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 Allen Macaraeg (Meagan as desk editor) + 5 others for The Montclarion - 6 min read
Student Government Association Hosts Town Hall for Facilities and Parking Services
On Wednesday Nov. 15, the Student Government Association (SGA) of Montclair State University held a town hall meeting to address traffic concerns. The SGA hosts a town hall meeting once every month in order to openly discuss issues that organizations are facing and how these issues can be resolved. The SGA provided students the opportunity to speak directly with faculty...
By Meagan Kane (Meagan as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read
Student Government Association Passes Mental Health Day Bill
The Student Government Association of Montclair State University (SGA) has passed a bill granting students an additional mental health day for each of their classes. Once enforced, students will have one excused mental health day per class. Sonya Agnew, the SGA legislator who wrote the bill, shared her intentions behind bringing it to light. "So I had spoken to Richard...
By Allen Macaraeg (Meagan as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read
Bergen Community College and Montclair State University Now Part of Joint Academic Agreement
As of Monday, Oct. 23, Montclair State University and Bergen Community College have signed an academic agreement that allows students who have earned their associate degree to seamlessly transfer into Montclair State's bachelor's program. The signing of the agreement at Bergen Community College was followed by a Montclair State fair for students of Bergen Community College, where they had the...
By Meagan Kane (Meagan as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
Increase In Montclair State Students Lead to More Traffic Problems
As traffic builds up on Montclair State University's campus, students begin to notice a concern between the high acceptance rate and the delays in transportation. Montclair State has a current acceptance rate of 91 percent and with more freshmen being accepted, more cars are expected to be on campus. This also shows that more students need to take the shuttle...
By Meagan Kane (Meagan as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 3 min read
Broken Step Presents New Learning Opportunity
On Tuesday, Nov. 7, a stairwell outside Montclair State University's Student Center was found with a slanted step, presenting a safety concern to students and faculty. At first, there was no indication that there was a facility malfunction. Montclair State community members were forced to make their way down the steps and simply find out for themselves about the broken...
By Meagan Kane + 6 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read
Montclair State University and New Jersey Institute of Technology Baseball: A New Home
Photo credit: Dani Mazariegos
On Sept. 27, Montclair State University Red Hawks and New Jersey Institute of Technology Highlanders Baseball came together to announce Yogi Berra Stadium as their shared home. The stadium, currently under renovation, was previously housed by both Montclair State Red Hawks Baseball and Major League Baseball Frontier League team the New Jersey Jackals. As the Jackals moved to Hinchcliffe Stadium...
By Emma Shaw (Meagan as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 3 min read
What Montclair State University Is Doing To Stop Bullying
According to a press release by Montclair State University, staff are being trained on how to resolve conflicts surrounding bullying. The press release cited a book titled, "The Sociology of Bullying: Power, Status, and Aggression," which was edited by a sociology professor at Montclair State, Christopher Donoghue. Donoghue explained how schools could expand on anti-bullying policies."What we should be doing...
By The Montclarion (Meagan as desk editor) + 8 others for The Montclarion - 6 min read
Montclair State University Students Call for Justice Amid Israel-Hamas War
Disclaimer: The following article has been revised to ensure the safety and security of the campus community. The Montclarion is committed to maintaining its journalistic integrity while also minimizing harm. Montclair State University's Hillel chapter and Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) called for justice and peace this past week by hosting various events on campus to express anger and...
By Meagan Kane + 1 other for The Montclarion - 5 min read
Chief Barrett Promoted from Captain to Chief of Montclair State University Police
On Wednesday, Oct. 4, Kieran Barrett was promoted from captain to chief of police of the Montclair State University Police Department. Barrett shared his thoughts on the recent promotion, having been part of the Montclair State Police Department for 25 years. "I am deeply honored and grateful to be appointed to the position of Chief of Police at Montclair," Barrett...
By Meagan Kane + 1 other for The Montclarion - 5 min read
The Red Hawk Fellows Program Provides Support for Students in Need
Montclair State University's Red Hawk Fellows Program allows eligible students to receive emotional, financial and academic support. Arian Craig, program coordinator for the Red Hawk Fellows Program, explained the logistics of the program. "Our participants are made up of students who were either previously enrolled or currently involved with resource care which we refer to it in the state of...