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 Cassandra Michalakis (Sal as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read
#FOCUS: The Morals of America
Photo credit: Mary Anne-D'Angelo
Perhaps the politicians in Louisiana have not tuned in to the radio recently. If they did, they would see how young people are already familiar with three of the Ten Commandments, as cited in the hit pop song “Karma” by Jojo Siwa. This past summer, Louisiana became the first state to mandate the presentation of the Ten Commandments in every...
By Yolenskie Jules (Sal as editor-in-chief) + 5 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
#FOCUS: Does Politics Belong in the Sports World?
With the overturn of Roe v. Wade and questions about immigration and inflation still being a major issue, there is much at stake for the American people during the 2024 presidential election. On July 21, 2024, President Joe Biden announced that he was withdrawing from the presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as his replacement. Since then, many...
By Ben Coulson (Sal as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 3 min read
#FOCUS: Why Does My Vote Matter in This Election?
In such politically divisive times, many feel this year has been overshadowed by the daily headlines of the upcoming presidential election between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. As the country divides in opinion, so do the voters. While techniques of swaying voters to either side of the two-party system gather millions of supporters, one cannot help to notice the continual...
By Meagan Kane (Sal as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
#FOCUS: 'On the Road' to Pennsylvania: Students Share Their Experience
The eight students of videojournalism professor Steve McCarthy's On the Road course recently traveled to the swing state of Pennsylvania from of Oct. 3 to Oct. 6 to report on the upcoming presidential election. This semester's version of the course, titled "Swing-state Election Coverage: Reporting from Pennsylvania," gave students the opportunity to travel out-of-state and hear the opinions of residents...
By Rob Ferguson (Sal as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 3 min read
#FOCUS: Here's How Students Can Vote On Campus
Considering the tight schedule college students often face while balancing work and school, making time to go to a physical poll location and vote is often a challenge. However, New Jersey is one of 28 states to allow absentee voting, or voting with a mail-in ballot, without requiring an excuse. Here's how to apply for and send a mail-in ballot....
By Hailey Read (Sal as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 8 min read
Updated Expressive Activity Policy Raises Concern, University to Clarify Soon
Montclair State University released an updated edition of their Expressive Activity Policy on Oct. 18, which was first released in 2021. The updates include definitions for different types of activity, when and where activity can take place and revised regulations for this activity. This comes after a year of protests, demonstrations and activities both at Montclair State and college campuses...
By Karen Prado (Sal as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
Historic Latina Sorority Lambda Theta Alpha Celebrates Sisterhood and Heritage
Photo credit: Karen Prado
It was a bright and welcoming evening as the ladies of Lambda Theta Alpha hosted a "Mi Cultura" event, where different organizations represented a wide array of cultures and nationalities. Their contagious smiles and vibrancy lit up the Student Center Ballroom as chapter secretary Nayelli Rios and chapter president Jennifer Manzano created a positive environment, connecting with other supporting organizations...
By Kaitlin Swift (Sal as editor-in-chief) + 6 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read
'Piece By Piece' Shows Pharrell Williams Like Never Before
Photo credit: IMDb.com
From Morgan Neville, director of many acclaimed documentaries such as “20 Feet from Stardom” and “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” comes a one-of-a-kind documentary about the life of artist Pharrell Williams, animated entirely by LEGO pieces. “Piece by Piece” uses its animated medium to tell the PG-ified tale of Pharrell Williams, one of the most iconic producers and artists of...
By Lauren Rivera (Sal as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 3 min read
Six New Officers Added To Montclair State University's Police Department
Montclair State University’s Police Department has welcomed six new officers to its force, as well as promoted three officers to the rank of sergeant. The department held a Swearing-In Ceremony on Oct. 9 to induct the officers Brunson Graham, Danielle Dougherty, Christopher Gray, Mahbub Hossain, Brian Dominguez and Austin Reid. Before coming to Montclair State, these officers will be attending...
By Gloria Perez (Sal as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for The Montclarion - 6 min read
Kean derrota a Montclair State Fútbol Americano en un Final Emocionante
Montclair State y Kean University se enfrentaron por quincuagésima vez en la historia, y ambos equipos lucharon por el dominio en su tradicional rivalidad. MONTCLAIR, Nueva Jersey - El sábado por la noche en Sprague Field, el equipo de fútbol americano de la Universidad Estatal de Montclair fue derrotado por la Universidad de Kean, 16-13, en un partido reñido. En...