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) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 3 min read

Montclair State and Rowan University To Play In First-Ever "Breakfast Bowl"

Photo credit: Matt DeLuca

Is it Taylor ham or pork roll? The decades-long New Jersey debate will finally be settled after Montclair State University and Rowan University clash in their annual rivalry football game. On Monday, both institutions announced the creation of "The Breakfast Bowl", which will determine if New Jersey's popular deli meat will be known as Taylor ham or pork roll for...

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

Women's Soccer Gearing Up For Tough Playoff Push

Photo credit: Matt DeLuca

As the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) season comes to a close, another one opens as the playoffs are set to begin this weekend. Montclair State University's women's soccer team looks to continue their swift momentum into the playoffs, ending their season with five wins out of six in the NJAC. The team is still undefeated at home with their...

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

Men's Soccer Returns to the Win Column After Defeating Ramapo 3-1

Photo credit: Wyatt Lardieri

Montclair State University's New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) rival, the Ramapo Roadrunners, visited the Montclair State soccer park on Wednesday night to take on the Red Hawks. Montclair State's lost to Rowan on Oct. 19 marked the Red Hawks' first loss in the NJAC since 2022, and the Red Hawks were ready to get back their winning streak. The game...

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

Volleyball Dominates Rutgers-Newark on Senior Night for Their 7th Win in a Row

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On what would be a memorable senior night the Montclair State University Red Hawks cruised to victory over the Rutgers-Newark Scarlet Raiders – winning in straight sets. Montclair State head coach Eduardo Stawinski talked about what it meant to win on senior night, “it's always awesome to send the seniors out on their senior night celebration with a win,” said...

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

L. Howard Fox Studio Theatre To Be Demolished in January 2025, Virtual Reality Lab to Replace It

Photo credit: Kaitlin Swift

After the Save The Fox showcase offered a promising end to last semester, Montclair State University students were shocked to learn on Sept. 26 that the L. Howard Fox Studio Theatre is being replaced with the upcoming Dreamscape Learn virtual reality (VR) lab. Kathleen Kelley, the chairperson for the theatre and dance department, sent an email to theater and dance...

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By (Sal as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for The Montclarion - 9 min read

Lower The Window

Officer Pleakly studied Salvatore Feragucci’s face as if a midterm followed the interrogation. He searched for a glimpse, a sliver, a single grain of emotion that contradicted the clear revulsion and remorse smeared across Salvatore’s face. But Officer Pleakly found nothing but despair in the eyes of the suspect; in the eyes of the husband whose pupils bore bullet holes...

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By (Sal as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 10 min read

Double Sided

“Man, I look good today,” I said as I stared at my mirror. It's crazy how fast it took me to get ready. My curly hair tends to be a problem, along with my faded tattoo. “Eddie, stop staring at yourself in the mirror and get downstairs to eat your breakfast!” she yelled.“Oh, my bad, Ma. Coming!” I answered.“You have...

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

Column: Hinchcliffe Stadium Adds Historic Value to Montclair State-William Patterson Football Game

Saturday's football game between Montclair State University and William Paterson University was set to be another edition of a classic New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) matchup. This go-around however, the teams came together to pay homage to the history of a once-lost local treasure. The Red Hawks faced the Pioneers at Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson. After closing its doors in...

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

PHOTO ESSAY: Montclair State University Hispanic Heritage Month Block Party

As the sun shone brightly over the Student Center Quad, Montclair State University's 4th annual Hispanic Heritage Month block party filled the air with the lively sounds of Latin music. The event drew students, faculty and staff into a festive gathering that highlighted the richness of Latino and Hispanic culture through music, food and dance. The event was put on...

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

#FOCUS: First-Time Voters Share Their Opinions on the 2024 Election

According to Tufts’ CIRCLE, eight million new voters have aged into the 2024 election cycle. Some believe that Gen-Z could play a decisive role in what has become a tight race. With less than a month until Election Day, most voters are locking in their decisions on which candidates have their vote in the 2024 election. First-time voters must navigate...

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