Seton Hall orders second floor of Aquinas Hall to quarantine after two students test positive for COVID-19
By Nicholas Kerr | November 9This is a breaking news story. Check back later for more details.
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Biden defeats Trump, Associated Press projects
By Nicholas Kerr | November 7This is a breaking news story. Check back later for more updates.
Seton Hall records six new positive COVID-19 cases as Murphy says state is ‘close’ to ordering new restrictions
By Nicholas Kerr | November 5Seton Hall reported six additional cases of the coronavirus among its student population on Wednesday evening, five of which were detected in students who are based at the South Orange campus and one from Seton Hall’s Law School.
New Jersey votes to legalize recreational marijuana
By Nicholas Kerr | November 4Voters in New Jersey overwhelmingly voted to amend the state’s constitution on Tuesday night to legalize the possession of marijuana for all people 21-years-old and over and pave the way for the recreational cultivation, processing and retail sale of the drug.
Seton Hall students prefer Biden to Trump, Setonian poll finds
By Daniel O'Connor | November 2A majority of Seton Hall students will support former Vice President Joe Biden in Tuesday’s upcoming presidential election, according to a Setonian poll.
Seton Hall virologist expresses concern over rise in University coronavirus cases
By Louis Motta | November 2A Seton Hall professor and virologist said the University should consider a switch to remote learning after a rise in cases near the South Orange campus.
Murphy warns second wave is 'coming now' as Seton Hall reports reduced virus numbers
By Daniel O'Connor | October 30After seeing a rapid increase in cases last week, the University reported “much-reduced numbers” in the past few days according to an email sent from the Health Intervention Communication Team, and reported no new positive tests on Thursday.
Concern rises on campus as clusters and uncertainty continue to grow
By Genevieve Krupcheck | October 29Coronavirus cases have continued to rise within the University community, with the Seton Hall reporting one additional case on Wednesday for a total of 35 cases in October alone, at least 15 of which were said to be either “related” or detected through contact tracing.
University reports three more COVID-19 infections as number of connected cases grows
By Nicholas Kerr | October 28One off-campus and two on-campus cases of the coronavirus were detected through Seton Hall’s testing protocol on Tuesday, according to a late-night update to the University’s dashboard. The numbers come after the University reported no new cases for the first time in six days on Monday.
Seton Hall Weekend turns into weeklong series of virtual events
By Staff Writer | October 26Seton Hall is hosting a series of virtual experiences and activities for students, parents and alumni as part of its Seton Hall Week which will run from Oct. 23 to Oct. 30.
Students weigh in on final presidential debate of 2020
By Genevieve Krupcheck | October 26The final presidential debate between former Vice President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump took place on Oct. 23.
Seton Hall confirms two COVID-19 clusters, one in Greek Life, the other in Athletics
By Nicholas Kerr | October 25This is a breaking news story. Check back later for more updates.
University reports eight new coronavirus cases overnight; 30 cases since start of month
By Nicholas Kerr | October 25Seton Hall reported eight new cases of the coronavirus early Sunday morning, pushing the total number of cases the University has seen since the start of the semester to 37. Seven of the cases, which were detected on Saturday, were reported in five off-campus and two on-campus students all connected to the South Orange campus. The eighth case was said to be an employee who was found to be infected on Friday through outside testing.The University has now detected 30 total coronavirus cases during the month of October – 25 of which were found in the last seven days – accounting for 80% of all cases since Seton Hall reopened in August.The University has now detected 30 total coronavirus cases during the month of October – 25 of which were found in the last seven days – accounting for 80% of all cases since Seton Hall reopened in August.
Students voice concern after coronavirus cases spike at Seton Hall
By Daniel O'Connor | October 24Seton Hall reported six new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, bringing the University’s total cases since the pandemic began to 36. Twenty-nine cases were reported since the fall semester began, with 19 cases — nearly two-thirds of the semester’s total — reported in the past week alone.
Seton Hall reports four new coronavirus cases in highest recorded single-day increase; several cases said to be ‘related’
By Nicholas Kerr | October 22Seton Hall recorded four new cases of the coronavirus on Wednesday evening, its highest single-day increase. According to the Health Intervention and Communication Team (HICT) dashboard, three of the cases appear to be related to another confirmed case from Oct. 20 – another first for the University which, until this point, had only reported isolated cases.
Maplewood Township Committee votes to disarm and indefinitely suspend local auxiliary police
By Staff Writer | October 22The Maplewood auxiliary police force will be disarmed and indefinitely suspended, the Maplewood Township Committee voted Tuesday.
DOVE’s ‘Christmas in October’ toy drive ends this week
By Staff Writer | October 21Seton Hall’s Division of Volunteer Efforts’ (DOVE) will end its “Christmas in October” toy drive on Oct. 22.
New Jersey to vote on legalization of recreational marijuana
By Amanda DeJesus | October 19New Jersey voters will decide the status of recreational marijuana in the upcoming election by voting on legalizing the drug via a ballot initiative.
Student Services hosts second panel on policing with professors, local leaders
By Daniel O'Connor | October 19Student Services hosted an online “panel on policing” last Thursday to discuss criminal justice and inequality in South Orange and beyond.
South Orange police recruit seven new officers
By Marie Leone | October 15The South Orange Police Department (SOPD) hired seven new police officers, some of whom are women and people of color, the South Orange Board of Trustees announced on Sept. 29.
