Worked on 443 assignments, created 131, named on 51 bylines for The Montclarion.
By Luke Cirianni (Avery as managing editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
Men's Basketball Soars To Seventh Straight Win
The Montclair State University men’s basketball team is a wagon going into the final stretch of the regular season. After an 89-74 win against the Rutgers-Camden Scarlet Raptors on Saturday, the Red Hawks extended their win streak to seven straight. Montclair State were able to control the game in both halves and set the tone early. The Red Hawks took...
By Danielle Hughes (Avery as managing editor) + 5 others for The Montclarion - 1 min read
Pollution in the Garden State Impacts Urban Farms
Pollution in Newark, fueled by bustling streets, growing development and factory emissions, is affecting not only residents but also the urban farms that serve as small green oases for the community. The once-empty lots that are part of the concrete jungle experience the effects of pollution firsthand. Not only is the air impacted, but the water and soil as well....
By Demsi Ramirez (Avery as managing editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read
Women's Basketball Moves to First Place After Critical NJAC Win
The Montclair State University women's basketball team stands alone at the top of the New Jersey Athletic Conference table after winning possibly their biggest game of the season. They defeated William Paterson University Wednesday night, 68-54. The lead-up to this game was important for both programs, as both teams were 9-2 in conference play. Junior guard Alex Strollo said Montclair...
By Meagan Kane (Avery as managing editor) + 3 others for The Montclarion - 6 min read
Gov. Murphy Speaks on Immigration, Health Care, Reproductive Rights and DEI at Montclair State
Gov. Phil Murphy sat alongside BlueWaveNJ founder and president Marcia Marley on Feb. 1 at Montclair State University to discuss New Jersey’s progress under his seven-year governance. While guest speaking in the School of Communication and Media's Presentation Hall at the organization’s panel event titled “Governing New Jersey: In Conversation with Gov. Phil Murphy,” the governor touched upon topics like...
By Adarlin Batista (Avery as managing editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 6 min read
Newark’s Public Spaces Overrun by Drug Crisis
Newark is facing an escalating drug crisis, with heroin and opioids turning public spaces into open-air drug markets. Areas like parks and downtown have seen a rise in drug activity, raising safety concerns for residents and business owners. Many are afraid to walk the streets, while others worry about the impact on their businesses. New Jersey has recorded more than...
By Cassandra Michalakis (Avery as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
EDITORIAL: Shortchanging the Students: Make Aid Easier
By now, the complications with the new FAFSA form have circulated about, both in national news as well as in our own newspaper. If you have not heard about it yet, you will realize it when you go to fill out the form. The federal deadline for the FAFSA is June 30, but already there have been setbacks about it....
By Ryan Nussbaum (Avery as managing editor) + 3 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
Column: Red-Hot Women’s Basketball Faces Biggest Test of the Season Tonight
Make no mistake. The biggest game of the Montclair State University women’s basketball team’s season to date is tonight at Panzer Athletic Center. The Red Hawks (15-3, 9-2 NJAC) are set to face off against New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) rival William Paterson University (13-5, 9-2 NJAC). With both teams being locked in a three-way tie for first place alongside...
By Adonis Jones (Avery as managing editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
Men's Basketball Wins After Rowan Buzzer Beater Waved Off
MONTCLAIR, N. J – The Montclair State University Men’s Basketball team was victorious against Rowan University Wednesday night in a game that would go on to be a thriller decided at the buzzer. The Red Hawks came into the contest on a 3-game winning streak and were looking to seek revenge against Rowan, who defeated the Red Hawks 107-102 earlier...
By Meagan Kane (Avery as managing editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 6 min read
Pollution in the Garden State Impacts Urban Farms
Pollution in Newark, fueled by bustling streets, growing development and factory emissions, is affecting not only residents but also the urban farms that serve as small green oases for the community. The once-empty lots that are part of the concrete jungle experience the effects of pollution firsthand. Not only is the air impacted, but the water and soil as well....
While Gov. Phil Murphy signed the Freedom to Read Act on Dec. 9, Montclair State University classics and general humanities students and staff continue to fight for their beloved Classics Library. The Classics Library is located in Dickson Hall 155, and holds an array of ancient texts, ranging from mythology to philosophy to archaeology. Students say that the classics and...
