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  • Carjacking near Seton Hall HR building prompts heightened campus security
  • When can you catch Seton Hall’s first 2026 home pitch?

Also on today's calendar: Art of Living Part 1 Program in the presence of Gurudev and 7 more events.

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  • Wednesday: Breezy with clouds and sun, with a high of 43 and low of 29 degrees.
  • Thursday: Clouds and sun, temps: high: 46, low: 39.
  • Friday: Becoming windier; a.m. rain, with a high of 55 and low of 27 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Carjacking Reported On Seton Hall University Campus In South Orange (patch.com) — South Orange residents are being urged to stay alert after a robbery and carjacking near the Human Resources building on Seton Hall University’s campus Tuesday morning. The victim is reported safe, police are investigating, and the university has increased security while asking community members to report suspicious activity.
   

• Baseball Announces 2026 Schedule - Seton Hall University Athletics (shupirates.com) — Seton Hall’s baseball team, based in South Orange, has released its full 2026 schedule, including a Feb. 25 home opener at Mike Sheppard Sr. Stadium. The Pirates will travel to Puerto Rico, South Carolina, and several top NCAA programs before hosting BIG EAST rivals and in-state foe Rutgers, giving local fans many chances to catch high-level college baseball close to home.
   

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