Worked on 443 assignments, created 131, named on 51 bylines for The Montclarion.
By Ryan Mosca (Avery as managing editor) + 5 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read
The Clock is Ticking for Access Link
Photo credit: Henry Tighe
It is cold, rainy and the bus is nowhere to be found. Minutes turn to hours, the schedule says one thing and your phone another. This is an all too common reality for people who ride Access Link. Access Link, NJ Transit’s paratransit service, was designed for those who are unable to use traditional public transportation. Access Link is supposed...
By Danielle Vuono (Avery as managing editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
Making It Out of the (Food) Desert
If a rendezvous with Ronald McDonald is more accessible than your nearest grocery store, you might be living in a "food desert." This term refers to communities with limited access to healthy, affordable food options. More often than not, low-income areas have very few grocery stores in walking distance, making processed or unhealthy foods the primary option for underprivileged families....
By Victoria Howell (Avery as managing editor) + 5 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
Pricing Out the Public: The Increasing Cost of Commuting in New Jersey
As costs and inflation rise, so does the difficulty of commuting as a college student. In New Jersey, commuters are feeling the pinch of rising transit fares and tolls. Recent proposals aimed at addressing pandemic-era budget shortfalls are projected to increase the financial burden on those who rely on public transportation. For drivers, tolls have already increased by 3% on...
By Olivia Yayla (Avery as managing editor) + 3 others for The Montclarion - 9 min read
The Night Shift
“Have you ever seen the Devil?”Nima paused mid-chai sip, returning the teacup to its dainty saucer. With her pointer finger and thumb trained on the cup’s waist, her middle and ring finger choking an ashy joint, and her pinky delicately curved upward as if she were dining with the queen, her eyes found Carmen’s. Though Carmen’s eyes were searching elsewhere,...
By Alex Pavljuk (Avery as managing editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 8 min read
Memories That Haven’t Been Made
Otis rolled over. He had awoken to the sound of a wailing siren in the near distance, maybe four or five streets away from his room on the second floor of a hotel on the corner of Rue Regnard and Rue Rotrou. The Place de l’Odeon was a small square which hosted a seemingly never at capacity theater, an approachable...
By Adonis Jones (Avery as managing editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 3 min read
Women’s Lacrosse Set For First Playoff Appearance Since 2021
The Montclair State University women’s lacrosse team is back in the postseason for the first time in three seasons. Coming off of a rough 4-11 record last season, the Red Hawks have done a complete 180 with an 8-5 record heading into the postseason. According to the head coach Nicol Parceluzzi, a lot of the team’s newfound success has been...
By Ryan White (Avery as managing editor) + 3 others for The Montclarion - 3 min read
Montclair State's Baseball Season Comes to an End
After falling to Kean University in last season’s New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) Tournament, Montclair State University baseball came into 2024 looking to do more damage, and for the most part, they accomplished that. Offensively, Montclair State was a powerhouse yet again as they scored 312 runs, ranking second in the NJAC only behind Kean University. From the mound, the...
By Alex Pavljuk (Avery as managing editor) + 3 others for The Montclarion - 6 min read
Make Sure You Print When I'm Gone
The first story I ever wrote for the Montclarion was in 2020 for the opinion section, so I suppose it is fitting that my last proper article for publication in this great collegiate paper is for that same section. It was a story titled, "Just Happy to Be Here" and it reflected on the student perspective of a freshman experiencing...
By Cassandra Michalakis (Avery as managing editor) + 3 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
EDITORIAL: Montclair State Spring 2024 Report Card
To say it has been an eventful semester at Montclair State University would be an understatement. As always, there have been struggles that students have faced, as well, as new things the university has brought to the table. From FASFA troubles to new dining options, there's a lot for students to talk about. So without further ado, here is the...
By Sal DiMaggio (Avery as managing editor) + 3 others for The Montclarion - 3 min read
Interdisciplinary Science Building to Replace Webster Hall, Operational by 2028
Montclair State University students will have a new science building as soon as 2028, according to Montclair State President Jonathan Koppell. Koppell announced this in a budget presentation he held on April 4 and elaborated on the plan more in a meeting with campus media organizations on April 19. The new science building, which would replace Webster Hall, will provide...
