Meagan creates compelling narratives across digital, broadcast and print platforms. News Editor for The Montclarion. Montclair, NJ
Worked on 131 assignments, created 108, named on 54 bylines for The Montclarion.
By David Bien-Aime (Meagan as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read
Montclair State College of Science and Mathematics Hosts Town Hall
On Tuesday, April 23, The College of Sciences and Mathematics (CSAM) held a Town Hall in Richardson Hall for CSAM students. This Town Hall meeting gave students a platform to voice their concerns, ask for any academic clarifications and suggest ways to improve their learning and social experience. The Dean of CSAM, Lora Billings, led the meeting, giving the students...
By David Bien-Aime (Meagan as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
Montclair State’s Upcoming Pre-College Summer 2024 Program
On July 14, Montclair State University will begin their Pre-College Summer Program, available to high school students between the grades 10-12. This program takes place July 14 through July 20. Montclair State’s Pre-College Summer Program is an opportunity for high school students to gain early access to the college experience, allowing them to live on campus while simultaneously choosing one...
By Alysa Toledo (Meagan as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 8 min read
#FOCUSDemocracy: Our Election: Migrant Crisis in NYC: What are students at Montclair State University Thinking?
The migrant crisis has taken the United States by storm, with hundreds of migrants entering the country nearly every day. The U. S. states with the highest influx of migrants, in recent years, are Texas, Florida, New Jersey and New York. New York, specifically, is one of the states struggling the most with the sudden crowding in the streets and...
By Meagan Kane (Meagan as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 3 min read
University Police Report Instances of Burglary
Montclair State University Police sent out a statement to the community on Tuesday, April 9 regarding instances of burglary on campus. There is an investigation underway. The unnamed individual, a student, has been identified. They were arrested and later released from custody. The statement reads, "An initial report of burglary was reported on Sunday, April 7 which led to the...
By Meagan Kane (Meagan as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 3 min read
Montclair State Introduces a New Maintenance Fleet of Electric Vehicles
Montclair State University recently announced a maintenance fleet of three electric vehicles coming to campus. The vehicles will be used for mail and package delivery. The goal is for Montclair State to continue following its commitment to sustainability, as shared by the vice president for University Facilities, Shawn Connolly."In 2022 University Facilities performed an analysis and completed a Sustainability Plan...
By Meagan Kane (Meagan as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
Welcome Saxbys: Montclair State University's Student-Run Cafe
Montclair State University welcomed Saxbys, a student-run cafe to their campus with a grand opening event, held yesterday April 2. The cafe offers menu items such as coffee, energy drinks, smoothies, grilled cheese and more. Brian Conway, director of dining services at Montclair State worked alongside the Saxbys team to provide statements. The team consists of Sajeda Virji, brand communications...
By Meagan Kane (Meagan as desk editor) + 3 others for The Montclarion - 6 min read
The Montclarion Wins Seven NJPF Awards
The Montclarion has won seven New Jersey Press Foundation (NJPF) awards through the 2023-2024 New Jersey College Newspaper Contest. This includes two first place awards, four second place awards and one third place award. The contest is open to all college newspapers across New Jersey and has 10 individual, three online and two newspaper categories. Those of which include awards...
By Sal DiMaggio (Meagan as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 1 min read
PHOTO ESSAY: University Honors Women's History Month With Flag Raising Event
On March 4, the Office of Social Justice and Diversity (OSJD) hosted a celebration to mark the start of Women’s History Month with a flag-raising event in front of the Center for Computing and Information Science (CCIS) building. Members of the university community gathered as women across campus spoke, including vice president of student development and campus life Dawn Soufleris....
By Rob Ferguson (Meagan as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
Meet the Candidates for the Upcoming SGA General Election
The Montclair State University Student Government Association (SGA) is holding a General Election for executive positions for the 2024-2025 school year online from March 25-27. All students are eligible to vote. The election consists of three female candidates in different positions. The SGA's current executive vice president, Mikayla Houston, is running unopposed for the position of executive president. In a...
By Mariely Arroyo Cabrera (Meagan as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
New FAFSA Application Brings Uncertainty and Confusion
Congress mandated the U. S. Department of Education to simplify and renovate the Federal Student Aid application (FAFSA), resulting in delays to its release as they implemented changes to the FAFSA form. These changes have made the form shorter by significantly reducing the number of questions, allowing students to skip more questions and increasing the Pell Grant awards to 610,000...