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 - 5 min read

Kendrick Lamar gives Powerful Performance at Super Bowl Halftime Show

Kendrick Lamar has achieved many accomplishments from 2024-2025, including releasing his album GNX and his single, “Not Like Us,” winning five Grammys. Adding to that list will now be performing at the 59th Super Bowl Halftime Show. In the past year, Kendrick Lamar has strengthened his reputation as an artist unafraid of calling out the truths of life. This could...

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

Men's Basketball Clinches First NJAC Regular Season Title in 44 Years

MONTCLAIR, N. J. – Seven straight wins over The College of New Jersey (TCNJ). But none as big as this. On Senior Night, in front of their home crowd, the Montclair State University men's basketball team didn't just add another win – but were able to clinch the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) regular season title for the first time...

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

Montclair State University Considered As Partner Institution for New Jersey City University

Montclair State University is one of two institutions being considered as a potential partner for New Jersey City University (NJCU), as the Jersey City-based institution has been experiencing financial challenges since 2022. An article published by NJ.com in January reported that Montclair State and Kean University had been chosen as the final candidates for this partnership. The selected institution will...

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

Montclair State's Semester in LA Students Find Community Amidst the City's Wildfire Crisis

LOS ANGELES, C. A. – Last month, a series of wildfires set Los Angeles ablaze. Thousands were forced to evacuate, including everyday families, celebrities and people of all economic classes, with some homes, belongings and mementos rendered unsalvageable. The situation proved concerning to Montclair State students in the Semester in LA program, catered toward juniors within the School of Communication...

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

Montclair State University Considered As Partner Institution for New Jersey City University

Montclair State University is one of two institutions being considered as a potential partner for New Jersey City University (NJCU), as the Jersey City-based institution has been experiencing financial challenges since 2022. An article published by NJ.com in January reported that Montclair State and Kean University had been chosen as the final candidates for this partnership. The selected institution will...

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

Column: Three Big Storylines for Women’s Basketball’s Clash with TCNJ

The Montclair State University women’s basketball team has not known defeat in the calendar year 2025. Now they look to close out the regular season with a win over The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), a squad loaded with high-end talent. There is a lot at stake, so here is what fans need to know going into the big game.1....

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

Column: Men's Basketball Looks to Nab Top Seed in Regular-Season Finale

Every game at Panzer Athletic Center feels like a big one, but Wednesday night’s men’s basketball clash represents the climax of the regular season on its final day. The top-seeded Montclair State Men’s Basketball team has already clinched at least one home game in the 2024-2025 New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) tournament. With a win, they’ll earn themselves the right...

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

EDITORIAL: Opinion’s Greatest Hits

Photo credit: Christian Vera

Every semester, it feels like The Montclarion’s opinion section has the same old complaints about Montclair State University. Dining sucks! Parking sucks! There are too many students! Frankly, it is just repetitive. So, this semester, the editorial team has decided to compile these age old complaints into one, big article and grade how the school has done in each category...

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

Gavin O'Melia on Love

The human mind is allegedly the most complex organ in the human body, perhaps to some, but I use mine all the time. Its mystique is rivaled only by a slinky that got tangled up and that thing where someone makes it look like they’re pulling their thumb off their hand with their other hand but really it’s just tucked...

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

UPD Police Blotter Feb. 4 to Feb. 11

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. 4 to Feb. 11. Writer: Meagan Kane>themontclarion...