Sekhena Sembenu

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Worked on 367 assignments, created 3, named on 9 bylines for The Montclarion.

By (Sekhena as managing editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 2 min read

The Girl From the Dark Side

I never liked her,but she's still there. Just waitingto be released. She bides her timeuntil she knows she can come outand release her rageupon her target. Her dark eyesstare out into the world. She constantly looks at her surroundingsand glares at thosewho have made her who she is. She remembers her pastand glares at her memorieswhile she plungesinto an ocean...

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By (Sekhena as managing editor) + 3 others for The Montclarion - 3 min read

Mixed Signals Abound at The Sonic Sundown

She moved fluidly to the music. The transient sounds of Bauhaus cutting through the twisting, and taunting crowd of lost souls in search of something short-lived. Janet’s head was cocked back and the whites of her eyes shook to and from amidst the multitude of disorienting colored strobe lights engulfing the nodding and twitching sea she found herself floating in....

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By (Sekhena as managing editor) + 3 others for The Montclarion - 3 min read

EDITORIAL: The Headache of Registration

Every single semester, students go through the same headache of registering for classes. It is a constant battle to try and register as the website is constantly down, signing people out or taking forever to load. Last year, The Montclarion reported, "Montclair State University students were prepared to register for the upcoming academic term until the institution’s Banner student system...

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By (Sekhena as managing editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 3 min read

Men’s Soccer Wins NJAC Title

After going into the locker room trailing 1-0, the number five ranked Montclair State University men’s soccer team struck back with four second half goals to win the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) Championship. Junior midfielder Amer Lukovic found the back of the net twice in the Red Hawk’s 4-2 victory over Rowan University. The match was personal for the...

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By (Sekhena as managing editor) + 3 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read

Montclair State Women's Basketball is Poised for a Rebound Season

Colder temperatures are on the horizon as winter approaches and the Montclair State University's women’s basketball team is set to get back on the floor and hope to bring the heat to the Panzer Athletic Center in 2023. The Red Hawks are coming off of a relatively mediocre season as they finished 2022 with a record of 11-14. However, a...

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By (Sekhena as managing editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read

Men's Basketball is Set for Another Action Packed Season

The return of basketball is just around the corner, and the high flying men's basketball team is set to bring another year of excitement to the Panzer Athletic Center. Last season, the Red Hawks had a tremendous year. The team's overall record was 22-6 and the team finished third in the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) while ultimately losing second...

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By (Sekhena as managing editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read

Something We Have, But Need More: Filipino American Pop Culture

The month of October commemorates the first Filipinos to arrive in the United States on Oct. 18, 1587. I may be just a second-generation half-Filipina, but I still continue to exhibit pride in my Filipino blood, especially during this wonderful month that asks us to recognize such a nurturing, good-hearted culture. Montclair State University offers a welcoming college community to...

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By (Sekhena as managing editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read

Exciting Overtime Win for the Red Hawks

The Red Hawks put on a gutsy performance Saturday afternoon as they pulled out their first win of the NJAC tournament. It was a thrilling matchup filled with a ton of exciting moments as the final score of the game was 3-2. The Red Hawks looked very sharp and got a lot of shots on the net to open up...

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By (Sekhena as desk editor) + 3 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read

EDITORIAL: Logged Out: NetID's New Multi-Factor Authentication Headache

Digital security is very important in this day and age. Many businesses, schools and people store information online. Because of this, multi-factor authentication has been implemented here at Montclair State University. You may be asking, what is multi-factor authentication? Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is "a multi-step account login process that requires users to enter more information than just a password. For...

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By (Sekhena as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read

EDITORIAL: The Importance of Hispanic-Serving Institutions

From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated nationally by Hispanic and Latino Americans to feel proud of their heritage. In last week's editorial, we discussed issues within the Hispanic and Latino communities. This week, we will look at the importance of Montclair State University's status as a Hispanic-serving institution. Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) are defined as institutions...

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