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 Aidan Ivers (Sal as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read
#FOCUSFashion: The Brotherhood Shaping Men's Present and Future Display with Necktie Tuesdays
The Brotherhood/La Hermanadad has brought together a community of men on campus who recognize their sense of belonging, confidence and sense of fashion with their weekly Neck Tie Tuesday meetings. The Brotherhood is an organization at Montclair State University with the goal of uplifting Black and brown males in academics, social life and professional life. Neck Tie Tuesday is an...
By Tyler Ventura (Sal as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 7 min read
Professor Jeffrey Gonzalez Ushers in Exciting New Developments for Montclair State's English Department
Podcasts, publishing students’ academic papers, new inventive events and more are just around the corner for English students at Montclair State University, thanks to English professor Jeffery Gonzalez. Gonzalez is beginning the next chapter of Montclair State’s English department. Expected to occur during the Fall 2023 semester, Gonzalez has been given the go-ahead to shift his focus from instructing courses...
By Courtney Lockwood (Sal as desk editor) + 3 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
Yoga: A Path to Healing Trauma
“No matter what your life looks like, you have been through a lot, and you deserve the space to let go and release the weight to move through your day a little bit lighter.”That was the mantra that Emily Paluba, a senior English major with a minor in gender, sexuality and women's studies, began the yoga session in. She sat...
By Roxanne Gribbin (Sal as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
Spring Allergies Attack Students
Spring is officially here at Montclair State University. The cherry blossoms are in bloom and the trees are a vibrant shade of green. Throughout campus, abundant pollen can be found wafting through the air. The beautiful scenery comes at a cost — seasonal allergies. In classrooms, students can be heard sniffling and sneezing. These pesky allergies can cause discomfort and...
By Lynise Olivacce (Sal as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 6 min read
Emayzyah Reeves Takes the Stand as the President of the Pre-Law Society
Emayzyah Reeves, the first Black president of the Pre-Law Society, takes the stand with grace and prosperity. The senior business administration major is the definition of Black girl magic, but the road to where she is now wasn’t easy. She remembers what brought her to where she is today and continues to use it as motivation for where she is...
By Sal DiMaggio (Sal as desk editor) + 3 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read
5 Tasty Meals to Kickstart Your Summer
The semester is almost over, and that means summer is coming soon. Most of us can't wait until classes are done and finals are taken, so we can go on a cruise or a plane to a beautiful island. But until then, we are stuck at school. So in the meantime, here are some on-campus dining options to get you...
By Claudia Martillo (Sal as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read
Come Back to Panem in "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes"
Come back to your favorite 2012 dystopian fiction obsession with “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” by Suzanne Collins. The book is a prequel to “The Hunger Games” trilogy from the perspective of Coriolanus Snow. Snow is the main villain and president of Panem in “The Hunger Games” books, but in the prequel, we are able to learn about Snow...
By Scott Ackerson (Sal as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read
UpLIFT: Free of Judgment, Full of Rewards
If you want a safe, welcoming place to start your fitness journey, then Montclair State University’s very own Recreation Center is a wonderful way to start achieving your goals. However, if the hustle and bustle of the first floor’s stations can be daunting or overwhelming, the center has a brand new weekly program that will help you feel even more...
By Cassandra Michalakis (Sal as desk editor) + 5 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
School Isn't Schooling If It's Not Progressive
Last summer, I took an online class on American Education, partaking in the commonplace practice of reading reviews for it. One that stuck out to me followed along the lines of "I wish I had the money to attend a private school. Too many liberal ideas being pushed, I just want a regular education."I would later discover, ironically enough, that...
By Kayla Mulligan (Sal as desk editor) + 5 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
Extremist Politics Are A Threat to Our Humanity
When you hear “politics,” what do you feel? Do you cringe? Does your heart beat faster, afraid of what outraged opinion may follow? Do you jump at the opportunity to bash our current government? I’m going to guess you most likely don’t experience the most euphoric and hopeful of emotions when you hear the p-word. Politics have become a powder...