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By Kaitlin Swift (Kaitlin as photographer) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read
L. Howard Fox Studio Theatre To Be Demolished in January 2025, Virtual Reality Lab to Replace It
Photo credit: Kaitlin Swift
After the Save The Fox showcase offered a promising end to last semester, Montclair State University students were shocked to learn on Sept. 26 that the L. Howard Fox Studio Theatre is being replaced with the upcoming Dreamscape Learn virtual reality (VR) lab. Kathleen Kelley, the chairperson for the theatre and dance department, sent an email to theater and dance...
By Kaitlin Swift (Kaitlin as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
Montclair State's PRSSA Bateman Team Launches Every Library Every Voice campaign
Photo credit: Libby Brennan
Montclair State University’s 2025 Public Relations Student Society of America Bateman Team is ready to lead – and read. The PRSSA Bateman Team recently started their Every Library Every Voice campaign, which advocates for nonprofit EveryLibrary’s mission to support public libraries and fight against media censorship. Montclair State’s Every Library, Every Voice campaign is competing against universities across the country...
By Kaitlin Swift + 4 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read
Montclair State's Semester in LA Students Find Community Amidst the City's Wildfire Crisis
LOS ANGELES, C. A. – Last month, a series of wildfires set Los Angeles ablaze. Thousands were forced to evacuate, including everyday families, celebrities and people of all economic classes, with some homes, belongings and mementos rendered unsalvageable. The situation proved concerning to Montclair State students in the Semester in LA program, catered toward juniors within the School of Communication...
By Kaitlin Swift (Kaitlin as desk editor) + 5 others for The Montclarion - 1 min read
Montclair State’s Political Science Club is an outlet for discussion and fairness
Montclair State's Political Science club offers spirited discussions about public affairs without dashing people’s spirits. The club meets Wednesdays at 2 p.m. in Dickson Hall Room 272 during the academic year. The 75-minute sessions center on informative conversations about domestic and international politics. Participants are invited to express and exchange opinions in a respectful setting. Read more at themontclarion.org Written...
By Kaitlin Swift (Kaitlin as photographer) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read
Montclair State Professor Kelly Whiteside wins the Bert McGrane Award
Photo credit: Kaitlin Swift
Montclair State University professor Kelly Whiteside was honored with the 2025 Bert McGrane Award from the Football Writers Association of America – the highest recognition possible for her decades of covering college football. This honor makes her the first female inductee of the Football Writers Association of America Hall of Fame. Whiteside always had a love for college football, having...
By Kaitlin Swift + 4 others for The Montclarion - 2 min read
Like The Movies
I always wanted a love like I’ve seen in the movies Or in the cringey romance novels, which I refused to read for ages, Eyes caught on someone across the room, Seeing them walk towards you, And wanting them to stay as soon as they arrive. Holding hands at the movies, It’s cheesy, but who said that’s bad? 'I love...
By Kaitlin Swift + 4 others for The Montclarion - 3 min read
Cold In The Shadows
The burn of the wind on my neck from forgetting a scarfTrudging through the melting snow in my bootsDespite the blisters and marks that ariseLight shining, sun in my eyes,Looking out at the skyline on the horizon,Masked by the clouds, yet still visible,Opportunity, great expectations, the unknownI used to look out at the Philly skyline from my small little window,Climbing...
By Kaitlin Swift + 4 others for The Montclarion - 1 min read
Silly Earthling Problems
I’d like to go to the moon one dayFar, far away from all the problems of silly earthlingsIn a future bound by love, progress, community, belonging, kindness,Where character and actions matter most. But we’re on this earth togetherGiven the gift of lifeA planet full of people, of plants, of progressYet sometimes it feels like the clock moves in reverse. I’m...
On Feb. 5's club meeting, Mia Fayez guided a multi-topic meeting which centered on the Trump administration. The subjects ranged from tariff wars, Middle East policy, and the administration’s plans for a Gaza strip takeover. The Israel-Hamas ceasefire was also brought up.“You don’t get that in a classroom. I would not say that any professor would suppress your opinion,” Mia...
By Amy Serna (Kaitlin as desk editor) + 5 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read
Miss Sohee Spring Couture 2025
Photo credit: Women's Wear Daily
Sohee Park, the fashion designer behind her label Miss Sohee has made a splash debut as guest designer at Paris Couture Week with her latest spring/summer 2025 Couture collection, making her appearance as one of the youngest and few female designers to watch. Her collection – based on the culmination of sculpture, her South Korean roots, classical and modern art...
