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By Allen Macaraeg + 7 others for The Montclarion - 2 min read
Honoring Hispanic Heritage
On Monday, Sept. 20, 2023, students and faculty gathered on the fourth floor of the Student Center to celebrate the commencement of Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month. The initial plan was to have a flag-raising ceremony outside the Student Center. However, due to inclement weather, this had to be postponed. Dr. Melissa Baralt of the Montclair State University Biology Department...
By Allen Macaraeg + 4 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read
I'll Make A Man Out Of Me
“Your Mr. MUFASA 2024 is…”I’ve never truly felt like a man. I’ve never truly felt Filipino. I’ve never truly felt American. Every waking moment of my life, I’ve tried to mold myself to these identities, but each attempt leaves me with more identity crises than I started with. How can I call myself a man if I barely see myself...
By Allen Macaraeg + 4 others for The Montclarion - 1 min read
Powering Through the Rain: Homecoming 2024 at Montclair State University
On a rainy day last Saturday, Montclair State University hosted its annual Homecoming celebration. Red Hawks of past and present joined together to celebrate the day's festivities, scattered throughout Cole Hall, Chapin Drive and the Amphitheater. The day started at 11 a.m. with live performances facilitated by student-led radio station WMSC 90.3 FM and a live episode of "Cooking with...
By Allen Macaraeg + 4 others for The Montclarion - 1 min read
Denim Day 2024: Mind the Gaps, Move Forward
On Wednesday, April 24, Montclair State University's Office of Social Justice and Diversity (OSJD) hosted "Denim Day 2024: Mind the Gaps, Move Forward" in honor of April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The event, which was dedicated to acknowledging the gaps present within the criminal justice system, was supported by over 30 local organizations and on-campus partners. The OSJD provided...
By Rob Ferguson (Allen as collaborator) + 5 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
Montclair State Culturs Hosts "Cultur-ella" Festival Celebrating Diversity
On Thursday, Feb 24, Montclair State University Culturs hosted "Cultur-ella," in the Student Center Ballrooms, an event which highlighted appreciating diversity for students. Montclair State Culturs is a project of the school's Public Relations Student Society of the America chapter as a part of the Bateman Case Study Competition to create a merged communications campaign in collaboration with Culturs Magazine....
By Meagan Kane (Allen as collaborator) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 6 min read
Mental Health Ambassador Program Provides Leadership to Students
The Montclair State University Mental Health Ambassador Program, introduced by Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), allows student ambassadors to provide mental health outreach to their peers through tabling events and trainings. Sudha Wadhwani, staff psychologist, shared when the program began and the outcomes of students who have been mental health ambassadors."The CAPS Mental Health Ambassadors position started in 2009," Wadhwani...
By Allen Macaraeg + 4 others for The Montclarion - 1 min read
Pebbles Gotcha Day
On Feb. 17, students celebrated the "gotcha day" of Pebbles, Montclair State University's very own puppy mascot. The afternoon featured a celebration in the Student Center Ballrooms where different campus organizations were able to showcase their features. Some of these organizations included the Student Government Association, the Office of Commuter Life, Residence Life and the Office of Student Belonging. After...
By Allen Macaraeg + 8 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read
Students Campaign to Save Fox Theatre
On Thursday, Feb. 15, Montclair State University theatre studies students and lovers gathered on the Amphitheater steps to rally to save the L. Howard Fox Theatre. This event was the result of weeks of online discussion and an on-campus movement to keep the theatre as is. Andrew Mees, Montclair State’s media relations director, explained that while no plans have been...
By Meagan Kane (Allen as collaborator) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
Strong Student Campaign Introduced to Faculty
Montclair State University's office for faculty excellence, academic affairs, enrollment management, student development and campus life and university communications introduced the Strong Student Campaign, which provides students with tips to become successful in college academia. The tips are given in a slideshow that has been provided to Montclair State instructors and are shown weekly in class. The weekly themes of...
By Rob Ferguson (Allen as collaborator) + 5 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
University Galleries Premieres New Solo Art Exhibit: "Case Studies 4: Hilliary Gabryel - Side Sleeper"
On Thursday, Feb. 8, the University Galleries premiered its new solo art exhibit, “Case Studies 4: Hilliary Gabryel - Side Sleeper” in the Alexander Kasser Theater lobby. The theater, which formerly housed permanent artwork, rotates its selection every semester to host a new artist. Queens-based sculptor Hilliary Gabryel’s “Side Sleeper” exhibit features a collection of sculptures built from repurposed antique...
