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 - 2 min read

Students Curious of the Red Hawk Diner's Status

The Red Hawk Diner has been closed since the start of the fall 2024 semester due to financial troubles, according to Montclair State's director of dining services. Since the start of the semester, students have been left wondering about the diner's status. After previously being open every day in the spring, there has been no communication about to students about...

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

Student Opinion: The Cons Of The College Mergence

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. What may have been presented as a chance to unify two geographically and socially-connected schools has seemingly become more complicated than anticipated. The historic merge of Montclair State University and Bloomfield...

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

Welcome Duo: A New Multi-Factor Authentication System at Montclair State University

Montclair State University recently introduced Duo Multi-factor Authentication (MFA), a cloud based service allowing a smoother and faster authentication process for students. According to a statement from the Informational Technology Division, to enroll in the system, students will need to register at least one device with Duo. This can be a smartphone, tablet, “non smart” cellphone or a landline phone....

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

Powering Through the Rain: Homecoming 2024 at Montclair State University

On a rainy day last Saturday, Montclair State University hosted its annual Homecoming celebration. Red Hawks of past and present joined together to celebrate the day's festivities, scattered throughout Cole Hall, Chapin Drive and the Amphitheater. The day started at 11 a.m. with live performances facilitated by student-led radio station WMSC 90.3 FM and a live episode of "Cooking with...

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

Are Montclair State University's Shuttle Services Reliable for Students?

With concepts like the all-campus loop, the Bloomfield shuttle, and even the new Night Hawk shuttle, many students aim to take advantage of the shuttle services to get around both on and off campus. However, despite their designed convenience, the common themes of delays and overcrowding on shuttles affects students' ability to get to class on time. Jason Bonilla, a...

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

Montclair State University Celebrates Togetherness and Community at Homecoming

Students, staff, alumni and faculty united with friends and family members to celebrate Montclair State University’s homecoming despite poor weather conditions. With events such as student performances at the amphitheater, alumni events, campus tours, the homecoming football game and more, people gathered together to celebrate Homecoming 2024. Between the hours of 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., alumni events were throughout...

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

Football Takes Down Union College to Cap Montclair State's Homecoming

Photo credit: Qadir Branch

The special feeling of winning on Homecoming can never be underestimated, and Montclair State delivered as they took down Union College 17-15 on Saturday night at Sprague Field. Head coach Mike Palazzo said he had no doubt that his Red Hawks would come out victorious. “Oh, we don’t lose on Homecoming,” Palazzo said. It was not all sunshine and rainbows...

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

Men's Soccer Shines in NJAC Opener

Photo credit: Matt DeLuca

The Red Hawks found the back of the net twice to secure a 2-0 victory in their first NJAC game this season, defeating New Jersey City University at home in MSU Soccer Park. Head coach Todd Tumelty said that the conference schedule always produces challenging matchups. “The NJAC it’s another animal,” head coach Todd Tumetly said. “It’s more physical, every...

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

Eight Goals? Women's Soccer Secure Impressive Victory Against Cairn

It was a night to remember for the Montclair State University women's soccer team after a stellar 8-1 victory Friday evening against Cairn University. After a rough stretch of games to start the season, both squads were looking for a fresh start. For one of these teams, their struggles would continue. Montclair State made sure it would not be them....

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

Column: Football Looks to Turn Heads at Homecoming

Photo credit: Matt DeLuca

Montclair State University's annual homecoming football game this Saturday is shaping up to be one to remember. In an eventful day that will be filled with art shows, barbecues, special student talent performances and many more exciting events, the icing on the cake will be held at Sprague Field as Montclair State football hosts Union College at 5 p.m. After...

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