It took a 21 year run on Broadway and 12 years in development hell, but it is finally here. And, let me be the first to say, it is absolutely Wicked (ba dum tss)! "Wicked" tells the story of Elphaba, played by Cynthia Erivo, a misunderstood young woman cast out by society due to her green skin and emotionally-charged magic....

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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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What happens when you reach Rock Bottom? Why, you receive a postcard of course! At least, that is what happens in Players: A Programming Board of the SGA’s student-made original musical, “Rock Bottom.” Running from Nov. 22 to 24, “Rock Bottom” follows Grace, a newcomer to the titular town, promising her a second chance and opportunity to leave her past...

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It was late one November Night, and I asked my Dad if he would watch “A Christmas Story” with me. Every year he’d throw it on at the holidays, and most years I’d sit and wait through it. I never hated watching it; A Christmas story is one for the books. It’s about a kid who wants nothing more for...

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Nico met Jesus on the first day of his Perceptual Drawing class during his first week of Junior year. He bears almost no resemblance to Christ, yet his weed is known to send you to Heaven. But as the Montclair State police officer with the exceptionally shiny skull pulled his wrists behind his back, cuffed him, and laid him against...

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The Office of Residence Life at Montclair State University has made the decision to enhance campus safety with additional installments of camera audits in residence halls. This comes with the recent renovations to Bohn Hall, where two cameras were installed in the community kitchen. Residence Life is collaborating with University Facilities, Capstone on Campus Management, the Division of Student Development...

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It's conference championship weekend in college football. Here's an overview of the new 12-team College Football Playoff. Will your team make the cut?Visit themontclarion.org for m...

For the first time in the sport’s 154-year history, the highest level of college football, the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), will finally have a true national champion. Gone are the days of indexes, media polls, computer algorithms and a flawed four team format. The 12 best teams in America will fight for the national championship on the field. The revamped...

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Montclair State University’s English Club was successfully established in the fall of 2023. Since then, it has blossomed into a space where students can develop resume-worthy skills, foster networking opportunities, and cultivate meaningful friendships. In addition to the many events the English Club hosts throughout semesters, it has recently launched Montclair State’s first student-run, campus-based podcast, The Playne English Podcast,...

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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 Nov. 26 to Dec. 3. Writer: Meagan Kane >themontclarion...