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Seniors rejoice at graduation venue change Samantha Todd News Copy Editor
The DePaulia: DePaul’s expectations for Esteban In News, Page 6
SOMA Film Festival features students In Campus Life, Page 8
Swim and dive men win Big East In Sports, Page 14
The decision to move commencement from campus to the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel has sparked mixed reactions among the graduating class. According to Bernadette McVey, director of Academic Events, Initiatives and Planning, Seton Hall has been talking to the PNC Bank Arts Center about hosting graduation there since last Wednesday, Feb. 22. When asked how SHU decided upon PNC, McVey said via email, “The main factors were availability, its beauty and it is big enough to accommodate our commencement.” McVey said there could be other changes as well. She said that having a commencement speaker “is under consideration.” McVey said she is excited that SHU has an outdoor arena. “I spoke with Monmouth University and our Law School (Monmouth uses PNC and our Law School used for several years) and both love this venue and had nothing but positive things to say,” she said. Since PNC is an outdoor arena, the possibility of bad weather on May 15 could cause disruptions. McVey said she hopes “that it will be a beautiful sunny day,” although
Photo via PNC Bank Arts Center Before the venue switch to PNC, commencement was going to be held in three separate ceremonies on campus. she concedes that no one can control the weather. She added that she will not know the total cost of renting the venue until after May. “It is my hope that the University has made the students and their families happy,” McVey said. Graduating triplets Adrianna, Anthony and Leo Bertoldi are especially grateful that they will all be able to graduate together. The three were previously set to gradu-
ate in separate ceremonies, which they said posed a hardship for their family. Adrianna, a nursing major, said in an email interview, “We’re extremely excited for the new location of graduation! It was a wonderful surprise!” The Bertoldi’s grandparents originally would not have been able to attend the ceremony at campus because they would have had to sit through three ceremo-
nies in one day. Now the entire family can be there for a single ceremony, Adrianna said. “I’m just excited to have the graduation the Class of 2017 deserves,” Adrianna added. “We’re a pretty close senior class, so being able to graduate with our friends in other schools is a sentimental and happy way to end our college careers.”
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Living in Ivy: Some students living in Ivy Hill worry about area crime Samantha Todd News Copy Editor Walking back to their apartments in Newark-based Ivy Hill, some students find themselves looking over their shoulders for possible nearby danger. This poses the question of how often students experience crime in the surrounding area. According to Commanding Officer Captain Derek Glenn of the Newark Police Department, there was one murder, two rapes and seven robberies in and around the Ivy Hill Park Apartments in 2016. There were also two aggravated assaults and 10 burglaries. In addition, there were 22 “Theft F/Auto,” which is the theft of items from inside a vehicle. The crime statistics included eight thefts and 24 auto thefts, totaling 76 crime incidents. The crime statistics in the data
included the region around Tuxedo Parkway, Irvington Avenue and Woodbine Avenue. Glenn said that these statistics do not differentiate between students, the 15,000 Ivy Hill residents and others in the area. “The homicide was the result of two individuals who got into a shoving match where one of the two combatants fell and hit his head causing a fatal injury,” Glenn said. He added that it began as an argument between a driver and pedestrian. “Over 99 percent of the city’s sexual assaults were incestuous or reported by individuals who knew one-another,” Glenn said. Domestic violence assaults could be included in the data, Glenn added. Also, no matter where a person lives there is a possibility of homicide, he said. Glenn has a unique perspective
on crime at Ivy Hill. He said that he lived in an apartment there for a year around 17 years ago. He recalled that at the time he lived at Ivy Hill, there was little violent crime. Most of the crime in the area involved some type of theft, he said. Lauren Gibbs, a senior diplomacy major at SHU, lived in Ivy Hill last semester, which she said was “more than enough time.” She had chosen to live at Ivy Hill because she had just returned from a yearlong study abroad and needed a place to live, she said via email. “I did feel unsafe and I felt it had something to do with the fact that I did not match the racial demographics of the area,” which is largely Hispanic and African American, Gibbs said. She added that she did not like living there because “it was this constant feel-
ing of having to defend myself and be on my guard 24/7.” Patrick Linfante, the assistant vice president and director for Public Safety and Security, said in an email interview that the Ivy Hill Park Apartments are not affiliated with Seton Hall. Thus, Ivy Hill is not under an obligation to report crimes to SHU that happen on or around the Ivy Hill property. This means that there are not always Pirate Alerts sent out about what happens at and around Ivy Hill. “However, if we receive information of a crime in a timely fashion from local law enforcement we will issue a Pirate Alert to the community. The key of course to issuing an alert is timely notification,” Linfante added.
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Living in Ivy: Students experience a diverse atmosphere Siobhan McGirl Staff Writer
Walking through the Ivy Hill apartments, the sun glares through the otherwise dimly lit hallway. An elderly Russian woman throws her trash out with a smile washed across her face. She does not speak English, but she tries to form words and shakes her head in frustration. “Russia,” she says, explaining her lack of communication. For many students, the apartments at Ivy Hill Park are synonymous with cheap housing, late nights and the overall college experience. However, outside of the Seton Hall bubble, the Ivy Hill apartments are teeming with immigrants, elderly people, children in diapers, parents and various individuals who have no SHU ties. The hallways change scent from floor to floor. One floor has a hint of mustiness, while another smells of a home cooked meal. Down an elevator ride, a father opens the door as his little girl is laughing in the background, running around their living space in just a diaper. They’re on their way out, or trying to be. Some doors seem vacant without even a welcome mat outside. Other doors have mats that look like they have welcomed more than 100,000 visitors, as the edges fray. Behind one door appears a Rutgers University student, Bethlehem Assegido. He is a 22-yearold biology major who says that the biggest struggle is not living with students from the “rival school (SHU),” but that parking gets a little tricky at Ivy. After knocking twice on a door
Sarah Yenesel/Staff Photographer Shah Mamun Ahmed has seen more and more SHU students choosing to live in Ivy Hill over the years. on the fifth floor, a woman from Bangladesh answers. She is just visiting, but defers to her brother who has lived in Ivy Hill since he was 11-years-old. Going on his 18th year living here, the Ivy Hill Park Apartments are home for Shah Mamun Ahmed. “My uncle lived here when my family decided to come to America so he helped us find a place in Ivy,” Ahmed said. “It has been home ever since.” The apartment on the inside is small and conventional. No frills. The walls have chipped marks that are painted over. A lived-in space that is packed to capacity—a make shift bed is in the hallway leading to his living room. If more than two people stand in the hallway by his door it gets uncomfortable. Clothing is scattered about the apartment. The kitchen runs into the living room with no defining lines: on the same wall as the kitchen table is a bookshelf
and behind that are professional photography lights that Ahmed uses in his spare time. His brother asks him for a book and he knows exactly where to turn to grab it. Ahmed and one of his brothers live on the fifth floor while another brother and their mom live on the first floor. As Ahmed is standing in the doorway, his older brother from the first floor comes up to visit, holding his 4-month-old son. It is a family affair. The brothers giggle at all of the family connections they have in Ivy. Both of the brothers grew up here, went to college and are now working in finance. Ahmed said that he has seen a lot more Seton Hall students at Ivy in recent years compared to before. A hot spot for him to meet SHU students is in the elevator, allowing his conversations to usually last for about 15 seconds. His older brother jokes that because he is on the first floor and
has no access to the elevator he is deprived of the SHU student interaction. Ahmed said the Seton Hall students are usually pleasant and never bother him too much. The only time he has criticized SHU students is on party nights with loud music and excitement at peculiar hours. “One time I went down to my friend’s apartment at night and there were Seton Hall students that were being loud…probably partying,” Ahmed said laughing. “We were just like ‘what are they doing in there?’” For Ahmed, the best part of living in Ivy is the diversity. He is so passionate about the community that he even made an 11 minute long YouTube video about what it is like to live at Ivy Hill for a day. The link to his video is: https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=paXqchLtVO8. According to the Ivy Hill Park
website, apartments range from $700 a month to $950 a month. Ivy is a Section 8 housing complex, meaning the landlord can rent apartments at fair market rates to qualified low income tenants. The federal government subsidizes the rent. This type of housing draws people from all walks of life. “It’s extremely important to be exposed to diverse communities,” Ahmed said. “It is the best way to have biases disappear.” Ahmed said the best way to learn about other people is to travel, but traveling is expensive. “If you can’t travel, come to Ivy,” Ahmed said. “Living in Ivy is like traveling because of all of the people that you meet.” A nurse opens the door on another floor as she is tending to a patient who is lying in bed. She hurriedly closes the door and gets back to work, prepping the man for a trip to the hospital. Exiting the elevator is Nelly Duarte from Honduras, taking her cart to do laundry in the same place that she has for the past 9 years. Keisha Washington walks her dog, Candy, outside. She is a dog groomer by trade and has lived in Ivy for about six years. “The best thing about Ivy is that it is pet friendly,” Keisha said. “Pet friendly and diverse.” Keisha turns the other way and continues on her walk with Candy. A woman stands on the corner looking like she is waiting for a ride. A Seton Hall student approaches the big black Wilden Place Pedestrian Gate, across the street, swipes her ID and enters a different world. Siobhan McGirl can be reached at siobhan.mcgirl@student.shu.edu.
Remaining available funds in SGA spring budget lower than last year Thomas Schwartz Staff Writer The Student Government Association’s (SGA) finance committee faces lower available funds in this year’s budget and a growing list of requests for assistance from clubs and organizations. The SGA’s finance committee receives $160,000 per year to be allocated to club budgets and to the several accounts within the SGA. Michael Roma, SGA finance committee member and a sophomore diplomacy, econom-
ics and finance major, said the appropriated funds are divided into three separate segments: the seasonal, operational and co-sponsorship accounts. The spring and co-sponsorship accounts are lower than they were at this point last year. Currently, the spring budget is $5,184 lower, while the operational budget is $2,274 higher, according to Roma. As stated in the association’s bylaws, the SGA treasurer is responsible for distributing and managing all financial records while collaborating with
fellow finance committee members. At the beginning of each fiscal school year, the treasurer is required to develop an allocation formula that provides appropriate funding to clubs across campus. Alyssa Potenzone, SGA treasurer, declined to comment on the matter. With over two months remaining in the spring semester, more than half the spring budget has been used with $7,288 remaining, according to Roma. Within the next two weeks, the SGA has $12,000 of requests in additional
funding from clubs as specified by Roma. “Clubs have grown, the university has grown, [the SGA] has had more requests, likewise inflation has gone up, prices are higher and I think that needs to be met with the administration compensating that by giving [clubs] more funding,” Roma said. According to SGA Finance Chair Thomas Kraft, a junior and political science and philosophy major, SGA’s spending may be above last year’s mark, but the increase in spending should not
cause concern. Clubs on campus have put on atypically large events and the SGA has had to respond to these activities with more contributions, he said via email. “Traditionally, spending goes up in the Spring semester as it is longer, and many clubs choose to save their budgets for the second half of the year, for a myriad of reasons,” Kraft said. “Rest assured that the state of the budget is quite healthy.” Thomas Schwartz can be reached at thomas.schwartz@student.shu.edu.
