Worked on 443 assignments, created 131, named on 51 bylines for The Montclarion.
By Avery Nixon (Avery as desk editor) + 3 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read
EDITORIAL: Professors, Mental Health Is Just As Important As Physical Health
Should professors do something to help struggling students out? To put it simply, yes. It’s not uncommon for a student to struggle, if not fail, a class due to their debilitating mental health. Some students drop out for good because they just can not take it anymore. What if students who struggled with their mental health didn't have to struggle...
By Colin Luderitz (Avery as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 3 min read
Montclair State's Rebrand is President Koppell's Most Out-Of-Touch Move Yet
On July 26, 2023, Montclair State University unveiled its new brand identity guidelines, alongside a new logo for the university. The new logo puts much more emphasis on "Montclair" than before, and President Koppell expressed his desire for the abbreviated name of the school to be "Montclair" rather than "Montclair State."That's fine and all, but who cares? What does this...
By Avery Nixon + 4 others for The Montclarion - 6 min read
'GUTS' Is Just What The Girlies Needed
As I waited for my therapy to start up again, Olivia Rodrigo came through for me when I needed her most. Rodrigo’s sophomore album, “GUTS," is just what the girlies needed in a time of crisis. Whether you're going through a tough breakup, a horrible breakup or the worst breakup of your life, Rodrigo's new album is for you. "GUTS,"...
By Cassandra Michalakis (Avery as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
Submersible Spotlight: An Observation of Our Media’s Priorities
Over the summer with the news of the Titanic submersible disappearing, we saw the media suddenly shifting back its usual reporting a month later, almost as if it was a stand-alone episode of an event. Some stations appeared even to become “self-aware," starting to critique and comment on how the “media” whipped their heads around and stared at this event...
By Avery Nixon + 4 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
'The Machine' Is One Of The Most Overlooked Movies Of The Summer
Over the summer, "The Machine" hit theaters and ultimately flopped by only grossing $10 million with a $20 million budget. However, I think it deserved better. Known for performing standup shirtless, Bert Kreischer, AKA “The Machine”, is a comedian who went viral for his unbelievable story about accidentally drunkenly joining the Russian mob. Now, he has turned that tale into...
By Sofia Acevedo Valencia (Avery as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
Looking To Be An Online Bully? Think Again.
As a person that grew up watching telenovelas, you best believe I am a sucker for gossip. Nothing fills me more with joy than hearing my friends' stories, connecting the dots with the information I continue to learn and getting the big picture. Being a writer, it is my instinct to seek out the facts and analyze events that contributed...
By Peter Guziejewski (Avery as desk editor) + 5 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
Dining On Campus Shouldn't Be Mandatory
Starting this fall, full-time commuters at Montclair State University will notice a slight increase in their bills. This higher cost is due to the introduction of a new mandatory dining plan for commuters who are enrolled in at least 12 credit hours with one or more on-campus classes. Although touted as a measure to assist students, I view it as...
By Cassandra Michalakis (Avery as desk editor) + 5 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read
Cutting Out The Artist From Our Lives Doesn't Erase Their Mark
As of late, we have new names to add to the list of controversial artists. Colleen Ballinger, Matt Healy and Lizzo. This “list” is infinite. Artists do what they’re meant to do: evoke a prominent reaction from us and capture our attention to something about them. Seeing this upsurge happen time and time again compels me to share my thoughts...
By Avery Nixon (Avery as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read
“We Never Go Out Of Style," But The Double Standards Against Women Can
I was at my retail job, thanking the powers above for giving me 15 whole minutes without having to ring up a customer or clean out a dressing room with seven pairs of pants thrown onto the floor when a conversation arose between me and my boss about the hypocrisy between society's treatment of fangirls and fanboys. Typically, you never...
By Megan Lim (Avery as desk editor) + 5 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
Run the Credits
Having been Entertainment Editor for the past two years, it only seems fitting that my parting article for The Montclarion is, what else, but somewhat of a movie review. After all, this publication has provided me with a coming-of-age plot that helped develop me not only as a student journalist, but as a person. The making of this lovely film...
