Avery Nixon

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

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

Women's Basketball Falls to TCNJ in Regular Season Finale

The Montclair State University women's basketball team fell to The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) in a pivotal matchup for the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) regular season title. The Lions won the game 72-63. The Lions secured home-court advantage for the postseason. The Red Hawks entered the game on a 13-game winning streak and were aiming for their first...

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By (Avery as managing editor) + 5 others for The Montclarion - 1 min read

Confusion on Campus as Classes Without Rooms Get Moved to Online

This semester, Montclair State University students were surprised when their first day of classes had an unexpected problem. There was no assigned classroom for their courses. Several classes around campus were left without a designated classroom, leaving professors to find a solution on short notice. While this issue was not caused by an actual shortage of classrooms, it was a...

By (Avery as managing editor) + 5 others for The Montclarion - 1 min read

UPD Police Blotter: 2/11-2/18

The Montclair State University Police Department provides The Montclarion with a weekly police blotter, which shares the forms of crime and other incidents that have been reported on campus. Swipe left to read what was documented for the time period of Feb. 11 to Feb. 18. Writer: Meagan Kane>themontclarion...

By (Avery as managing editor) + 5 others for The Montclarion - 1 min read

Montclair State Uses Heat Sensors to Assess Space Utilization

As part of Montclair State University’s ongoing efforts to optimize campus spaces, University Facilities is performing a Space Utilization Study, collecting data from various areas on campus based on usage patterns.“Patterns of occupancy for classrooms, conference rooms, lounges, labs, offices and workstations will be analyzed at the building level to determine trends related to space use,” an article on the...

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

Montclair State's PRSSA Bateman Team Launches Every Library Every Voice campaign

Photo credit: Libby Brennan

Montclair State University’s 2025 Public Relations Student Society of America Bateman Team is ready to lead – and read. The PRSSA Bateman Team recently started their Every Library Every Voice campaign, which advocates for nonprofit EveryLibrary’s mission to support public libraries and fight against media censorship. Montclair State’s Every Library, Every Voice campaign is competing against universities across the country...

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

A Date to Die For: Heart Eyes Brings Romance and Chills

In the spirit of Valentine's Day, Heart Eyes finds a fresh balance between romantic comedy and slasher horror. Directed by Josh Ruben, this 2025 film brings together two seemingly opposite genres in a way that is fun as it is thrilling and takes the viewer on a roller coaster of romance, suspense, and plenty of bloody moments. Heart Eyes is...

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

Kendrick Lamar gives Powerful Performance at Super Bowl Halftime Show

Kendrick Lamar has achieved many accomplishments from 2024-2025, including releasing his album GNX and his single, “Not Like Us,” winning five Grammys. Adding to that list will now be performing at the 59th Super Bowl Halftime Show. In the past year, Kendrick Lamar has strengthened his reputation as an artist unafraid of calling out the truths of life. This could...

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

Men's Basketball Clinches First NJAC Regular Season Title in 44 Years

MONTCLAIR, N. J. – Seven straight wins over The College of New Jersey (TCNJ). But none as big as this. On Senior Night, in front of their home crowd, the Montclair State University men's basketball team didn't just add another win – but were able to clinch the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) regular season title for the first time...

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By (Avery as managing editor) + 5 others for The Montclarion - 1 min read

Montclair State University Considered As Partner Institution for New Jersey City University

Montclair State University is one of two institutions being considered as a potential partner for New Jersey City University (NJCU), as the Jersey City-based institution has been experiencing financial challenges since 2022. An article published by NJ.com in January reported that Montclair State and Kean University had been chosen as the final candidates for this partnership. The selected institution will...

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

Montclair State's Semester in LA Students Find Community Amidst the City's Wildfire Crisis

LOS ANGELES, C. A. – Last month, a series of wildfires set Los Angeles ablaze. Thousands were forced to evacuate, including everyday families, celebrities and people of all economic classes, with some homes, belongings and mementos rendered unsalvageable. The situation proved concerning to Montclair State students in the Semester in LA program, catered toward juniors within the School of Communication...

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