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Living in Ivy: Drugs and gang activity cause stress for some students Isabel Soisson Asst. Digital Editor Chad Navarro’s time living in Ivy Hill apartments has been difficult, according to the fourth-year nursing major. “If I’m being honest, I do believe that I’ve been drinking a lot more, and it’s something that I’m conscientious about,” Navarro said. “But I don’t think it’s had a significant bearing on my grades.” Earlier this semester, however, Navarro’s apartment was broken into. “It really shook up my roommate and myself, which I think really put a strain on our sense of security,” Navarro said. “Being a young adult, there’s a weird idea that these things can’t happen to you,” Navarro continued. “But then you hear a strange man in your apartment, and you see men robbing a house across from your building, and the world suddenly becomes a much scarier place.” For many students, Ivy Hill apartments offer an affordable housing option off-campus. A studio apartment costs $700, one-bed-
room costs $750, a two-bedroom costs $950 and a three-bedroom costs $1,200, according to apartmentguide.com. Ivy Hill is Section 8 housing, which allows the private landlord to rent apartments and homes to qualified low-income residents according to homeforward. org. But the low rent comes at a price. According to The New York Times, “drug dealing nearby is hardly uncommon. Parties could get out of hand. Cars were stolen. Lights were broken. Fists could fly, and weapons could be brandished.” Gang culture is also prevalent in Ivy Hill. The violent MS-13 gang had a reputation in the complex for pulling off “petty stick-ups in
elevators and parking lots” and extorting residents for quick cash, also according to The New York Times. Some students commented on their experiences living in the Ivy Hill Park Apartments. Gabriella Bryce, a sophomore elementary and special education major, has had an overall positive experience living in Ivy Hill. “It forces you to be independent and responsible and take care of your own problems,” Bryce said. Bryce added that she didn’t see a real difference between living in Ivy Hill and living on-campus. “There are some people that I know who sell drugs at Ivy Hill,” Bryce said. “But there are also
students on campus who sell, so I don’t think it’s any different.” Derek Bailey, a junior social and behavioral sciences major, echoed Bryce’s sentiments. “I wouldn’t say that living in Ivy Hill is what makes anyone’s drug use or drinking worse,” Bailey said. “I believe that would just be because people aren’t yet responsible enough to live in an area where there’s no rules or structure.” Bailey added that if students cannot handle being on their own, it would probably be best for them to stay on-campus or commute. Karen Van Norman, associate vice president and dean of students, discussed how students can deal with living in a stressful envi-
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Continued from Page 1 Linfante explained that a Pirate Alert is usually issued when a crime has occurred close to the time they are notified of it. He said that when Public Safety receives reports of robberies from students at and around Ivy Hill in a timely fashion then a Pirate Alert is issued. While Ivy Hill is not affiliated with SHU, Linfante said they recognize that many students live there and Seton Hall provides Safe Ride services from 5 p.m. to 3 a.m., to and from the Ivy Hill Park Apartments. “We encourage all community members residing or visiting the apartments to utilize this service,” Linfante said. In August 2015, Public Safety issued an alert warning the SHU community that a murder occurred in Ivy Hill Park, previously reported in The Setonian. The victim died from gunshot wounds. The park is situated between SHU and Mt. Vernon Place. Chris Capone, a senior sports management and marketing major, was living at the Ivy Hill apartments around the time this homicide occurred. He said he heard about it a week before school started in Fall 2015. However, he had signed the lease so he could not back out. Capone said that he was told the victim was an
Katherine Boland/Staff Photographer Ivy Hill apartments is home to 15,000 residents, including both students and Newark civilians. Ivy Hill resident and for a month following the incident, more police patrolled the area. Capone added that he has never felt unsafe while living at Ivy Hill. He was skeptical when he originally moved in, but he became used to his surroundings and felt fine walking to and from Ivy Hill. He said it takes him about two minutes to walk from the Wilden Place Pedestrian Gate by the baseball field to Ivy Hill. Other than the murder and a noise complaint, he said he has not heard of any other issues while living there. “I chose to continue living there because it really isn’t that bad of an area as people make it out to be,” Capone said via email. “All it is is diverse and I feel that that turns some people away.” He added that the rent is cheap and he has not had one instance where he felt threatened. “I can’t even recall a time where I felt at least a little uneasy,” he said. Capone encourages students
to live there, adding that there is constant security. Heather Weick, a senior social and behavioral sciences major, has lived at Ivy Hill for around two years. She said her neighbor told her about a robbery on the first floor three months ago, but she was not informed by Ivy Hill management, which makes her nervous there may have been other robberies in the building that she simply does not know about. “I was under the impression that things had gotten better before I decided to move here,” Weick said via email. She added that she is cautious around the area, as, “I have run into people who harass me and my friends in the parking lot or in the hallway but we have not been physically harmed in anyway.” Weick said that these harassments are “disrespectful advances,” including whistling, a honking of a car horn and being told “come here honey.” Weick said she receives numer-
ous Pirate Alerts in reference to the Ward Gate, which is how she gets to campus. “I have never felt 100 percent safe at Ivy and am looking forward to leaving the building but found that it was appropriate for my time as a student,” she said. Within her apartment, Weick said she feels safe as she and her roommates have installed an additional lock on their door. Also, Weick and her roommates carry pepper spray as a precaution. They try not to linger in the parking lot or go too far past their building, she said. Weick said Ivy Hill is cheap and close to SHU, but she also found it to be dirty and occasionally risky. However, “if you are smart about how and when to leave the apartment, it can help you in avoiding unsafe situations.” She said she avoids leaving Ivy at night, especially alone. She lives in building 240, which is the closest to SHU, so her walk to reach campus is under five
ronment such as Ivy Hill. “I recommend that they practice good self-care including getting adequate sleep, eating healthy, getting exercise, and doing activities they find enjoyable and relaxing,” Van Norman said in an email interview. Van Norman added that if a student’s stress is more severe, they should make an appointment with CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services). Diane Lynch, director of Health Services, offered her thoughts on the subject as well. “I know the crime rate is a concern in some of our surrounding neighborhoods and students walking from Ivy Hill are likely to be impacted by that,” Lynch said via email. Lynch added that any type of stress can have a possible impact on a student’s academic performance. “Sometimes stress is coming from something you can do something about,” Lynch said. “Other times you need to find ways to cope with the stress because you can’t change the situation.” Isabel Soisson can be reached at isabel.soisson@student.shu.edu. minutes. There are many students walking from Ivy to SHU during class hours so it’s not too bad then, she said. Ethan Kraft, a senior broadcasting and sociology double major, was the victim of theft in an elevator at Ivy in the fall semester of 2015, after he’d lived there for two years. He said he was in the elevator when a man demanded his phone and then pushed him out. However, Kraft said the armed security guard at Ivy caught the thief and recovered the stolen phone. The thief was later identified as not being an Ivy Hill resident. Even though he was robbed, Kraft said he has had a positive experience living at Ivy. He does not think that his one experience should speak for the entire community. He said that security guards take their jobs seriously and that the armed guards are usually off-duty cops. “Ivy Hill Park Apartments’ residents are largely working class, immigrant families who want to live in a safe community, just as much as I do,” Kraft said via email. “The apartment company’s response to that instance of petty crime (him being robbed), my unrelated requests as a resident, as well as the numerous pleasant interactions I’ve had with my neighbors far outweigh my opinion of Ivy Hill than any unpleasant experiences I’ve had,” Kraft added. Samantha Todd can be reached at samantha.todd@student.shu.edu.
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Crime Log Feb. 24 Incident: The South Orange Fire Department (SOFD) responded to Ora Manor on an activated fire alarm. They determined that a hair dryer set off the alarm. Feb. 25 Incident: A pizza delivery person threatened a Securitas officer outside Xavier Hall. Feb. 27 Theft: A student reported that their Ray Ban sunglasses were stolen from the second floor of Walsh Library.
Upcoming Events What: Catholic Men’s Conference When: Saturday, March 4 , 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Where: Seton Hall University The Details: Hosted by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark, the annual conference is themed “Be Not Afraid: Becoming Missionary Disciples!” This year will be the first time that two Cardinals will participate: Cardinal Joseph William Tobin and Cardinal Sean Patrick O’Malley. Guest speakers include Dr. Scott Sullivan, doctor of philosophy and ex-international boxer, and Jeff Feagles, ex-NFL Giant player and Super Bowl champion. The Master of Ceremonies will be the Rev. John Gordon, Associate to the Vicar for Pastoral Life at the Archdiocese of Newark. Cost: $25 for adults; free for priests and members of religious life. For more information, email www.NJCatholicMen@rcan.org or call (973) 4974545. What: Cuba Panel Discussion When: Wednesday, March 15, 6:30 p.m. Where: Nursing Amphitheatre 113 The Details: The Joseph A. Unanue Latino Institute and the Department of Latin American and Latino/Latina Studies will present the panel discussion. The panelists are Dr. Ted Henken, Dr. Jose Manuel Prieto and Anthony DePalma, The Setonian’s adviser. Free Cuban food will be served. Cost: Free For more information, see www.shu.edu. What: Irish Heritage Week Celebration When: Friday, Mar. 17, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Chapel of the Immaculate Conception, the University Center and New York City The Details: Seton Hall Alumni Relations and the Seton Hall Pirates of Irish Persuasion & Extraction (PIPE) Alumni Club invite Seton Hall alumni, students, employees, family and friends to attend the kick-off to SHU’s first annual Irish Heritage Week. Cost: Free For more information, contact Brian O’Malley at brian.omalley@shu.edu.
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Students explore need for spiritual awakening retreat Benjamin Jaros Staff Writer A group of students, in collaboration with the Office of Campus Ministry, is exploring the possibility of coordinating a Kairos spiritual retreat. The group of students is led by freshmen Erin Neupauer and Efrain Vallejo. Possible dates and locations are still being sorted out by the Office of Campus Ministry, said the Rev. Brian Needles, director of Campus Ministry. However, Needles added that the retreat is likely to take place in November 2017. He said he welcomes any inquiries from interested students. “I am happy and approve of the initiative that students are taking in trying to organize a Kairos retreat. I am very confident that there will be enough student interest to make the retreat a reality,” Needles said. “If student involvement doesn’t happen to materialize, Campus Ministry will look at other options for student retreats other than the Kairos retreat now being contemplated.” According to reference.com, “A Kairos retreat is a multi-day spiritual awakening activity sponsored by the Catholic Church for high
Photo via Flickr/St. Paul’s Outreach Students attended a retreat similar to Kairos in fall 2014. school and college-age youth. The purpose of the retreat is to help the participants contemplate their relationship with God, discover their own identity and build stronger bonds with their peers.” Neupauer, a broadcasting and film major, explained why she is trying to help organize the retreat. “I definitely was surprised when I found out SHU doesn’t host something like Kairos, and when I talked to other students, I realized how many people have heard about the retreat and even went on to express how much they would want something like this available to the students,” she said in an email interview. Neupauer added that they need to increase student interest in the event. “It (the idea of Kairos) is all student run, and I think the
idea of young adults wanting to expand their minds on the acceptance and love of themselves and others is something that is inspiring and should be available to our youth,” Neupauer said. “We are the voice of today and we want to be able to unite with others to help us live life and to improve it.” Vallejo, a diplomacy major, said via email that he wants to bring this Kairos experience to SHU because in high school he was a leader for a Kairos retreat and saw how “the experience was able to help and change so many people for the better.” He added, “I want to be able to give the opportunity to other students here to be able to go through the same and hopefully get a lot out of the whole process.” Paola Hegedus, a junior graphic
design major, said via email that Seton Hall has hosted a Kairos retreat before, but under the name “Ruah.” The Ruah took place at YMCA Camp Bernie in Port Murray, N.J. in fall 2014. She said the retreat “was a good reminder for me and a first encounter for many of us of God’s great love for us individually.” Around 20 to 30 students attended the Ruah. There was discussion, prayer, fellowship and time devoted to developing a relationship with Christ, according to Hegedus. Hegedus added, “The conversion of even one person’s heart to seeing the goodness of Christ after one weekend away can create a ripple effect in this world.” Msgr. Richard Liddy, a professor of Catholic Thought and Culture and the director of the Center for Catholic Studies, said, “Kairos is a wonderful experience of the Spirit in the midst of our lively and loving community.” Liddy added, “It (Kairos) involves a lot of community and sharing and just plain fun. I strongly encourage students to look into it.” Benjamin Jaros can be reached at benjamin.jaros@student.shu.edu.
