The first line says it all: “Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” These were the wise words of Confucius ― an illustrious Chinese philosopher whose …
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Montclair State University’s Student Recreation Center is brightly lit, with sunlight streaming through the floor-to-ceiling windows into the open-concept building. The area emanates a clean smell despite the smattering of …
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The most beautiful girl that I have ever met, besides my mother, is Lebanese. Protected in a hijab, her face gave off a radiance that only God could construct. Or, …
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Julio Garcia began his sophomore year at Kean University in 2012. Weighing a total of 288 pounds at the time, he decided that he needed to change his lifestyle for …
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‘Raising The Flag at Ground Zero’ 15 Years Later: Professor Thomas Franklin Honored on 9/11 Anniversary
On the 15th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, Professor Thomas E. Franklin discussed the ongoing impact of his photo, which became one of the most well-known pictures taken of the …
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FeatureProfessors and Staff Highlights
Montclair State Professor Claudia Cortese Makes Poetry Matter
Professor Claudia Cortese of Montclair State University has become the epitome of poetic triumph. With several published poems and chapbooks, Cortese has proven that a passion for poetry can be …
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FeatureStudent Side Hustle
Where Are They Now: Following Up With Montclair State Alumna Leigh Scheps
Montclair State alumna, Leigh Scheps, who graduated in 2007 with a Bachelor’s in broadcasting with a minor in musical theater, is making a name for herself in New York City …
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Amid the darkness of midnight, most food venues at Montclair State University are closed. The Freeman Dining Hall, Student Center Cafe and Chili’s at Blanton are desolate once the doors …
