On February 24 and 25, over 250 high school students from 14 high schools across New Jersey attended Seton Hall University’s annual Seton Hall University Model United Nations (SHUMUN) Conference. Every year, Seton Hall’s Model UN Team (SHUNA) hosts a conference for high schoolers called SHUMUN, and this year celebrated the conference’s 25th anniversary on campus.
Read MoreShould customers tip the cashier at a salad bar for ringing an order or the Starbucks worker at the drive-thru window? People used to scribble a gratuity amount under the dim light of a restaurant, but now they do it while others wait in line with a glowing screen displaying bright blue options.
Read MoreLiving in a digital age means that social media platforms continue to play an integral role in shaping societal norms and behaviors. Among the myriad of trends that have emerged, the concept of “Girl Math” has gained traction, particularly among millennials and Gen Z. Though its name may seem unserious at first glance, this phenomenon offers insights into the complex relationship social media influences towards people’s approach to personal finance.
Read MoreThe Russo-Ukrainian War has been waging on for over 2 years with no end in sight, capitalized by the recent reelection of Russian President Vladimir Putin. While many scholars believe the Russian campaigns in Ukraine will only stop if Putin is ousted, increasing calls for ceasefire, both in the warring nations and from the international community have surfaced in recent months.
Read MoreOn Friday, March 1, Seton Hall University’s Undergraduate Diplomacy Student Association (UDSA) organized a trip where students of Seton Hall had the opportunity to visit the United Nations Institute for Disarmament (UNIDIR), where they attended the Cyber Stability Conference. This conference, hosted at the New York UN headquarters, had the theme of “Unpacking Cyber Threats to International Peace and Security.”
Read MoreThe complexity of Sudan’s civil conflict, driven by entrenched grievances among the warring parties, religious divisions, ethnic struggles, competition for oil, and mistrust, lead the country to have a steep uphill climb to peace. The implementation and maintenance of peace have been impeded by breaches, insufficient monitoring systems, and conflicting interests among involved parties.
Read MorePeru has a long and troubled history with gun violence. Strict gun control laws exist, but their effectiveness is hampered by the easy availability of illegal firearms on the black market, explains the Library of Congress. The country’s borders, particularly those adjoining Ecuador, are known for facilitating the smuggling of weapons, fueling a persistent problem
Read MoreAfter October 7, when Hamas militants entered Israel, killed about 1,200 people, and took 250 other hostages, according to Associated Press, Israel’s military offensive responded by killing more than 29,000 Palestinians—a majority women and children.
Read MoreStarbucks has recently faced backlash due to its perceived stance and position on pressing social issues tied to the Israel-Gaza conflict. Protests at Starbucks locations can be traced back to the company’s lawsuit against Starbucks Workers United which seemingly began in opposition to the union’s public demonstration of solidarity with Palestine.
Read MoreNestled within the halls of Seton Hall University’s Walsh Library is a treasure trove of historical artifacts and documents that speak volumes about the institution’s rich legacy. As an undergraduate student intern at the Monsignor William Noé Field Archives & Special Collections Center, I’ve had the privilege of engaging with this repository of memories, unraveling narratives from previous eras, and engaging in the meticulous craft of preserving history.
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