Avery Nixon

Girlboss

Worked on 443 assignments, created 131, named on 51 bylines for The Montclarion.

By (Avery as managing editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read

Men's Falls Short in Thrilling Matchup Against Wesleyan University

The Montclair State University men's basketball team fell short against Wesleyan University Wednesday evening. It was an electrifying matchup that showcased why both sides entered the contest undefeated. From the opening tip, the Wesleyan Cardinals struck first, capitalizing on early pressure with effective inside scoring. The Cardinals built a 29-18 advantage after 10 minutes. Junior guard Samar Abdullah responded with...

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By (Avery as managing editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read

Montclair State Professor's Autism MVP Foundation Leads 10th Annual Walk Event

One in 34 people in New Jersey are diagnosed with autism. Yet, there is an insufficient number of educators and therapists who specialize in working with children and adults on the spectrum. This imbalance motivated father and Montclair State University educator Keith Green to create the Autism MVP Foundation nearly a decade ago. Green’s son, Gavin, who is the MVP,...

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By (Avery as managing editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 6 min read

Signs Pointed To Trump's Close Race In New Jersey

A few days before the election, on a crisp fall morning, I walked through the Oak View section of Bloomfield, an area that’s considered “more Republican” in a town that’s a Democratic stronghold. Something felt off. Everywhere I looked, there were Trump signs. This neighborhood, which typically displayed only a few signs for the Republican candidate, was now dotted with...

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By (Avery as managing editor) + 5 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read

Women's Basketball Dismantles Shorthanded Valley Forge, 80-50

Photo credit: Taj Roberts

MONTCLAIR, N. J. – History was made at the Panzer Athletic Center Thursday night as the Montclair State women’s basketball team hosted the Valley Forge Patriots for the first time ever. The Patriots came into Panzer shorthanded with six only players suited up in uniform. Like a shark looking for blood, Montclair State took full advantage. The Red Hawks started...

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By (Avery as managing editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read

"Joker: Folie à Deux" is a Musically Disappointing Mixed-Bag

Back in 2019, Todd Phillips’ “Joker” took the world by storm, and the way it changed film and internet culture was insanity both literally and figuratively. Five years later, however, not only have opinions changed, but with this sequel, the reactions have been less than stellar. Taking place two years after the first film, “Joker: Folie a Deux” sees Arthur...

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By (Avery as managing editor) + 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...

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By (Avery as managing editor) + 3 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read

English Club Wraps Up Third Season of Playne English Podcast

The Montclair State University English Club has wrapped production on the third season of its original Playne English Podcast. The podcast, which began in January 2024, provides a place for club members to have fun, casual conversations in an episodic format. Members pitch their own ideas for episodes, which sometimes include expert interviews, book recommendations or deep dives into authors...

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By (Avery as managing editor) + 5 others for The Montclarion - 3 min read

Volleyball Loses in Heartbreaking Fashion vs Stockon University

It all came down to the final set as the Montclair State University volleyball team faced off against Stockton University in the New Jersey Athletic Conference [NJAC] Tournament semifinals. Both teams had a lot of stake, as the winner was scheduled to play in the NJAC finals to play William Paterson. The first set looked dominant from the beginning for...

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By (Avery as managing editor) + 5 others for The Montclarion - 1 min read

Montclair State Police Blotter: Nov. 12 to Nov. 18

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 Nov. 12 to Nov. 18. Writer: Meagan Kane >themontclarion...

By (Avery as managing editor) + 6 others for The Montclarion - 1 min read

Montclair State Sees Spike In Domestic Violence Cases in 2023

Cases of domestic violence have been on the rise at Montclair State University according to records from the Jeanne Clery Act report, which is based on statistics from 2021-2023. The statistics are shared annually with the campus community. In 2022 data, Montclair State reported 13 cases of domestic violence. In records from 2023, which shares the most recent data, there...