Worked on 443 assignments, created 131, named on 51 bylines for The Montclarion.
By Meagan Kane (Avery as managing editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 3 min read
University Police Report Instances of Burglary
Montclair State University Police sent out a statement to the community on Tuesday, April 9 regarding instances of burglary on campus. There is an investigation underway. The unnamed individual, a student, has been identified. They were arrested and later released from custody. The statement reads, "An initial report of burglary was reported on Sunday, April 7 which led to the...
By Avery Nixon (Avery as desk editor) + 3 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
EDITORIAL: Showing Kindness This Autism Acceptance Month
April is declared as Autism Acceptance Month. This month, we can learn more about autism and raise awareness for inclusion and acceptance while breaking the stigma surrounding the condition. There has been a lot of stigma surrounding people with autism, whether it be in schools, the media or anywhere else. This stigma leads to ignorance, bullying, harassment or discrimination. Spark...
By Avery Nixon (Avery as desk editor) + 3 others for The Montclarion - 6 min read
JoJo Siwa's Rebrand Is Another Example Of Failed Celebrity PR
I have a lockdown browser test due at midnight tonight and instead of studying and actually doing it, I am here breaking down and analyzing JoJo Siwa's recent career moves. It is not like I do not have anything better to do, I do, but when JoJo Siwa said to Billboard, "No one has made, in my generation, this extreme...
By Lorenzo Gonzalez (Avery as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read
Guarding the Gates: Tackling Parking Security at Montclair State University
The opinion pieces expressed in this publication, The Montclarion, are those of the author(s). They do not claim to reflect the opinions or views of The Montclarion, other than Editorials written by The Montclarion Editorial Board staff. Last summer, I had my truck hit on the side of the door while I was in class. Unfortunately, there were no cameras...
By Colin Luderitz (Avery as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
Jason Kelce's Retirement Speech Is A Perfect Example Of Healthy Masculinity
The opinion pieces expressed in this publication, The Montclarion, are those of the author(s). They do not claim to reflect the opinions or views of The Montclarion, other than Editorials written by The Montclarion Editorial Board staff. Future hall-of-fame center Jason Kelce, of the Philadelphia Eagles, retired this Monday, March 4. It was a bittersweet ending to a legendary career...
By Avery Nixon (Avery as desk editor) + 3 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read
All Women's Experiences Are Valid
The opinion pieces expressed in this publication, The Montclarion, are those of the author(s). They do not claim to reflect the opinions or views of The Montclarion, other than Editorials written by The Montclarion Editorial Board staff. Dylan Mulvaney is a TikTok influencer and transgender activist who has been documenting her transition for the last two years. Mulvaney is known...
By Yolenskie Jules (Avery as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
The Portrayal of Black People in the Media
The opinion pieces expressed in this publication, The Montclarion, are those of the author(s). They do not claim to reflect the opinions or views of The Montclarion, other than Editorials written by The Montclarion Editorial Board staff. For centuries there has been a disconnect between Black people and media due to the negative stereotypes being pushed by society. According to...
By Sal DiMaggio (Avery as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
Montclair State Dining: Why Are We Still Waiting?
The opinion pieces expressed in this publication, The Montclarion, are those of the author(s). They do not claim to reflect the opinions or views of The Montclarion, other than Editorials written by The Montclarion Editorial Board staff. On April 23 Montclair State University announced that it would have a new vendor after that semester, Gourmet Dining. After much disappointment with...
By Avery Nixon (Avery as desk editor) + 3 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
EDITORIAL: What You Can Do During Women's History Month
Throughout history, women have been overlooked and oppressed by patriarchal societies. But in 1987, Women's History Month was founded. Women's History Month is in March and is the celebration and recognition of the achievements made by women throughout history and their contributions to society and culture. The National Women's History Alliance even declares a theme every year. 2024's theme is...
By Avery Nixon (Avery as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
EDITORIAL: Weekend Woes Must Come To An End
If you dorm at Montclair State University you are probably aware of what campus life is like on the weekends: pretty much dead. This may be due to the fact that “around 15,000 of Montclair State’s 20,000 students—75 percent—are commuters.”Obviously, that is a huge percentage of our student population, however, we still need to care for the 5,300 students that...
