With the ongoing changes in federal policies under President Donald Trump’s administration, Montclair State University President Jonathan Koppell issued a statement to the campus community. The email addresses Koppell’s acknowledgments of said changes, how they have or could impact the University and how the administration plans to move forward. Summarizing what has been issued from the Oval Office, Koppell lists...

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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 and Media (SCM). Written by:...

First passed in November 2023 by Montclair State University's Student Government Association (SGA), the Mental Health Day Bill is no longer being implemented at Montclair State. The Mental Health Day Bill would grant students one mental health day for each of their classes, in addition to preexisting absences built into the classes. This bill was created as a call to...

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 Jan. 28 to Feb. 4. Writer: Meagan Kane>themontclarion...

Gov. Phil Murphy sat alongside BlueWaveNJ founder and president Marcia Marley on Feb. 1 at Montclair State University to discuss New Jersey’s progress under his seven-year governance. While guest speaking in the School of Communication and Media's Presentation Hall at the organization’s panel event titled “Governing New Jersey: In Conversation with Gov. Phil Murphy,” the governor touched upon topics like...

Pollution in Newark, fueled by bustling streets, growing development and factory emissions, is affecting not only residents but also the urban farms that serve as small green oases for the community. The once-empty lots that are part of the concrete jungle experience the effects of pollution firsthand. Not only is the air impacted, but the water and soil as well....

Gov. Phil Murphy sat alongside BlueWaveNJ founder and president Marcia Marley on Feb. 1 at Montclair State University to discuss New Jersey’s progress under his seven-year governance. While guest speaking in the School of Communication and Media's Presentation Hall at the organization’s panel event titled “Governing New Jersey: In Conversation with Gov. Phil Murphy,” the governor touched upon topics like...

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Pollution in Newark, fueled by bustling streets, growing development and factory emissions, is affecting not only residents but also the urban farms that serve as small green oases for the community. The once-empty lots that are part of the concrete jungle experience the effects of pollution firsthand. Not only is the air impacted, but the water and soil as well....

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While Gov. Phil Murphy signed the Freedom to Read Act on Dec. 9, Montclair State University classics and general humanities students and staff continue to fight for their beloved Classics Library. The Classics Library is located in Dickson Hall 155, and holds an array of ancient texts, ranging from mythology to philosophy to archaeology. Students say that the classics and...

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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. Angie Franklin, a junior communication and media studies major, comments on the growing enrollment size....

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