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By Rob Ferguson (Avery as managing editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
Montclair Students Destress During Finals Season
Nearing the end of the fall 2024 semester, students are doing everything they can to keep stress levels at a low as due dates for final exams, papers, and projects close in. In a 2022 survey about stress in college students, the American Addiction Center found that exams were the largest stressor among responding students, with more than 89% stating...
By Avery Nixon (Avery as managing editor) + 3 others for The Montclarion - 6 min read
Montclair State’s Student Increase: A Benefit or a Burden?
The record-breaking 2028 freshman class at Montclair State University has added to the toppling pile of issues and unanswered questions. With a freshman acceptance rate of 91%, the influx of students is affecting several areas of the campus, including housing, parking, dining and class sizes. Angie Franklin, a junior communication and media studies major, comments on the growing enrollment size....
By Kiara Oelkers (Avery as managing editor) + 5 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read
The Rat is Back!
Montclair State University has been known as a “dry campus” for a long time, making the pub a hard concept to grasp for current students. But has it always been dry? Montclair State University recently (and surprisingly) opened the 1908 Pub, formerly known as the “Ratskeller,” located on the first floor of the Student Center. It officially opened on Sept....
By Peter Guziejewski (Avery as managing editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read
Yes, You Can Be Friends With People On The "Other Side"
This piece expresses the views of its author(s), separate from those of The Montclarion. Since election day, I've noticed a recurring trend in my social media feeds: posts like, "Don’t talk to me if you voted for Trump," or "Unfollow me if you support Trump." While these statements may stem from frustration or disillusionment, they represent the kind of thinking...
By Thomas Boud (Avery as managing editor) + 5 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
Dr. Rob Gilbert Introduces Success Hotline Video Series
In his own way, a Montclair-based longtime motivational figure uses magic to help people reach the next level. Dr. Rob Gilbert, a Montclair State University sports psychology professor, recently released his 38-minute YouTube video, The Magic Index Card And How It Can Change Your Life. The e-booklet summarizes advice from Gilbert’s nearly 33-year-running Success Hotline. The recorded message service features...
By Danielle Hughes (Avery as managing editor) + 6 others for The Montclarion - 1 min read
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By Danielle Hughes (Avery as managing editor) + 5 others for The Montclarion - 1 min read
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The Montclair State University Police Department provides The Montclarion with a weekly police blotter, which shares the forms of crime and other incidents that have been reported on campus. Swipe left to read what was documented for the time period of Dec. 3 to Dec. 10. Writer: Meagan ...
By Sal DiMaggio (Avery as managing editor) + 3 others for The Montclarion - 2 min read
Montclair State University Makes Drastic New Changes to Its 2025 Athletics & Recreation Program
Montclair State University announced major changes to their athletics and recreation program Friday morning, including the loss of two NCAA Division III programs, the addition of an NCAA Division III women's flag football program, and updates on the athletic teams of Bloomfield College of Montclair State University. Montclair State's men's and women's lacrosse programs will be moved to club status...
By Danielle Hughes (Avery as managing editor) + 5 others for The Montclarion - 1 min read
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By Danielle Hughes (Avery as managing editor) + 5 others for The Montclarion - 1 min read
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The Office of Residence Life at Montclair State University has made the decision to enhance campus safety with additional installments of camera audits in residence halls. This comes with the recent renovations to Bohn Hall, where two cameras were installed in the community kitchen. Written and Photos by: David Bien-...
