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
EDITORIAL: Treat Your Service Workers With Some Respect
The majority of our student body can agree that dining services on campus have become more of a controversial topic with every passing year. Every semester, we hear the same complaints, grievances and struggles from students, but it’s time we discuss what actually causes some of these issues in the first place. We advocate for students' rights and well-being a...
By Peter Guziejewski (Avery as desk editor) + 5 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read
I OK'd Elon Musk's Purchase Of Twitter; I Don't Regret It
Earlier this year, Elon Musk made Twitter an offer it couldn't refuse. His proposal to buy the company for $44 billion, or $54.20 per share, was initially viewed as a joke. Not only was it a considerable overvaluation of the company, but it also included the number "420," a reference to marijuana that has gotten Musk in trouble with the...
By Avery Nixon (Avery as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 3 min read
EDITORIAL: Just Let Wednesday Be Wednesday
Students could not be more thankful for a much-needed break from the semester. Last week, Montclair State University students enjoyed their Thanksgiving break and got a nice long weekend to spend with their loved ones. However, not all is as relaxing as it seems. Montclair State announced that the week after Thanksgiving break would be a little different, Thursday classes...
By Claudia Martillo (Avery as desk editor) + 5 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
Why The 2022 Midterms Were A Historic Election
Though it can be easy to feel as if voting has no impact, it remains an essential part of the function of the government and for movements that advocate for racial justice, reproductive rights and anti-gun violence. These midterm results demonstrate that there are officials who strive to improve the lives of people in the U. S. The LGBTQ+ Victory...
By Aliza Rhein (Avery as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
Dickson Hall Needs Revamping
Growing up near Montclair, New Jersey, I remember coming onto Montclair State University's campus for various events such as to use the ice skating rink, for sporting events or to swim as a child. I would see the stately buildings and was enamored. I dreamt of when I would be old enough to go and learn with the adults in...
By Kayla Mulligan (Avery as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
How To Grieve During the Holidays
It may not be the “most wonderful time of the year” for everyone. The holidays often signify family gatherings, revivals of old traditions and more. For many, these festivities are overshadowed by the people who are missing this holiday season. It may be your first or fifteenth holiday season riddled with grief, and that’s okay. Grief can feel all-consuming, and...
By Cassandra Michalakis (Avery as desk editor) + 5 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
It's Time To Get Ready for Political Discourse During the Holidays
With the midterm elections just concluding and the constant turmoil of the presidential election in two years time, it is not far-fetched to assume grandma’s stuffing won’t be the only talk at the table in a couple of weeks. Holidays are intended to bring people together, yet that does not mean necessarily uniting them unless you count agreeing on which...
By Avery Nixon (Avery as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
EDITORIAL: Dismantling Harmful Misconceptions: The Truth About Thanksgiving
Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie. It’s all we can think about until November 24th, the American holiday that is Thanksgiving this year. We learn about the history of Thanksgiving all the way back in Kindergarten. We make hand-traced turkeys and draw on color book pages of a cornucopia and assume that the pilgrims and Native Americans lived happily ever...
By Aliza Rhein (Avery as desk editor) + 5 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
The Hypocrisy of Older Generations and Cell Phones
How often have you heard from a parent that you’re on your phone too much?If you’re like me, you get that comment at least five times a day, or anytime you whip out your phone, never mind that for the previous bunch of hours you were using it for school work. I notice that while I have no problem leaving...
By Cassandra Michalakis (Avery as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
What Does Free Speech Mean Exactly?
This might be saturated with irony, to which the reader would be correct in assuming. In a lighthearted manner, I acknowledge that what I write here ultimately contributes to the cacophony of comments the internet suffers no shortage of. Ironically enough, I began to draft this article prior to Twitter’s ownership change. It initiated my reflection on how I convey...
