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.

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Hero, Town Crier, Writer

The hero fights with optimism and courage,People call her naive,Caring for others, despite their cruelty,Laughing so loud the whole world can hear,Opening her heart to the world,Wounded, but still beating on,Through words that have the power to get throughEven the harshest of storms. The king may be a fool. He may cut down the trees, Harm the soil,Make the conditions...

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POSTED

For the Montclair State University men's basketball team, H. A. B. I. T. S. are a way of life. You may have seen the acronym on the team's uniforms and throughout the Panzer Athletic Center, but what does it actually mean? Swipe to find out For more, go to themontclarion.org @montclairstate_mbb@adonis2lowkey@shotbyd...

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L. Howard Fox Studio Theatre Renewed for the Spring Semester

Fox Theatre is here to stay- for now. After an announcement on Sept. 26 that the L. Howard Fox Studio Theatre would be replaced with the upcoming Dreamscape Learn Virtual Reality (VR) lab in January 2025, Montclair State University’s Theatre and Dance department learned from the Office of the President that Fox Theatre will be open through the spring 2025...

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For Men's Basketball, "H.A.B.I.T.S" Is Not Only An Acronym, But A Lifestyle

When you think of the word “habits,” what comes to mind? Your sleeping habits? Perhaps the urge to scroll on social media before you go to bed; maybe a thought about that nagging addiction to sweets that you cannot break. For Montclair State University's men’s basketball team, “H. A. B. I. T. S” is an acronym of core values for...

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Checking in with the Queer Community, Post Presidential Election

On Nov 6., Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election. This news was received diversely among New Jerseyans, given the varied demographics of the state. However, members of the local queer community are collectively grappling with the results. Transgender dancer at Rutgers University’s Mason Gross School of the Arts, Matt Gal, was met with a somber campus the day of...

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RideShark App: New Solution or New Problems?

The Office of Commuter Life at Montclair State recently presented students with a new app, RideShark, which is designed to make their daily commute easier and help cut down on carbon emissions. Emily Inserra, coordinator for Commuter Life, explained the app. “RideShark is the perfect platform for college students who want to do more than just get from point A...

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Students Gather Together to Watch the Live Results of the 2024 Presidential Election

Months of campaigning and election anticipation culminated in a watch party hosted by the School of Communication and Media on Election Day. In a moment that Americans have been anticipating for months, either out of fear or excitement, Election Day has finally arrived. Signs have filled the campus, encouraging students to use their voices and participate in the 2024 presidential...

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Montclair State Volleyball Looks to Ride Momentum Entering the NJAC Tournament

The Montclair State University volleyball team had an impressive 2024 season with a 19-6 overall record and 7-1 in their conference. The Red Hawks are on a current 11-game winning streak and have secured the second seed in the New Jersey Athletic Conference [NJAC] tournament as they defeated their conference rivals, Kean University, in a 3-2 five set match up...

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POTW

Congratulations to our players of the week: Senior guard Mike Jackson Senior forward Olivia ...

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Incorrect HVAC Line Cut at Sam’s Place, Resulting In Temporary Closure

Fire alarms were activated at Machuga Heights and Sam’s Place on Thursday, Nov. 7, according to a Red Hawk Alert message sent to the campus community. It was reported at 9:28 a.m. Captain Janine Brychta of the University Police Department stated that the cause of the activated alarm was a result of a third-party HVAC company cutting a mis-marked line...