Worked on 443 assignments, created 131, named on 51 bylines for The Montclarion.
By Avery Nixon (Avery as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
We Can Never Be Prepared
In light of recent events at Michigan State University, students across the country are scared for their safety. On Feb. 13, 43-year-old gunman Anthony Dwayne McRae opened fire on Michigan State students in two different buildings. It raises the question, what could have been done to prevent this?When attending a public university, the campus is completely open to the community...
By Claudia Martillo (Avery as desk editor) + 5 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
The Danger of Book Bans
More and more efforts are being made to censor the literature that children are reading. Organized groups and individuals are demanding the banning of certain books that contain ideas that go against their values, which often have homophobic and racist undertones. According to PEN America, in the span of one year, “bans occurred in 138 school districts in 32 states.”...
By Sofia Acevedo Valencia (Avery as desk editor) + 5 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
When Will Men Stop Siding With Abusers?
Trigger Warning: Mentions Sexual Assault and Abuse. There’s always been a double standard when it comes to men and women. Things feminine-presenting people would still be crucified for, masculine-presenting people can most of the time get away with. When we look at the intersectional identities of all and any groups, we see these disparities come to light with more urgency....
By Esmeralda Tamayo (Avery as desk editor) + 5 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
Stop Postponing Your Life For Acne
My experience dealing with severe acne was not pleasant. It started when I was 13 years old and hasn’t stopped since then. I constantly asked myself what was wrong with me, as if it was my fault to have this condition on my skin. I read multiple “How to Get Rid of Acne in Two Days” articles, I drastically changed...
By Avery Nixon (Avery as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
EDITORIAL: We Need A New Shuttle Tracking App ASAP
Montclair State University students are lucky enough to be blessed with campus shuttles. Without them, getting from Lot 60 to University Hall at seven in the morning would be a total nightmare. Nonetheless, all students must do is sit down on the black steel benches and wait for a shuttle to arrive. But when you wait thirty minutes for a...
By Chloe Lawrence (Avery as desk editor) + 5 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
Avoid Participating In Performative Activism
Activism is a necessary factor in the progress of social and political movements. There are several ways we can participate in it, including social media, which can be an effective and valuable tool for change. However, when a user's intentions are misguided, this tool can be harmful and counterproductive. With the popularity of social and political movements on platforms such...
By Avery Nixon (Avery as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
EDITORIAL: Required Electives Stunt Your Education Rather Than Further It
In high school, required electives serve a real purpose in aiding students in finding out what sort of career they may want to pursue. Classes such as art, business, law, computer programming, etc. are a great way to expose students to a bunch of different fields to help them make one of the biggest decisions of their lives. What purpose...
By Avery Nixon (Avery as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read
Stop Letting The Rich Make Movies About How Awful The Rich Are
Movies such as "The Menu,” "Triangle of Sadness” and the newly released "Infinity Pool" all have a similar theme, which is the rich and powerful suck. And for everyone who isn't living in a mansion and is unable to go to luxury resorts every year for vacation, these movies seem like something we would enjoy. If you're like me, you're...
By Emma Caughlan (Avery as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read
Grammys: It's Time We Stand Up For the People it Actually Doesn't Happen to
It’s been over a week since the 65th Grammys aired on Feb. 5 and despite the distraction of this past weekend’s big game, I am still not over it. Specifically, I cannot stop thinking about the biggest award in music: Album of the Year. Like so many others, the Grammys have left a bad taste in my mouth since I’ve...
By Avery Nixon + 4 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read
Student Filmmakers Celebrate Their Work at Silver Slate Film Festival
In the presentation hall of Montclair State University's School of Communication and Media building, students gathered to watch each other's works from the previous semesters and share their art with their peers. Hosted by three sophomores: filmmaking majors Peter Di Prospero and Josh Carmona, as well as film and television major Colin Luderitz, the second Silver Slate Film Festival was...
