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By Allen Macaraeg + 4 others for The Montclarion - 6 min read
Taking Pictures with Paint Cans: Photography Club
Canon connoisseurs, Nikon aficionados, Sony enthusiasts and all are welcome to join Montclair State University's very own photography club. Founded in early February 2021 by then-sophomore molecular biology major Marissa Di Fulco, the club was made to fill the gap in the thousands of organizations Montclair State had to offer at the time. She realized, as she looked through the...
By Allen Macaraeg + 4 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read
Filipino American History Month: Meet MUFASA
In 2009, Filipino American History Month was officially recognized by Congress for the month of October. However, Montclair State University does not officially acknowledge this month, prompting Filipino-American students to resort to finding a student-led organization for festivities: the Montclair Unified Filipino American Student Association (MUFASA). MUFASA serves as a cultural Recognized Student Organization (RSO) of Montclair's Student Government Association...
By Allen Macaraeg + 5 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read
The Complexities of Latinx Identity
What does it mean to be Latinx? Is it rooted in genetics, the way one is raised, how they dance or the food they eat at home? The identity of Latinx comes with additional sub-identities that impact daily life. One of these sub-identities involves being subjugated to specific beauty standards, where having straight hair means being more beautiful. Instead of...
By Allen Macaraeg + 4 others for The Montclarion - 2 min read
Welcoming Teresa: The Starbucks Truck
On Sept. 25, 2023, a famed Starbucks truck named Teresa made its debut next to Sprague Library. Many Montclair State University students and faculty have been waiting for her arrival, which was expected sooner. This new addition provides another option for people to get coffee or a quick bite to eat. Expect that the arrival of the truck will bring...
By Allen Macaraeg + 6 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
Bleeding Control Kits Are Now Available Throughout Campus
As of Sept. 12, 2023, Montclair State University has bleeding control kits installed in Automated External Defibrillator (AED) cabinets around campus. They are a resource for individuals to use in circumstances where professional medical help cannot arrive at the scene immediately and include instructions for usage. These cabinets are located inside every building, typically on the first floor in an...
