Avery Nixon

Girlboss

Worked on 443 assignments, created 131, named on 51 bylines for The Montclarion.

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

Building a Culture for Accessibility on Campus

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 The Montclarion, other than Editorials written by The Montclarion Editorial Board staff. College life is a whirlwind of challenges and successes for everyone. But for students with disabilities, the journey unfolds with an added...

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By (Avery as collaborator) + 7 others for The Montclarion - 3 min read

BREAKING: Car Fire Disrupts Morning Commute at Montclair State

On Feb. 21, students at Montclair State University faced mass disruption during the mid-morning commute to and from campus as a car fire of unknown origins caught ablaze on the third floor of the Red Hawk Parking Deck. The parking garage, located next to the Montclair State police station and Alexander Kasser Theater, caught the attention of students and authorities...

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

Talking About The “Snubs”

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 The Montclarion, other than Editorials written by The Montclarion Editorial Board staff. Ever since the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced their nominations for the 95th Academy Awards, colloquially known as the...

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

"F" In Rationality: Reinstate Exam Week

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 The Montclarion, other than Editorials written by The Montclarion Editorial Board staff. It seems too early to be thinking about exams when we had them over a month ago. I agree we need to...

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

Embracing 24: Navigating Twenties Without A Script

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 The Montclarion, other than Editorials written by The Montclarion Editorial Board staff. Embarking on the rollercoaster ride of your twenties might not be like the fairy tales you grew up watching. No prince charming...

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

EDITORIAL: How To Love Yourself This Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day, you either love it or you hate it. Most people who love it have someone to share it with. And most people who hate it either have no one to spend it with or they are cheap and don't like buying gifts. But every Feb. 14, we celebrate love, and it does not have to just be love...

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

Why The Increasing Popularity Of AI Might Have You Rethinking Your Major

The year, 2023 was the breakthrough year of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Although AI was created for positive effects in society to make life easier for humans by providing human-like interactions with software, we are unfortunately already seeing negative impacts make its way to the year 2024. From teachers having to navigate through students' increasing use of Chat GPT and scammers...

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

If You Are Going To Be About It, Then Really Be About It: A Message to President Koppell

It is no secret that our President now prefers our school to be referred to as "Montclair" in an attempt to add a modern and progressive flair to the institution. And it is absolutely not a secret at all that the student body is very unhappy with the change. I would argue that we are annoyed even, as seen through...

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By (Avery as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 7 min read

The Perks of Learning a New Language

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 The Montclarion, other than Editorials written by The Montclarion Editorial Board staff. Nelson Mandela once said, “If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you...

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

What Can Montclair State University Do About Their Traffic Problem?

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 The Montclarion, other than Editorials written by The Montclarion Editorial Board staff. The fall 2023 semester saw Montclair State University break its record for largest enrollment with over 22,200 students. The previous record-holding year...

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