Sekhena Sembenu

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

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

2024 Oscars Preview: Snubs, Surprises, and More

Christopher Nolan’s "Oppenheimer" exploded with 13 nominations at the 2024 Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, seemingly ending the “Barbenheimer” event of the century, while "Barbie" trickled after with eight nominations. "Poor Things," Yorgos Lanthimos’ bizarre science-fiction coming-of-age film, succeeds "Oppenheimer" with a whopping 11 nominations. Martin Scorsese’s latest dramatic hit, "Killers of the Flower Moon," scored several nominations,...

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

Ariana Grande Announces ‘Eternal Sunshine,’ The Singer’s First Album In Four Years

Powerhouse vocalist and pop sensation Ariana Grande has again set the internet into a frenzy. On Jan. 17, Grande took to Instagram to announce her highly-anticipated album, "Eternal Sunshine."Over the past three weeks, the dangerous woman has been teasing her audience that something was on the way. Thanks to the latest upload, Grande’s followers now know it was a, in...

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

Strong Student Campaign Introduced to Faculty

Montclair State University's office for faculty excellence, academic affairs, enrollment management, student development and campus life and university communications introduced the Strong Student Campaign, which provides students with tips to become successful in college academia. The tips are given in a slideshow that has been provided to Montclair State instructors and are shown weekly in class. The weekly themes of...

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

Top Five Movies to Watch This Valentine’s Day

Cupid’s annual trip around is globe is nearly here. With his arrows locked in on our hearts, his essence is sprinkled throughout cinema. There is an abundant amount of romantic movies to help you fall more in love with your partner, or yourself or even your tissues. The other half will lead you to dive deeper into the remaining half...

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

EDITORIAL: How To Love Yourself This Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day, you either love it or you hate it. Most people who love it have someone to share it with. And most people who hate it either have no one to spend it with or they are cheap and don't like buying gifts. But every Feb. 14, we celebrate love, and it does not have to just be love...

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

Montclair State University Men's Track and Field is Having a Stellar Season

The Montclair State University men's track and field squad has been exceptional this year. Multiple members of the team have already qualified for the All-Atlantic Region Track & Field Conference (AARTFC) Indoor Regionals which is a huge accomplishment. Two of those athletes are seniors John Griffth and Jabez Thomas who have clearly earned this moment. At the D3 Invitational, Griffith...

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

Why The Increasing Popularity Of AI Might Have You Rethinking Your Major

The year, 2023 was the breakthrough year of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Although AI was created for positive effects in society to make life easier for humans by providing human-like interactions with software, we are unfortunately already seeing negative impacts make its way to the year 2024. From teachers having to navigate through students' increasing use of Chat GPT and scammers...

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

University Galleries Premieres New Solo Art Exhibit: "Case Studies 4: Hilliary Gabryel - Side Sleeper"

On Thursday, Feb. 8, the University Galleries premiered its new solo art exhibit, “Case Studies 4: Hilliary Gabryel - Side Sleeper” in the Alexander Kasser Theater lobby. The theater, which formerly housed permanent artwork, rotates its selection every semester to host a new artist. Queens-based sculptor Hilliary Gabryel’s “Side Sleeper” exhibit features a collection of sculptures built from repurposed antique...

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

A Carnivorous Super Bowl Spread For Those Out For Blood

The Super Bowl is coming up, and if you are a big fan of the National Football League, there is a 93.7% chance that your team did not make the big game. Maybe they lost in heartbreaking fashion during the conference championship. Maybe their star quarterback got injured four plays into the first game. Maybe they lost the Super Bowl...

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

Montclair State Suffers Tough Loss on Senior Night

On Wednesday night, Montclair State University Women's Basketball suffered a tough loss against Ramapo College, leading to the team’s elimination from the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) tournament. The Red Hawks battled throughout but were outlasted by the Roadrunners 72-53 on senior night. Although Montclair State wanted a different result, it was a special night as seniors Kendall Hodges, Megan...

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