Cassandra Michalakis

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Worked on 63 assignments, created 40, named on 27 bylines for The Montclarion.

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EDITORIAL: Students Secure Their Republic Representation, So The Story Goes.

At this point in the semester, inboxes are more than full from course and club notifications alike. Nestled in these batches of bulletins are dates and website links to voting resources. We are witnessing a period of proactive civic involvement. In New Jersey, college students are gearing up for gubernatorial elections, while high schoolers have gotten their footing in the...

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

Art or Confession? "Romantic Homicide" Taken Too Literally

"Romantic Homicide" was never meant to be a confession, but social media thinks they have solved the case. Rumors involving lyrics, tattoos and photos spread faster than reality. Yet, where is the line between theory and fact?This is not what we meant when we said we liked “Romantic Homicide." A track written in 2022 by the rising star, d4vd, meant...

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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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