SGA Updates Brianna Bernath Asst. News Editor The Student Government Association (SGA) entered closed session twice last night - once during Senatorial Courtesy and during debate on Senate Bill 1617-1003. The bill to “reapportion the Senate” would eliminate the Military Science seat. After discussion, the Senate approved the motion to table the vote until the next meeting. Adviser Maggie Bach informed the group of change to the rules for elections. There is a $1,000 spending cap per ticket, and candidates are not allowed to send mass emails to students. The Finance Committee reported that Senator Thomas Kraft will meet with Archbishop Joseph Tobin to discuss the possibility of a commencement speaker. The Student Life Committee reported that Senator Josie Martinez spoke with Gourmet Dining Services about continuous dining and was told that “that is what Pirate Bucks were made for.” Assistant Treasurer Michael Roma reported that the co-sponsorship budget is at $6,641. The spring Finance Committee fund is at $7,288, and the operations budget is at $3,824. Brianna Bernath can be reached at brianna.bernath@student.shu.edu.
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Continued from Page 1 She added that, “PNC Bank Arts Center is an ideal location for the families and graduates. Even though it’s a little bit farther away, everyone (seniors and their families) is more than willing to travel the distance.” On the factors that led to this change in location, Adrianna credits Student Government Association President Teagan Sebba with making sure the senior class’ voices were heard. In addition, Adrianna said that “the disappointment from the student body and parents also played a huge factor.” Her brother Anthony, a sports management and marketing major, said that graduation being moved to PNC is “a really pleasant surprise.” He added, “I’m happy that the school finally worked something out where it could be off campus and now everyone can actually come.” Now all of the seniors’ families and friends can come to see everyone graduate, he said. Asked what he thinks prompted the University to move graduation, Anthony said that a previous article in The Setonian about his
Joey Khan/Photography & Digital Editor The Seton Hall commencement ceremony has been held in the Prudential Center in past years. siblings and him being split into three different ceremonies helped because not many people knew about his family’s situation before that. He added that “the overwhelming discourse and everyone (students of all grades) being upset” also added to the decision to change graduation. He also said Sebba did a good job and made sure she was in constant contact with the senior class. Anthony said there has not been a commencement speaker in years and while he would like one, he said people “can’t be too nitpicky.” He said, “I’m just happy [graduation] got moved to a venue that’s off campus, somewhere that’s a little bit better for everyone in regards to not limiting the amount of people that could even come to
the event.” According to the email sent out by the Office of the Provost on Friday, Feb. 24, graduates will each be given four guest tickets for seating in the covered amphitheater and an unlimited number of guest tickets for lawn seating. Leo Bertoldi, a history major with a political science minor, also said he is happy that graduation has been moved. “It shows the school still cares about our options and wishes as students, and wants us to have a proper graduation after four years of hard work,” he said in an email interview. He would still like to have a commencement speaker, and said that other universities have speakers like politicians, activists and actors who deliver speeches that
Search begins for Seton Hall’s new president Sarah Yenesel Staff Writer Now that President Dr. A. Gabriel Esteban has announced that he is stepping down to become President of DePaul University in Chicago, Seton Hall is beginning the process of searching for a new leader. Few details of the search are set at this time, but university officials have made one thing clear: the messy presidential selection process of 2009 and 2010 is not expected to occur again, according to the Rev. Msgr. C. Anthony Ziccardi, vice president for Mission and Ministry. Ziccardi said in an email interview that the search did not go as planned because the search committee had no strategy for recruitment and waited for candidates to nominate themselves or to be nominated by others. In 2009, former President Msgr. Robert Sheeran announced he would resign in 2010 after 15 years of presidency, according to The Star-Ledger. A 12-person search committee was created to find a new president and after 10 months, two finalists were chosen, according to the The Star-Ledger. The finalists were Msgr. Stuart
Swetland, professor of Christian ethics at Mount St. Mary’s University, and the Rev. Kevin Mackin, president of Mount Saint Mary College, according to The Star-Ledger. According to The Star-Ledger, both finalists dropped out of the search. Mackin withdrew because he said that he wanted to remain president at his current institution. Swetland withdrew a few weeks later after board members complained that he had asked for an annual salary of $300,000 and benefits during preliminary negotiations. The Board of Regents chose to not elect Swetland, Ziccardi said. The board then offered the position to Esteban, who had been serving as interim president. The appointment was made official six months later. Ziccardi said that Seton Hall bylaws require that the University President be a priest. However, he said the bylaws “may be retained as written or amended to allow for a non-priest.” According to a statement from SHU that announced Esteban’s presidency in 2011, the Board of Trustees made an exception to SHU’s bylaws to allow Esteban to become president. Patrick Murray, Board of Regents
Chairman, said in an email interview in a previous article for The Setonian that the SHU community will be updated on the upcoming progress of selecting a new president to replace Esteban. Murray said in the same article that the search committee will include Trustees, Regents, faculty members and possibly others. The committee will identify what they are looking for in the next president and create a detailed description of these requirements. While the committee is looking for candidates, they also invite those who are interested to apply for the position, Murray said in the article. The committee will then interview their top candidates and present the three or four most qualified to the Board of Regents for final selection, Murray said. Murray added that there is not a list of candidates at this time and that an interim president will be considered. Ziccardi said that SHU does not have enough time to do a thorough search before Esteban starts at DePaul on July 1, so an interim president will most likely be necessary. Sarah Yenesel can be reached at sarah.yenesel@student.shu.edu.
Page 5 contain life lessons. Edward Chu, a senior Asian studies major, said people are excited that the seniors will graduate together as the Class of 2017. Chu and his friends were worried about how SHU would be able to accommodate everyone, especially the elderly and those disabled, when graduation was previously split up into three ceremonies on campus, he said via email. Seniors were not originally pleased with graduation being held on campus, he said, since people couldn’t graduate with their friends. “I felt the same way too,” Chu said, because, “I have a few high school friends I graduated with” who also attend SHU and are graduating. “We (Class of 2017) tried to find alternative venues and solutions to make things work out in the end,” Chu said. Christina Dunham, a senior environmental studies major, said her high school graduation was supposed to be held at PNC, but it was moved. “This is an opportunity for me to have graduation near home, as well as walk across a stage that many famous singers have performed on,” Dunham said via email. She lives in Middletown, which she said is nearby Holmdel, N.J. where PNC is located. Not all students are pleased with the change in location.
Gabriel Fiore, a senior public relations major and first-year graduate student, would have preferred for commencement to be held on SHU’s campus. “I wasn’t happy [commencement] wasn’t at the Prudential Center, but I was happy it was on campus,” Fiore said. He added that holding graduation on campus would have given a feeling of home. “I spoke to my mother about my grandparents going to an outdoor ceremony and she said they probably wouldn’t be able to do it,” Fiore said. He explained that it may be hot outside the day of graduation and it’s not good if his grandparents have to walk far. One of his grandparents has heart failure and trouble getting around. In addition, Fiore is also upset that the location of graduation has been moved again because he lives in North Arlington, which is around 55 minutes away from the PNC Bank Arts Center. “The traffic of getting there with everyone will be a nightmare with everyone on the Parkway,” he said, adding that he only lives about 25 minutes away from Seton Hall. “The school realizes they messed up,” Fiore said. “I think this is a last minute decision to please everyone.” Samantha Todd can be reached at samantha.todd@student.shu.edu.
Borowick becomes Interim VP of University Advancement
Photo via LinkedIn/Matthew Borowick Matthew Borowick, associate vice president for Alumni and Government Relations in the Division of University Advancement, has been named Interim Vice President of University Advancement, effective March 1, 2017, according to an email announcement from the Office of the President on Feb. 28.
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DePaul students welcome Esteban, expect communication Jessica Villagomez The DePaulia President-elect Dr. A. Gabriel Esteban has been welcomed onto DePaul’s campus with open arms. The 12th president of the university was welcomed with packed crowds of students, staff and faculty all proudly wearing DePaul blue at a campus-wide event announcing his new role earlier this month. Esteban accepted a DePaul sweatshirt gifted by the Student Government Association and spoke to students in attendance. For many students, transparency and communication, qualities they believe current president Rev. Dennis H. Holtschneider, C.M. brought to the university, are vital to maintaining DePaul’s mission. “I felt as though Father Holtschneider clearly communicated with the DePaul community regarding issues not only on our campus, but on a more global scale as well and I hope our new president does the same,” said Lauren Awtry,
a DePaul senior. “I think open and clear communication is key, especially in the political climate our nation is in, so I hope and expect Gabriel Esteban will maintain that.” Esteban, an immigrant from the Philippines, will be the first lay leader of the university and is expected to bring a different set of perspectives and diversity to the institution. “With such a tumultuous political environment, having a president who is an immigrant is important to showcase that everyone, regardless of their background, will be accepted as a valued member of the DePaul community,” said Lincoln Berget, a DePaul senior. Many echoed the sentiment that Esteban is both welcomed at DePaul and will represent the changing face of Catholicism in higher education. “It will be interesting to see how a layman will handle the presidency at the largest Catholic school in the nation but I am confident that the new president will do well here,” Berget said. Holtschneider fell under
scrutiny last Spring after Milo Yiannopoulos visited DePaul in late May, causing a wave of protests to erupt on campus. The visit was followed by a series of town halls and initiatives by the university including the Race and Action plan, in an effort to mend campus tensions. After Holtschneider announced his resignation last Summer, students hoped for a president that could address race relations on campus. For DePaul senior Jesus Montero, the new president must inherit the current campus climate and guide the institution forward. “Tensions are high at DePaul with glimpses of the national limelight shining into our world on our events and dealings with issues that include free speech,” Montero said of Esteban’s role at DePaul. “Esteban, an outsider and the first lay leader in our history, may be the right person to lead us into a brighter tomorrow.” Jessica Villagomez is the Editor-in-Chief of The DePaulia. She can be reached at eic@depauliaonline.com.
March 2, 2017
Throwback Thursday
What was The Setonian reporting years ago?
