Seton Hall honors alumni who continue the university’s mission of bettering the world

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — New Jersey native Artūras Karnišovas, assistant general manager and vice president of the NBA’s Denver Nuggets, was among the Seton Hall University alumni honored at the 2016 “Many Are One” Alumni Awards Gala on Friday, June 10. Karnišovas was presented with the Most Distinguished Alumnus Award, the most prestigious alumni award […]

Hatebreed co-founder and frontman Jamey Jasta visits 89.5 FM WSOU

Hatebreed co-founder and frontman Jamey Jasta visits 89.5 FM WSOU

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Before their Saturday, June 4, show at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, Hatebreed frontman Jamey Jasta dropped by Seton Hall University for an interview on WSOU 89.5 FM. Speaking with WSOU’s music director Mike Colantuoni, Jasta discussed the band’s new album, “The Concrete Confessional,” and how their seventh studio effort reflects […]

Team TRIumph looks for more members to join the fitness fun

MILLBURN, NJ — Team TRIumph, a USAT-certified women’s triathlon club, is looking for new members. The group is a diverse community of women with all fitness levels, with the singular goal of motivating each other to complete a triathlon. Through supportive and fun group training sessions, the group empowers women to take charge of their […]

Get excited for Cougar Con tomorrow at CHS

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Columbia High School’s Comicology Club will present the first-ever Cougar Con on Saturday, June 11. Cougar Con will take place in the Columbia High School Cafeteria from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and will celebrate the worlds of comics, anime, manga, sci-fi, fantasy, movies and cosplay. In addition, there will be demonstrations […]

Paper Mill recognizes theatrical achievement at N.J. high schools

MILLBURN, NJ — As one of the nation’s leading regional theaters and producing partners for Broadway, Paper Mill Playhouse has a well-earned reputation for launching both performers and shows for the Great White Way, according to a recent press release. Since their inception in 1996, the Paper Mill Playhouse Rising Star Awards for Excellence in […]

SOMAsian potluck draws large crowd

SOMAsian potluck draws large crowd

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — On Saturday, June 4, South Orange Village President Sheena Collum hosted a community Asian-themed backyard potluck for SOMAsian members that drew more than 120 adults and children. SOMAsian is a Facebook group created by SOMA residents Vic Calle, Chris Stetson and Andrew Lee. Photos Courtesy of Sheena Collum

SHU students receive APA fellowship

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Seton Hall University graduate counseling students Sierra-Katherine Brooks of Carlisle, Pa., and Shaheda Hall of Perth Amboy, along with alumna Veronica C. Ortiz of North Plainfield have been selected by the American Psychological Association Minority Fellowship Program as Services for Transition Age Youth fellows. Funded by a grant from the federal […]

Villagers enjoy game night, support Meals on Wheels

Villagers enjoy game night, support Meals on Wheels

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — On Thursday, June 2, South Orange Village President Sheena Collum hosted a Game Night and Scrabble Tournament at Above Restaurant and Bar to benefit Meals on Wheels in South Orange, run by Sage Eldercare for residents 60-plus who are frail or homebound. Participants raised more than $1,000. Photos Courtesy of Sheena […]