Sal DiMaggio

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 130, named on 29 bylines for The Montclarion.

By (Sal as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 7 min read

Salange Bell: From the Soccer Pitch to the Basketball Court

Since 1990, there have been five women who have won New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) goalkeeper of the year for Montclair State University. Out of the five, Salange Bell is the only one to earn the prestigious honor as a freshman. Coming off a successful 2023 campaign that saw the Red Hawks reach the NCAA Division III tournament, no one...

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By (Sal as editor-in-chief) + 3 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read

Women's Basketball Advances to NJAC Title Game

MONTCLAIR, N. J. – Standout performances by freshman forward Alyssa Craigwell and senior center Olivia Vero helped carry the Montclair State University women's basketball team to a 67-55 victory in the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) semifinal game. They defeated number three seeded William Paterson University. The Red Hawks are now set to take on The College of New Jersey...

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By (Sal as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read

Men's Basketball Advances to the NJAC Final

MONTCLAIR, N. J. – In a sold out, electric atmosphere at Panzer Athletic Center, the Montclair State University Red Hawks tamed the Lions of The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) with an 80-62 victory to advance to the NJAC finals for the first time since 2003. After four straight losses in the semifinals dating back to 2021, the win marks...

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By (Sal as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 3 min read

Women's Basketball Falls to TCNJ in Regular Season Finale

The Montclair State University women's basketball team fell to The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) in a pivotal matchup for the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) regular season title. The Lions won the game 72-63. The Lions secured home-court advantage for the postseason. The Red Hawks entered the game on a 13-game winning streak and were aiming for their first...

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By (Sal as editor-in-chief) + 5 others for The Montclarion - 1 min read

Confusion on Campus as Classes Without Rooms Get Moved to Online

This semester, Montclair State University students were surprised when their first day of classes had an unexpected problem. There was no assigned classroom for their courses. Several classes around campus were left without a designated classroom, leaving professors to find a solution on short notice. While this issue was not caused by an actual shortage of classrooms, it was a...

By (Sal as editor-in-chief) + 2 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read

"La Cantina" at Blanton Plaza: Good Food, But More Rice Bowls Are Just Repetitive

When students came back from spring break, they were greeted with a change in the food court of Blanton Hall. Where Chick 'n' Bap once resided was a new dining option, named La Cantina. Marketed as an authentic Latin option, I was curious to see the menu offerings. To my disappointment, the menu featured the same type of food that...

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By (Sal as editor-in-chief) + 5 others for The Montclarion - 1 min read

UPD Police Blotter: 2/11-2/18

The Montclair State University Police Department provides The Montclarion with a weekly police blotter, which shares the forms of crime and other incidents that have been reported on campus. Swipe left to read what was documented for the time period of Feb. 11 to Feb. 18. Writer: Meagan Kane>themontclarion...

By (Sal as editor-in-chief) + 5 others for The Montclarion - 1 min read

Montclair State Uses Heat Sensors to Assess Space Utilization

As part of Montclair State University’s ongoing efforts to optimize campus spaces, University Facilities is performing a Space Utilization Study, collecting data from various areas on campus based on usage patterns.“Patterns of occupancy for classrooms, conference rooms, lounges, labs, offices and workstations will be analyzed at the building level to determine trends related to space use,” an article on the...

By (Sal as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read

Montclair State's PRSSA Bateman Team Launches Every Library Every Voice campaign

Photo credit: Libby Brennan

Montclair State University’s 2025 Public Relations Student Society of America Bateman Team is ready to lead – and read. The PRSSA Bateman Team recently started their Every Library Every Voice campaign, which advocates for nonprofit EveryLibrary’s mission to support public libraries and fight against media censorship. Montclair State’s Every Library, Every Voice campaign is competing against universities across the country...

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By (Sal as editor-in-chief) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read

A Date to Die For: Heart Eyes Brings Romance and Chills

In the spirit of Valentine's Day, Heart Eyes finds a fresh balance between romantic comedy and slasher horror. Directed by Josh Ruben, this 2025 film brings together two seemingly opposite genres in a way that is fun as it is thrilling and takes the viewer on a roller coaster of romance, suspense, and plenty of bloody moments. Heart Eyes is...

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