There was something in the air that night at Casa Del Mar. Something that told me that I was gonna score. Maybe it was the steady, confident beach breeze that whipped the gasping curtains around the grand open floor pillars of the venue. Or the perfectly shaken cocktail the bartender slid my way. I don’t quite know what it was,...

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Almost magic I’ve seen you Set calm waters on fire Smoke and mirrors through Printer paper and poetry I raise my white flag The mold making Yours look green From afar I’ve misread them yet again I’ll disentangle From this Intruder’s hand And escape the palaver That is you Your ghost outshines you I know But oh What a lovely...

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When walking across the campus of Bloomfield College of Montclair State University, you can find students gathered on the green or inside buildings conversing about various topics. Physically, the campus is small, being that you can get from one side to another in less than ten minutes. There is a student body of 1,299, and there are not many unknown...

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At one point, Nicholas Burgess did not know if he would play football again. Now, he has become the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) player of the year. Standing 6'0" and 220 pounds, Burgess’ journey began at Cardinal Hayes High School in the Bronx, NY, where he earned recognition as an All-Conference player on defense and participated in the All-State...

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Black women have been the blueprint in the entertainment industry for years and their legacy carries on today through notable Black women of this generation. From iconic filmmakers to legendary singers, here are only, a few, of the many Black women who are trailblazers and continue to make strides globally making us proud. Tracee Ellis Ross In a league of...

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The Montclarion has won seven New Jersey Press Foundation (NJPF) awards through the 2023-2024 New Jersey College Newspaper Contest. This includes two first place awards, four second place awards and one third place award. The contest is open to all college newspapers across New Jersey and has 10 individual, three online and two newspaper categories. Those of which include awards...

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Lit by a single lamp on her desk, Danielle Epps’s office is a cozy and inviting space, warmed by a tungsten light. Tucked away on the third floor of University Hall, many students have knocked on her door and sat down at the round table in the corner, telling her about their day or asking her for advice. Epps’s wall...

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Throughout history, women have been overlooked and oppressed by patriarchal societies. But in 1987, Women's History Month was founded. Women's History Month is in March and is the celebration and recognition of the achievements made by women throughout history and their contributions to society and culture. The National Women's History Alliance even declares a theme every year. 2024's theme is...

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Montclair State University baseball split a doubleheader against the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Friday afternoon. Sophomore pitcher Evan Wood got the start for Montclair State in game one, which made it his fourth of the season. MIT got two runs in the first inning, and the Red Hawks would struggle early and didn’t do much offensively, as the Engineers...

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“Meet me at Java Love!” is a common phrase at the campus of Montclair State University. The popular spot brings back regulars and entices new customers daily. Java Love Coffee creates an un-replicable atmosphere that keeps customers coming back. Two of the three Java love locations exist in Montclair within a short distance from the college. Jodie Dawson and Kristine...

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