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. Embarking on the rollercoaster ride of your twenties might not be like the fairy tales you grew up watching. No prince charming...

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On Feb. 17, students celebrated the "gotcha day" of Pebbles, Montclair State University's very own puppy mascot. The afternoon featured a celebration in the Student Center Ballrooms where different campus organizations were able to showcase their features. Some of these organizations included the Student Government Association, the Office of Commuter Life, Residence Life and the Office of Student Belonging. After...

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A cold shower incarnate I no longer want you to Halo over me Fall back Into me No Far is still Too close to you A holy fool amid An unholy matrimony Leave it Dispel it I’ll keep the soul of us buried In looseleaf notebook paper And watch You ...

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In the quiet corners of my mind,I drift aimlessly, a wandering soul,Lost amidst the labyrinth of thoughts,Seeking fragments of forgotten dreams. Through the haze of uncertainty,I trace the outlines of my being,Grasping at wisps of identity,Slipping through my trembling fingers. Every step a dance with the unknown,Each breath a whisper in the void,I navigate the depths of self,In search of...

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Natural makeup or "clean girl makeup" has been a trend that has been going on since 2022. The goal is to look dewy like you are not wearing makeup. Here are my top favorite makeup products that I love to use to get that look. All of the skin products that are mentioned contain ingredients that will not clog your...

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After finishing 26-11 last season, Montclair State University baseball is fired up to begin the 2024 season. These Red Hawks have put in a lot of work over the off-season and are ready to face any challenge that is put in front of them. Graduate student and infielder Sam Angelo has been determined this off season to continue improving his...

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A young superstar in the making, camouflaged as a student, is making it big through his social media platform on TikTok. Throughout Lepinski’s childhood, he has been dancing since he could move his feet. He did not start making videos until he was a sophomore dorming at Machuga Heights at Montclair State University in 2021. “I was really bored and...

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As a rule, when writing reviews for this storied establishment, I try to stay away from two things: personal nouns, such as "I" and hyperbole, such as "this is the worst movie I have ever seen." Sony Pictures' latest scrape at the bottom of their Spider-Man barrel, "Madame Web," is so terrible that I am willing to break both of...

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On Thursday, Feb. 15, Montclair State University theatre studies students and lovers gathered on the Amphitheater steps to rally to save the L. Howard Fox Theatre. This event was the result of weeks of online discussion and an on-campus movement to keep the theatre as is. Andrew Mees, Montclair State’s media relations director, explained that while no plans have been...

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The Montclair State University women's swim team concluded the regular season with a 10-2 record. Since the Red Hawks' 10-1 season in 1985–86, this is the fourth time in the team's history that they have finished with double digit wins. The Red Hawks' success this season can be largely attributed to head coach Brian McLaughlin, who coaches both the men’s...

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