This semester, the Finley Gallery displayed a multimedia exhibition culmination of six weeks of work by visual arts students in the Integrative Studio course. The Integrative Studio II (ISII) Student-Led Exhibition was a joint effort led by students of two classes instructed by professors Jess Blaustein and Genevieve Lowe. The exhibition, which was on display from March 3 to March...

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On the ninth annual National Student Press Freedom Day, organized by the Student Press Law Center, it's important to realize the significance of our power of freedom of speech as students and student journalists. Journalism is an incredible tool that, when used correctly, is a means to deliver important information directly to our communities in a manner that is by...

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The New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education (OSHE) announced the recipients of its Summer 2025 Higher Education Capital Facilities Programs Grants, on Jan. 8. Where 92 projects across 23 colleges were subsidized to "address deferred maintenance, enhance campus safety and upgrade student facilities."The seven project proposals that received grants from Montclair State cover a variety of maintenance...

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Barton Hall, a wing of the Machuga Heights dormitory complex, will remain closed for the remainder of the semester, the university announced in an email Wednesday afternoon. The hall initially closed on Dec. 21 after a pipe burst resulted in substantial flooding and damage. Capstone On Campus Management, also known as The Heights Team, owns and manages the Machuga Heights...

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In a historic victory following a campaign to remember, Democrat Zohran Mamdani has defeated Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa to become the next mayor of New York City. On Nov. 4th, Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani was elected the next mayor of New York City. 34-year-old Mamdani, a self-described democratic socialist, will be the youngest New York mayor in a century. Utilizing...

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With Election Day approaching , Montclair State University students reflect on the state's most critical issues to be addressed by our next governor. College students and other young voters represent one of the most politically engaged and impactful demographics in electoral politics. As the youngest voting generation, their voting interests reflect the most pressing issues for the near future of...

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Nearing the end of the fall 2024 semester, students are doing everything they can to keep stress levels at a low as due dates for final exams, papers, and projects close in. In a 2022 survey about stress in college students, the American Addiction Center found that exams were the largest stressor among responding students, with more than 89% stating...

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Nestled away in a connected storefront with Watchung Booksellers, da Pepo has become a local staple for classic Italian food in a cozy environment.da Pepo is a Montclair-based Italian eatery which serves paninis, pasta, salads, and other traditional dishes. Its charm is in its unique location, settled in with beloved local bookstore Watchung Booksellers. Situated next to Watchung Plaza on...

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The Montclair State University English Club has wrapped production on the third season of its original Playne English Podcast. The podcast, which began in January 2024, provides a place for club members to have fun, casual conversations in an episodic format. Members pitch their own ideas for episodes, which sometimes include expert interviews, book recommendations or deep dives into authors...

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