From first act to final act, applause fills the theater, but few in the audience realize that the performance unfolding before them was built on thousands of hours of training. Long before opening night, students are in rehearsal rooms breaking down lyrics, running choreography again and again and learning how to fully step into a character rather than simply play...

Bringing a taste of Poland to campus is what this recently established organization is all about. Montclair State University students with a Polish background were lacking a place to meet and celebrate their heritage until October 2025, when the Polish Club was established by founder and president Evelina Simala. Four months later, it's up and running with Student Government Association...

Montclair State University hosted the first collegiate women’s flag football game ever played in New Jersey on March 9, 2026. Since announcing the integration of the program 15 months ago, the athletic department has built a coaching staff and roster, and has joined a 15-team conference partnered with the New York Jets. When the Red Hawks jog onto the turf...

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There are 23,546 students at Montclair State University, which means there are 23,546 stories to tell. Whether it is the girl to your left in your business class, or the guy who is somehow always on the same bus as you, everyone has a story. Olga Mikutina studies business administration here at Montclair State, with a concentration in international business....

On most days, you’ll find freshman Jessica Wagner writing poetry, sketching animals or immersed in a lengthy horror novel. As a full-time English major at Montclair State University, Wagner finds ways to define her life by many creative and artistic pursuits rather than by her epilepsy. Though only formally diagnosed with a seizure disorder a year ago, Wagner has experienced...

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Over the last 50 years, Montclair State University’s art and design program has cultivated talented creatives who have gone on to thrive in galleries, shows and the public spotlight. Joining them soon is senior visual communication design major Dogan Uludogan, whose resume already speaks for itself. Uludogan’s journey with design began at 12, when he got his first laptop and...

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It’s time for Rocky to go back to his nest; Montclair State has a new campus celebrity. After she spun into the final pose of her free skate, Olga Mikutina knelt down, letting out a small laugh as she dug her hands into the ice. A sense of pride, yet disbelief, overtook her face. She was at the Olympics. She...

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After his long hiatus, Harry Styles returns with his newest album "Kiss All the Time, Disco Occasionally," and it feels like a burst of energy from beginning to end. The album leans heavily into disco and upbeat pop sounds, creating a vibe that makes it hard to sit still while listening. From the very first track, it is clear that...

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Illustration by Allyson (Aven) RivasAcross the country, students find themselves maneuvering public demonstrations at a time when universities appear to be at odds with turbulent topics and students amplifying those topics. We share insights from students who organized public demonstrations on campus over the past year. Their experiences with activism via the university's Expressive Policy shines some light on how...

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