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July 2, 2020 // By Adrian Maldonado

I Really Do Be Graduating Though

When I transferred to Montclair State University from Middlesex County College, I never expected my senior year to end the way it did with a global pandemic. I never saw this coming, I went on spring break and never came back. As sad as it makes me, I’m still thankful for the time I spent at Montclair State. My first semester at Montclair State, I felt lost. I somewhat knew what I wanted to do with my life but I wasn’t sure. I wasn’t really involved on campus either and by the end of t...
May 13, 2020 // By Adrian Maldonado

Montclair State Students Find Comfort in Online Friends

In today’s world, young people may prefer to make online friends because they feel like their connection online is more authentic and special than real-life friends. Many people who make online friends may meet them in real life and deepen their bond. People are no longer afraid of meeting people on the internet and some of these strangers become their best friends. Many students sit behind a screen scrolling and tapping through their phones for hours, so they are bound to make some friends in...
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Montclair State Students Quarantine Themselves on Deserted Islands in ‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’

Marie Rocker was catching butterflies, fishing, paying off her in-game loan and wondering what to do next in her virtual town. She may have socially distanced herself from her friends in real life, but that doesn’t mean she can’t still see them through a video game screen. Thanks to the new video game, “Animal Crossing: New Horizons,” players all over the world are finding a way to hangout with their friends online. “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” is a game where players have...
February 26, 2020 // By Adrian Maldonado

Eleni Falcon’s Crochet Commissions Are off the Hook

Montclair State University alumna Eleni Falcon has turned crochet from a hobby to a side hustle. Falcon grew up in Queens Village, New York and always had a passion for arts and crafts. One day while Falcon was strolling through Michaels, an art supplies store, she stumbled upon some yarn she fell in love with because of the vibrant colors and soft texture. Not knowing this would turn into her side business, picking up those spools of yarn changed Falcon’s life. Crochet is the process of creat...
December 11, 2019 // By Adrian Maldonado

The Future is Bright for ‘Steven Universe’

After “Steven Universe: The Movie,” it felt like the franchise had finally come to an end. However, the new limited series, “Steven Universe Future,” acts as an epilogue and has brought up more questions and problems. “Steven Universe Future” feels like the past seasons, but with a more mature tone than before. Just when it was thought the show couldn’t get any darker and more emotionally draining, it did. The hour-long special “Steven Universe Future” features four brand new e...
December 4, 2019 // By Adrian Maldonado

‘Pokemon Sword and Shield’ Is an Onix-Pected Amount of Fun

As someone who has played Pokemon their whole life and has beaten every mainline game, it has been a dream of mine to play a Pokemon game on a console, rather than a handheld device. Even though “Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness” and “Pokemon Stadium” games were on a console, it wasn’t the experience I wanted. “Sword and Shield” brought my dreams to life. As I traveled through the breathtaking Galar region, discovering brand new towns and Pokemon, all I thought to myself was “9-year-...
December 3, 2019 // By Adrian Maldonado

Who You Gonna Call? ‘Luigi’s Mansion 3!’

It’s been 18 years since the original “Luigi’s Mansion” was released on the Nintendo Gamecube. After all this time, one would expect Luigi to be a little more used to hunting down ghosts since he’s been in the business for so long. Luigi’s return in “Luigi’s Mansion 3” on the Nintendo Switch proves that he is still the hilarious and frightened character fans love and remember. The comedic elements of the game added to the sinister, yet silly ensemble of characters that make...
November 6, 2019 // By Adrian Maldonado

Where Are They Now: Nakia Swinton

    Talent assistant for truTV, Swinton was born and raised in New Jersey and had a hard time deciding what university to attend and what major to declare after high school, until she took her father’s advice. “I was driving in the car with my dad and he said that I would be good at broadcasting and I would like it. I literally had no idea what to look for in schools so [I] just took my dad’s advice,” Swinton said. She then described how she came to find Montclair State. ...
October 7, 2019 // By Adrian Maldonado

Creator of Netflix Original ‘Everything Sucks!’ Gives Exclusive Insights to The Montclarion

On April 6, 2018, Netflix cancelled “Everything Sucks!,” a coming-of-age comedy-drama that revolves around a group of teenagers in high school while they learn to deal with problems such as growing up, exploring their sexualities and dealing with mental health. Web editor, Adrian Maldonado, interviewed one of the creators, Ben York Jones, to discuss details about the show that the audience might not be aware of. Q: Can you tell me a bit about yourself, including where you come from a...
September 23, 2019 // By Adrian Maldonado

Switching Gears: Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games Releasing This Fall

This fall, Nintendo has a great lineup of Nintendo Switch games that fans are excited to get their hands on. Some of these games are newly released while others will release in the upcoming months. Let’s take a look and preview some of these anticipated games for the Nintendo Switch library. The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening Released on Sept. 20, “The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening” is a remaster of the original GameBoy game from 1993, where the hero Link is washed ashor...

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