Field hockey and fashion, the classic combo you know! It is just like peanut butter and jelly. Sophomore Kelly Westervelt does not just play field hockey here at Montclair State University. Although starting midfielder is something she can add to her resume, this sophomore has talents that go far beyond Sprague field. Westervelt is a fashion design and merchandising major....

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Kenneth Branagh's take on Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot has proven itself to be uneven. In 2017, he directed and starred in "Murder on the Orient Express," the third film adaptation of the Agatha Christie novel of the same name, to a tepid response from critics and audiences. His 2022 follow-up "Death on the Nile" was plagued with delays thanks to...

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1. Use a calendar or planner to make time for school work in your day. Purchasing a calendar or planner will remind you of deadlines you may have forgotten about. They help you strategically plan your days and manage your time. Small obligations can be easy to forget, so using a planner will help you conquer your days. Using a...

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Montclair State University has been recognized by The Wall Street Journal in their annual Best Colleges in the United States rankings, sitting at No.104 overall. Among other top colleges across the nation, the ranking is determined by research and different components. Kevin McAllister, rankings reporter at The Wall Street Journal, explained the breakdown of the rankings list."A college education is...

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On Sept.16 at 1 p.m., the Red Hawks stormed the field to face off against the Franklin and Marshal Diplomats at Sprague Field. Sam Ray, junior lineman for Montclair State University, came onto the field with lots of energy. He motivated his teammates with inspiring words and had the home crowd excited and cheering by displaying a high level of...

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Have you ever gotten an unwanted number? Well I have, and let me tell you, it is not pretty. Especially when you are a feminine presenting person walking by yourself in the middle of the night. I was clearly smaller and meeker than him. He carefully selected me as a target because he knew that I would not fight back....

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With a soothing voice reminiscent of the 1930s and a nostalgic, bossanova sound, Icelandic singer-songwriter Laufey has modernized jazz music for our generation's youth in just her early twenties. A well-rounded musician and performer, some of Laufey's singles include "Falling Behind" and "Fragile," as well as "Love To Keep Me Warm" and "Let You Break My Heart Again" in which...

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TripShot is the new platform available to track and get the latest information on shuttle buses on campus. Monica Smith, director of transportation services, said it was necessary to make the switch to TripShot. Nexbus, the shuttle bus app that was being used over the past few years, had reached its end.“The previous tracking software app [Nexbus] had gone out...

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Launched this semester, the new Food Champion Program was developed with the aim of reducing food waste and also helping students who may face food insecurity. All current Montclair State University students can join the program. On the Food Champion Program page on the university website, there is a link to the program’s Canvas page. Clicking the link and joining...

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"Adventure Time" fans have been anxiously waiting for the release of the new spin off series, “Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake." The new release reached streaming platform MAX on Aug. 31 to an eager audience. The release certainly did not disappoint, as unlike many other spin-offs “Fionna and Cake” has its own fleshed-out plotlines that do not rely entirely on...

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