Avery Nixon

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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

#FOCUS: Here's How Students Can Vote On Campus

Considering the tight schedule college students often face while balancing work and school, making time to go to a physical poll location and vote is often a challenge. However, New Jersey is one of 28 states to allow absentee voting, or voting with a mail-in ballot, without requiring an excuse. Here's how to apply for and send a mail-in ballot....

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By (Avery as managing editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 8 min read

Updated Expressive Activity Policy Raises Concern, University to Clarify Soon

Montclair State University released an updated edition of their Expressive Activity Policy on Oct. 18, which was first released in 2021. The updates include definitions for different types of activity, when and where activity can take place and revised regulations for this activity. This comes after a year of protests, demonstrations and activities both at Montclair State and college campuses...

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

Historic Latina Sorority Lambda Theta Alpha Celebrates Sisterhood and Heritage

Photo credit: Karen Prado

It was a bright and welcoming evening as the ladies of Lambda Theta Alpha hosted a "Mi Cultura" event, where different organizations represented a wide array of cultures and nationalities. Their contagious smiles and vibrancy lit up the Student Center Ballroom as chapter secretary Nayelli Rios and chapter president Jennifer Manzano created a positive environment, connecting with other supporting organizations...

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By (Avery as managing editor) + 6 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read

'Piece By Piece' Shows Pharrell Williams Like Never Before

Photo credit: IMDb.com

From Morgan Neville, director of many acclaimed documentaries such as “20 Feet from Stardom” and “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” comes a one-of-a-kind documentary about the life of artist Pharrell Williams, animated entirely by LEGO pieces. “Piece by Piece” uses its animated medium to tell the PG-ified tale of Pharrell Williams, one of the most iconic producers and artists of...

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

Six New Officers Added To Montclair State University's Police Department

Montclair State University’s Police Department has welcomed six new officers to its force, as well as promoted three officers to the rank of sergeant. The department held a Swearing-In Ceremony on Oct. 9 to induct the officers Brunson Graham, Danielle Dougherty, Christopher Gray, Mahbub Hossain, Brian Dominguez and Austin Reid. Before coming to Montclair State, these officers will be attending...

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

Kean derrota a Montclair State Fútbol Americano en un Final Emocionante

Montclair State y Kean University se enfrentaron por quincuagésima vez en la historia, y ambos equipos lucharon por el dominio en su tradicional rivalidad. MONTCLAIR, Nueva Jersey - El sábado por la noche en Sprague Field, el equipo de fútbol americano de la Universidad Estatal de Montclair fue derrotado por la Universidad de Kean, 16-13, en un partido reñido. En...

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

North Jersey Astronomical Group Post

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

North Jersey Astronomical Group a Shining Star For Local Astronomers

A stellar opportunity awaits the Montclair State University community. The North Jersey Astronomical Group (NJAG) is seeking local stargazing buffs to join its ranks. The 95-member NJAG, founded in 1981, offers a space to stargaze and take place in other activities with other passionate members. The group meets nearly every second Tuesday of the month in Room 110 of the...

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

Las Prohibiciones de Máscaras en Nueva Jersey son Peligrosas Para Todos, no Solo Para Las Personas Discapacitadas

¿Son las prohibiciones de máscaras una amenaza o una salvaguardia para la seguridad pública?Las prohibiciones de máscaras están aumentando en todo el país y un nuevo proyecto de ley propuesto por el senador estatal de Nueva Jersey, Jon Bramnick, plantea una pregunta crítica: ¿son las prohibiciones de máscaras una amenaza o una salvaguardia para la seguridad pública?Muchos funcionarios políticos han...

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

'Megalopolis' is a Mega Flop(olis)

Francis Ford Coppola, the director of cinematic classics like "The Godfather," "Apocalypse Now" and "The Outsiders" has returned with a new project that really proves that, if you cook something for 40 years, it becomes indigestible. Set in a modern day United States, the film follows the conflict between visionary architect Cesar Catalina, played by Adam Driver, and corrupt Mayor...

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