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July 3, 2021 // By Jennifer Portorreal

Montclair State Rededicates College Hall in Honor of Retiring President Susan A. Cole

Montclair State University’s board of trustees held a special ceremony on Tuesday, June 22, to rename College Hall in honor of retiring President Susan A. Cole. The honor is in recognition of her impact on the university, in addition to its evolution under her 23 years of leadership. The expansion and renovation of the 113-year-old historic building is one of Cole’s achievements during her time at the institution. Francis M. Cuss, the board of trustees chair, began the ceremony by acknow...

June 14, 2021 // By Jennifer Portorreal

Montclair State Professor Creates the Course of His Dreams

During the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, a lot of individuals discovered new paths that allowed them to improve their personal development. Jack Rico became an entertainment professor at Montclair State University after a successful career in the media industry to create the course he always dreamed of. Born in Queens, New York to Colombian parents, Rico found his inspiration and passion in the media when his two uncles, who were soccer announcers, took him to a game. “I saw that [inspirati...

April 8, 2021 // By Jennifer Portorreal

Montclair State Students React to COVID-19 Vaccine

Montclair State University’s students are reacting to the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines as doses have become more accessible to the U.S population. Some students are still expressing concerns while others are feeling confident in taking the vaccine. Valentin Villaluz, a junior television and digital media major, expressed how he felt when the vaccine was first released. “Initially I was very uncomfortable with the idea of taking the vaccine,” Villaluz said. “I wanted to wait until mill...

March 24, 2021 // By Jennifer Portorreal

Montclair State Police Arrests Man After Indecent Exposure

An alert from Montclair State University’s Police Department on March 10 disconcerted the university community. Chief Paul M. Cell sent out an email stating that a male was seen exhibiting his genitals on the first floor of the University Hall lobby. The incident was reported by four individuals at 10:44 a.m., who described the suspect as tall, wearing a red sweatshirt and blackish-grey sweatpants. Maria Hofmann, a junior journalism major, expressed her reaction to the incident. “My initial ...

February 24, 2021 // By Jennifer Portorreal

Montclair State Students Feel Pressured to Take In-Person Classes

Montclair State University’s administration is requiring students taking hybrid classes to come to campus this semester, despite ongoing safety concerns due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. During the previous fall semester, students taking hybrid courses had the choice to stay home if they did not feel comfortable going to campus. However, this spring semester, new rules have been implemented. Charles Fatolico, a sophomore television and digital media (TVDM) major, expressed his concer...