“Hall to have radio station”
Author: Jospeh A. Moore Date: March 5, 1948 The story: Construction began on the campus’s new radio station, whose call letters were set to be WSOU. According to an announcement by University President Monsignor James F. Kelley, the station would feature student directing, producing and acting and would operate on a seven-hour day. Father Thomas J. Gilhooly was set to become the first director of the radio station, overseeing the production of all broadcasts.
“Bring on the boys”
Author: Bridget Murphy Date: March 4, 2004 The story: Housing and Residence Life (HRL) announced that Neumann Hall, formerly called “No Man” due to the fact that it only housed female students, was set to welcome male residents in the 2004-2005 school year. HRL made the decision based on an abundance of male students who needed housing, a lack of rooms to put them in co-ed dorms, and a plethora of empty rooms in Neumann.
Mass. Institute of Tech.: Erie Community Coll.: College of Charleston: Where: Cambridge, Mass. Date: Feb. 24 The update: Senior Lilly Chin won Jeopardy!’s College Championship, walking away with the $100,000 grand prize. Chin beat 14 other onair contestants and the thousands of college students that initially took the 10-minute application test. While the show was recorded in January, Chin was sworn to secrecy until the show aired Friday. From: news.mit.edu
Where: Binghamton, N.Y. Date: Feb. 26 The update: During a championship game, freshman hockey player Brandon Day stormed out of the penalty box and attacked a referee. The 19-year-old student was charged with assault after he bodychecked the 62-year-old referee who has been officiating games for more than 40 years. Day is now in police custody. From: www.dailymail.co.uk
University of Iowa:
Santa Clara University: Eastern Michigan U.:
Where: Iowa City, Iowa Date: Feb. 27 The update: A student is suing the university after he lost his scholarship when the university made budget cuts. Student Benjamin Fuller, and 2,500 other students learned last week that they will not be receiving the scholarships they had expected to receive next year. Fuller is suing to get his full scholarship back. From: www.kcrg.com
Where: Santa Clara, Calif. Date: Feb. 26 The update: A student was sexually assaulted by a stranger near campus early in the morning. The victim was out for a walk when the assault took place. Lt. Dan Moreno of the Santa Clara Police Department called the incident “an anomaly,” as no similar incidents have been reported in the last six months. From: www.mercurynews.com
Where: Charleston, N.C. Date: Feb. 27 The update: Workers dug up a cannonball near the College of Charleston campus, resulting in road closures near the campus. According to the Charleston Police Department, the cannonball has been removed. This is not the first time the school has found Civil War-era artifacts buried near the campus. From: www.postandcourier.com Where: Ypsilanti, Mich. Date: Feb. 28 The update: A fire forced students out of the Phelps Hall dorm building early Tuesday morning. One student has been treated for smoke inhalation. About 250 students who live in the predominantly-freshman dorm were relocated to other buildings for the night. The cause of the fire is unknown. From: www.clickondetroit.com
Loyola University:
Where: Chicago, Ill. Date: Feb. 23 The update: A fraternity at the University has been suspended and is being investigated by the school’s Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution for hazing. This is the second chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity to be shut down this month; earlier this month, Northwestern University shut down its chapter. From: www.chicagotribune.com
University of Missouri:
Where: Columbia, Mo. Date: March 1 The update: Two students, a freshman and a sophomore, have been arrested for allegedly harrassing another student with anti-Semitic comments, both verbal and written. Interim Chancellor Hank Foley said that the matter is being taken care of by the Boone County prosecutor. From: www.kbia.org
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Students dive into philanthropy at Polar Plunge Erika Szumel Staff Writer
February in New Jersey usually consists of snow, Snuggies, and staying indoors with a hot cup of cocoa. However, one event breaks this stereotype every February and brings thousands of people outside – to the beach. On Saturday, Feb. 25, Seton Hall students, among thousands of other New Jersey residents and visitors, participated in the 24th Annual Polar Bear Plunge at 1 p.m., in Seaside Heights, NJ. The Polar Plunge raises money and support for The Special Olympics, an organization that provides funds to more than 25,000 Special Olympics athletes year round. Last year, 6,000 people jumped into the ocean and $1.7 million was raised towards the cause. This year, more than 6,000 people plunged and exceeded the goal, raising over $1.8 million. The Plunge is sponsored by The New Jersey State P.B.A. and the Law Enforcement Torch Run. Frank Aresta, a Port Authority police officer, expressed the over-
Photo courtesy of Erika Szumel APO was one of the SHU organizations that volunteered to benefit the Special Olympics. whelming amount of support that has grown over the years. “With all these fundraisers, that means all New Jersey Special Olympics athletes don’t pay for their sport or their uniforms,” he said. In 2016, more than $3 million was raised towards training,
uniforms, competitions, health screenings, and various leadership opportunities for New Jersey athletes. The SHU Rugby team and Alpha Phi Omega both took part in the event on Saturday, which 40,000 people attended. Devante Rodriguez, a member
of the Rugby team, took the plunge for a second time this year. “When we heard about it last year, I didn’t think it’s as big as it actually is. When you get there it’s a good mile and a half of the beach covered with people who come out and support and do-
nate to this event,” Rodriguez said. He said it’s “insane” to think about how many people gather on the beach in February. Rodriguez said that nobody takes the plunge mindlessly. “I think everyone knows that there’s a purpose behind it and a greater meaning than just getting cold for a few seconds,” he said. The Rugby team raised $535. Alpha Phi Omega had a team of about 48 plunge on Saturday, most of them Seton Hall brothers, but also members from other chapters in New Jersey. Overall, the team raised $6,097. Anna Fagan said that Alpha Phi Omega participates every year and this event is a perfect way to bond with each other, while also serving the community. Fagan said the event left her feeling excited. “There were people raising upwards of $15,000 for this event, which really shows you the goodness that people have in their hearts for really good causes,” Fagan said. Erika Szumel can be reached at erika.szumel@student.shu.edu.
SPO seeks to spread message of Campus Ministry Megan Beauchamp Staff Writer
Grounded in faith, and a desire to make sure it has a prominent place on college campuses, St. Paul’s Outreach gives students the opportunity to lead a fulfilling college life through faith and understanding. For many college students, faith and religion are not necessarily made to be a priority in their lives; the St. Paul’s Outreach website claims that only “10 percent” of Catholic millennials go to Sunday Mass. With a general low morale on campuses, SPO reaches students wanting to be a part of a greater community. Edward Moccia, Seton Hall Campus Minister, is a part of this effort. “Our aim is to integrate our work in Campus Ministry,” he said. “The end goal is Catholic faith alive on campus.” This is the motto of the organization, which hits at the core of what the group is about. Tasked with inspiring students to be a part of the organization, SPO sends missionaries into the Seton Hall community to help, and build relation-
Photo via Facebook/St. Paul’s Outreach New Jersey St. Paul’s Outreach gathers together to help the community and share its passion about religion. ships. Daniel Minogue, in his fifth year of music education at Montclair State University, is men’s household leader in SPO
at Seton Hall, leading by example and being a role model for the men living within the household. “My position requires me to
push them as well as myself,” Minogue said. “To challenge them in ways of self-discipline and discipleship.” He added that “SPO is sim-
ply a community of people that share the same passions; a love for the Lord and a desire to spread God’s love to anyone on campus.” The men and women in the group live in gender-separated housing, but the events they do together not only create an environment for SPO, but for other students to see the benefits of the group beyond just religious faith. Paola Hegedus, member of the women’s house, said, “They provide good environments to bring others into. Others get to see the way students live out their Christian faith through the lifestyle that [they] have chosen by living in household.” Above all, SPO is a place for students to grow, and have a deeper understanding through their faith. “I’ve learned a lot about how to love and serve all sorts of different people,” Hegedus said. “We should choose to grow in our capacity to care for one another and to serve with humility.” Megan Beauchamp can be reached at megan.beauchamp@ student.shu.edu.
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SHU community represented at film festival Claudia Emanuele Staff Writer
The second annual South Orange Maplewood (SOMA) Film Festival will be taking place March 9-12. This festival will be on several screens across the two towns and Seton Hall has a special role in it. For an exclusive two-hour session, films created by SHU students and alumni will be shown. This is through a partnership with the College of Communication and the Arts and SOMA. Christopher Aurilio, a Seton Hall University alumnus who graduated in 2005 with a B.A. in Communication, has a trailer featured in the festival. The trailer is for an independently produced TV pilot called Death Lives, which, according to Aurilio is “currently traveling the festival circuit and being shopped around to the industry so [they] can make additional episodes.” The show itself is a “comedic story about the Grim Reaper who decides to be human and live a regular life in New York City, trying new experiences,” Aurilio said. “Since students and alum are presenting their work at the festival, there’s no reason [students should think] they can’t
make a living doing this and achieve their dreams,” Aurilio added. He elaborated and said that he “learned so many valuable lessons” at Seton Hall and is “proud to be returning with work that would not have been possible without Fahy Hall as [his] first basecamp.” Alecia Mobley, a junior visual and sound media major, created a film about the Black Lives Matter movement. “I love the creativity process that goes on behind the camera and I never get tired or bored when it comes to film,” Mobley said. She is excited to showcase her film at the festival and hopes that when people view it “they gain a new perspective on the movement.” “The Black Lives Matter movement isn’t an attack on a certain occupation or race but a cry for help and a stand for what is right,” she said. In Mobley’s eyes, the movement “[lets] the world know that we’re all human and what is happening to one group of humans because of the color of their skin is not okay by any means, and a change needs to occur.” Annie Madden, a junior double majoring in creative writing
Photo via Facebook/SOMA Film Festival Last year’s SOMA Film Festival featured a variety of works. and visual and sound media, is displaying a film at SOMA that was originally an assignment for her Digital Cinema III class. Madden’s project was to select a piece of music and put visuals to it. She said she was inspired to pick a “somber” song. “My film looks into the loneliness that some people often
feel in times where they are in the most need of reassurance,” Madden explained. Additionally, Madden spoke of her class, Digital Cinema IV, that is teaching the students “how to put together electronic press kits that [they] can use to promote the films [they’re] currently on when they’re fin-
ished.” SOMA itself has “[provided] great experience [in] the festival circuit” for Madden and she hopes that the display of students’ films there “will give Seton Hall good exposure and demonstrate the college’s merit.” Claudia Emanuele can be reached at claudia.emanuele@ student.shu.edu.
