Make no mistake. The biggest game of the Montclair State University women’s basketball team’s season to date is tonight at Panzer Athletic Center. The Red Hawks (15-3, 9-2 NJAC) are set to face off against New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) rival William Paterson University (13-5, 9-2 NJAC). With both teams being locked in a three-way tie for first place alongside...

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MONTCLAIR, N. J – The Montclair State University Men’s Basketball team was victorious against Rowan University Wednesday night in a game that would go on to be a thriller decided at the buzzer. The Red Hawks came into the contest on a 3-game winning streak and were looking to seek revenge against Rowan, who defeated the Red Hawks 107-102 earlier...

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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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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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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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Montclair State University has been known as a “dry campus” for a long time, making the pub a hard concept to grasp for current students. But has it always been dry? Montclair State University recently (and surprisingly) opened the 1908 Pub, formerly known as the “Ratskeller,” located on the first floor of the Student Center. It officially opened on Sept....

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This piece expresses the views of its author(s), separate from those of The Montclarion. Since election day, I've noticed a recurring trend in my social media feeds: posts like, "Don’t talk to me if you voted for Trump," or "Unfollow me if you support Trump." While these statements may stem from frustration or disillusionment, they represent the kind of thinking...

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In his own way, a Montclair-based longtime motivational figure uses magic to help people reach the next level. Dr. Rob Gilbert, a Montclair State University sports psychology professor, recently released his 38-minute YouTube video, The Magic Index Card And How It Can Change Your Life. The e-booklet summarizes advice from Gilbert’s nearly 33-year-running Success Hotline. The recorded message service features...

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