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 Colin Luderitz (Sal as collaborator) + 10 others for The Montclarion - 12 min read
Editor's Choice: Hispanic Heritage Month Edition
To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, The Montclarion Editorial Board has put together a special Editor's Choice featuring picks from section editors sharing their favorite films with Hispanic people in front of or behind the camera. From slice-of-life comedies to dark fantasy dramas, there's a little something for everyone this week! Coco (Disney Plus) Fueled by his desire to know more...
By Courtney Lockwood (Sal as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
Simple & "Soup-er" Soup
Soup is one of the first dishes I confidently learned to cook since I started experimenting in the kitchen back in my undergrad years at Towson University, and it has been a staple in my culinary repertoire since. It is warming and healing, especially after long trips or extended periods of eating out when your body needs a reset. I...
By Claudia Martillo (Sal as desk editor) + 5 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read
"Everything I Know About Love" Book Review
“Everything I Know About Love” is the memoir of British journalist and author, Dolly Alderton. The book follows her life from childhood to her 30s as she navigates friendship, romantic relationships, mental and physical health, aging and more. Though the book started slowly, I quickly became engaged in her life and wanted to know how she found a way through...
By Colin Luderitz (Sal as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read
'The Philly Special’: Deep Dish Pizza So Good It’ll Satiate Your Desire To Obliterate The City of Chicago
Everyone knows that the most effective way to instill the fear of God into the heart of a New Yorker, aside from snapping Aaron Rodgers’ achilles tendon, is by making a Chicago-style deep dish pizza. While hardly an orthodox pizza, and certainly not a better pizza than a beloved New York slice, deep dish pizza still earns its place in...
By Sal DiMaggio + 3 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read
1908 Pizzeria: A "Just Okay" Option For A Quick Slice
One of the most famous foods to exist, pizza, is a staple for every American college student (lactose-intolerant individuals aside). And being in New Jersey, Montclair State University students are no strangers to good pizza, whether from the Big Apple itself or their local hometown pizzeria. So Gourmet Dining, the new dining vendor on campus, already had some tough expectations...
By Da'Nae Dunham (Sal as desk editor) + 5 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read
Joseph Parra's 'the edge of flesh and blood': Redefining Digital Desire and Artistic Expression
If you were to ask a young adult what their definition of validation looked like, they would probably describe a sensation similar to a quick text back. You can not blame them either, as most of us do not know how to carefully examine our relationships with intimacy without the mention of modern technology. In a world dominated by digital...
By Allen Macaraeg (Sal as desk editor) + 7 others for The Montclarion - 2 min read
Honoring Hispanic Heritage
On Monday, Sept. 20, 2023, students and faculty gathered on the fourth floor of the Student Center to celebrate the commencement of Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month. The initial plan was to have a flag-raising ceremony outside the Student Center. However, due to inclement weather, this had to be postponed. Dr. Melissa Baralt of the Montclair State University Biology Department...
By Rob Ferguson (Sal as desk editor) + 3 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read
Weekend Life on Campus: Is There Enough to Do?
As the fall semester begins and we kick off a new year, life on campus has officially started back up again for students. During the week, Montclair State University’s campus is buzzing with events and activities hosted by the Center for Student Involvement (CSI) as a part of an effort by administrators to help students become involved in the community...
By Roxanne Gribbin (Sal as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
Tips to Stay on Top of Your School Work
1. Use a calendar or planner to make time for school work in your day. Purchasing a calendar or planner will remind you of deadlines you may have forgotten about. They help you strategically plan your days and manage your time. Small obligations can be easy to forget, so using a planner will help you conquer your days. Using a...
By Ariana Ortiz (Sal as desk editor) + 5 others for The Montclarion - 6 min read
Chick-N-Bap: What You'd Expect, But Worth The Trip Nonetheless
Set in a side corner of Blanton Hall food court, where former fan-favorite Jersey Mike’s once was, is a new dining option for Montclair State University students, Chick-N-Bap. Chick-N-Bap is a Korean-American dining establishment founded by Sung Kim. His ultimate goal was to combine his Korean heritage with American flavors, which has now resulted in five different establishments located across...