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 - 3 min read

LUPE's Power of Latinas Welcomes Tammy Murphy

The first lady of New Jersey, Tammy Murphy, attended LUPE Fund, INC., "Power to Latinas: Strengthening our Legacy" event on Oct. 17. New Jersey's oldest Latina-run organization hosted a Conference and Networking Reception regarding the empowerment of Latina's and their engagement in civics, politics, business, education and health. This event, held on Oct. 17 at the University Hall Conference Center,...

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

Andy Kim's Candidacy Sparks Pride and Engagement at Montclair State

As election season intensifies, Montclair State University is buzzing with political engagement activities. Among these events was a Q&A session featuring Democratic U. S. Senate candidate and current congressman for New Jersey’s 3rd congressional district Andy Kim. Organized by the Montclair State Democratic Club in collaboration with the Korean Culture & Language Association (KCLA), the session attracted a packed audience...

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By (Avery as managing editor) + 3 others for The Montclarion - 6 min read

EDITORIAL: V-O-T-E, Hot To Vote!

If democracy depends on one thing, it is actually getting to have a say in it. No one argues that it is not important to stand up for our ideas, which we often think of as verbalizing and congregating around them. There is, however, one opinion that no one can hold against you: who you are going to vote for....

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

NJAC Playoffs: Aileen Cahill Scores Walk-off Goal in Overtime Thriller

Photo credit: Matt DeLuca

With mere seconds left in the quarterfinal round of the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) Tournament, graduate midfielder Aileen Cahill emerged through a chaotic corner attempt and netted the golden goal that kept her team's championship hopes alive. The crowd erupted into a frenzy as the Montclair State University women’s soccer team defeated Kean University 1-0 in an overtime thriller....

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By (Avery as managing editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 1 min read

Men's Soccer Ends Regular Season with Draw Against Rutgers-Camden

Photo credit: Genevieve Fara

The Montclair State University men's soccer team had to settle for a draw as they closed out their regular season schedule with a 1-1 tie against Rutgers University-Camden. Sophomore midfielder Max Perry scored the lone goal for the Red Hawks. In the 35th minute, he put his ball-handling abilities on display before firing a shot to the back of the...

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By (Avery as managing editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 2 min read

Photo Essay: Football Rolls Over William Paterson at Historic Hinchliffe Stadium

Photo credit: Qadir Branch

PATERSON, N. J. -- The Montclair State University football team was firing on all cylinders Saturday afternoon as they posted their highest point total since last year's homecoming game. They defeated the William Paterson Pioneers 39-6. A crushing defensive effort led by senior linebacker Nicholas Burgess and senior defensive lineman Arnold Young shut down the Pioneer run game. William Paterson...

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By (Avery as managing editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 3 min read

Montclair State and Rowan University To Play In First-Ever "Breakfast Bowl"

Photo credit: Matt DeLuca

Is it Taylor ham or pork roll? The decades-long New Jersey debate will finally be settled after Montclair State University and Rowan University clash in their annual rivalry football game. On Monday, both institutions announced the creation of "The Breakfast Bowl", which will determine if New Jersey's popular deli meat will be known as Taylor ham or pork roll for...

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

Women's Soccer Gearing Up For Tough Playoff Push

Photo credit: Matt DeLuca

As the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) season comes to a close, another one opens as the playoffs are set to begin this weekend. Montclair State University's women's soccer team looks to continue their swift momentum into the playoffs, ending their season with five wins out of six in the NJAC. The team is still undefeated at home with their...

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

Men's Soccer Returns to the Win Column After Defeating Ramapo 3-1

Photo credit: Wyatt Lardieri

Montclair State University's New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) rival, the Ramapo Roadrunners, visited the Montclair State soccer park on Wednesday night to take on the Red Hawks. Montclair State's lost to Rowan on Oct. 19 marked the Red Hawks' first loss in the NJAC since 2022, and the Red Hawks were ready to get back their winning streak. The game...

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

Volleyball Dominates Rutgers-Newark on Senior Night for Their 7th Win in a Row

Photo credit: Matt DeLuca

On what would be a memorable senior night the Montclair State University Red Hawks cruised to victory over the Rutgers-Newark Scarlet Raiders – winning in straight sets. Montclair State head coach Eduardo Stawinski talked about what it meant to win on senior night, “it's always awesome to send the seniors out on their senior night celebration with a win,” said...

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