Faculty puts the art in Arts and Sciences at talent show Evelyn Peregrin Staff Writer
The sixth annual faculty talent show took place in the Pirate’s Cove on Feb. 23 from 6-9:30 p.m., hosting a medley of singers, accordion players, actresses, bands and a Prince impersonator. Dr. Mark Horowitz was the master of ceremonies and led the crowd of faculty, their families, and students through a star-studded program. The night featured many professors from the College of Arts and Sciences and was spotted with university library, Seton Hall Law, the School of Diplomacy, and the College of Education and Human Services faculty. The event was partnered with DOVE and the monetary donations collected throughout the night will benefit an orphanage in El Salvador, Aldea San Antonio, by providing shoes for children. Dr. Mary Balkun and Professor Debra Zinicola have been organizing the event for the last six years and have partnered with DOVE on every occasion. “We always donate to a cause, and it changes every year,” said Balkun, professor and chair for the department of English. “We
Photo via Facebook/ Seton Hall College of Education & Human Services Dr. Gerry Babo and Theodore Kadela performed at the faculty talent show. always work with DOVE to identify the charity. In the past we’ve donated our proceeds to Alpha Boys School in Jamaica, Maison Fortune Orphanage in Haiti and Catholic Charities in Newark.” The audience responded enthusiastically to the professors’ per-
formances. There was a respectful calm over the crowd when Dr. Anthony Haynor played Mozart’s “Piano Sonata No.16” and righteous howls when the guitar solos began. Dr. David Beneteau performed with his wife, Professor Nancy
Barr, and student Steven Smith, showcasing their talents by playing Pink Floyd’s “Fearless” and Led Zeppelin’s “Thank You.” Beneteau and Smith picked and strummed their guitars while Barr serenaded the crowd with the famous lyrics. “We rehearsed it probably 40
times,” Beneteau, a professor in the college of Arts and Sciences, said. “These songs are sentimental and easy in a way. I like how they capture the era.” He expressed his happiness at people being able to do something so enjoyable and support a good cause at the same time. “There’s a certain thrill that comes with playing in front of people.” Hannah Baker, a psychology major, sat watching the event unfold from a booth directly in front of the stage. As she watched Professor Yates perform a scene from Shakespeare’s Twelfth night, she couldn’t imagine being in her class. “I wouldn’t have been able to look at my professor the same if I saw her perform,” the sophomore said. Baker knows professors “try to be so serious in class” but their antics at the talent show shattered that image for her. Even so, Baker enjoyed every act that stepped on stage and hated the fact that she had to leave before it was over. “It makes me happy to see people do what they love,” Barker said. Evelyn Peregrin can be reached at evelyn.peregrin@student.shu.edu.
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Photography club focuses on community Kiah Conway Staff Writer
The Photography Club is full of students who appreciate all types of photography. Its mission is to teach anyone who is interested about photography while coming together to take pictures. “It’s not just photography, it’s a community,” Laura Colantonio, president of the Photography Club, said. “People don’t necessarily have to love photography to come, and they don’t have to be professionals. They just have to have an interest in it. Photography unites us, but isn’t the only reason we are there.” This club has grown a lot within this year, as Colantonio has worked to reshape what Photography Club represents and the activities it accomplishes. “Photography is a learning experience,” Zedric Pastelero, sophomore Criminal Justice major, said. “It is more than just pointing and shooting a camera, it’s literally an art. My fellow club members have happily helped me to learn how to use a camera, there are certain situations that require specific settings that allows for the best outcome. The photography club helps me to get better while at the same time, have fun.” Club meetings are every other week, with informal trips on
Photo courtesy of SHU Photography Club The Photography Club takes time during the week to explore New Jersey through a camera lens. the weeks without meetings. On these trips, members travel through the numerous counties of New Jersey and take pictures of local landmarks. “Some of my favorite memories from my time in photography club come from the weekend trips we’ve taken,” Caitlyn Webber, a sophomore secondary special education and english major,
said. “As a club, we’ve traveled all across New Jersey, exploring local spots like the South Mountain Reservation and Turtleback Zoo, and other spots like the Asbury Park boardwalk and the Red Mill in Clinton.These trips give us a chance to practice our photography in a huge variety of places with different sights to see and
capture while also becoming familiar with some of the most interesting places across the state,” she continued. “This is especially exciting for students who may not live in New Jersey and get the chance to explore the state and get familiar with the local areas.” In the spring, the Photography Club hopes to host a photo opportunity on the Green as a fund-
raiser. “We plan on taking pictures of people with their friends using Fuji cameras, and it will only cost a couple dollars. Another idea we have is starting a Humans of Seton Hall, and is one of the new positions we are forming,” Colantonio said. Kiah Conway can be reached at kiah.conway@student.shu.edu.
South Orange enjoys 90 years of Town Hall Deli Zachary Wohl Staff Writer The Town Hall Deli has become a staple of South Orange over the years. This year the deli celebrates its 90th anniversary. Opening in 1927, the deli has become known for one item in particular: the sloppy joe. According to the deli’s website, sometime in the 1930s the mayor of Maplewood traveled to Havana, Cuba and arrived at Sloppy Joe’s Bar and Eatery. It was there that he developed a taste for a previously unknown sandwich, the sloppy joe. After he returned home to the United States, he told the owners of the Town Hall Deli how to make this sandwich and the U.S. was introduced to the sloppy joe. Since then, the deli has been a destination and known for making sloppy joe’s. “The sloppy joe is the most popular item on the menu,” according to owner and South Orange native Matt Wonski. Wonski credits the unique process of preparing the sandwich as the reason it is still popular today.
Photo via Facebook/Berit Bentson Town Hall Deli, located on First Street, will celebrate almost 70 years of serving its renowned sloppy joe. Wonski remarked, “All of the meats are made in-house and the bread is protected from the dressing in order to have it last longer. We are proud to be an ‘old fashioned deli’.” The Town Hall Deli is seen as a part of South Orange. “It’s very impressive [to be open for 90 years]. Nowadays, you’re lucky if a restaurant makes it to six
months,” explained cashier Theresa Leonardis. Leonardis, who has worked at the deli for 11 years, still enjoys seeing the happiness that the deli brings to customers. “It’s great to see people come in and enjoy our food and also reminisce,” Leonardis said. The simple things seem to be what makes this deli stand out.
Leonardis explained, “[the deli] has a very good product and is very family oriented. You have this warm feeling when walking in. It feels like your own neighborhood deli.” Poppy Conner, a cashier at the deli for three years now, said the success is due to the nature of the staff and the excellence of the food.
“The deli has been around for so long because of the customer service and quality [of the food],” Conner said. “Everything is made fresh and [the deli] is best at what they do,” Conner said. Though 90 years old, the Town Hall Deli shows no sign of slowing down. Zachary Wohl can be reached at zachary.wohl@student.shu.edu.
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Foreign students talk culture shock Valerie Qiu Wen Ong Staff Writer
Many living in the U.S. may take the hustle and bustle of American life for granted. However, for some SHU students, this lifestyle represented a stark change from life in their home countries. In fact, when they first moved to the U.S., these students found there were a number of cultural practices they had to learn. Countries and cultures differ greatly, so studying abroad is full of new experiences and it may not always be easy to adapt. Michelle Diamantis, a junior double majoring in diplomacy and international relations, as well as modern languages, said she had to get used to the busy life in America. Being from Greece, Diamantis said that she is used to sitting down and enjoying a conversation in a coffee shop with her friends. “Here, I feel like everyone is just going on one [topic] over to another,” Diamantis explained. Diamantis said that she was born in the U.S. and later moved to Greece when she was 3 weeks old. She came back when she was about 15 years old. Initially, she experienced culture shock because
she feels the U.S. is much more open-minded, but she feels blessed to be here. Ahmet Yoruklu, a junior diplomacy and international relations major, moved to the U.S. in September 2013, after finishing his high school education back home in Ankara, Turkey. Yoruklu faced initial problems with the language barrier, challenges in the application process for school and the different cultural environment. For Yoruklu, the excessive fastfood consumption was one aspect of American life that shocked him. “There is almost no way I can pass a day without having a processed food which is a situation I am not very fond of,” Yoruklu said. Qiongyue Cao, a sophomore accounting major, is a student originally from China. Wanting to pursue a college education here in the U.S., Cao traveled here at the end of 2015. Cao stated that a challenge she faced was the language barrier. For Cao, another major problem she continually faces is classroom etiquette. For example, she said that, during class, she finds it difficult to stop her professors to ask questions. In China, this would be
Photo courtesy of James Demers/Pixabay Students from Greece, Turkey, and China discuss the challenges they faced coming to school. considered rude, she said. For all three students, people around them have helped greatly adapting to new life in the U.S. Roommates, friends and series of interactions with people around them helped with the adaptation process. Yoruklu said that people here
already knew how to have fun, so he just needed to follow the flow. Cao explained that the gym culture is easy to follow since she liked going to gym when she was in China. While all three students agree that America is a nice country, they differ when it comes to their
future here. Both Diamantis and Yoruklu said that they would continue living in the U.S., but Cao said that she might go back to China since that is where her family lives. Valerie Qiu Wen Ong can be reached at valerieqiuwen.ong@students.shu.edu.
Adrian Chavez/Photography Falafel-ly Yours dishes out a specific flavor to South Orange citizens. dishes to taste, for those not faences major. home,” said Samantha Rendine, a miliar with the food. While the food may be new sophomore elementary education “The taste was amazing. [The and exciting to some students, it and art double major. chicken and rice] had lots of is also familiar to others. Although they enjoy the food, flavor,” said Jenica Patel, a soph“I’m Armenian and when I’m some students admit that it isn’t omore social and behavioral sciat school I miss the food I have at the most affordable restaurant
around. A sandwich costs about $10, with an extra $2 for fries, while an entrée ranges from $13 to $26. “I feel like the dinners were a bit overpriced but it’s ethnic food, and assuming it’s 100 percent authentic it would be worth the price,” said Rameia Choudhury, a freshman biology major. “The falafel I had wasn’t expensive but it was pretty good.” What seems to attract students to Falafel-ly Yours most is the cozy atmosphere and decorations. They also feature belly dancing entertainment on the weekends. “We sat on the Moroccan side. It was pretty cool. They had hotdog pillows and it was very comfortable,” Choudhury said. As far as a place for students to hang out goes, Choudhury said, “I would get way too comfortable to get any type of studying done here, but I think it’s a good place to try new food and hang out with my friends,” Choudhury added. “I do want to go back with a few of my Moroccan friends and see if the restaurant truly lives up to its culture.” Nicole Peregrina can be reached at nicole.peregrina@students.shu. edu.
Falafel-ly Yours satisfies students craving Moroccan Nicole Peregrina Staff Writer
Seton Hall students have found a little piece of Morocco down the road from campus at a restaurant called Falafel-ly Yours. Owners Nabil and Jennifer Talsmat opened the colorful and exotic restaurant just four years ago with an addition of a Moroccan lounge a year later. The restaurant is decorated with patterned textiles inside with one side set up with tables and chairs, and the other with upholstered benches and floral pillows. The menu consists of traditional Middle Eastern cuisine from falafels to an assortment of chicken, beef, and lamb sandwiches. South Orange Avenue is home to many Seton Hall student favorites such as Stony’s, Above, and Tito’s Burritos. When 50 W. South Orange Ave opened up, Falafel-ly Yours jumped at the chance to open its restaurant there. Seton Hall students enjoy the authenticity and taste of food at Falafel-ly Yours, often in groups of friends for lunch and dinner. They even offer some sample
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t took some time, but Seton Hall fixed graduation. While the University cannot please everyone, the announcement that our 2017 Baccalaureate Commencement will now be held as a single ceremony at PNC Bank Arts Center instead of three ceremonies on campus seems to be a hit with most graduating seniors. Sure, not every part of the amphitheater is covered – rain or
heat could cause trouble on May 15 – and the Holmdel, N.J. location may be a trek on the parkway for some, but this is far better than what the University had in store for the Class of 2017. No one will have to sit through multiple ceremonies. Unlimited lawn tickets will be provided so entire families and even friends can attend. And, most importantly, the class will walk together as one united group.
