Sal DiMaggio

Editor-in-Chief of The Montclarion; Montclair State University, B.A. Journalism and Digital Media, Class of 2025 Montclair State University

Worked on 484 assignments, created 131, named on 29 bylines for The Montclarion.

By (Sal as editor-in-chief) + 5 others for The Montclarion - 1 min read

Grammy Night In The Nest

On Feb. 2, the Center for Student Involvement rolled out the red carpet for Montclair State students. Although the weather took a turn and snow started to fall, students still came out for a night of relaxation and watching the 67th Grammy Awards Ceremony in the Nest. Before the show began, nomination ballots were handed out to students for their...

By (Sal as editor-in-chief) + 5 others for The Montclarion - 1 min read

Gov. Murphy Speaks on Immigration, Health Care, Reproductive Rights and DEI at Montclair State

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...

By (Sal as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 1 min read

Nothing New Under The Sun

There is nothing new under the sun Everything once old is new again Like the tides of the ocean Drawing the old shells ashore, Until they make their voyage home. The story isn’t a new one The fight for light, bright, what’s right The dark eclipsing, veiling the truth Yet a new hope returns, and the sun rises again. The...

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By (Sal as editor-in-chief) + 5 others for The Montclarion - 3 min read

Grammy Night in The Nest: CSI Hosts Grammy Watch Party

Photo credit: Jamiel Negron

On February 2nd, the Center for Student Involvement rolled out the red carpet for Montclair state students. They hosted a watch party for the 67th Annual Grammy Award Show in Red Hawk Nest, inviting all to enjoy. Although the weather took a turn and snow started to fall, students still came out for a night of relaxation in the Nest....

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By (Sal as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read

Men's Basketball Soars To Seventh Straight Win

The Montclair State University men’s basketball team is a wagon going into the final stretch of the regular season. After an 89-74 win against the Rutgers-Camden Scarlet Raptors on Saturday, the Red Hawks extended their win streak to seven straight. Montclair State were able to control the game in both halves and set the tone early. The Red Hawks took...

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By (Sal as editor-in-chief) + 5 others for The Montclarion - 1 min read

Pollution in the Garden State Impacts Urban Farms

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....

By (Sal as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read

Women's Basketball Moves to First Place After Critical NJAC Win

The Montclair State University women's basketball team stands alone at the top of the New Jersey Athletic Conference table after winning possibly their biggest game of the season. They defeated William Paterson University Wednesday night, 68-54. The lead-up to this game was important for both programs, as both teams were 9-2 in conference play. Junior guard Alex Strollo said Montclair...

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By (Sal as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for The Montclarion - 6 min read

Gov. Murphy Speaks on Immigration, Health Care, Reproductive Rights and DEI at Montclair State

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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By (Sal as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 6 min read

Newark’s Public Spaces Overrun by Drug Crisis

Newark is facing an escalating drug crisis, with heroin and opioids turning public spaces into open-air drug markets. Areas like parks and downtown have seen a rise in drug activity, raising safety concerns for residents and business owners. Many are afraid to walk the streets, while others worry about the impact on their businesses. New Jersey has recorded more than...

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By (Sal as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read

EDITORIAL: Shortchanging the Students: Make Aid Easier

By now, the complications with the new FAFSA form have circulated about, both in national news as well as in our own newspaper. If you have not heard about it yet, you will realize it when you go to fill out the form. The federal deadline for the FAFSA is June 30, but already there have been setbacks about it....

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