Editor-in-Chief of The Montclarion; Montclair State University, B.A. Journalism and Digital Media, Class of 2025 Montclair State University
Worked on 483 assignments, created 130, named on 28 bylines for The Montclarion.
By Harrison Turner (Sal as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 1 min read
Glorious Peace
Lonely unloved spirits run for shelter under cover of a woodland escape. Free from all convictions and their destructive addictions, they found glorious peace. Painters, poets, singers and starving artists found a creative refuge for their creative souls. The cruel indifference of this world and the ice-cold flaming rage from one man to another cannot penetrate the walls of mighty...
By Meagan Kane (Sal as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 3 min read
The Montclarion Wins Five NJPF Awards
The Montclarion has won five awards from the New Jersey Press Foundation's (NJPF) 2024-2025 New Jersey College Newspaper Contest. Four of the awards were for second place, and one was ranked third. All college news organizations across New Jersey are open to submit their works and has nine individual, three online and two newspaper categories. Participants are eligible for awards...
By David Bien-Aime (Sal as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 6 min read
Student Government Association Holds Presidential Debate Forum Ahead of General Election
The Student Government Association (SGA) at Montclair State University held their annual student presidential debate forum leading up to the general election for the 2025-2026 school year. The SGA debate forum was hosted by the Political Science Club with president Mohamed Fayez, club secretary Mia Fayez and SGA legislator Tequyra Hammie moderating the debate. They tackled a wide range of...
By Sal DiMaggio (Sal as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read
BREAKING: University Employees File Discrimination Lawsuit Against Montclair State University
This is a developing and breaking story. The Montclarion will update this article as we get more information. Check back here or follow @themontclarion on Instagram for updates. Two longtime female employees of Montclair State University have filed a discrimination lawsuit against the university, claiming discrimination on the basis of sex, retaliation and failure to promote. In the lawsuit filed...
By Cassandra Michalakis (Sal as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read
Working From Home: Women's Edition
Photo credit: Mary Anne-D'Angelo
Disclaimer: The following article is the opinion of a student writer at Montclair State University. This article does not necessarily reflect the views of The Montclarion or its staff. Home is where the heart is. It’s also America’s untapped piggy bank. In some homes, it's financially feasible for the woman’s sole role to be a caregiver. However, the majority of...
By Meagan Kane (Sal as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 3 min read
SGA Awards $40,000 in Scholarships
The Student Government Association (SGA) at Montclair State University has made history this year, giving out $40,000 in scholarships to undergraduate students. Recipients are chosen based on merit, academics, leadership, community service and financial need. SGA president Mikayla Houston shared the work she and her team performed to reach this goal."As Student Government [Association] president, one of my main goals...
By Adonis Jones (Sal as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read
Men's Basketball Rolls Past Utica University in NCAA First Round
MONTCLAIR, N. J. – Welcome to March, and welcome to history personified in Panzer Athletic Center. On a historic night for Montclair State University, the men's basketball team earned their first-ever home NCAA Division III tournament win, defeating Utica College 79-57 in a dominant fashion. Unaware of the outstanding achievement, graduate guard Kieran Flanagan reflected on what the win meant...
By Elian Saldivar (Sal as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read
Montclair State Campus Band: A Community Band
Photo credit: Elian Saldivar
The Montclair State University Campus Band provides students with an opportunity for students to continue to pursue their musical interests in a community-style band. The campus band is a no-audition, low commitment opportunity for students who may be music majors or non-music majors to continue to play music and their instruments in a relaxed environment. Theodora Sotiropoulos, an adjunct professor...
By David Bien-Aime (Sal as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 3 min read
Timothy Fox of the University Police Department Promoted to Deputy Chief
Timothy Fox has been promoted to deputy chief of the Montclair State University Police Department (UPD), advancing from his previous position as an operation captain. He now works alongside the chief of police, Kieran Barrett, to enhance campus safety and oversee various positions within the department. Fox expressed his gratitude for Barrett and his own commitment to the deputy chief...
By Sal DiMaggio (Sal as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
President Koppell Speaks to Campus Community About President Trump's Executive Orders
Montclair State University President Jonathan Koppell addressed the ongoing executive orders from the Trump administration through a town hall held at Alexander Kasser Theater. He spoke to the campus community on Feb. 26 about how these orders will affect Montclair State University if enforced. Koppell stated that legally, the administration must comply. This comes after reports that federally funded institutions...