As The Setonian has reported and social media has reflected over the months, the University heard constant feedback condemning its plan to hold commencement on campus; the most notable concern being that students would not walk alongside their closest friends of different majors. There was even a case of triplets graduating in three separate ceremonies. The Class of 2017’s priority was clear: togetherness, unity, oneness.
The message, that graduating together was more important than anything else to students, is one that should ring loud and clear when Seton Hall plans future commencements. Seton Hall decision-makers seem to have misread the minds of students with the three-ceremony plan. They now know better going forward – don’t let them forget it, Class of 2018. The message of unity is also a
refreshing one at a time when it seems like the world is divided. For all the tension that comes from political and social issues – even here at SHU – we all still wanted to be together on May 15. It is a message we should keep in mind beyond graduation. 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.
‘We need a free press’ Samantha Todd News Copy Editor
Most times when people ask me what my major is I’m met with an array of reactions about how journalists and the media are liars and cannot be trusted. While there are journalists and reporters who plagiarize, I believe the goal of most is to inform and educate the public while spreading the truth. That is the type of reporter I want to be and have prided myself on being at The Setonian. Being a journalism major can be disheartening in today’s society. The spread of fake news during the 2016 presidential election only amplified the public’s distrust of journalists and the media. Every year CareerCast, a site for searching for job opportunities, puts out a ranking of the 200 worst jobs. According to the 2016 ranking, the worst job, resting deep down at No. 200 at the very bottom of the list, is
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newspaper reporter. This is a disturbing statistic, as my dream job is to become a newspaper reporter. What is even more discouraging is the fact that newspaper reporter has ranked as the worst job for three consecutive years now. CareerCast estimates that a newspaper reporter’s income is around $36,390. This is not as high as other professions, but I didn’t choose my major based on money. The same list had being a janitor at 107, cashier at 109 and retail salesperson at 194. These jobs have an estimated salary less than that of a newspaper reporter, but being a reporter is still seen as a worse job. This shows it’s not a time to go into journalism for money or job security, but rather it’s a time to go into journalism to protect the truth. The most recent Pew Research Center report on the state of the news media showed that in 2015, average weekday newspaper circulation, counting both print and digital, fell 7 percent. This is the greatest de-
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cline since 2010. Digital circulation increased 2 percent for weekday circulation, but that did not make up the lost revenue that media outlets suffered. While newspaper outlets and other media companies appear to be floundering, I am not completely discouraged from pursuing a journalism major. There will always be a need for journalists because some parts of society will always seek out the truth. Further, the field of journalism is being reinvented, which is opening up various opportunities for young journalists. Today, journalists need a strong social media presence and they need to become more of a multimedia reporter than focusing solely on print. Journalists will always be needed to take up the role of a strong, sometimes adversarial press, because they are crucial to the preservation of American democracy. Republican Sen. John McCain
Graphic via Pixabay/geralt spoke about the media on Feb. 19 on NBC’s Meet The Press. “I hate the press,” McCain said. “But the fact is we need you. We need a free press. We must have it. It’s vital.” McCain continued, “If you want to preserve democracy as we know it, you have to have a free and many times adversarial press.” In the same interview, he added, “And without it, I am afraid that we would lose so much of our individual liberties over time. That’s how dictators get started.”
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McCain’s comments stand out in a time where the press constantly faces criticism from the White House and the public. Being a journalism major is intimidating in today’s society and with the economics of the industry changing so rapidly. But it is worth it because the truth and truthful journalists are in demand now more than ever. Samantha Todd is a journalism major from Middlesex, N.J. She can be reached at samantha.todd@ student.shu.edu.
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THROUGH OUR EYES
Sports Quote of the Week “It still hasn’t hit me, and it still hasn’t hit most of the team yet...We want to do it again.”
Junior Cody Wimmer on the men’s swimming and diving Big East Championship title.
What Turner Sports Champions Getting technical: League acquisition means for the Cousins suspension soccer television landscape a bad sign in NBA conduct
James Justice Staff Writer Business runs the world, and in sports, television drives that business. And while live television viewership has dropped across almost the entire spectrum with the emergence of such platforms as Hulu and Netflix, one area of viewership remains constant: sports. It’s because of this fact that television contracts for sporting leagues and competitions continue to rise, reaching astronomical levels in some cases. The most lucrative numbers are in the globally followed sport of soccer, in which broadcasts for some of the big European leagues can reach households in countries across the world every weekend. The English Premier League, for example, has a television contract that brings in a combined $12 billion to its 20 clubs. The United States saw a great growth of interest in the sport around the turn of the last decade, specifically in the 18-34-year-old demographic, in which soccer is one of the most popular sports. This trend has driven up prices for television contracts and caused networks who may have not paid attention to soccer viewers in the past to suddenly take note. In step Turner Sports and Univision, the newest English and Spanish language television rights holders for the UEFA Champions League in America. The deal, which will begin in the 2018-19 season and total $180 million over three years, blindsided most fans who have not seen Turner Sports broadcast soccer in any capacity since the 1990 World Cup. The Champions League had been broadcasted on Fox since the 2009-10 season, one massive part of Fox’s expansive soccer coverage. That coverage however, has often been criticized by fans who have not been enamored by the presentation, commentary and perceived commitment of Fox toward delivering the best product to its soccer audience. Losing the Champions League will change the television landscape for soccer in a way that is difficult to determine in the present
Matt Lamb Staff Writer
Photo via UEFA.com The UEFA Championship will be on Turner starting in 2018-19. moment. Fox still owns the pinnacle of international soccer competition that is the World Cup for the 2018 and 2022 editions of the tournament. Although, holding a competition like the Champions League, which takes place every year, may hold more weight than a competition that takes place once every four years, as great of a spectacle as the World Cup is. NBC, which has been the most widely praised company for its coverage, and owns the television rights of the most popular league in the world through the 2021-22 season: The English Premier League, will likely feel much better about the soccer landscape now that Fox has lost out. ESPN, who was informally in the bidding process, may feel differently as it has been drained of nearly all of its soccer attractions in recent years, and could have desperately used a portfolio building acquisition. The company which once housed the Men’s and Women’s World Cup, and the English Premier League, is now down to the Euros, a joint deal for Major League Soccer, and a joint deal for U.S. Men’s and Women’s national team qualifiers and friendlies.
Turner Sports enters this soccer equation out of nowhere and suddenly becomes a heavyweight. The company will add soccer’s most famous club competition to a lineup which already features select portions of the MLB Playoffs, NBA regular and postseason, NCAA Tournament and PGA Championship. In addition, Turner is the owner of Bleacher Report, perhaps the most extensive and recognizable sports website in the world outside of ESPN. And so from Turner’s perspective the move looks like yet another step in the company’s steep ascension. Although the biggest and most important question that soccer fans want answered is what will the new kids on the block bring? Turner has created entertainment gold with its NBA coverage, but getting as well-received a soccer product will require a much different strategy. The unknown is understandably giving many people pause, but I personally am excited to see what Turner brings. 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 @MLSTakeover.
In the NBA, technical fouls come about from ‘being extra’ on the court, whether it is due to a hard or unnecessary foul, an outof-line verbal exchange or comment or simply doing something that does not benefit the natural play of the game. For the former Sacramento King and current New Orleans Pelican center DeMarcus Cousins, his game is all about being extra and over the top. It has been very much apparent over his seven-year NBA career, receiving 101 technical fouls in that stretch, most among any player over that span. In the Pelicans’ game on Sunday, Feb. 26, Cousins was assessed his 18th technical foul of the season when he got tangled up with Oklahoma City’s Steven Adams. Cousins will now have to serve his second suspension of the season for an excessive amount of technical fouls this year. In total, Cousins has been assessed 20 technicals, while having two rescinded due to league investigation. Under NBA rules, a player is automatically suspended for one game without pay after receiving 16 technical fouls in one season. They face the same penalty for every second technical foul thereafter, according to ESPN. Cousins may be the most notable player when it comes to those receiving an absurd amount of technical fouls, but he is not the only one who is racking up the Ts. There are seven NBA players who have been assessed double-digit technical fouls this season. The top 10 leaders in technical fouls assessed have a combined total of 120, an average of 12 per player within the top 10. In fact, 12 teams have fewer combined player technical fouls than Cousins alone. The game of basketball and the NBA as a whole have both been changing drastically even as recent as within the past 15 years. No longer is trash talking or rough play allowed in games or taken
by the wayside. There are instances where many believe technical fouls should not even be called, as that was what many had thought regarding Cousins’ latest foul. The right call was made, as the shove came on a dead ball. While Adams instigated the latest dispute, Cousins was the one who took it too far. With some of the league’s top players also leading the league in technical fouls assessed, it is apparent that many players have continued lack of self-control and they cannot manage their temper. Some have argued the league has gone “soft,” with more personal fouls being called than ever before, and the reasons for calls being miniscule. Others believe that the more serious trash talking taking place off of the hardwood has led to larger confrontations on the court. The league continues to take safety as the No. 1 priority in this game, and it should. While many think the refs are hurting the game and its cause, they are trying their best in making the right calls. Certain contact can be seen subjectively, but a lot of the unnecessary motions leading to technicals are almost always caught. The game has not gone soft, nor have the referees done their job incorrectly. But it cannot be ignored that the game has evolved into one that uses the whole floor, where players have the versatility to play two, three, even in some cases all five positions. With that comes more opportunities to be exposed to the ball in different areas of the court and an additional amount of contact in the game, not to mention bigger off-the-court interactions than we’ve ever seen before in the league. No matter what happens anywhere else, players should just aim to play the right way, until the whistle is blown. Matt Lamb is a broadcasting and visual media major from Howell, N.J. He can be reached at matthew. lamb@student.shu.edu or on Twitter @MattS_Lamb.
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Myles Powell’s shooting the key to Pirates’ success Matt Ambrose Staff Writer
If you’ve sat down to watch the Seton Hall Pirates play basketball at any point this season, there are some evident trends that stand out. We have come to expect domination in the post by Angel Delgado, the proclaimed best big man in the Big East, as he crashes the glass with great strength, tallying up double-doubles. We have come to expect Khadeen Carrington putting on an offensive show, consistently scoring more than 20 points per game. While these players typically have consistent performances, one impact player for the Hall makes the ultimate difference when it comes to a win or a loss. That player is freshman guard Myles Powell. Powell came to SHU as a four-
star recruit from Trenton, N.J. His ESPN scouting report had high praises for the 6-foot, 2-inch guard. “Powell is one of the best threepoint shooters in the country,” ESPN’s scouting report said. “He’s virtually automatic when his feet are set and already owns range out to the NBA arc.” Powell is without question a deadeye shooter, and it became evident in just his third collegiate game when he hit five threes in a 26-point outburst against Iowa. Where the problem in Powell’s game arises is his inconsistency. It may not be the sole reason for the Pirates’ roller coaster season, yet Powell’s performance in wins compared to losses differ significantly. In Seton Hall’s 19 wins this season, Powell is shooting 44 percent from the field. In the Pirates’ 10 losses, he is shooting just 31 per-
cent. Furthermore, he is shooting 37 percent from deep in the Hall’s wins this season, compared to just 24 percent in 10 losses. His scoring is also slightly larger in victories, as he averages 11 points per game in wins, as opposed to 9.8 points per game in losses.
