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December 7, 2017 // By Christina Urban

Saying Goodbye to Beloved Director

For the last four years, Executive Director of Residence Life John Delate has had a huge impact on Montclair State University’s community. This makes his soon-to-be departure, which is set for some time in January, that much more upsetting. “It’s almost like I feel like a student,” Delate said. “[As if] I came as a freshman and now I’m graduating maybe a semester later.” From co-teaching with legendary motivational speaker Dr. Robert Gilbert to becoming developer an...
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Students #GoBowlsDeep for Smoothie Bowl Eatery

Playa Bowls, the hot spot for students to grab their smoothie bowl fixings of acai, pitaya, greens, toppings and more, recently moved from their old downtown Montclair site to a bigger location on 28 S. Park St, while their old location on Church Street remains a different smoothie bowl place. The owners of Playa Bowls, Robert Giuliani and Abby Taylor, continue their Hawaiian-inspired style at their new downtown spot with beach decor, such as a surfboard table surrounded by a bohemian-pillowed b...
December 6, 2017 // By Christina Urban

Student with Cerebral Palsy and his Fraternity Brother Help Make School More Handicap Accessible

Meet Kenan Tutkan and George Koutsouradis: two brothers of Theta Xi fraternity that have been working closely with the university to make the school more accessible for disabled students. The two led a tour for members of the university because of their connection to the issue. Tutkan has cerebral palsy (CP), a condition which results in the loss or impairment of motor function from brain damage, and is in a wheelchair because of his condition. Since fall 2014 when Kenan joined Theta Xi, it has ...
December 3, 2017 // By Christina Urban

Special Delivery for Residents: Amazon Lockers Installed in Dorms

Verse, Soulmate and Julia are three new members of the Montclair State University community. They are lockers located in Machuga Heights, Freeman Hall and Sinatra Hall respectively as part of Amazon’s innovative locker delivery service. There are over 2,000 locations across the nation, including other college campuses like Boston College, The University of Pittsburgh and Purdue University. Lavone Broxton, the assistant director of postal services on campus, says Montclair State is the first un...
November 16, 2017 // By Christina Urban

Students Can Be Reported If They Disobey Smoke Policy

The campus community, ranging from administration to fellow students, can report people who smoke outside of the designated zones on campus. Director of Student Conduct Jerry Collins said the smoke policy is a part of Montclair State University’s Code of Conduct. If it is broken, the rule-breaker can receive anything from a warning to suspension. “We’ve not had someone be reported,” Collins said, “but individuals can be reported.” The first offense is just a warning f...
November 11, 2017 // By Christina Urban

The American Experience: Global Students Talk About Living in Montclair State’s Dorms

Sara Amore, a 26-year-old education major from Melbourne, Australia, has just started her semester abroad at Montclair State University. She is one of 54 international exchange and visiting students who wish to dig deep into the American culture and enrich the campus with their unique perspectives. To make the most of her stay, Amore was hoping to live with Montclair State University locals in order to learn more. Instead, she shares an apartment in the Global Living Community (GLC) with only ot...
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‘The Trouble with Reality’: The Common Book Receives Mixed Views from Communication and Media Students

Students at Montclair State University’s School of Communication and Media have mixed feelings about a recently implemented common book called “The Trouble with Reality” by Brooke Gladstone. Dr. Michael Koch implemented the common book, “The Trouble with Reality” into his Introduction to Communication and Media Arts class. Students in his class read the book and discussed their opinions about the piece and its correlation to the material they were studying for the semester....
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Natural Goods and Safe Sex Tips at Cruelty-Free Beauty Soiree

Montclair Animal Activists (MAA) hosted their second annual Cruelty-Free Beauty Soiree on Nov. 1 in the Rathskellar. The soiree was held to raise awareness about animal cruelty in the beauty industry and to offer cruelty-free alternatives to makeup, skin care and feminine and sex products. “People understand food, but I don’t think people understand beauty or cosmetics,” said MAA President Heather Francis. “It’s something that’s so integrated into people’s lives. We want to...
November 7, 2017 // By Christina Urban

Student Veteran to Help Fellow Veterans with Mental Illness

Alfredo Garcia has seen the devastating affects that depression can have on individuals, especially those that have served in the military. “What made me open my eyes was the fact that I’ve seen very close friends take their own lives,” Garcia said. After four years in the military, the marine started studying psychology at Montclair State University in hopes of helping veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Garcia moved to the United States from the Dominican Republic with h...
October 30, 2017 // By Christina Urban

School Water Not Safe to Use After Water Main Break

Update: On Wednesday, Nov. 1, the Montclair Water Bureau removed their boil water advisory, which was created after a water main break that affected the community’s water. Since the advisory went out Monday morning, students, faculty and staff could not consume Montclair State University’s tap water without boiling it first. The university administration sent an email telling students to run their water for three to five minutes before use. ***** Montclair State University administra...