When looking back at the nation and world 150 years ago there were many memorable milestones that have since shaped society in various ways. These included the start of construction on the Brooklyn Bridge, enactment of the 15th amendment to the United States Constitution allowing African American males the right to vote, and Pius IX … Continue reading “Seton Hall 150 Years Ago – 1870”
During the second and third decade of the 20th century, the student press became the primary herald of written news, information, and creative expression to the wider college community. The first issue of The Setonian was founded in 1924 and had been growing in terms of size, publishing schedule, quality, and other factors since that … Continue reading “Xmas and The Setonian During the Late 1920s and Early 1930s”
When looking back at the world one hundred years ago, fighting had ceased to end the “Great War” and the United States proper was returning to a time of peace and budding prosperity. Counted among the highlights of 1918 included the hope for creating a unified League of Nations to ensure world peace as advocated … Continue reading “Setonia in 1918 – Educational Life on Campus One Hundred Years Ago”
