On Thursday, Feb. 8, the University Galleries premiered its new solo art exhibit, “Case Studies 4: Hilliary Gabryel - Side Sleeper” in the Alexander Kasser Theater lobby. The theater, which formerly housed permanent artwork, rotates its selection every semester to host a new artist. Queens-based sculptor Hilliary Gabryel’s “Side Sleeper” exhibit features a collection of sculptures built from repurposed antique...

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The Super Bowl is coming up, and if you are a big fan of the National Football League, there is a 93.7% chance that your team did not make the big game. Maybe they lost in heartbreaking fashion during the conference championship. Maybe their star quarterback got injured four plays into the first game. Maybe they lost the Super Bowl...

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If you are trying to pull yourself out of a reading slump, look no further than “Icebreaker” by Hannah Grace. Throughout my time reading this book, my jaw did not leave the floor. The influx of plot twists and drama kept me thoroughly entertained. Many times I had to re-read sentences because I could not believe my eyes.“Icebreaker” is a...

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On Feb. 1, Montclair State University celebrated the start of Black History Month with a flag-raising event in front of the Center for Computing and Information Science (CCIS) building. The event began with a procession starting at Cole Hall, led by three officers from the University Police Department. Members of the university community followed behind them, including university president Jonathan...

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I stumbled across "The Idiot" on a blind date with a book. For those who do not know, a blind date with a book is where you can buy a book without knowing what the cover looks like. A late night at Barnes and Noble and an impulsive purchase led to a book with just a rock on the cover....

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Let’s admit it; this semester had a brutally cold start. The campus was covered in icy snow on the first day of classes. The holiday magic is gone, you are dressing for survival and you regret not dropping that one class. Getting through the winter might seem like a daunting task right now, so here is a list of five...

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With its tough exterior and 225-year history, one Northern New Jersey bar has proved to be an iconic landmark amongst constant chaos. The Great Notch Inn sits on State Route 46 West, bordering Little Falls and Woodland Park, New Jersey. It is known for its live music, bringing in local acts performing jazz and classic rock. The Notch, as some...

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On Nov. 27, the Montclair State University Car Club lined up some of their cars on the Student Center Quad and hosted a canned food drive. In collaboration with the Dominican Student Organization, they collected non-perishable food donations that went to Toni’s Kitchen in the town of Montclair. Founded in 2018 by Omar Zadeh and originally under the name "MSU...

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In understanding the history of New Jersey and the United States, one would be remiss not to acknowledge the background and contributions of native and Indigenous people. In the 2022-2023 academic year, Montclair State University introduced the Native American and Indigenous Studies (NAIS) minor to those interested in tackling the US legacy of racial injustice and settler colonialism. This semester...

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In the chilling months of fall and upcoming winter, some may argue this is the best time to read a mystery book. And by some, I mean myself. "The Mysterious Affair at Styles" is one of Agatha Christie's lesser-known novels. But that does not mean it is any less intriguing. Readers meet Poirot the detective featured in famous works like...

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