In Seton Hall’s 10 losses this campaign, Powell scored in double digits in three of them. It shows that, much like Seton Hall’s season, Powell’s performance is unpredictable. As has been proven so far, if Powell has an off night, it has usually meant that it will be a rough night for the Pirates too. In Seton Hall’s 10 losses this campaign, Powell scored in double digits in three of them, including his career-high tying 26 points against Xavier last month. In most
of the Hall’s wins this season, Powell has played an integral role in the victory, especially as of late. He scored 14 points back on Feb. 8 against Providence, including the game-winner in overtime. On Feb. 25 against DePaul, Powell had 15 points on 5-9 shooting in the Pirates’ three-point victory. However, in the most recent home games for the Hall, in which SHU went 3-1, Powell struggled. In the Pirates’ wins against Creighton and Xavier, Powell had six and eight points, respectively. It took a monster 41-point performance by Carrington against Creighton and a 25-point, 13-rebound performance for Delgado against Xavier to pull out slim victories. On Feb. 28 against Georgetown, Powell scored just seven points on 3-12 shooting. It took a 27-point explosion from Desi Rodriguez for the
Setonian Stats Myles Powell Shooting Percentages Field Goal Three Point
In wins
44%
37%
in Losses
31%
24%
Graphic by Clara Capone
Pirates to pull out the victory. As of late, unless another Pirate puts on a stellar performance, a low output from Powell typically is bad news for the Pirates. Powell is a key asset to this team, providing scoring off the bench. As the Pirates enter the most important stretch of their season, it is imperative that Powell becomes a consistent contributor on offense going into the Big East Tournament. Matt Ambrose is a journalism major from Exeter, N.H. He can be reached at matthew.ambrose1@student.shu.edu or on Twitter @mambrose97.
HALL ACROSS THE BOARD SCORES OF THE WEEK
BASEBALL
SOFTBALL
Friday, Feb. 17
Seton Hall Tennessee
5 12
Saturday, Feb. 25
Seton Hall Oregon
0 1
Saturday, Feb. 25 (9:30 a.m.)
Seton Hall Hampton
4 2
Saturday, Feb. 25 (11:45 a.m.)
Seton Hall Coppin State
10 1
6 5
Sunday, Feb. 26
Saturday, Feb. 25
Seton Hall San Diego State
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
10 5
Seton Hall Virginia Tech
MEN’S BASKETBALL
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
Saturday, Feb. 25
Seton Hall DePaul
82 79
Sunday, Feb. 26
Seton Hall St. John’s
71 77
Tuesday, Feb. 22
Georgetown Seton Hall
What’s 3/2 ON DECK Thursday Home
Away
59 62
3/3 Friday
3/4
Saturday
Tennis Cal St. Fullerton 3 p.m. South Alabama 11 a.m.
Golf/Tennis Baseball Softball
3/5
Sunday
Southeastern Troy Louisiana 11 a.m. 2 p.m. East Carolina & Portland St. & Pacific 2 p.m. & Pacific 3:15 p.m. East1 Carolina p.m. 6:30 p.m. & 7:45 p.m.
3/6
Monday
3/7
3/8
Tuesday
Wednesday
Fort Lauderdale Intercollegiate Three Round Event
Utah St. 10 a.m.
Men’s Basketball
Butler 2:30 p.m.
Women’s Basketball
Big East Big East Providence Quartfinals Semifinals 7:30 p.m. TBD TBD
Stetson 6:30 p.m. Sacramento St. 6 p.m.
Big East Finals TBD
Photo via SHU Athletics Sophomore Thandy Kagwa (above) and doubles partner Anna Fajnorova swept the Morgan St. doubles team 6-0 in the team’s 6-1 victory on Saturday, Feb. 25.
TWEET OF THE WEEK
Stetson 6:30 p.m.
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Swim and dive bring home Big East trophy Matt Lapolla Staff Writer
The 2016-17 Seton Hall swimming and diving season team had one of the best seasons in program history. The men’s team took home its first ever Big East Championship on Saturday, Feb. 25th. The women’s squad finished in third place, the highest finish in program history, after three consecutive fourth place finishes. “From both sides, everybody brought something to the table,” junior Cody Wimmer said. “They all were doing something to contribute to the team. Everybody had the mindset that ‘I’m going to do whatever I can, not only for the team or for myself, but for Seton Hall.’ It was a really great thing.” The team’s positive mindset was important heading into the Big East Championship. Coach Ron Farina said that the early success that the men’s side had on Wednesday in the 800 free relay gave the entire program a morale boost. “With all the emotion going on in the men’s side, the women were able to feed off of that,” Farina said. “They started believing in themselves a bit more, and the men were then able to feed off of
that.” The men’s squad finished with a score of 872.50, nearly 200 higher than the second-place Georgetown Hoyas. It set eight school records in the process, finishing in the top three in 10 events with six first-place finishes. Noah Yanchulis, a junior, was awarded Most Outstanding Men’s Swimmer for achieving four first-place finishes and setting four school records. “It still hasn’t hit me, and it still hasn’t hit most of the team yet,” Wimmer said. “It’s been something we’ve been working toward for so long, and now that we have it, we want more. We want to do it again.” While the women’s side did not take home a championship, it turned in an impressive thirdplace performance. It finished with a score of 518, just 30 ahead of the fourth-place Xavier Musketeers. “A lot of our freshmen stepped up,” junior Sydney Simpson said. “We started each session off well, and it kind of got us going.” The women’s squad headed into Saturday’s events behind Xavier in the standings, but Simpson stated that the team did not let the pressure get to them. “After seeing how prelims went, we were thinking that we had a
chance for this,” Simpson said. “We just started off well. The mile was great, and as the day went more records kept falling, and it was just great.” The records did indeed fall for the Pirates, as the women’s team broke seven program records at the Big East Championship. Needing a strong performance on Saturday, the team had two topthree finishes in the 1650 free and the 400 free relay, which secured third place for the Pirates. Despite some strong individual performances, both Simpson and Wimmer agreed that the program’s success at the Big East Championship was largely due to teamwork. “Everyone brings something different, and it’s not just in the pool,” Wimmer said. “They can bring something socially or even academically to the table. It brings such a dynamic, which you need to have.” “There were points when we were behind, and we said we needed to take this event,” Simpson said. “We had to make sure everyone was staying focused and make sure that they knew what they needed to do.” To top off a season full of accolades, Farina was named the Men’s Coach of the Year at the end of
Photo via SHU Athletics The men’s first place finish and the women’s third place finish were the highest either team has placed in school history. the Big East Championship. In his 17th season, Farina was honored as the conference’s best coach for the second consecutive season. “It’s a nice recognition for all the hard work from my assistants and staff,” Farina said. “It was nice to hear and be recognized.” As the successful 2016-17 campaign has come to a close, Farina is optimistic for the future of the program.
“The start of this team began two years ago at the Championship in Ithaca,” Farina said. “We had a bunch of good freshmen, and their efforts came to fruition on Saturday. The women are at that point now, and hopefully they can look back from the top of the Big East pretty soon.” Matt Lapolla can be reached at matthew.lapolla@student.shu.edu or on Twitter @MatthewLapolla.
Club Golf team gaining momentum at Seton Hall Andrew Lombardo Staff Writer Although Seton Hall has both men’s and women’s NCAA Division I golf teams, the school is now introducing a new club golf team this spring. Two years ago as a sophomore, Brendan Davis attempted to start a club team, but with minimal success. The team did not garner much, if any, interest from students, leaving Davis to play on his own. He has since competed in multiple National Collegiate Club Golf Association events. “I’ve played in about 10 events, one being a national championship,” Davis said. “I just used Seton Hall’s name and played as an individual.” The NCCGA, collegiate club golf ’s governing body, hosts a small amount of tournaments in each of its regions every year. Seton Hall competes in the metro region, meaning the team will play at courses in New Jersey as well as its surrounding states. Because he is now a senior, Davis lost interest in attempting to start a club golf team again. However, another student, Jonathan Guinto, reached out to Davis this past fall.
Photo via Pixabay Half of the Big East schools already have club golf teams, including Marquette, Villanova, Xavier, DePaul and Providence. “He reached out to the NCCGA who put him in contact with me,” Davis said. “I was listed as club president because I was the only one playing.” This time Davis and Guinto found considerably more success,
largely due to student interest in the new team. Fifteen students have already signed up to play, a pleasant surprise for Davis. “Jonathan put up a ton of flyers and did a great job spreading the word so props to him,” Davis said.
Despite the excitement, the duo could not convince the University to fund the team. Instead, players will have to pay dues and tournament fees, the same way Davis did the last two years. Team dues are $150 and tournament fees are
$120 for the season. However, the team does not have a course to practice at yet. Davis has reached out to some nearby courses, but made it clear that the team is still findng its way and that many of the logistics like finding a practice course have yet to be addressed. “I have contacted a few courses,” Davis said. “I am hoping that because we are a group of college students, we can get a discount of some kind so we can get out and practice.” The team will compete in two tournaments this spring. The first will take place April 1-2 at the Golf Club at Oxford Greens, Conn. The second tournament is just a week later at Winterberry Hills golf course in Connecticut. If the team plays well, some could find themselves at the national championship. Davis hopes that team success will help its case for funding next semester. “Hopefully we can perform well enough to show we deserve funding,” Davis said. “I think we definitely have a shot to win the metro region.” Andrew Lombardo can be reached at andrew.lombardo@student.shu. edu or on Twitter @Anlombardo8.
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Women’s basketball reflects on season, talks preparation for Big East Tournament Keith Egan Staff Writer The women’s basketball team fell Feb. 26 to St. John’s University, giving the team a regular season record of 11-18 and 4-14 in Big East play. It is the team’s first overall losing record since the 2012-13 season and the worst so far under coach Tony Bozzella’s reign. With a young team, a rebuilding year was expected from Seton Hall. However, the way the season went may prove to be a stepping-stone to hopeful success for the Pirates, who will attempt to improve this offseason and in the upcoming Big East Tournament. The season started well for Seton Hall, going 3-0 in its first three non-conference games against Savannah State, Marist and Boston College. The team’s first loss came at the hands of Minnesota, which handily beat the Pirates on their home court. Seton Hall finished non-conference play with a 7-4 record. In Big East play, Seton Hall began with a 64-59 home win vs. St. John’s. The team was unable to keep any momentum however and lost its next six games until snapping the streak Jan. 20 in a win at home against Providence. From there the team began to improve, taking the Big East’s No. 2 Creighton Bluejays to over-
time, where it eventually lost but showed promise by staying close to a top team in the conference. The next weekend was the highlight of the Pirates’ season. The team beat both Xavier and Butler at home within two days of each other. In both matchups, the Pirates shot over 45 percent and gave up 62 and 63 points, which are among the lowest on the season. After the impressive weekend, the Pirates were unable to continue their success. They lost their final seven Big East games after going 4-7, with the closest one being Feb. 26, a six-point loss to St. John’s. Playing on the road was a challenge for Seton Hall, where they were unable to pick up an away conference win. The Pirates went 4-5 at home in conference play in comparison and 10-8 overall at Walsh Gym. The only away win was in the second game of the regular season when they beat Marist 76-63. Seton Hall ended the regular season shooting a cumulative 39.6 percent on the season and ranked fifth in the Big East in average points per game. However, Seton Hall struggled more so on the defensive end, where it ranked last in scoring defense, giving up an average 73.2 points per game. Seton Hall also ranked toward the bottom in scoring margin,
free throw percentage, rebounding and assist-to-turnover ratio. Many of these rankings are the consequences of having an inexperienced team. Freshman Kaela Hilaire came into this year taking on a big role at the point guard position and is going to look to take her experience from this year with her throughout the upcoming Big East Tournament and the rest of her collegiate career. “(It was) definitely a learning process. I got better as the season went on. I learned a lot so now I have a little bit of experience under my belt,” Hilaire said. Redshirt junior JaQuan Jackson, who had a career-high 32 points vs. the Red Storm on Feb. 26 and led the team with 15.5 points per game, will look to build off this season into her senior year. “I think we’ve grown a lot. We’ve had our ups and downs, been through a lot with the wins and losses so I think it’s really good for us going into the Big East Tournament,” Jackson said. The Pirates will now look forward to the Big East Tournament starting on March 4 where the No. 8-seeded Pirates will play Providence, a team they split the season series with. The winner will then face No. 1-seeded DePaul on March 5. Keith Egan can be reached at keith.egan@student.shu.edu or on Twitter @Keith_egan10.
