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Montclarion Staff
Weed Out the Stigma
Many students at Montclair State University are under constant fear of being punished by university authorities for cannabis use. Meanwhile, alcohol is bought and used by underage students every week, and discipline for that drug consumption is far and few between. Due to this institutional, irrational stigma surrounding marijuana use, people continue to be punished for using a drug with a vast range of positive qualities that make it much more safe and helpful than its far more dangerous alcoho...
Don’t Sweat the Sweethearts
Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day. Restaurants will be filled with reservations made by happy couples celebrating their relationships and flaunting their love. It is going to be a day filled with love appreciation for significant others, but for those that have no better half, Valentine’s Day can be the most lonely day of the year. In an era of pocket internet access and performative social media addiction, all of the people spending tomorrow’s holiday by themselves will scroll throu...
It’s Lonely at the Top… of the Podium
A couple times per semester, The Montclarion editorial staff has the opportunity to meet with President Susan Cole and her advisers to discuss university developments both in policy and infrastructure. The Montclarion often publishes content critical of the administration and President Cole. Although there may sometimes be disagreement and contention between the student body and the administration, there is no doubt that the administration does its best to act on behalf of the best interest of i...
One Small Policy Change for Fish, One Giant Leap for Student Journalism
Last semester, The Montclarion published an article highlighting the regulations of fish tank sizes in campus dorm rooms. Carley Campbell noticed the restrictions on the tanks were more stringent than other New Jersey colleges. She used the platform of The Montclarion to express her dissatisfaction and last week, Montclair State University administrators released a policy update. Residence Life will now allow fish tanks that hold up to five gallons of water, a four-gallon increase from the previ...
Free Speech Should Not Cost Anything
Last September, three Montclair State University students advocating pro-gun rights on campus had their peaceful demonstration shut down by university police. Earlier this month, a lawsuit against Montclair State was filed by the students, claiming the university restrained their ability to exercise their first amendment right. No matter your opinion, if you live in the United States, your right to freedom of speech must be protected. It is imperative to the fundamental ideals of this country, a...
Mental Illness Is Its Own Obstacle, Getting Help Should Not Be
Student suicides have shocked university campuses across New Jersey at an alarming rate this fall semester, but as student loan debt and inadequate part-time jobs continue to rise, access to psychological services continues to fall short. According to the National Alliance for Mental Illness, 80% of college students feel overwhelmed by their responsibilities as a student. Half of them also rate their own mental health as below average, but shockingly, 40% of students suffering from mental illnes...
This Parking Situation is Driving Us Crazy
There is one commonality among all individuals who walk the Montclair State University campus. Whether you are a student, professor, staff member or just visiting, many agree that parking on campus is a major headache. Complaints range from where you can or cannot park, traffic, price and to a multitude of other issues, but perhaps the most concerning parking issue is that there is not much that can be done to solve these problems. Currently, combined undergraduate and graduate enrollment reache...
Accessibility Shouldn’t Be an Inconvenience
Last week one of our writers, Trinity Corney, covered an event on accessibility that was held on the fourth floor of the Student Center. On a normal day, this wouldn’t be too much of a problem, but for students with physical disabilities, this was a major inconvenience. The only elevator in the building that was accessible to the fourth floor was out of order. Corney contacted various members of our staff and alerted them about the dilemma, which led managing editor Mackenzie Robertson and...
#MSUStudentVoice is Vital to This Campus
For over 90 years, The Montclarion has been the #MSUStudentVoice, a hub where students can find out what is going on in our campus community and important issues that they deserve to know about. In recent weeks, many of the stories we have found have been critical and eye-opening to the student body on how our campus is run and what goes on behind closed doors. As a result of our critical reporting, we are noticing more print issues being picked up off the racks around campus each week by studen...