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Apple impresses with new iOS upgrade

By Staff Writer | Oct. 3, 2012

Seton Hall University students anxiously anticipated Apple's new mobile software upgrade, iOS 6, to finally be available on September 19 and found it well worth the wait. The software upgrade is not just for iPhone users, however; it can be downloaded for iPad 2, iPad 3 and 4th generation iPod Touch as well. This 6th version of Apple's operating system, one of which comes out each year, has 200 new features available yet still has the conventional structure Apple users are familiar with.

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SNL political skits prove priceless

By Staff Writer | Oct. 3, 2012

The 38th season of NBC's highly regarded show, "Saturday Night Live," officially aired on Sept. 15, 2012. Despite the loss of two key performers, Kristen Wiig and Andy Samberg, the show is predicted to leave the viewer gasping for air from laughter.

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"Last Resort" asserts itself as first-priority viewing

By Staff Writer | Oct. 3, 2012

It would be easy for someone who had never seen "Last Resort" to label it as just another military drama - an intense show featur­ing stern-faced actors rambling off soldier jargon as part of some overly complex plot that only a war buff would enjoy. But that person would be dead wrong, because "Last Resort" is a com­pelling new series with an origi­nal premise, a talented cast and a bright future.

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Los Lonely Boys get crowd dancing at SOPAC

By Staff Writer | Sep. 28, 2012

The South Orange Performing Arts Center hosted Los Lonely Boys and their opening act Thom Chacon on Thursday night in South Orange, N.J.

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No Doubt trips its way into dub-step

By Staff Writer | Sep. 26, 2012

After falling off the face of music with an 11-year hiatus, the quartet No Doubt nudged their way back into the contemporary pop scene with their newest al­bum, "Push and Shove," released Tuesday.

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"Secret Princes" gives new twist on dating show

By Samantha Giedris | Sep. 26, 2012

With TV networks overrun with reality dating shows that involve a single bachelor or bachelorette searching for love in a house full of suitors, TLC brings a new perspective to the age old problem of finding that perfect someone.

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No Doubt trips its way into dup-step

By Staff Writer | Sep. 26, 2012

The Setonian gives this album 3 out of 5 stars.

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Emmy's upset

By Staff Writer | Sep. 26, 2012

Kicking off every award show lover's favorite time of year, the 64th Prime­time Emmy Awards aired Sunday as the start to "awards season" as E! News so eagerly calls it.

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Quirky new start for "New Girl" season

By Staff Writer | Sep. 26, 2012

Jess is back with her three male roommates, Schmidt, Winston and Nick, for a second season of "New Girl," which aired on Tuesday.

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TLC 'blings' it on

By Amanda Boyer | Sep. 26, 2012

TLC recently aired a new television series on Thursday, September 20th at 10/9c called, Bling It On. Boston Fashion Designer, Sondra Celli, takes you behind the scenes of her bedazzled business featuring creations that spark the eyes of clients in TLC's new television series, "Bling It On."

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Open Mic Wednesday is a success

By Staff Writer | Sep. 26, 2012

The Student Activities Board has a knack for the planning and execution of fun events like last semester's GrooveBoston. It seems that this year promises to be just as successful with other smaller events such as last week's Open Mic Wednesday, which turned out to be a hit.

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Don't fall 'Asleep' on "Perks of Being a Wallflower" soundtrack

By Staff Writer | Sep. 26, 2012

The soundtrack of one of the most highly anticipated movies this fall, "The Perks of Being a Wallflower," based on the novel of the same name, debuted in stores and online Sept. 18. The album maintains a strong indie sound with a 12-song collection.

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Mumford & Sons defy mainstream music

By Staff Writer | Sep. 26, 2012

In the song "Where Are You Now" off Mumford & Son's latest album, "Babel," front-man Mar­cus Mumford wonders, "Do you ever think of me in the quiet of the crowd?" After selling millions of copies of their Grammy-nominat­ed debut album "Sigh No More" and plastering the New York sub­way system with advertisements for their sophomore album, the woman in question probably does, indeed, think of Mumford often.

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Grad students highlight artwork by several nuns

By Staff Writer | Sep. 19, 2012

The Walsh Gallery premiered its newest exhibit, "Colors of Faith," on Sept. 16, that will be on dis­play until Oct. 13.

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Crazy Holidays worth celebrating: September 2012

By Staff Writer | Sep. 19, 2012

Agendas and calen­dars often don't list all the holidays in a given month, but for Fresh­men Studies, it's an important way to keep staff involved.

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Glee' gets stereotypical

By Staff Writer | Sep. 19, 2012

Glee has returned for a highly-anticipated fourth season with tons of new faces and updates from be­loved McKinley High gradu­ates Rachel Berry and Kurt Hummel.

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New MTV series unsuccessful remake of British version

By Staff Writer | Sep. 19, 2012

After failing in its effort to do justice to the British television hit, "Skins," MTV is trying to redeem itself with a remake of another British sitcom, "The Inbetweeners."

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P!NK covers love, loss and relationships in newest album

By Staff Writer | Sep. 19, 2012

P!NK delivers the honest truth about her rocky relationship with husband Carey Hart in her sixth album, "The Truth About Love," which was released Sept. 18, 2012.

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Seton Hall graduate creates record label

By Staff Writer | Sep. 19, 2012

At a time when unemployment among college graduates is ex­tremely common, it's refresh­ing to hear an alumnae's success story.

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The Killers rise from the dead with "BattleBorn"

By Staff Writer | Sep. 19, 2012

After four long years, the Killers overwhelmed fans with their fourth studio album, "BattleBorn," released Tuesday, Sept. 18. The band spared no expense hiring five major producers, creating an epic American anthem with boisterous songs that bounce off the Richter scale like an earthquake.