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By Emily Ramirez (Emily as desk editor) + 2 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
Montclair State Faces Lawsuit for Alleged Disability Discrimination, Retaliation and FMLA Violation
Editor’s Note: The civil case is still ongoing. The information regarding this case is publicly sourced from the New Jersey Court’s official website. Odessa Donzella, a former administrative assistant to Montclair State University President Jonathan Koppell, filed a lawsuit against Montclair State on three counts alleging disability discrimination, retaliation and violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). In...
By David Bien-Aime (Emily as desk editor) + 3 others for The Montclarion - 3 min read
Timothy Fox of Montclair State University Police Department Promoted to Chief of Police
Former captain and deputy chief, Timothy Fox, has been promoted to chief of police by Montclair State University. The university announced May 16 via email to Montclair State students and faculty, Timothy Fox was proclaimed chief of police, succeeding Kieran Barrett, who served the position for almost two years. This decision came after a succession of interviews conducted by the...
By Thomas Boud (Emily as desk editor) + 5 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
The Search Continues: UPD Chief Race Narrowed Down to Three
Photo credit: Tom Boud
The next police chief is close to being selected at the Montclair State University Police Department. As of May 2, the list of police chief candidates has been narrowed down to three: Collin Congleton, acting Jersey City police captain; Ralph Danna, a recently retired Passaic police captain, and Timothy Fox the university police deputy chief. The new police chief will...
By Emily Ramirez (Emily as photographer) + 3 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
Montclair State Kicks Off Mental Health Awareness Month With Flag Raising Ceremony
Photo credit: Emily Ramirez
Mental Health Awareness Month is underway at Montclair State University, marking its start with a flag-raising ceremony. On May 1, students and faculty gathered outside the Student Center flagpoles to join Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) in raising the Stigma-Free flag to signify the university’s commitment to mental health awareness. CAPS psychologist Dr. Sudha Wadhwani started off the ceremony by...
By Emily Ramirez + 4 others for The Montclarion - 6 min read
Montclair State Leaders Address Campus Issues at Media Availability Day
President Jonathan Koppell and Vice President for Student Development and Campus Life, Dr. Dawn Soufleris, recently held their semesterly media availability. The on-the-record conversation allows student media organizations to receive comment from the two leaders about ongoing campus matters. Koppell addressed the recent news regarding the four international students from Montclair State who had their student visas revoked. “There's a...
By Emily Ramirez (Emily as desk editor) + 3 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
#FOCUSMental Health: Therapy At Your Fingertips
College life can be overwhelming with academic pressures, extracurricular activities, and personal challenges, leaving students worn out and often putting their mental health on the back burner. However, with the rise of telehealth services, students can have access to mental health support from the comfort of their homes. Montclair State University students can access a range of free teletherapy services...
By Ruqaya Naser (Emily as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 3 min read
Montclair Model U.N. Makes Its Return at NYU Conference
Montclair State University's Model United Nations (U. N.) club recently attended NYU's Model U. N. Conference – for the first time in their club’s history. The three-day conference consisted of high stakes competitive negotiations, where students from top universities stepped into the shoes of U. N. diplomats and worked together to find solutions for real-world problems. Three of Montclair State's...
Ask, Listen, Refer is a 24/7 online-based suicide prevention training course that provides tips to students and faculty to foresee signs of individuals who may be struggling with suicidal thoughts. This program serves as a guide for college students and faculty on how to handle this situation. According to their website asklistenrefer.org, this program is designed to help students and...
By David Bien-Aime (Emily as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
New Jersey Gubernatorial Candidate Ras Baraka Visits Montclair State University
Ras Baraka visited the Montclair State campus in the buildup to the gubernatorial elections in November, where nominees are aiming to become the next governor of New Jersey, replacing Gov. Phil Murphy. In this April 8 meet-and-greet, Baraka was asked a series of questions in a sit-down conversation conducted by Montclair State Democrats chair, Ian Horn and vice chair Mohamed...
By Emily Ramirez + 4 others for The Montclarion - 1 min read
BREAKING NEWS: Four International Students at Montclair State Have Had Their Student Visas Revoked
Four international students at Montclair State University have had their student visas revoked by the federal government. The announcement was made by Board of Trustees member Modia “Mo” Butler at Montclair State’s annual tuition hearing on April 11.“We also learned that four international students have had their visas revoked,” Butler said. “However, we do not know why. The university has...
