Future Educators Association members organized a protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at Montclair State University's amphitheater on March 26. Following the highly publicized killings of Alex Pretti and Renée Good by ICE, communities have taken to protest as a means of challenging the immigration enforcement policies set forth by the Trump Administration. Montclair State is a federally-designated Hispanic...

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The final wrap of 2026 award season came to an end with the 98th Academy Awards, bringing together the biggest names in film to celebrate the best of 2025. It had taken place on Sunday, March 15 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, hosted by Conan O'Brien. The ceremony continues to serve as one of the most influential nights in...

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The Montclarion is proud to spotlight another collection of political cartoons courtesy of Professor Christopher Weyant's Pen and Ink course. Brianna Aquino Alana Schwartz Britney Tran C-Ro Fernandez Cameron Hill Dariella Aviles Ginna Pagliuca James O'Brien Devito Jennifer Nguyen Lily Delmonte Maiyah Santana Mia Munoz-Aguilar Nic Morales Skyla Veras Thomas Schoonhen Tyler Sulli...

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Illustration by Abubacar KeitaEmerald Fennell's adaptation of Emily Brontë's 1847 novel "Wuthering Heights" has caused quite a stir on the internet, even before its Feb. 13 theater release. Controversial castings, inaccurate costumes and a trailer deeming "Wuthering Heights" as "The Greatest Love Story of All Time" furrowed brows cynically. The movie has elicited mixed reactions, currently holding a 58% tomatometer...

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After almost thirty years, the "Scream" franchise is still going strong. Since the first installation in 1996, Ghostface has become one of the most recognizable horror villains in film. Each new movie tries to bring something fresh while still respecting the legacy of the original. "Scream 7" continues that tradition, but it also shows how hard it can be to...

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At the start of the year, Mitski released two songs, “Where’s My Phone?” and “I’ll Change for You.” Those tracks served as the emotional lead singles for her eighth studio album “Nothing’s About to Happen to Me.” After weeks of anticipation, Mitski’s anxiety-inducing, deeply intimate and relatable body of work was finally released. The atmosphere set by “Where’s My Phone?”...

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“Avatar” with beavers? No, but it is the same studio. Made by none other than Daniel Chong, the creator of the Cartoon Network show “We Bare Bears," “Hoppers” brings Pixar magic, with just as much humor as there is heart. “Hoppers” follows Mabel, voiced by Piper Curda, a 19-year-old girl looking to save a local animal habitat from destruction. She...

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Gorillaz's latest studio album is a new and interesting addition to the English band’s discography. The album is very versatile and even contains lyrics in different languages such as Spanish, Arabic and Hindi. However, some of the songs were a little confusing and difficult to understand, especially for anyone not accustomed to the world of rock music. Gorillaz, the English...

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The Center for Latino Heritage and Spanish Language Excellence (CLaSE) is the first cultural and academic center in New Jersey dedicated to supporting the Hispanic, Latino and Spanish-speaking communities, including Latin American indigenous communities. Established in November 2024, CLaSE offers numerous academic opportunities to help foster Spanish language speaking at Montclair and engage with the Hispanic and Latino communities. Programs...

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Who does not enjoy a hopelessly romantic love story? Everyone watching "Heated Rivalry" certainly did, since most definitely were not there just for the hockey. Stories like that give us hope, while others can break our hearts. "Wuthering Heights" is a romantic drama period piece inspired by Emily Brontë's 1847 novel. Emerald Fennell, an Academy and BAFTA award winner, directs...

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