“Somebody can make a bad decision and that doesn’t make them a bad individual,” said David Garlock, who spent 13 1/2 years in an Alabama state prison. Seton Hill University’s Criminal Justice Club and Alpha Phi Sigma hosted an event where students had the opportunity to listen to the story of how Garlock has transformed…
The Physician Assistant Society and Love Your Melon Club hosted Gracie Gorman and her family, from Irwin, Pa. as well as community members in McKenna Gym Nov. 18 for a carnival. The theme was Mickey Mouse because of the 2-year-old’s love for the character. “You could say we’re similar to Make-a-Wish, but tied to LYM…
With finals week just a few days away, here are a few so-close-to-winter-break study tips to get through finals week safe and sound. Check ‘em out below! 1. Organization is key! Keeping up to date with assignments and exams helps you stay on track. 2. Study in increments. Taking breaks often will keep you refreshed…
Mass shootings are not uncommon in the United States. As of Nov. 28, there have been 323 mass shooting incidents in 2018, according to the Gun Violence Archive. But when one of these shootings occurs 45 minutes from home, the local community feels the impact. On Oct. 27, 46-year-old Robert Bowers opened fire during the…
Seton Hill University held a memorial service on Tuesday, Oct. 30 in remembrance of the 11 lives lost in the shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Squirrel Hill, Pa. last Saturday. The university cancelled class during the time of the service to give all students and faculty the opportunity to attend. “We can,…
Members of Westmoreland County gathered on Monday, Oct. 29 to remember the 11 lives lost in the shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Squirrel Hill, Pa. last Saturday. The candlelight vigil was hosted by the Westmoreland County Diversity Coalition and Voice of Westmoreland. Voice of Westmoreland estimates that more than 500 community members…
“We knew they were going to talk about how the university could better handle sexual assault, and better teach about it because of the grant they got for the state,” said Kaitlin Raidna, a sophomore orientation leader in the physician’s assistant. Seton Hill University received the Department of Education grant, and with this, the SHU…
Tyler Nauman and Ty Lydic, assistant wrestling coaches for Seton Hill University, competed in the Copa Sparta International Wrestling Tournament in San Juan, Puerto Rico from Oct. 4-8. Lydic took home third place in the 70-kilogram weight class and Nauman won first place in the 74-kilogram weight class. Nauman, who is a Harrisburg native, has…
“There were never any bad things,” said Rick Hall, Seton Hill University volleyball head coach, describing alum Margaret Mae Murray. “She was a bright kid, nice kid, never any problems. Always wanting to help people including the kids on the team. It’s tough speaking about her in a past tense. She was just good for…
Suzanne Rogers loved plants, so it only seemed appropriate to plant a tree in her honor. Rogers, who was an associate professor of biology at Seton Hill University, passed away on June 14. The Biology Club dedicated a tree to Rogers to honor her life, which is planted along Seton Hill Drive. “Dr. Rogers loved…