As I waited for my therapy to start up again, Olivia Rodrigo came through for me when I needed her most. Rodrigo’s sophomore album, “GUTS," is just what the girlies needed in a time of crisis. Whether you're going through a tough breakup, a horrible breakup or the worst breakup of your life, Rodrigo's new album is for you. "GUTS,"...

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Set in a side corner of Blanton Hall food court, where former fan-favorite Jersey Mike’s once was, is a new dining option for Montclair State University students, Chick-N-Bap. Chick-N-Bap is a Korean-American dining establishment founded by Sung Kim. His ultimate goal was to combine his Korean heritage with American flavors, which has now resulted in five different establishments located across...

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The “Closed” sign gleamed red as she slid her key into the lock. The kitchen was old, only being lit by a few skylight windows and IKEA lanterns Dita herself had installed. Donny and Cara, the owners, were too old and stubborn to replace the lights, claiming that the cafe doesn’t need to be lit after sundown. So with the...

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Dita strongly dislikes sweet coffee. And she could tell that she did not mix well with anyone who did. She could sense the simplicity in their eyes, in their taste, in their lives. People who soil and dilute their premium brewed espresso shots with half a truck load of artificial almond syrup and almond milk don’t deserve the finer things...

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I feel like "How to Train Your Dragon" fans can all collectively come together when I say that "Fourth Wing" by Rebecca Yarros will get you back into reading. This book is a mesh of "How to Train Your Dragon," "Twilight," "Hunger Games" and "Divergent." Not only that, but it is the first book of an ongoing series, with the...

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Over the summer with the news of the Titanic submersible disappearing, we saw the media suddenly shifting back its usual reporting a month later, almost as if it was a stand-alone episode of an event. Some stations appeared even to become “self-aware," starting to critique and comment on how the “media” whipped their heads around and stared at this event...

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Over the summer, "The Machine" hit theaters and ultimately flopped by only grossing $10 million with a $20 million budget. However, I think it deserved better. Known for performing standup shirtless, Bert Kreischer, AKA “The Machine”, is a comedian who went viral for his unbelievable story about accidentally drunkenly joining the Russian mob. Now, he has turned that tale into...

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Within the heart of campus lies a sanctuary of greenery and growth - the Montclair State University Community Garden. The garden is a testament to the power of collaboration within the campus community. Each fruit and vegetable is selected and cultivated by students, staff and faculty. In the garden, students with their hands in the dirt can make a big...

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In late July, the Board of Trustees approved a tuition increase of about 7% for the next school year. The university has stated that despite the increase, tuition at Montclair State University remains the third-lowest in tuition and fees in the state. The addition of a commuter dining deposit and the new dining contract were suspected of being the factors...

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The fall semester has begun and Montclair State University students stepped onto campus to see a bunch of new changes in dining. Some of these changes include renovations to the dining halls, new dining options and a brand new dining partner, Eats by Gourmet Dining Services. One of the most recognizable changes is the new meal plan catered to commuter...

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