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 483 assignments, created 130, named on 29 bylines for The Montclarion.

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

Montclair State University Police Blotter: Nov. 6 to Nov. 11

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. 6 to Nov....

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

Women’s Cross Country Makes History Early into the Season

For the first time in Montclair State University’s history, cross country is ranked in the top 10 of the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Metro Region Rankings. Although the cross country team has only run in two meets so far, their effective performances have placed them eighth in the USTFCCCA Metro Region Rankings. This...

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

NJAC Playoffs: Field Hockey Sent Home After Heartbreaking Overtime Loss

EWING, N. J. – The Montclair State University field hockey team left it all on the turf during Wednesday afternoon's New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) Tournament semifinal match. Unfortunately for the Red Hawks, they still fell short. The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) withstood a late run of Montclair State momentum to take a 2-1 victory. The Red Hawks spent...

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By (Sal as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 3 min read

Women's Soccer Falls Short in NJAC Final

EWING, N. J. – Going into Saturday's New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) women's soccer final, The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) was unbeaten and on an 11-game win streak. During their regular season matchup on Oct. 5, TCNJ would defeat Montclair State University, 2-1. One month later, the Red Hawks had a chance at revenge. The game started out very...

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

MSU4Palestine Holds First Demonstration Since Expressive Policy Update

MSU4Palestine held a placard demonstration on the brick patio area across the student center on Oct. 29, holding up signs that contained the pictures and names of Palestinian and Jewish children killed amid the humanitarian crisis and conflict in Gaza. This demonstration was the first one held on campus since Montclair State University updated its Expressive Activity Policy on Oct....

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repose

I’ll just rot maggot earscollect sinew songrasp buzz beetles ravage from toe to the last words forgotten on my tongueall the withering unkempt roots reach preach to upturned eyessockets stealing solace in the shatter of my skull and when my box is lost to loam and all nail rust dust haloes my head I’ll just rot some moreI’ll just rot...

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

paleosols

I want to pound your words to poultice, catch their shapeless hum as I set them to steep. I want to trace your temptations across ginger tea leaves. Where is your rabid, the sultry curl of your spite? I miss it, I miss you in lightning bug night. In the canopy call give meyour knuckles knocked words. The ones silent...

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By (Sal as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 3 min read

Photo Essay: Men's Soccer Season in Jeopardy After Loss in NJAC Semifinals

MONTCLAIR, N. J. – A late rally at Montclair State University soccer park was not enough as Montclair State men’s soccer dropped what could be their final game in 2024. The Red Hawks, who earned the number two seed in the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) Tournament, found themselves with an opportunity to leave campus for the final time this...

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By (Sal as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for The Montclarion - 2 min read

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...

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

Arson Investigation at Student Center Underway

An active arson investigation is underway at Montclair State University as of Tuesday, Nov. 5. At 3:45 p.m., University Police responded to a report of a fire in the Student Center, located on the main campus. It was reported specifically inside the men’s restroom on the second floor. Chief of Police Kieran Barrett shared that a toilet paper dispenser had...