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May 1, 2021 // By Zoe Nolz

College Students Look Forward to Post-Pandemic Adventures

Life during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been stressful for Alyssa Osenbruck, a Montclair State University senior majoring in psychology and minoring in child advocacy and policy. She said she feels like she cannot leave her house without worrying about catching the virus and taking precautions. Osenbruck is looking forward to all kinds of adventures with her loved ones after the pandemic is over, from hearing the crowd cheer at sporting events to sipping drinks at trendy bars, to jus...

April 24, 2021 // By Zoe Nolz

Montclair State Professor and National Geographic Explorer Shares Her Passion for Madagascar

Like many other professors, Dr. Cortni Borgerson, 36, an assistant professor of anthropology, enjoys traveling to campus and lecturing students on a subject about which she is passionate. But unlike most Montclair State University professors, Dr. Borgerson is also an anthropologist, conservation biologist and National Geographic explorer who has done fieldwork in Madagascar for over 15 years. Borgerson shared that her love of the outdoors and interest in primates inspired her to go into anthropo...

October 21, 2020 // By Zoe Nolz

Student Artist Profile: Veronika Hammond

Veronika Hammond is a junior illustration major at Montclair State University. She designed the cover and interior artwork for the book “Outgrowing: Stories From the LGBTQ+ Community,” through the Writing Wrongs literary journalism program. Hammond spoke with The Montclarion staff writer Zoe Nolz to talk more about her artwork. Q: How did you get into making art? A: You [generally] start drawing when you’re really young, so you just kind of [learn to] draw all the time; because...

May 23, 2020 // By Zoe Nolz

Retired Montclair State Professor Shares Her Touching Life Story in Published Memoir

We all have a story, and retired Montclair State University professor Anna Pai tells hers in “From Manchurian Princess to the American Dream.” In her novel, she shares the touching story of how she immigrated to the United States from China as a young girl, earned multiple degrees and eventually became a professor. Pai was interviewed over the phone for The Montclarion about both her book and her life. Pai explained that her immigration experience was not the typical “rags to riche...

February 5, 2020 // By Zoe Nolz

University Alumnus and Writer Highlights Red Hawk Diner in New Book

The book “Stories from New Jersey Diners – Monuments to Community,” written by Montclair State University alumnus Michael Gabriele, collects unique memories from diners all over New Jersey. Gabriele is a writer, journalist, author and current freelancer who graduated from Montclair State in 1975 with a degree in philosophy. He enjoyed his time as a student and moved on to be a full-time journalist for over 35 years. The alumnus has written three other successful non-fictions: o...

December 11, 2019 // By Zoe Nolz

Student Artist Profile: Stephanie Romano

Stephanie Romano is a junior at Montclair State University majoring in visual arts. Her work can be seen on her Instagram page @theromanokid_. Romano spoke with The Montclarion staff writer Zoe Nolz to talk more about her artwork. Q: How did you first get into art? A: I got into it primarily because I have an older brother who used to do a lot of art, and as a younger sibling, I kind of did art because of that. Then in high school I figured that I was kind of good at it, and in high school you a...

November 6, 2019 // By Zoe Nolz

Montclair State Design Students Help Local Middle Schoolers Get Creative

Local teens and tweens had the opportunity to learn the ropes of design and create their own prototypes as part of Montclair State University’s Montclair Design Week. The event was run by the product design department adjunct professors Andrea Panico and Michael Lyden. Lyden also serves as the web content and digital communications manager for the College of the Arts. Montclair State product design majors played a key role in the event through their mentorship. “I was involved with Montc...

April 24, 2019 // By Zoe Nolz

Summer is Coming: Montclair State University Prepares for the End of the Semester

As summer approaches, Montclair State University’s students, faculty and staff are reflecting on their feelings about the end of the semester and upcoming break. Students expressed excitement for nicer weather and trips to the beach, while faculty members look forward to having more time to work on projects outside of school. When asked about her feelings regarding the summer, Teofilea Valencia, a junior theater major, shared that she was excited to relax in the sun. “The positives inclu...

April 17, 2019 // By Zoe Nolz

Love it or Hate it, Freeman Hall is Not Going Anywhere

Despite the rumors of future replacement and renovation floating around Montclair State University, Freeman Hall is not only here to stay but is loved by many members of its community. Due to the dorm’s old age and facilities, there has been a bit of talk among students regarding the building being renovated or even torn down in upcoming years. However, the Associate Director of Residential Support Services Kevin Schafer clarified that rumors of replacement are completely false. “We have...

March 27, 2019 // By Zoe Nolz

An Inside Look at the Innovative Product Design Sketching Workshops

The product design program started a free sketching workshop in Finley Hall on Wednesday afternoons. Students in any major are encouraged to attend. The workshop is run by Nicolette Pezzolla, a junior product design major and studio assistant as well as Jackson Yeakel, a sophomore product design major and studio assistant. Pezzola shared her intentions for the future of the program. “We’re definitely hoping for a lot more involvement and a lot more acknowledgement on the campus,” Pezzo...