Worked on 443 assignments, created 131, named on 51 bylines for The Montclarion.
By Nick Batista (Avery as managing editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
Product Design Program Closes Its Doors Following This Semester
After 18 years, Montclair State University has decided to close the doors of its product design major following the spring 2024 semester. The decision sent shockwaves throughout the program and has left many students and faculty wondering why. Both students and faculty have learned a lot by joining the program, which was always welcoming to new students. Jack O'Dell, a...
By David Bien-Aime (Avery as managing editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read
Montclair State College of Science and Mathematics Hosts Town Hall
On Tuesday, April 23, The College of Sciences and Mathematics (CSAM) held a Town Hall in Richardson Hall for CSAM students. This Town Hall meeting gave students a platform to voice their concerns, ask for any academic clarifications and suggest ways to improve their learning and social experience. The Dean of CSAM, Lora Billings, led the meeting, giving the students...
By Avery Nixon (Avery as managing editor) + 3 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read
'The Tortured Poets Department' Does Not Live Up To Taylor Swift's Stature
Global superstar Taylor Swift dropped a new album on April 19 entitled "The Tortured Poets Department."I would say I am one of the lucky Swifties because I got broken up with on the same day Swift dropped her album, presumably so I could get the full experience. Sadly, I regret to inform you all that I did not love this...
By Colin Luderitz (Avery as managing editor) + 3 others for The Montclarion - 6 min read
The 2024 Summer Movie Preview
As the semester winds down and the multiplexes open up, let us take a deep dive into some of the most interesting and exciting new films of summer 2024! 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' (May 10)Wes Ball's continuation of the "Planet of the Apes" reboot series, set three centuries after 2017's "War for the Planet of the Apes,"...
By Sal DiMaggio (Avery as managing editor) + 3 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
Saxbys Coffee: The New One-Stop Shop for Coffee and Grilled Cheese
Montclair State University recently incorporated a new addition to its dining options. Students welcomed Saxbys Coffee on April 2, and it has been the talk of the town since then. With wait time nearing two hours some days, it is safe to say that the student-run cafe has been popular with students. Saxbys specializes in two main areas: coffee and...
By Kimberly Cruz (Avery as managing editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 3 min read
How to Make Shrimp Ceviche
Who doesn't enjoy a delicious, home-cooked meal? In the Ecuadorian culture, it is a delight to enjoy an authentic, savory delicacy called ceviche. It is traditionally served for holidays or any occasion -- either way, once I see ceviche I know I'm in for a treat! The history behind this popular delicacy is that it is a coastal/ethnic dish that...
By David Bien-Aime (Avery as managing editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
Montclair State’s Upcoming Pre-College Summer 2024 Program
On July 14, Montclair State University will begin their Pre-College Summer Program, available to high school students between the grades 10-12. This program takes place July 14 through July 20. Montclair State’s Pre-College Summer Program is an opportunity for high school students to gain early access to the college experience, allowing them to live on campus while simultaneously choosing one...
By Olivia Yayla (Avery as managing editor) + 3 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
Ontonic
I’ve come to hate the sunrise on this planet. Never mind the electric purple fractures in the horizon which beckon the arrival of Ontonic’s infamous lilac thunderclouds, which lug their deep purple pillowcases of sweet summer showers for the wildlife to bathe in. Shortly after, the sun warms the planet with a pink sheen of fog, settling upon the technologically...
By Allen Macaraeg (Avery as managing editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 1 min read
Denim Day 2024: Mind the Gaps, Move Forward
On Wednesday, April 24, Montclair State University's Office of Social Justice and Diversity (OSJD) hosted "Denim Day 2024: Mind the Gaps, Move Forward" in honor of April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The event, which was dedicated to acknowledging the gaps present within the criminal justice system, was supported by over 30 local organizations and on-campus partners. The OSJD provided...
By Cassandra Michalakis (Avery as managing editor) + 3 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
EDITORIAL: #FOCUSDemocracy: Our Election: New Election, New Problems, Same Exhaustion
The 2020 election came at a crucial time when distinct political, scientific and social issues held the spotlight. Four years later and you can list a new set of hotbed controversies and problems. The question of who will vote for who is not as clear cut as it was last election. Young people in college have an interest in the...
