A university professor and motivational support line creator is going the extra mile for a caller's charity run. Dr. Rob Gilbert, a Montclair State University sports psychology professor, created and heads the podcast called Success Hotline, which provides a daily performance and mentality-boosting message. Currently, Gilbert is running his “60-60-60-60-60” campaign to help Wesley Greer of Atlanta. Greer is a...

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A longtime university foreign languages figure and academic author is about to turn the page to another chapter in her life. Dr. Lois Oppenheim, World Languages and Cultures department chair, is retiring after this semester. Oppenheim has been the department chair since 2004 while also teaching. Oppenheim has been a Montclair State University French professor since 1988. Her last day...

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Feature Illustration image by Angel Rodriguez Don’t you wish you had someone in your corner? Someone to help you, while not enabling your usual behaviors and telling you, “Keep it up!” Someone who will be real with you. Someone to tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear. That’s exactly what Christina Paolucci does for...

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The 2018 mystery-packed film ‘A Simple Favor’ was just another movie no one thought could have a sequel, yet Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively appeared together once again on screen for one more favor. So, just like with any other sequel, you gotta have hope - Hope McLanden, that is. Emily Nelson (birth name Hope McLanden), played by Lively, is...

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Feature Illustration image by Joe CorredorWhen Liastor Parkison graduated from Montclair State University in 2024, she didn’t expect to return to campus as a barista. Now, Parkison works at the recently opened Starbucks, serving as both a cashier and a barista, making drinks for students, faculty and staff. A recent graduate with a degree in journalism and digital media, Parkison...

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This spring, Montclair State University’s Theatre and Dance Department showcased their final production of the semester, Stupid F**king Bird, which debuted in the Memorial Auditorium between April 25 and May 1, 2025. Stupid F***ing Bird is an adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s original, The Seagull. This production invited audiences into a world of art filled with tragedy, comedy and spectacular acting...

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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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Feature Illustration image by Amelie Barritas Montclair State University is known for its lush greenery, historic architecture and scenic views. But something small and unexpected started to appear across the already picturesque campus: tiny, colorful plastic ducks. The ducks— bright in shades of hot pink, electric blue, lime green and fluorescent yellow— began showing up in the most random spots....

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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...

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A quiet buzz settles over the Red Hawk Nest. Students look down into their laps, occasionally picking their heads up to talk to one another. Eyes are focused downward at the fingers moving back and forth. No, these students aren’t looking at their phones. Instead, they have knitting needles, crocheting needles and yarns in their hands, creating blankets, hats, clothing...

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