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 - 10 min read

The Moon & You

We always said it would only take the two of us and the moon. It took more than that. That night, the meat-hooked stars tittered in the sky, all shimmer and deceit. The wind curdled into our skin, winded our hair into coils. Our overlaid hands were the only spot of warmth in the crisp night. That night we wore...

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

Montclair State University Chief of Police Kieran Barrett to Retire After 27 Years

Montclair State University's top police officer is stepping down after twenty seven years. Kieran Barrett, Montclair State University's chief of police, has announced his retirement. His last day of duty is slated for June 30. Barrett first joined the force in August 1998 and ascended to chief in July 2022. “I think the department is in good shape," Barrett said....

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

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Kieran Barrett, Montclair State University’s chief of police, has announced his retirement. His last day of duty is slated for June 30. Barrett first joined the force in August 1998 and ascended to chief in July 2022. “I think the department is in good shape,” Barrett said. “I think it’s important that we allow for others to lead. I think...

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

Elite Eight: Duke Surges Past Alabama, Advances to Final Four

NEWARK, N. J. – In the opening moments of the East Region Final, Duke University freshman forward Cooper Flagg nailed a three-pointer to put his team ahead. The Blue Devils did not look back. No. 1 seeded Duke booked their ticket to the NCAA Final Four with an 85-65, wire-to-wire victory over the No. 2 seeded University of Alabama. The...

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

Montclair State Baseball Falls To Stevens

MONTCLAIR, N. J. - The Red Hawks' seven-game winning streak came to an end Tuesday night against Stevens Institute of Technology by a final score of 9-8. Junior pitcher Evan Wood got the start for MSU. He lasted an inning and two-thirds, giving up six hits and three earned runs with two strikeouts. After going down three runs, Montclair shortened...

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

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Timothy Fox has been promoted to Deputy Chief of the Montclair State University Police Department (UPD), advancing from his previous position as an operation captain. He now works alongside the Chief of Police, Kieran Barrett, to enhance campus safety and oversee various positions within the department. Read more themontclarion.orgWriter and Photographer: David Bien-Aime (@davidbmultime...

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

Softball Riding Nine Game Winning Streak

With New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) games around the corner, Montclair State University's softball team has been excelling. They are currently riding a nine-game win streak with consecutive wins against Middlebury College, Hunter College, Baruch College, Neumann University and Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham. Last season, the Red Hawks finished in seventh place in conference, with a record of 5-13 in the...

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

March Madness Sweet 16: Duke Outlasts Arizona in Battle of Star Players

NEWARK, N. J. – Thursday night's Sweet 16 matchup between No. 4 seeded University of Arizona and No. 1 seeded Duke University was hyped up as a battle between two of college basketball's titans. The stars played as advertised. Duke forward Cooper Flagg and the Blue Devils outlasted Arizona guard Caleb Love and the Wildcats, 100-93. Flagg, who is widely...

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

March Madness Sweet 16: Crimson Tide Set NCAA Three-Point Record

NEWARK, N. J. – No team in NCAA Tournament history has scored as many three-pointers in a single game as the University of Alabama did last night. The Crimson Tide shattered the 35-year-old record of 21 with 26 buckets made from beyond the arc. The sheer amount of shots made from downtown were too much to handle for BYU, as...

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

March Madness Takes Over Newark, N.J.

NEWARK, N. J. – The pageantry, intensity and drama of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament has descended upon the Prudential Center in Newark, N. J. Four of the nation's top teams have descended on Brick City, with only one advancing to the Final Four. Game one pits the No. 2 seeded University of Alabama against No. 6 seeded...

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