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Natalie Tavana's connection to the field unmatched as historic season continues

The junior has started all 15 games she has played in, boasting 11 goals and two assists on the year.

“The College Tour” show host on the decrease in college enrollment

On Tuesday morning, students passing by the Green may have noticed a small group that was filming an individual. They had the camera pointed at a specific angle to fully capture the University Center as a background. 

Banned by Russia, from entering Russia: Professor Margarita Balmaceda

Meet the diplomacy and international relations professor who is one of 963 Americans banned from entering Russia.

Breaking the fast for the “melting pot”: The Experiences of Minority Religions at Seton Hall

Grab a snack and strap in for an incredibly long feature that explores lesser-known aspects of Seton Hall.

Sergio Oliva, the face of Seton Hall Safety

If your car won’t start this winter, you get locked out of your vehicle, or you find yourself in danger, who ya gonna call? 

‘We don’t want Kristen to be forgotten,’ … how a Seton Hall women’s fraternity came together to turn the sudden death of their sister into a legacy

There has never been a good way to find out a friend, let alone someone you called a sister, had died suddenly. For the thought of this tragedy to fester for an entire day, though, is borderline torturous. However, for sisters of the Alpha Omicron Pi women’s fraternity at Seton Hall, Monday, Sept 20 was a day they will never forget. 

New restaurant provides healthier options for the South Orange community

Recently opening in South Orange, the Juice Hub provides a selection of healthy juices, smoothies and other vegan dishes. 

The Setonian wins four NJPF awards, three in first place

The New Jersey Press Foundation awarded three first-place finishes and one second-place finish to The Setonian in the organization’s state-wide College Newspaper Contest on March 17.

Residents forced to relocate and isolate due to COVID-19 speak out on experiences

When former Cabrini Hall resident Trent Miller received an email from Seton Hall on Feb. 8 telling him he was needing to vacate his dorm, he said he was blindsided and frustrated by the University’s decision.. 

Espinoza-Hunter hits top gear during five-game undefeated run for Seton Hall

Graduate student and New York native Andra Espinoza-Hunter has already begun to make her mark on the women’s basketball team. After an impressive high school career, she became an established player at Mississippi State after transferring from the University of Connecticut at the end of her freshman year. Adjusting to a new program may be difficult for some, but Espinoza-Hunter is fitting right in.

Look back at The Setonian’s top headlines of 2020

There are years that are like no other, and then there is 2020. From the protests for racial justice to the loss of cultural icons and the global pandemic that overshadowed it all, The Setonian compiled our top headlines of the past year to help us ring in the new one.

Humans of Seton Hall University: Society limited him, but he didn’t limit himself

Some see this Seton Hall student as a business student or a fraternity member. Others see him as a tour guide. Then there’s some who know him as an artist. And perhaps a social advocate, too.

Chem and biochem majors explore summer internships

Pirate’s guide to dazzling grad caps: How students expressed passion through their art

Seton Hall held its commencement ceremony for the class of 2018 on May 21, where many students decorated their graduation caps with a few unique themes and designs. Here are some of the graduation caps captured along with a few tips and tricks provided by students on decorating them.

Where are they now: SHU alum Vic Rallo

Where are they now: SHU alum Amanda Boyer

Take a break from finals, celebrate Mother’s Day

SHU Alum advises students to challenge themselves

WSOU holds Hall of Fame Induction

How to avoid panic attacks at the end of the semester

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="387"] apa.org[/caption] The end of the semester can be a stressful time for students. Some students start to panic because they do not know whether to study, finish final papers or prepare for the summer first. Although this time of year is difficult for students, there are ways to avoid panicking so things go smoothly without the pressure that comes with procrastination. Students have tried different methods to avoid stressing out before the end of the semester and one of them is studying with other students. Through this, studying can be less stressful as you can help one another. If you don’t have time to study in groups for finals then there are other ways to help cope with stress. Melissa Martini, a junior double major in English and creative writing with a minor in women and gender studies, said there are various ways to tackle the stress that comes with the end of the semester. Martini said students can make a list of all the assignments and papers to figure out what the best time to complete them. “I just think having a visual of when I have to do everything makes it easier to plan ahead and have a better grasp on what I have coming to me,” Martini added. Also, she added that students should have enough sleep before an exam. “I feel like one hour of studying and eight hours of sleep is more beneficial than eight hours of studying and one hour of sleep because your brain can’t function properly if it’s sleep deprived,” she explained. Kevin Oliva, a freshman economics major, said that being physically active and working out with weights at the gym can really affect the stress levels during this time of the semester. “I think in order to have a healthy state of mind especially during finals it is important to maintain one’s physical health,” Oliva said. In addition to working out frequently, he said that having the right healthy diet helps avoid having higher stress levels. These tips can help students avoid the overall stress with finals and paper deadlines as the academic year wraps up. Whether it is forming a study group, taking care of yourself through sleep and exercise or managing time through writing out a list of assignments due, students can find multiple ways to cope with their stress. Biljana Simakoska can be reached at biljana.simakoska@student.shu.edu.