A teenage girl’s adolescent years are when she first learns how disappointing the world can be. The hope and wonder that come with childhood begin to drift away as she discovers the perceptions that are laid out before her."The Virgin Suicides" by Jeffrey Eugenides tells the story of a quiet suburban neighborhood in 1970s Detroit that is hit by an...

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Contemporary books tend to be on my summer bookshelf, but I realized I hadn't read a 2022 book while at the shore this year. I skimmed some titles and found my Thanksgiving read. The title was intriguing and upon seeing the synopsis, I wanted to give this "The Handmaid's Tale"-esque book a try.“The School for Good Mothers” by Jessamine Chan...

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Makeup and its usage is a centuries-long debacle that stems from individuals' choice to be liberated, be themselves and show off who they truly are. But every now and then, "woke" hot takes come along whose only goal is to shame others. They put themselves in a vulnerable position that they believe is reserved for them. You cannot relate to...

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Montclair State University students rejoice as the semester is coming to an end on Dec. 21. As the semester winds down and finals are being wrapped up for the year, students are preparing to celebrate the holidays at home with their families once classes conclude. Well, some students get to after classes conclude, but some of them have to celebrate...

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As I’m sure you all know, the holiday season is fast approaching us — and with that comes the influx of cookies and other holiday treats to our kitchen counters. However, no cookie spread is complete without these lemon crumble cookies. If you’re lucky enough to have a roommate who loves to bake, most of these ingredients should be easy...

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The Hillel on campus is a student-run organization for Jewish students. Participants in this club can come to events celebrating their heritage and cultural traditions, as well as hang out and make friends. Hillel offers a learning initiative to help people explore their Jewish religion if they want, and once upon a time, Shabbat dinners and services. Rachel Druker, a...

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Looking for some winter-themed books for the holiday season? With winter break right around the corner, there is no better time to pick one up. This list is compiled of eight books, ranging from classics, mysteries and romances. It also includes adult, YA and middle-grade fiction books. I, myself, am definitely a mood reader. After wrapping up my fall reads,...

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While all the lucky people who aren't college students are still bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, putting up their Christmas trees and singing "It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas,” you and I have lost the light in our eyes as Canvas notifications light up our screens. Here's a recipe to treat yourself and to have a small break from finals...

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Just two miles from campus on Valley Road in Upper Montclair, hidden inside The Mews courtyard behind Toros Restaurant, is a basement level store named Silver Stream Studio, a creative ultimate playground and a place Montclair State students should take advantage of. Montclair has an extensive history of having a lively entertainment and creative scene. The town has always been...

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With flu season in full swing, the controversy of whether or not the flu shot should be required circles back around the Montclair State University campus. Patricia Ruiz, Director of the University Health Center and University Privacy Officer, explains that the shot has not been required since the fall of 2020."The seasonal flu vaccine was only mandated for the fall...

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