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July 12, 2018 // By Sam Carliner

Exploring Loneliness Without Despair: Florence + the Machine’s ‘High As Hope’

Alternative band Florence + the Machine’s fourth album “High As Hope” combines the vocal and lyrical talents of its star member, Florence Welch, with an extremely intimate album that demands to be listened to in one continuous sitting. Nine years after the release of their debut album “Lungs,” the band has released three more LPs, “Ceremonials,” “How Big How Blue How Beautiful” and last week’s “High As Hope.” Their newest al...
April 11, 2018 // By Sam Carliner

Phi Mu Alpha Plans a Benefit Concert for School Shooting Survivor

Phi Mu Alpha, a music-oriented fraternity with a chapter at Montclair State University, is planning what they expect to be their biggest event in years: a concert to honor the victims and survivors of the recent Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting. On April 20 at 8 p.m., the Leshowitz Recital Hall in John J. Cali School of Music will be the scene of an ensemble of musical performances as a response to the now infamous shooting. The idea came from junior music education major and Phi Mu...
April 4, 2018 // By Sam Carliner

All Women SGA Executive Board for 2018-2019

A new Student Government Association (SGA) executive board of all women was announced at the SGA full body meeting on April 4. The new board consists of Serafina Genise as president, Emma Rush as vice president and Jillian Royal as executive secretary. There were no campaigns for the executive treasurer position, so it will be determined in a special election next school year. Outgoing SGA President Yousef Al-Khudairi, commented on his support for the new e-board and how it exemplifies women emp...
February 14, 2018 // By Sam Carliner

Art Paints Politics

There is no doubt that the political climate in the United States is heated. Since the 2016 election, many people have become more vocal about their values and worldviews. Some people might say that this increase in political discourse has become more noticeable in the entertainment industry, and they might think an alleged increase in the mixing of art and politics is the problem. While I understand the discomfort that can come from expecting entertainment and receiving political discourse inst...
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Tackling Social Justice Issues on Campus

  The Office of Equity and Diversity hosted their second annual Social Justice Conference last week. This year’s event was marketed as a Social Justice Institute and followed a much different and more interacting format than last year’s conference. Dr. Sidney Gardner, director of the Office of Equity and Diversity explained some of the differences from last year in her opening address. “We have multiple identities, multiple issues that we feel passionate about, multiple things that we...
February 7, 2018 // By Sam Carliner

The Disappointment of Dorming

When living on a college campus, it is best to set your expectations low. While there are worse spaces to live, college housing — regardless of the school — is usually not a luxurious experience. One should expect a small space, mediocre appliances and furniture, and the risk of a less than compatible roommate. While most dorms on campus could benefit from renovations, Bohn Hall is past the point of repair. Even before a recent pipe burst caused severe water damage to three upper floors, Boh...
January 31, 2018 // By Sam Carliner

Saturday Morning Cartoons on a Monday Night

On Monday night, Montclair State University students were able to relive the childhood experience of Saturday morning cartoons at the Student Recreation Center pool. Carlos “Chazz” Acosta, a jurisprudence major with a minor in political science, explained how the event was organized. “We really wanted to capture the essence of waking up on a Saturday morning watching cartoons with cereal,” Acosta said. To kick off a week packed with ’90s-themed events, the Student Recreatio...
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I Stream, You Stream, We All Scream for Nice Streams

If you are a millennial, odds are you take streaming very seriously, especially if you are a college student. Netflix has made a name for itself as the original platform for streaming some of the biggest shows in the world of entertainment and has become one of the most popular brands of the decade. Recently, Netflix has been dropping cherished shows left and right. Hulu has been on its tail, snatching up some of the best content. For this reason and several others, I believe that the age of Hul...
November 8, 2017 // By Sam Carliner

School of Communication and Media Team Holds First Live Election Broadcast

Last night, Montclair State University’s School of Communication and Media (SCM) was buzzing as students, professors, professional staff and local journalists joined together to provide live coverage of the New Jersey gubernatorial election in their new building. From 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. the SCM transformed into a news center that could be described as nothing short of professional. Greeters welcomed guests entering the building, while the election results were projected on a large scre...

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