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) + 3 others for The Montclarion - 3 min read

Montclair State's Baseball Season Comes to an End

After falling to Kean University in last season’s New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) Tournament, Montclair State University baseball came into 2024 looking to do more damage, and for the most part, they accomplished that. Offensively, Montclair State was a powerhouse yet again as they scored 312 runs, ranking second in the NJAC only behind Kean University. From the mound, the...

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By (Sal as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for The Montclarion - 6 min read

Make Sure You Print When I'm Gone

The first story I ever wrote for the Montclarion was in 2020 for the opinion section, so I suppose it is fitting that my last proper article for publication in this great collegiate paper is for that same section. It was a story titled, "Just Happy to Be Here" and it reflected on the student perspective of a freshman experiencing...

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

EDITORIAL: Montclair State Spring 2024 Report Card

To say it has been an eventful semester at Montclair State University would be an understatement. As always, there have been struggles that students have faced, as well, as new things the university has brought to the table. From FASFA troubles to new dining options, there's a lot for students to talk about. So without further ado, here is the...

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

Interdisciplinary Science Building to Replace Webster Hall, Operational by 2028

Montclair State University students will have a new science building as soon as 2028, according to Montclair State President Jonathan Koppell. Koppell announced this in a budget presentation he held on April 4 and elaborated on the plan more in a meeting with campus media organizations on April 19. The new science building, which would replace Webster Hall, will provide...

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

Product Design Program Closes Its Doors Following This Semester

After 18 years, Montclair State University has decided to close the doors of its product design major following the spring 2024 semester. The decision sent shockwaves throughout the program and has left many students and faculty wondering why. Both students and faculty have learned a lot by joining the program, which was always welcoming to new students. Jack O'Dell, a...

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

Montclair State College of Science and Mathematics Hosts Town Hall

On Tuesday, April 23, The College of Sciences and Mathematics (CSAM) held a Town Hall in Richardson Hall for CSAM students. This Town Hall meeting gave students a platform to voice their concerns, ask for any academic clarifications and suggest ways to improve their learning and social experience. The Dean of CSAM, Lora Billings, led the meeting, giving the students...

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

'The Tortured Poets Department' Does Not Live Up To Taylor Swift's Stature

Global superstar Taylor Swift dropped a new album on April 19 entitled "The Tortured Poets Department."I would say I am one of the lucky Swifties because I got broken up with on the same day Swift dropped her album, presumably so I could get the full experience. Sadly, I regret to inform you all that I did not love this...

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By (Sal as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for The Montclarion - 6 min read

The 2024 Summer Movie Preview

As the semester winds down and the multiplexes open up, let us take a deep dive into some of the most interesting and exciting new films of summer 2024! 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' (May 10)Wes Ball's continuation of the "Planet of the Apes" reboot series, set three centuries after 2017's "War for the Planet of the Apes,"...

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

Saxbys Coffee: The New One-Stop Shop for Coffee and Grilled Cheese

Montclair State University recently incorporated a new addition to its dining options. Students welcomed Saxbys Coffee on April 2, and it has been the talk of the town since then. With wait time nearing two hours some days, it is safe to say that the student-run cafe has been popular with students. Saxbys specializes in two main areas: coffee and...

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

How to Make Shrimp Ceviche

Who doesn't enjoy a delicious, home-cooked meal? In the Ecuadorian culture, it is a delight to enjoy an authentic, savory delicacy called ceviche. It is traditionally served for holidays or any occasion -- either way, once I see ceviche I know I'm in for a treat! The history behind this popular delicacy is that it is a coastal/ethnic dish that...

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