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Samantha Impaglia

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December 11, 2019 // By Samantha Impaglia

Student Athlete Profile: Ryan Martinez

Ryan Martinez is among the 14 returners on the Montclair State University men’s ice hockey team this season. The sophomore defenseman is also apart of the core group of players that looks to bring the team to new heights. Coming off of a shaky season last year, the team has five wins in their current season. Martinez has transitioned from playing forward to defense this season in order to improve the team. The switch has worked out quite well; he has five goals and six assists after about thre...

// By Samantha Impaglia

A Small Valley Road Diner With Big Taste

613 Valley Road in Upper Montclair is an address that should be known to every student at Montclair State University. Occupying this space is the Montclair Diner, a small, community-based restaurant in the heart of the city. As soon as you walk in, prepare to be greeted with the warm welcome of the employees, as well as the owner. The staff makes you feel like you are right at home instantly, as the owner asks about your day and how you are doing. As I was being walked to my table, the staff con...

December 5, 2019 // By Samantha Impaglia

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman Comes to Montclair State University

Presentation Hall was filled on Nov. 20 with hockey fans as National Hockey League (NHL) commissioner Gary Bettman paid a visit to the School of Communication and Media (SCM). The Hockey Hall of Fame and Jewish Sports Hall of Fame member sat down with SCM director, Keith Strudler, to touch on NHL and ice hockey related subjects. Bettman spoke about becoming NHL commissioner. “When the opportunity rose [to be NHL commisioner], I jumped to it, because what could be more fun than that?” Bettman...

December 3, 2019 // By Samantha Impaglia

The Jonas Brothers ‘Burn Up’ the Prudential Center in Hometown Show

The Jonas Brothers, an iconic trio, have come back to New Jersey for their first big show in their home state since 2012. After a seven year hiatus, Nick, Joe and Kevin Jonas decided to revive the band and embark on a tour featuring all new music. After coming to Madison Square Garden for two sold out shows in August, the brothers added another leg to the tour. This time, they stopped at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, only 20 miles from their hometown of Wyckoff, New Jersey. The br...

November 13, 2019 // By Samantha Impaglia

Proud to Join a Field that Puts Me on the Field

Coordinating with writers and setting up a new layout every week can be quite stressful for editors in The Montclarion office. As the sports editor, I spend a lot of time corresponding with the Montclair State University athletic department; between contacting athletes and coaches and interviewing them at games, a lot goes on every week to get the final product. That being said, it is very comforting to know that the Montclair State sports teams and athletes are almost always cooperative when it...

October 2, 2019 // By Samantha Impaglia

Look Into the Men’s Ice Hockey Game Against Rider

The Montclair State University men’s ice hockey team had their third game of the season Saturday night against Rider University. The game turned out to be very physical and emotional for both players and spectators alike, with constant back-and-forth from both teams. Goals by forwards Ivan Cua and Anthony Oliveri in the second period with consistent saves by goaltender Danny Porth kept the Red Hawks in motion for a win, but a third period goal by forward Shawn Meneghin was not enough to se...

September 21, 2019 // By Samantha Impaglia

A Look Inside the Red Hawk Women’s Volleyball Team’s Tough NJAC Loss to Kean

The Montclair State University women’s volleyball team had their first New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) game on Tuesday, which resulted in a grueling loss to current NJAC Champions Kean University. The game went into five long and intense sets, with the wins for each set going back-and-forth to each team. Each set was close, but the Red Hawks barely fell to Kean in the fifth set by a score of 15-13. Sophomore outside hitter Carly Waterman registered 18 kills, while junior setter Megan...

September 11, 2019 // By Samantha Impaglia

Women’s Volleyball Sweeps Tri-Match with a Win Against Stevens

The Montclair State women’s volleyball team added to their stellar performance against U.S. Merchant Marine Academy on Saturday with a 3-0 sweep against Stevens Institute of Technology later that day. The win gave them an undefeated 2-0 record at the Montclair State tri-match and improved their record to 3-2 on the season. “We worked really hard in practice and scouting reports getting prepared for these two teams,” head coach Eddie Stawinski said. “They were not easy teams at all so it&...

September 4, 2019 // By Samantha Impaglia

Women’s Volleyball Embarks on Journey to Return to the NJAC Championship

The Montclair State women’s volleyball team was a strong favorite going into the 2019 season, rated third in the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) preseason poll. Coming off of an NJAC championship appearance last season, there are high hopes for this year. With returning players like sophomore outside hitter and NJAC Rookie of the Year Carly Waterman, the team is sure to make an impact. Last season the team went 20-10, and it looks as if they are only going up from here. Waterman as w...

April 30, 2019 // By Samantha Impaglia

Graduation Edition: Volleyball Ends Season with Impressive Record

The Montclair State University women’s volleyball team had quite the successful season. The team made it to the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) finals, looking to secure their second championship in three years. Although they fell to Kean University during the game, their season was still one to remember. Freshman outside hitter Carly Waterman led the Red Hawks this season, earning 316 kills and being named NJAC “Rookie of the Year.” Waterman averaged 3.19 kills per set, ...

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