Meagan Kane

Meagan creates compelling narratives across digital, broadcast and print platforms. News Editor for The Montclarion. Montclair, NJ

Worked on 130 assignments, created 107, named on 53 bylines for The Montclarion.

By (Meagan as desk editor) + 5 others for The Montclarion - 1 min read

President Koppell Speaks to Campus Community About President Trump's Executive Orders

Montclair State University President Jonathan Koppell addressed the ongoing executive orders from the Trump administration through a town hall held at Alexander Kasser Theater. He spoke to the campus community on Feb. 26 about how these orders will affect Montclair State University if enforced. Koppell stated that legally, the administration must comply. This comes after reports that federally funded institutions...

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Confusion on Campus as Classes Without Rooms Get Moved to Online

This semester, Montclair State University students were surprised when their first day of classes had an unexpected problem. There was no assigned classroom for their courses. Several classes around campus were left without a designated classroom, leaving professors to find a solution on short notice. While this issue was not caused by an actual shortage of classrooms, it was a...

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UPD Police Blotter: 2/11-2/18

The Montclair State University Police Department provides The Montclarion with a weekly police blotter, which shares the forms of crime and other incidents that have been reported on campus. Swipe left to read what was documented for the time period of Feb. 11 to Feb. 18. Writer: Meagan Kane>themontclarion...

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Montclair State Uses Heat Sensors to Assess Space Utilization

As part of Montclair State University’s ongoing efforts to optimize campus spaces, University Facilities is performing a Space Utilization Study, collecting data from various areas on campus based on usage patterns.“Patterns of occupancy for classrooms, conference rooms, lounges, labs, offices and workstations will be analyzed at the building level to determine trends related to space use,” an article on the...

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Montclair State University Considered As Partner Institution for New Jersey City University

Montclair State University is one of two institutions being considered as a potential partner for New Jersey City University (NJCU), as the Jersey City-based institution has been experiencing financial challenges since 2022. An article published by NJ.com in January reported that Montclair State and Kean University had been chosen as the final candidates for this partnership. The selected institution will...

By (Meagan as desk editor) + 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...

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Montclair State University Considered As Partner Institution for New Jersey City University

Montclair State University is one of two institutions being considered as a potential partner for New Jersey City University (NJCU), as the Jersey City-based institution has been experiencing financial challenges since 2022. An article published by NJ.com in January reported that Montclair State and Kean University had been chosen as the final candidates for this partnership. The selected institution will...

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UPD Police Blotter Feb. 4 to Feb. 11

The Montclair State University Police Department provides The Montclarion with a weekly police blotter, which shares the forms of crime and other incidents that have been reported on campus. Swipe left to read what was documented for the time period of Feb. 4 to Feb. 11. Writer: Meagan Kane>themontclarion...

By (Meagan as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read

Montclair State Uses Heat Sensors to Assess Space Utilization

As part of Montclair State University’s ongoing efforts to optimize campus spaces, University Facilities is performing a Space Utilization Study, collecting data from various areas on campus based on usage patterns.“Patterns of occupancy for classrooms, conference rooms, lounges, labs, offices and workstations will be analyzed at the building level to determine trends related to space use,” an article on the...

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Montclair State’s Student Increase: A Benefit or a Burden?

The record-breaking 2028 freshman class at Montclair State University has added to the toppling pile of issues and unanswered questions. With a freshman acceptance rate of 91%, the influx of students is affecting several areas of the campus, including housing, parking, dining and class sizes. Written by: Meagan Kane (@meagans.multimedia) and Avery N...