Cassandra Michalakis

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Worked on 40 assignments, created 16, named on 25 bylines for The Montclarion.

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

Fashion Is Becoming Tariff-ying

Feature Illustration image by Abubacar Keita Thinking of buying that t-shirt from Shein? Think twice, as tariffs on China may impact the price. Nearly 65% of clothing is manufactured in China. Taking into account President Trump’s tariffs on China means that there will be challenges for not just the United States, but also for an industry that is a major...

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

News Media VS. Opinion Media: The A$AP Rocky Trial

In 2021, rapper A$AP Rocky allegedly shot a former friend with a semiautomatic weapon during a street fight. He was charged with two felony counts of assault but was released on bail in 2022. The trial began on January 24th, 2025 and all eyes were watching. Independent reporters took to social media to “live-tweet” from the trial as much as...

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

Child Labor Within The Fashion Industry Should Not Persist Any Longer

Photo credit: Christian Vera

The issue of inhumane labor services is something that has been proficiently discussed. Yet, continuing to allow unethical cotton-sourcing is an insult to the standards we've set for each other and an attack on hardworking people. A lack of regulation results in a negative impact on generations of families who are at the grip of debt-bondage by large fashion manufacturing...

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

EDITORIAL: Finding Respite In The New Year

Every year, it seems that winter break becomes a bigger and bigger relief for young adults. There is the growing anxiety about what our near-futures hold with our jobs and social life. Then there is also worldly stress about policies and powers that may wholly change certain things in our lifetime. Those with loved ones in dire situations, whether from...

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By (Cassandra as desk editor) + 5 others for The Montclarion - 6 min read

Students' Reluctance To Seek Out Disability Resources Is A Calling For Change

Photo credit: Christian Vera

Disclaimer: The following article is the opinion of a student writer at Montclair State University. This article does not necessarily reflect the views of The Montclarion or its staff. As a result of students being unaware of the services and accommodations the Disability Resource Center (DRC) provides at Montclair State University, it announced an upcoming name change. The DRC is...

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

Championing Women, Local and Beyond

Photo credit: Christian Vera

Disclaimer: The following article is the opinion of a student writer at Montclair State University. This article does not necessarily reflect the views of The Montclarion or its staff. When Women’s History Month arrives in March, the tendency is to think of the forever famous figures who changed the course of women’s rights. Much attention is given to immortal trailblazers...

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By (Cassandra as desk editor) + 5 others for The Montclarion - 1 min read

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

Working From Home: Women's Edition

Photo credit: Mary Anne-D'Angelo

Disclaimer: The following article is the opinion of a student writer at Montclair State University. This article does not necessarily reflect the views of The Montclarion or its staff. Home is where the heart is. It’s also America’s untapped piggy bank. In some homes, it's financially feasible for the woman’s sole role to be a caregiver. However, the majority of...

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

EDITORIAL: In Bad Taste: Mandated Meal Plans for Apartment Residents is Unsavory

Photo credit: Christian Vera

In years past, residents in the apartments at Hawk Crossings and The Village were not required to pay for a meal plan, as each apartment has a kitchen. However, thanks to a decision made in the July 18 board of trustees meetings, this is no longer the case. Starting this year, all apartment residents must purchase a meal plan that...

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EDITORIAL: Shortchanging the Students: Make Aid Easier

By now, the complications with the new FAFSA form have circulated about, both in national news as well as in our own newspaper. If you have not heard about it yet, you will realize it when you go to fill out the form. The federal deadline for the FAFSA is June 30, but already there have been setbacks about it....

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