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's Garfield Club is the Cat's Meow

Montclair State University has a new club in town, and it's the cat’s meow. Junior transfer student Yitzi Halberstam has founded Montclair State’s Garfield Club. Meetings occur every other Wednesday in University Hall room 2026 from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m. Halberstam initially started Garfield Club during his time at Bergen Community College, as a place for students to gather and...

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

Women’s Soccer Dismantles Arcadia 4-0

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MONTCLAIR, N. J. – The Montclair State University women’s soccer team out shot the Arcadia University Knights 29-4 en route to a 4-0 victory on a crisp night under the lights of Montclair State University Soccer Park. Four different Red Hawks, including two who came off the bench, found the back of the net as the Knights were clearly outmatched...

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

Men's Soccer Extends NJAC Unbeaten Streak with Win Over TCNJ

MONTCLAIR, N. J. – On Saturday night at Montclair State University Soccer Park, the Red Hawks defeated The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) 3-1 to continue their winning streak in conference play. With this eighth straight victory, Montclair State now holds an 8-2-1 overall record and 3-0 in the NJAC. Montclair State emerged strong from the first whistle, pressing hard...

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

New Jersey Mask Bans Are Dangerous For Everyone, Not Just Disabled People

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Mask bans are on the rise across the country, and a new bill proposed by New Jersey State Sen. Jon Bramnick raises a critical question: are mask bans a threat or a safeguard for public safety? Many political officials have been actively advocating for mask bans for months, and some states have already passed such legislation. North Carolina, for instance,...

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By (Sal as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 2 min read

Students Curious of the Red Hawk Diner's Status

The Red Hawk Diner has been closed since the start of the fall 2024 semester due to financial troubles, according to Montclair State's director of dining services. Since the start of the semester, students have been left wondering about the diner's status. After previously being open every day in the spring, there has been no communication about to students about...

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

Student Opinion: The Cons Of The College Mergence

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Disclaimer: The following article is the opinion of a student writer at Montclair State University. This article does not necessarily reflect the views of The Montclarion or its staff. What may have been presented as a chance to unify two geographically and socially-connected schools has seemingly become more complicated than anticipated. The historic merge of Montclair State University and Bloomfield...

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

Welcome Duo: A New Multi-Factor Authentication System at Montclair State University

Montclair State University recently introduced Duo Multi-factor Authentication (MFA), a cloud based service allowing a smoother and faster authentication process for students. According to a statement from the Informational Technology Division, to enroll in the system, students will need to register at least one device with Duo. This can be a smartphone, tablet, “non smart” cellphone or a landline phone....

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

Powering Through the Rain: Homecoming 2024 at Montclair State University

On a rainy day last Saturday, Montclair State University hosted its annual Homecoming celebration. Red Hawks of past and present joined together to celebrate the day's festivities, scattered throughout Cole Hall, Chapin Drive and the Amphitheater. The day started at 11 a.m. with live performances facilitated by student-led radio station WMSC 90.3 FM and a live episode of "Cooking with...

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

Are Montclair State University's Shuttle Services Reliable for Students?

With concepts like the all-campus loop, the Bloomfield shuttle, and even the new Night Hawk shuttle, many students aim to take advantage of the shuttle services to get around both on and off campus. However, despite their designed convenience, the common themes of delays and overcrowding on shuttles affects students' ability to get to class on time. Jason Bonilla, a...

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

Montclair State University Celebrates Togetherness and Community at Homecoming

Students, staff, alumni and faculty united with friends and family members to celebrate Montclair State University’s homecoming despite poor weather conditions. With events such as student performances at the amphitheater, alumni events, campus tours, the homecoming football game and more, people gathered together to celebrate Homecoming 2024. Between the hours of 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., alumni events were throughout...

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