The town of Montclair is a 'foodie' town. With so many restaurant options, it can be hard to pick which ones you spend an evening eating in. While deciding, maybe consider eating at one of Montclair's Black-owned establishments.1. Cafe Mobay A Caribbean Cafe and restaurant that serves "authentic and contemporary" Jamaican cuisine. Immediately once entering, you are greeted by music....

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Montclair State University welcomed Saxbys, a student-run cafe to their campus with a grand opening event, held yesterday April 2. The cafe offers menu items such as coffee, energy drinks, smoothies, grilled cheese and more. Brian Conway, director of dining services at Montclair State worked alongside the Saxbys team to provide statements. The team consists of Sajeda Virji, brand communications...

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Black History Month is a time when Black people are recognized for their struggle, celebrated for their achievements and honored for their hard work. This year’s Black History Month observance theme is “African Americans and the Arts,” and what better way to commemorate that theme than by taking the time to acknowledge Black authors and some of their spellbinding work....

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When walking across the campus of Bloomfield College of Montclair State University, you can find students gathered on the green or inside buildings conversing about various topics. Physically, the campus is small, being that you can get from one side to another in less than ten minutes. There is a student body of 1,299, and there are not many unknown...

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Lit by a single lamp on her desk, Danielle Epps’s office is a cozy and inviting space, warmed by a tungsten light. Tucked away on the third floor of University Hall, many students have knocked on her door and sat down at the round table in the corner, telling her about their day or asking her for advice. Epps’s wall...

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“Meet me at Java Love!” is a common phrase at the campus of Montclair State University. The popular spot brings back regulars and entices new customers daily. Java Love Coffee creates an un-replicable atmosphere that keeps customers coming back. Two of the three Java love locations exist in Montclair within a short distance from the college. Jodie Dawson and Kristine...

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I am very aware of the fact that I find a new favorite book each time I write a book review, a quality which understandably takes me out of the running for the title of “Best Unbiased Book Reviewer.” But I have once again found it. Yes, the best book I have ever read. And I truly urge you all...

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On March 4, the Office of Social Justice and Diversity (OSJD) hosted a celebration to mark the start of Women’s History Month with a flag-raising event in front of the Center for Computing and Information Science (CCIS) building. Members of the university community gathered as women across campus spoke, including vice president of student development and campus life Dawn Soufleris....

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Amidst the hustle and bustle of Route 46, there is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered on the threshold of culinary delight. Nestled in the heart of Clifton, Burger Station promises the beginning of a cooking sensation. Join me as we explore the choices, atmosphere, design, cleanliness, cost and overall dining experiences that await within the walls of this...

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The student-run Montclair State University Food Recovery Network chapter is preparing to begin recoveries in the next month. The organization's mission is to reduce or completely eliminate food waste on campus by reallocating wasted food to charities around Montclair. The organization is resuming operations after a several-year break caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. It is awaiting Student Government Association (SGA)...

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