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 Ryan White (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...
By Alex Pavljuk (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...
By Cassandra Michalakis (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...
By Sal DiMaggio (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...
By Nick Batista (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...
By David Bien-Aime (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...
By Avery Nixon (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...
By Colin Luderitz (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,"...
By Sal DiMaggio (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...
By Kimberly Cruz (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...