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Illustration by Allyson “Aven” RivasThe day was over, but the forest wasn't alone yet. They don't have company often, but the trees looked on fondly as three boys passed them by, kicking up snow with every step. Their necks were tilted down as gloved fingers carefully sifted through the freshly fallen blankets. Stars peppered the sky like burning snowflakes, and...

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Illustration by Sarai RichardsWhether it is a Safe Haven box or a newborn care kit, “baby boxes” show the same truth: motherhood in America can begin in crisis. But compassion can still fit in a box. In the past few months, different states have come up with their own ideas for what a “baby box” is. In Alabama, Safe Haven's...

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In mid-October, several prestigious universities were approached by President Donald Trump with updated guidelines that schools would have to comply with in order to receive federal funding. Upon accepting the proposal, schools would be committing to several things: banning transgender people from playing sports that align with their gender identities, restricting political comments made by university officials, cutting back on...

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In mid-October, several prestigious universities were approached by President Donald Trump with updated guidelines that schools would have to comply with in order to receive federal funding. Upon accepting the proposal, schools would be committing to several things: banning transgender people from playing sports that align with their gender identities, restricting political comments made by university officials, cutting back on...

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Background collage by Leslie Cruz Mango. Background image: "The Reluctant Bride" — Auguste Toulmouche. Image quotes taken from news headlines and Instagram comments. In her Oct. 29 Vogue article "Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing Now?," Chanté Joseph posed a question that quickly became a cultural flashpoint. Within days, TikTok and X (formerly Twitter) were flooded with reactions, some thoughtful and...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ - On Dec. 3, the William Paterson Pioneers traveled to Montclair State University in an attempt to break their two-game losing streak. However, the Red Hawks were successfully able to remain undefeated, blowing the Pioneers out 102-75 and improving their record to 6-0. The first half saw the Red Hawks immediately get off to a hot start, leading...

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Starting with those first moments after the sun rises and stretching long after it sets, Montclair State’s dance majors can be seen through Life Hall’s windows. A dance major’s schedule is rigorous and brimming. This reality resonates throughout the history of one of Montclair State’s most esteemed programs — one that has emphasized dedication and skills for many years. Adjunct...

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The scaling and interest to describe a musical like Natasha, Pierre, & the Great Comet of 1812 is quite an enigma. The shows follows the young and impulsive Natasha Rostova as she falls for the rakish and careless Anatole Kuragin while waiting for her fiancé, Andrey, to return from war. When Pierre Bezukhov, a brooding outsider experiencing an existential crisis,...