Men’s basketball grad assistant refutes claims of abuse Gary Phillips Editor-in-Chief Elizabeth Swinton Sports Editor Former Seton Hall basketball player Braeden Anderson, who now is working with the men’s team as a graduate assistant, has refuted allegations made by his estranged wife that he physically and mentally abused her. Kylie Duffin Anderson, a former student at Seton Hall, made the accusations in a Feb. 24 Facebook post in which she publicly shared photos and screenshots of messages documenting the alleged abuse. The Facebook post, which at one point included a link to a domestic violence-related GoFundMe page made in Duffin Anderson’s name, has since been removed altogether. The GoFundMe page is no longer an active campaign. Duffin Anderson did not re-
spond to multiple interview requests from The Setonian. Anderson, in a Facebook post of his own the same day, denied the allegations and said that the screenshots and photos, which appeared to show various injuries and profane language, were falsified. “Recently, a disturbing post was circulated about me through social media,” Anderson wrote. “It is unfortunate that I even have to respond, but it demonstrates the ease in which a person’s character can be impugned by the push of a button. Suffice it to say, the crafty and calculated post, the doctored photos, and the claims of abuse made therein, are false. Please disregard it, this will be addressed through the proper channels.” According to Duffin Anderson’s Facebook post, the two were married in February 2016 – just two months after meeting. When The Setonian asked the Seton Hall Athletics Department
if it was aware of Duffin Anderson’s Facebook post, the following statement was issued: “Seton Hall University takes allegations of abuse very seriously and has fair and appropriate policies and procedures in place to review such matters. We respect the rights and privacy of all those involved and strive always to act with integrity and compassion. In accordance with University policy and federal law, the University cannot comment further.” Anderson, who is usually on the bench for home games, was not with the Pirates on Tuesday, Feb. 28 when the team hosted Georgetown. Anderson’s past efforts to double as a law student and Division I basketball player have been profiled by The Setonian, The New York Times and NBC Sports. Gary Phillips can be reached at gary.phillips@student.shu.edu. Elizabeth Swinton can be reached at elizabeth.swinton@student.shu.edu.
Joey Khan/Photography and Digital Editor Hilaire (top) was named to the Big East All-Freshman Team, while Jackson (bottom) led the team in scoring (15.5 PPG).
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calls trips to worship “mandatory” when Carrington is home, but considers basketball an “excusable” conflict as to why her son does not attend church as often as she would like. She added that as long as Carrington is reading his Bible, which she likened to the human version of a stove manual – people need instructions, too – she is happy. Delgado, meanwhile, has taken a step back from organized religion after going to church every day as a kid and always attending private religious schools. “I’m not really into church and stuff like that,” Delgado said. “I’ve got my own space with God. He’s like my best friend everywhere I go. I pray like eight times a day. I just talk to him every time I’m by myself.” With the end of the regular season approaching, the Pirates are praying for an NCAA Tournament bid – literally, Carrington admits. He and Delgado, like so
many athletes before them, expressed conviction in the notion that God is looking out for them as individuals, as well as the Pirates as a unit. While it cannot be known whether or not an almighty being is pushing Seton Hall towards March Madness – or any kind of feat for that matter – members of the Pirates certainly believe it. In return, Delgado finds it important to spread the word of such aid. Actually, he considers it a responsibility. “I want to be a messenger for God, tell people like how good is God. You know what I’m saying? Like how good he can do for everybody,” Delgado explained, flashing a face-wide smile. “That’s the guy that’s going to put everything in your life. That’s the guy that gives you life and sacrifices the life for you.” Gary Phillips can be reached at gary.phillips@student.shu.edu or on Twitter @GaryHPhillips.
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Faith and basketball intertwine at Seton Hall Gary Phillips Editor-in-Chief
Just before taking the court, Khadeen Carrington stops. While the rest of the Pirates make their way onto the hardwood, the guard pauses for a quick but essential conversation. It is not with teammates to talk about the contest ahead, nor is it to discuss strategy with head coach Kevin Willard. Instead, Carrington halts to have a word with God. Sort of kneeling, sort of squatting, the junior says a prayer before every game. The ritual is a product of the faith fostered in him as a child. Usually, Carrington is making a request before tip-off – ask and you shall receive, right? Carrington is not selfish in his pleas. He’s not asking for personally successful outings like the 41-point performance he had against Creighton on Feb. 15. Instead, he is hoping for team success and well-being. “That’s me talking to God, asking him to keep me healthy throughout the game, help us to
play well, things like that,” Carrington explained. “Once you pray and ask for things like that it happens. The more people that do it the better chance it has of Him hearing it and coming true.” Shortly after that offensive outburst against the Bluejays, a much-needed win for the Pirates, Carrington took to Twitter. He sent the message “God Speed” to his 2,579 followers. It is a phrase that frequents his social media feed, one he calls a personal reminder that he is on the borrowed time of a higher power. A Pentecostal Christian, Carrington’s faith differs from the Catholic faith affiliated with Seton Hall University. Regardless of beliefs, religion has an impact on the men’s basketball team. Whether it be players praying together, Carrington bringing his Bible on road trips or the constant presence of the Rev. John Dennehy at the end of the bench, faith is all around the Pirates. Carrington said it gives the team the right mindset. “We have a lot of guys that have faith in God,” Carrington said. “I
definitely think it affects us staying positive. When you think about God you think about positivity.” Carrington is only one of the religious players on Seton Hall’s roster. Angel Delgado, a Catholic, also said he is devout in his creed – his name is Angel after all. He added that he owes everything he has to God. “Everything I do is thinking about Him,” Delgado said, recalling his childhood in the Dominican Republic. “[I was] a little kid with nothing and got to come here and got an opportunity to be big.” The Bajos De Haina native said talk of religious beliefs is common among his teammates. Delgado also agreed with Carrington – the big man won’t bother the big man upstairs with self-centered prayers. “He cannot do everything for you,” Delgado said. “You have to put your effort in and play hard. It’s not like the old guy is going to make me score 20 points. I don’t think like that. I think, ‘Just give me strength to play hard.’”
Greg Medina/Asst. Photography Editor Prayer is a part of Carrington’s (top) and Delgado’s (bottom) preparation. Delgado and Carrington also agreed that staying true to their faith is important through both good and bad. However, the two teammates have somewhat dissimilar philosophies when it comes to practicing their faith.
Carrington said he reads the Bible frequently and tries to attend church whenever he is home in Brooklyn or the Hall has time off. His mother, Lima Dufont,
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Dowdy and Jones reflect on unique SHU tenures Kyle Kasharian Asst. Sports Editor Seniors Michael Dowdy Jr. and Madison Jones may not have played four years of basketball at Seton Hall, but the two will always value the time they spent as Pirates. Dowdy, a walk-on to the Seton Hall team, and Jones, a transfer from Wake Forest, were honored at Senior Night on Feb. 28 in the presence of their teammates, family and the Seton Hall community to honor what they have done for the program. “It’s a blessing to see all my hard work come to fruition today,” Dowdy said of being honored at the Seton Hall vs. Georgetown game. After nearly walking on his first year at Seton Hall, Dowdy had to pass on the opportunity to do so because of the rigorous schedule of a chemistry major. “Mike Dowdy was going to walk on as a freshman,” Seton Hall coach Kevin Willard said. “He couldn’t get his class schedule and his classes for that major were right around practice time.”
Joey Khan/Photography and Digital Editor Dowdy and Jones received their framed jerseys on Feb. 28. Dowdy found a way to alter his schedule his junior year to make the commitment to be a member of the team despite his challenging academic life. When Dowdy’s parents got the news, their excitement for their son was unmatched. “He actually almost hit the ceiling cause he just jumped up and down like, ‘I can’t believe you’ve done it!,’” Annette Dowdy, Michael’s mother, said. Dowdy still had to miss his fair share of classes in the process despite the changes. “The next year he moved a cou-
ple class schedules and he missed a lot of class,” Willard said. “But he is a phenomenal young man with a great work ethic. He’s been a big part of what we’ve done here – he just doesn’t get the recognition.” Dowdy, however, was never looking for convenience or recognition. He just wanted to play basketball. “It’s my love for the game. I love what I do academically as well as athletically,” Dowdy said. “To me it’s nothing to put in the work to do both.” His mother elaborated further on Dowdy’s dream of being a part
of a collegiate team. “This is something that he’s been dreaming of and he’s been working hard [since he was] a young boy,” Annette said. “He always wanted to play with a team not to just be a star, but just to be a part of any team.” The other member of the team’s senior class, Jones, who had already played three years in the Atlantic Coast Conference, was a veteran of collegiate hoops who decided to use his final year of eligibility to join Seton Hall. He provided veteran savvy and a sense of stability at point guard. “He’s been a great blessing. I think this is giving him a chance to show who he is as a person,” Willard noted. “He’s matured and he’s helped us.” Jones, who had a tulmultuous tenure at Wake Forest, said he tried to be a leader for his younger SHU teammates. “We got different ways that everybody leads. When it’s tough times or the game is close and the gym is going crazy, I try to keep everybody poised and together,” Jones said. “I just try to keep us together when things aren’t going
right.” Typically composed and collected, Jones could not help but embrace the emotional environment of Senior Night. “It was definitely an emotional night. I’m from North Carolina so my parents don’t really get to come to the games much,” Jones said. “Just having them there – them being able to see all the love that everybody is showing me.” In his final game at the Prudential Center, Jones appreciated having his family witness his last home contest with the teammates he now considers brothers. “I won’t ever be coming through that tunnel again – it’s definitely sentimental,” Jones said. “More to me was stepping on the court the last time with my brothers.” Seton Hall basketball has done so much for both Jones and Dowdy, that it’s only natural the two have returned the favor, and Willard appreciates that. “I’ve been very blessed to have those two guys in the program,” the coach said. Kyle Kasharian can be reached at kyle.kasharian@student.shu.edu or on Twitter @ItsKyleKash.