Sekhena Sembenu

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

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

Montclair State Culturs Hosts "Cultur-ella" Festival Celebrating Diversity

On Thursday, Feb 24, Montclair State University Culturs hosted "Cultur-ella," in the Student Center Ballrooms, an event which highlighted appreciating diversity for students. Montclair State Culturs is a project of the school's Public Relations Student Society of the America chapter as a part of the Bateman Case Study Competition to create a merged communications campaign in collaboration with Culturs Magazine....

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By (Sekhena as managing editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 6 min read

Mental Health Ambassador Program Provides Leadership to Students

The Montclair State University Mental Health Ambassador Program, introduced by Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), allows student ambassadors to provide mental health outreach to their peers through tabling events and trainings. Sudha Wadhwani, staff psychologist, shared when the program began and the outcomes of students who have been mental health ambassadors."The CAPS Mental Health Ambassadors position started in 2009," Wadhwani...

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

Tragic 'Dune: Part Two' Brings Classic Novel To Life In Truly Epic Fashion

The hotly anticipated followup to the 2021 science fiction epic "Dune" has finally hit theaters, concluding director Denis Villeneuve's adaptation of the first book in Frank Herbert's series of "Dune" novels. In "Dune: Part Two," the story picks up immediately following the slaughter of the House Atreides at the hands of the House Harkonnen, who have taken control of the...

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

Building a Culture for Accessibility on Campus

The opinion pieces expressed in this publication, The Montclarion, are those of the author(s). They do not claim to reflect the opinions or views of the The Montclarion, other than Editorials written by The Montclarion Editorial Board staff. College life is a whirlwind of challenges and successes for everyone. But for students with disabilities, the journey unfolds with an added...

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By (Sekhena as managing editor) + 7 others for The Montclarion - 3 min read

BREAKING: Car Fire Disrupts Morning Commute at Montclair State

On Feb. 21, students at Montclair State University faced mass disruption during the mid-morning commute to and from campus as a car fire of unknown origins caught ablaze on the third floor of the Red Hawk Parking Deck. The parking garage, located next to the Montclair State police station and Alexander Kasser Theater, caught the attention of students and authorities...

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By (Sekhena as managing editor) + 4 others for The Montclarion - 9 min read

From Beach Cleanups to the White House: How Richard Steiner-Otoo is Leaving His Mark as a Public Servant

If you have walked around the campus of Montclair State University, chances are you have heard of Richard Steiner-Otoo. Whether as president of the Student Government Association (SGA) or in one of his many other roles on campus, the senior geographic, environmental and urban studies student has maintained an active presence on campus since his freshman year.“I feel like I'm...

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

From Practice to Play: The Road Ahead for Men's Lacrosse

The spring season is inching closer and with that brings a new season of lacrosse. The Montclair State University men's lacrosse team opens the season on Saturday, February 24 against Penn College. Last season, the Red Hawks finished with a record of 10-8 and 2-3 in the Coastal Lacrosse Conference (CLC). Their 2023 campaign ended after Montclair State lost in...

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

First Round of Playoffs Sweep

With their win on senior night, the Montclair State University Men's Club Ice Hockey team was locked in for the first round of the Super East Collegiate Hockey League (SECHL) playoffs. A lot was on the line with this first round, being that Montclair State was going in as the underdog of the SECHL. Secondly, this was the first time...

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

Talking About The “Snubs”

The opinion pieces expressed in this publication, The Montclarion, are those of the author(s). They do not claim to reflect the opinions or views of the The Montclarion, other than Editorials written by The Montclarion Editorial Board staff. Ever since the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced their nominations for the 95th Academy Awards, colloquially known as the...

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

"F" In Rationality: Reinstate Exam Week

The opinion pieces expressed in this publication, The Montclarion, are those of the author(s). They do not claim to reflect the opinions or views of the The Montclarion, other than Editorials written by The Montclarion Editorial Board staff. It seems too early to be thinking about exams when we had them over a month ago. I agree we need to...

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