Rob Ferguson

Sophomore Communication and Media Studies student at Montclair State University The Montclarion Feature Editor Montclair, NJ

Worked on 324 assignments, created 35, named on 23 bylines for The Montclarion.

By (Rob as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 2 min read

Nightmare on Stone Street A Fun Fright for Students

On a darkening, chilly October night, your guide instructs you to hold on tightly to the rope as you traverse the trail ahead. Your heart pounds loudly as another volunteer smirks and wishes you a cheeky "good luck." You duck into the first tent, submitting yourself to the scares that lie ahead. You glance back at the other worried walkers...

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#FOCUS: Here's How Students Can Vote On Campus

Considering the tight schedule college students often face while balancing work and school, making time to go to a physical poll location and vote is often a challenge. However, New Jersey is one of 28 states to allow absentee voting, or voting with a mail-in ballot, without requiring an excuse. Here's how to apply for and send a mail-in ballot....

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

Life Hall "Zen Den" Provides Space for Students to Unwind

You sit with your legs crossed on a cushioned pillow, breathing slowly to lower your heart rate. The sound of a babbling brook plays on a speaker, and the scent of soothing essential oils fills your lungs. You ditch your day-to-day stress and reach a level of tranquillity that is hard to find on a bustling college campus. However, this...

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By (Rob as desk editor) + 3 others for The Montclarion - 2 min read

Montclair State University's "Red Hawk Day" Kickstarts Fall 2024 Semester

On Tuesday, Sept. 3, Montclair State University hosted Red Hawk Day, the school's yearly school pride day filled with food, festivities and more. The day began with a club fair at 10 a.m. As music blasted from speakers at various tables, hundreds of students lined up between Blanton Hall and the Student Center to learn more about the dozens of...

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By + 3 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read

#FOCUSDemocracy: Our Election: Political Disillusionment: An Underlying Trend Among Generation Z

Leading up to the 2024 presidential election, political messaging is at a high all around. Generation Z share political content and calls to action on social media whilst candidates campaign their way to the home stretch. However, many people in Gen Z have begun to feel burnt out with the political system over recent years for a variety of reasons,...

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

Department of Art and Design Hosts "Time and Photo Student Showcase" in Finley Gallery

The Montclair State University Department of Art and Design is hosting the Time and Photo Student Showcase, a collection of student works. The showcase includes both time-based artworks by students enrolled in the Time art course and photographic work from the Integrative Studio III and Commercial Photography courses. Christopher Kaczmarek, the chair of the Department of Art and Design, installed...

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By (Rob as desk editor) + 3 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read

Montclair State's NAACP Chapter Carries On the Historic Organization's Legacy

Montclair State University’s chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is a student-led organization that aims to disrupt inequality and promote inclusivity in all areas of society. The chapter holds events and meetings that both advance the organization’s cause and uplift members. Nyah Vaughn serves as the organization’s president. After joining the chapter during her...

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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...

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Montclair State's Food Recovery Network Chapter Combats Food Insecurity On and Off Campus

The student-run Montclair State University Food Recovery Network chapter is preparing to begin recoveries in the next month. The organization's mission is to reduce or completely eliminate food waste on campus by reallocating wasted food to charities around Montclair. The organization is resuming operations after a several-year break caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. It is awaiting Student Government Association (SGA)...

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Montclair State Culturs Hosts "Cultur-ella" Festival Celebrating Diversity

On Thursday, Feb 24, Montclair State University Culturs hosted "Cultur-ella," in the Student Center Ballrooms, an event which highlighted appreciating diversity for students. Montclair State Culturs is a project of the school's Public Relations Student Society of the America chapter as a part of the Bateman Case Study Competition to create a merged communications campaign in collaboration with Culturs Magazine....

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