone.

This trend continued for the duration of the game.

The two teams got off to a hot start shooting. Seton Hall and Cal were shooting above 60 percent for the majority of the first half.

The scoring slowed down a bit when Seton Hall had the slight 27-25 lead at the under-eight minute timeout. A few minutes later it was tied once again at 29.

The score at the half was 34-31 in favor of California and set up for an exciting second half.

One thing hurting both teams in the first half was their free throws. The teams were a combined 5-14 from the line in the first half. However, the struggle continued more so for the Pirates

in the second half. Despite the struggles, the back and forth game continued to be close the rest of the way.

California began the half strong, taking a 40-34 lead. However, aggressive defense and a putback dunk for Michael Nzei tied it back up at 40. Seton Hall attempted to inch away in the latter part of the second half, but a few costly turnovers and more missed free throws halted the Pirates’ ability to pull away.

An exciting part of the game was when Desi Rodriguez threw down a monstrous dunk to go up seven, which was followed by a California alley-oop to electrify the gym as Seton Hall held a fivepoint lead.

Cal used that dunk to go on a six-point run to make it a onepoint game. Seton Hall’s defense picked up in the last minute as California was forced to foul the Pirates.

After Khadeen Carrington went 1-2 from the line, Seton Hall was up three with 2.7 seconds remaining. Jabari Bird of California missed a shot off the backboard from half court and Seton Hall

sealed the win to advance to 7-2 on the year.

Delgado recorded his third straight double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds. Rodriguez had 15 and Carrington added another 14 of his own. Seton Hall shot a total 46.2 percent from the field.

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Joey Khan/Photography and Digital Editor Desi Rodriguez (top) and Khadeen Carrington (bottom).

Women’s basketball defeats LIU Brooklyn in matinee Andrew Lombardo Staff Writer In a matinee matchup with 600 children spectators, the Seton Hall women’s basketball team eased by LIU Brooklyn by a final score of 77-59. Four Pirates reached double figures in the score column to collectively shoot 50 percent from the floor.

The first half saw the Pirates’ offense take off in a way not seen yet this season. The Pirates opened up on a tear, shooting eight of 10 from the floor before the first media timeout. That offense did not stop, as the team finished the first quarter with a comfortable 24-10 lead. At halftime, the Pirates made a statement with a 50-27 lead. Although three Pirates were already in double figures, the team’s ball movement and ability to create for teammates was the key.

Pirate’s coach Tony Bozzella was pleased with his team’s first half.

“I thought the girls came out with a lot of energy and made the game plan look good right away,” Bozzella said. “This was the most we have shared the ball in the first

half all year.”

The Pirates were led by redshirt junior guard JaQuan Jackson, who finished with a game high 19 points. Senior center Lubirdia Gordon and sophomore guard LaTecia Smith also shot well, the former finishing with 15 points and the latter with 12. Smith also notched her first double-double of the season. Although freshman point guard Kaela Hilaire could not find her shooting rhythm, her teammates ensured she would not have to. Instead, she dished out nine assists to pace the Pirates’ ball movement.

Freshman forward Shadeen Samuels was the breakout player, finishing with 18 points off the bench in only 13 minutes.

Smith was impressed with her team on both sides of the court.

“We played great defense which set our offense up,” she said.

“Gaining the momentum early was good for us, so we had to take advantage of it.”

Bozzella was also impressed with his team, specifically with the improvement.

“We have a lot of players to

Joey Khan/Photography and Digital Editor LaTecia Smith started the game hot, going 5-6 from the field. use now,” Bozzella said. “If you aren’t playing good today, then it’s someone else’s turn. Shadeen showed today that it was her turn.

Another day it can be someone

else, but I am proud of the kids for that.”

The Pirates will travel to New Brunswick next to take on in-state rival Rutgers on Tuesday, Dec. 13

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Andrew Lombardo can be reached at andrew.lombardo@student.shu.edu or on Twitter @Anlombardo8.