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 Olivia Yayla (Sal as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
'Neon Gods' Is A Drop-Dead Gorgeous Read
As we come to the end of Valentine's season, I can not help but admit how badly I have needed a new book to take out on coffee shop dates, to spend time with, but mostly, to love. With all jokes aside, there is truly nothing like that fictional book boyfriend who ruins any living, breathing man’s chances in real...
By Rob Ferguson (Sal as desk editor) + 5 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
Montclair State Culturs Hosts "Cultur-ella" Festival Celebrating Diversity
On Thursday, Feb 24, Montclair State University Culturs hosted "Cultur-ella," in the Student Center Ballrooms, an event which highlighted appreciating diversity for students. Montclair State Culturs is a project of the school's Public Relations Student Society of the America chapter as a part of the Bateman Case Study Competition to create a merged communications campaign in collaboration with Culturs Magazine....
By Sal DiMaggio (Sal as desk editor) + 7 others for The Montclarion - 3 min read
BREAKING: Car Fire Disrupts Morning Commute at Montclair State
On Feb. 21, students at Montclair State University faced mass disruption during the mid-morning commute to and from campus as a car fire of unknown origins caught ablaze on the third floor of the Red Hawk Parking Deck. The parking garage, located next to the Montclair State police station and Alexander Kasser Theater, caught the attention of students and authorities...
By Lynise Olivacce (Sal as desk editor) + 3 others for The Montclarion - 9 min read
The Ballroom Scene Graces the Runway at the Red Hawk Community Ball
Everyone wants a place they go to decompress. To feel free. To be liberated in a society where one often feels confined. On the night of Feb. 26, the Red Hawk Community Ball at Montclair State University was an embodiment of that. It was an infectious feeling of exhilaration. An environment that is an apt assessment of acceptance, inclusivity and...
By Lynise Olivacce (Sal as desk editor) + 3 others for The Montclarion - 9 min read
Montclair State's Aryanna Salmon Wins First Place in Newark Fashion Week Festival
Aryanna Salmon was in the middle of creating her collection and she was thrilled to show off her Peruvian-Indigenous inspired designs in an industry that lacks such perspective. But that rush quickly went away when she received the phone call that her mother was in a severe accident overseas in Rome, Italy. The senior fashion design major lost motivation to...
By Sal DiMaggio (Sal as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 9 min read
From Beach Cleanups to the White House: How Richard Steiner-Otoo is Leaving His Mark as a Public Servant
If you have walked around the campus of Montclair State University, chances are you have heard of Richard Steiner-Otoo. Whether as president of the Student Government Association (SGA) or in one of his many other roles on campus, the senior geographic, environmental and urban studies student has maintained an active presence on campus since his freshman year.“I feel like I'm...
By Allen Macaraeg (Sal as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 1 min read
Pebbles Gotcha Day
On Feb. 17, students celebrated the "gotcha day" of Pebbles, Montclair State University's very own puppy mascot. The afternoon featured a celebration in the Student Center Ballrooms where different campus organizations were able to showcase their features. Some of these organizations included the Student Government Association, the Office of Commuter Life, Residence Life and the Office of Student Belonging. After...
By Kayla Arroyo (Sal as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
Top 10 Products For A Natural Makeup Look
Natural makeup or "clean girl makeup" has been a trend that has been going on since 2022. The goal is to look dewy like you are not wearing makeup. Here are my top favorite makeup products that I love to use to get that look. All of the skin products that are mentioned contain ingredients that will not clog your...
By Jennifer Sanchez (Sal as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 6 min read
JerseyJoe: A Montclair State Student's Rise To The Top Of Your "For You" Page
A young superstar in the making, camouflaged as a student, is making it big through his social media platform on TikTok. Throughout Lepinski’s childhood, he has been dancing since he could move his feet. He did not start making videos until he was a sophomore dorming at Machuga Heights at Montclair State University in 2021. “I was really bored and...
By Allen Macaraeg (Sal as collaborator) + 8 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read
Students Campaign to Save Fox Theatre
On Thursday, Feb. 15, Montclair State University theatre studies students and lovers gathered on the Amphitheater steps to rally to save the L. Howard Fox Theatre. This event was the result of weeks of online discussion and an on-campus movement to keep the theatre as is. Andrew Mees, Montclair State’s media relations director, explained that while no plans have been...