To help students get in touch with their inner "SHUperheroes," the Student Activities Board is hosting a SHUperhero weekend on Sept. 21 and 22 featuring fun events with a 'super' theme.
Zac Posen Spring
Dull. Slow. Predictable. These are the words to describe "The Words." While not completely irredeemable, anyone who dislikes experiencing pure boredom should steer clear from this dud. With an unoriginal premise and a pace that moves like wet cement, the film is easily one of the worst of the year.
Dave Matthews Band debuted their newest album, "Away From the World," on September 11, 2012. For their highly anticipated eighth studio album, the band has once again paired with Steve Lillywhite, the producer of their first three hit releases, and RCA records, to ensure this album would not disappoint.
The Avett Brothers have truly built themselves a home in the folk genre with the release of their seventh studio album, "The Carpenter."
Located just 14 miles outside of New York City, Seton Hall University prides itself on providing "students with the best of both worlds," according to the schools website. While many students are familiar with NYC, some never had the chance to attend until coming to college, and, understandably, can be slightly overwhelmed at the thought of exploring the Big Apple. So, to encourage people to take the trek down to the South Orange train station and adventure out into the Big Apple, here is your ultimate guide to NYC courtesy of Pirate Life:
Award season kicked off on Sept. 6 at 8 p.m. with MTV's Video Music Awards leaving most students eager for something better.
The South Orange Performing Arts Center announced Tuesday that their 2011-2012 Season had an increase in attendance, according to a press release.
Fashion's Night Out, the official start of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, was held on Sept. 6, from 6-11 p.m. in cities spanning the globe. From Manhattan to Los Angeles, Milan to Atlanta, FNO celebrated its fourth year in existence with over 500 cities worldwide joining in on after-store-hours festivities.
It's "lights, camera, action" for this year's Arts Council season, which plans to better reach the student body through interactive events and workshops.
What's better than coffee and donuts? $50 to spend on more.
As students made their way back to campus to begin the fall semester, the buzz about Dunkin' Donuts' new presence was undeniable, but it was not only Seton Hall that got a summer upgrade. Love & Yogurt is South Orange's newest addition to its bustling downtown area. It opened across from Village Plaza on South Orange Avenue in July.
Jason Mraz's recent album "Love is a Four Letter Word" did not receive the best review from the Setonian, criticizing its repetition in sound and style. His recent tour, "Tour is a Four Letter word" proved both impressive and colorful.
Joseph Donato, junior, majors in history and minors in Italian. He keeps his schedule packed as president of the SGA, a member of the Italian Student Union, College Republicans and the Chess Club. Donato also has a love for the arts as an avid jazz and Italian opera fan.
Owl City's newest album, "The Midsummer Station," fell in between the cracks of mainstream pop and modern electronica on August 21.
Seton Hall students often search high and low, on and off campus for fun things to do on the weekend. On September 1, several groups of students travelled to Raceway Park in Englishtown, N.J. for both entertainment and community service.
As many other horror movies have been in the past, "The Possession" was undoubtedly inspired by "The Exorcist." The film features a young girl inhabited by an evil spirit, similar plot points, and even a movie poster paying direct homage to the 1973 horror classic. The real question is whether it lived up to its predecessor. The simple answer is no, not by a long shot. Still, "The Possession" is a decent film for anyone looking for a frightfully good time.
"The Amazing Spider-Man" is not just the first film in a new series about the iconic superhero - rather, it marks the beginning of a whole new cinematic era for the character. Though only five years have passed since the original trilogy, the Spider-Man reboot takes the hero in an entirely different direction, exploring more interesting interpretations of the characters and weaving complex and engaging storylines. Still, the movie never departs from the central themes of the comics, maintaining the ideals of responsibility, family, and sacrifice that originally made people connect to the character.
Excitement was in the air at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, N.J. as pop artists Rachel Crow, Joe Jonas and Sara Bareilles took the stage on June 23 at the Girl Scouts Of America's 100th anniversary event, the B.I.G. (Believe In Girls) Celebration.
"Rock of Ages," based on the Broadway show open since 2009, was released in theaters on June 15.
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