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By Paula Milian (Sekhena as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read
Reggaeton Needs a Renovation
Musicians like Bad Bunny, Karol G, J Balvin, Shakira, and many others are dominating Latin music today. Some of them have been able to cross over to American audiences, the most powerful example being Bad Bunny, whose album "Un Verano Sin Ti" was nominated for a Grammy this year. No one can deny the influence these artists have on the...
By Dani Mazariegos (Sekhena as managing editor) + 5 others for The Montclarion - 2 min read
The Sun Came Out and Shined on Montclair State University's Homecoming Day
On Saturday, September 30 was Montclair State University's Homecoming celebration. The day was filled with laugher, carnival games, and many other festivities. The events started later than anticipated due to the rain, however when it was time to welcome alumni, students, faculty, and family members of both Bloomfield college and Montclair state University the clouds cleared up and for a...
By Colin Luderitz (Sekhena as collaborator) + 10 others for The Montclarion - 12 min read
Editor's Choice: Hispanic Heritage Month Edition
To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, The Montclarion Editorial Board has put together a special Editor's Choice featuring picks from section editors sharing their favorite films with Hispanic people in front of or behind the camera. From slice-of-life comedies to dark fantasy dramas, there's a little something for everyone this week! Coco (Disney Plus) Fueled by his desire to know more...
By Matteo Silvero (Sekhena as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 1 min read
Smile
When I first met you in study hall, you said you like how my smile looks, You told me to smile more. I always used to hide it before,Too bad you always seem to smile at ...
By Anexis Matos (Sekhena as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 1 min read
Somewhere I Know
Imagine sitting on an empty land. A mysterious pathway welcomes you. A world you know like the back of your hand. A place of light and joy for only two. A planet of alien emotions. A fantastic mystical dimension where feelings are like clouds of deep oceans. A different state of no deception. A stunning picture of tranquility that only...
By Kiara Oelkers (Sekhena as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 6 min read
'Ahsoka' Review: Has Dave Filoni Done A Good Job With The Star Wars Spinoffs?
George Lucas' "Star Wars" franchise has received a lot of controversy regarding all of Dave Filoni’s spinoff series. Nothing amounts to the first two trilogies of "Star Wars," and an animated spinoff show "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" which expands on a huge chunk of the prominent timeline of "Star Wars." But, once Disney bought Lucasfilm, their production spread like...
By Sofia Acevedo Valencia (Sekhena as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
EDITORIAL: Let's Talk About Colorism in the Hispanic and Latino Communities
From Sept.15 to Oct.15, Hispanic and Latino Americans celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month in which we highlight our culture, contributions and traditions from the past and present. Despite being in a foreign land, far away from our roots, we should feel proud of the home far from home we have made in our local communities, sharing and spreading our history...
By Courtney Lockwood (Sekhena as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
Simple & "Soup-er" Soup
Soup is one of the first dishes I confidently learned to cook since I started experimenting in the kitchen back in my undergrad years at Towson University, and it has been a staple in my culinary repertoire since. It is warming and healing, especially after long trips or extended periods of eating out when your body needs a reset. I...
By Anthony Walsh (Sekhena as desk editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 4 min read
Women's Soccer Looks Like a National Threat
After making it to the second round of the NCAA Division III Tournament in 2022, the Montclair State University Women's Soccer team has gotten off to a hot start in 2023. The Red Hawks are 6-1 this season and are in the middle of a five-game winning streak. Both sides of the ball have been executing thus far, as Montclair...
By Claudia Martillo (Sekhena as desk editor) + 5 others for The Montclarion - 5 min read
"Everything I Know About Love" Book Review
“Everything I Know About Love” is the memoir of British journalist and author, Dolly Alderton. The book follows her life from childhood to her 30s as she navigates friendship, romantic relationships, mental and physical health, aging and more. Though the book started slowly, I quickly became engaged in her life and wanted to know how she found a way through...