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March 21, 2020 // By Samantha Impaglia

How COVID-19 Is Affecting All Sports at Montclair State

Updates as of March 18: The Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) announced that their fate would be the same as the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC); all seasons suspended indefinitely due to the outbreak of the new coronavirus (COVID-19), a respiratory illness. This means the Montclair State University men’s lacrosse team’s hopes of playing their 2020 season has come to an end.   Ryan McCoy, a junior defender for the lacrosse team, shared his thoughts on the cancelation of t...
March 4, 2020 // By Samantha Impaglia

Montclair State Buys Floyd Hall Arena

Montclair State University has bought Floyd Hall Arena and will assume ownership starting on April 1. The popular Little Falls ice arena will be renamed Montclair State University Ice Arena. The arena is a staple of Montclair State’s campus that houses many hockey teams and clubs, including the Montclair State men’s and women’s ice hockey teams. It is also home to many figure skaters and the Montclair Blues Hockey Club. The purchase has been in the works for some time now. Floyd Hall Enter...
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‘Changes’ Is a Change for the Better for Justin Bieber

Justin Bieber is back in action, this time with an album expressing his love for wife, Hailey Bieber, and the changes he has gone through in the past few years. Being his first album release since 2015, “Changes” is already at the number one spot on the Billboard charts. Justin Bieber has been through a lot in recent years, explaining the lack of new music. He has been battling with Lyme disease and has overcome drug abuse, hence the inspiration for the album’s name. The pop star wants his...
February 26, 2020 // By Samantha Impaglia

Robert Martinez is Honored to Lead a Team He Calls Home

Transferring sophomore year from Nicols College to Montclair State University was not what Robert Martinez was initially excited about. Many years later it turns out this would be one of the best decision’s he has ever made. Robert Martinez is currently head coach the Montclair State men’s ice hockey team, and would not it want it any other way. Going from the Division III level at the Dudley, Massachusetts college to Division II club ice hockey at Montclair State, Robert Martinez anticipate...
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Men’s Ice Hockey Makes Playoffs

The Montclair State University men’s ice hockey team did exactly what they needed to do in their last three games — win. These important wins gave the team eight points and the fifth spot in the Super East Collegiate Hockey League (SECHL) playoff standings. After an exciting 3-2 overtime win at Central Connecticut State University on Feb. 1, the Red Hawks had the momentum they needed to secure four more points and finish off their regular season schedule at Floyd Hall Arena the following wee...
January 22, 2020 // By Samantha Impaglia

Men’s Ice Hockey Pushes For Playoff Spot With Four Games Left

The Montclair State University men’s ice hockey team has some important games coming up as their 2019-2020 comes to an end. The team is pushing for playoffs with four games left; two home and two away. Two wins will secure them a playoff spot, something the team and head coach Robbie Martinez have been striving for all season. The Red Hawks started off the season strong with a 7-3 win against The College of New Jersey. Freshmen forwards Mike Miller and Billy Parsley scored two goals a piece, w...
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...
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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...

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