Worked on 443 assignments, created 131, named on 51 bylines for The Montclarion.
By Madison Kaplan (Avery as managing editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read
‘The Prom’: A Story from The Past and a Message about The Present
From April 11 to 13, audiences of all ages grabbed their corsages and dresses and headed down to Montclair State University Players' production of ‘The Prom'!‘The Prom' tells the story of the hardships Emma Nolan faces when the James Madison High School prom rolls around in her small town of Edgewater, Indiana and her small-minded peers and fellow citizens refuse...
By Colin Luderitz (Avery as managing editor) + 3 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
#FOCUS Mental Health: CAPS is Great. It’s Not Enough
Disclaimer: The following article is the opinion of a student writer at Montclair State University. This article does not necessarily reflect the views of The Montclarion or its staff. Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at Montclair State University are one of the many hypothetically brilliant offerings for students struggling with their mental health. Yet, because of the evergreen issue of...
By Ruqaya Naser (Avery as managing editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 3 min read
Montclair Model U.N. Makes Its Return at NYU Conference
Montclair State University's Model United Nations (U. N.) club recently attended NYU's Model U. N. Conference – for the first time in their club’s history. The three-day conference consisted of high stakes competitive negotiations, where students from top universities stepped into the shoes of U. N. diplomats and worked together to find solutions for real-world problems. Three of Montclair State's...
By Amy Serna (Avery as managing editor) + 5 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read
Child Labor Within The Fashion Industry Should Not Persist Any Longer
Photo credit: Christian Vera
The issue of inhumane labor services is something that has been proficiently discussed. Yet, continuing to allow unethical cotton-sourcing is an insult to the standards we've set for each other and an attack on hardworking people. A lack of regulation results in a negative impact on generations of families who are at the grip of debt-bondage by large fashion manufacturing...
Ask, Listen, Refer is a 24/7 online-based suicide prevention training course that provides tips to students and faculty to foresee signs of individuals who may be struggling with suicidal thoughts. This program serves as a guide for college students and faculty on how to handle this situation. According to their website asklistenrefer.org, this program is designed to help students and...
By David Bien-Aime (Avery as managing editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
New Jersey Gubernatorial Candidate Ras Baraka Visits Montclair State University
Ras Baraka visited the Montclair State campus in the buildup to the gubernatorial elections in November, where nominees are aiming to become the next governor of New Jersey, replacing Gov. Phil Murphy. In this April 8 meet-and-greet, Baraka was asked a series of questions in a sit-down conversation conducted by Montclair State Democrats chair, Ian Horn and vice chair Mohamed...
By Thomas Boud (Avery as managing editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
Montclair State Board of Trustees Student Representatives Hold Tuition Listening Session
It was all about putting in everyone’s two cents about the prospect of paying more to attend classes at Montclair State University. On April 7, a tuition listening session took place at University Hall, Room 1050. The meeting featured a panel of five university officials. They heard student input about a possible enrollment cost hike for the 2025-2026 academic year....
By Meagan Kane (Avery as managing editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 1 min read
BREAKING NEWS: Four International Students at Montclair State Have Had Their Student Visas Revoked
Four international students at Montclair State University have had their student visas revoked by the federal government. The announcement was made by Board of Trustees member Modia “Mo” Butler at Montclair State’s annual tuition hearing on April 11.“We also learned that four international students have had their visas revoked,” Butler said. “However, we do not know why. The university has...
By Cassandra Michalakis (Avery as managing editor) + 3 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
EDITORIAL: Finding Respite In The New Year
Every year, it seems that winter break becomes a bigger and bigger relief for young adults. There is the growing anxiety about what our near-futures hold with our jobs and social life. Then there is also worldly stress about policies and powers that may wholly change certain things in our lifetime. Those with loved ones in dire situations, whether from...
By Carolyne Mooney (Avery as managing editor) + 5 others for The Montclarion - 6 min read
Students' Reluctance To Seek Out Disability Resources Is A Calling For Change
Photo credit: Christian Vera
Disclaimer: The following article is the opinion of a student writer at Montclair State University. This article does not necessarily reflect the views of The Montclarion or its staff. As a result of students being unaware of the services and accommodations the Disability Resource Center (DRC) provides at Montclair State University, it announced an upcoming name change. The DRC is...
