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Category: Faculty Voices

Pop Culture is News, Not Clickbait, University Professor Says in New Book

From #MeToo to Marvel to JK Rowling, Communications Professor Joel Penney looks at how celebrities and entertainment news play a major role in the public’s understanding of social and political issues

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How Did ‘Elvis’ Star Austin Butler Change His Voice? Linguistics Expert Weighs In

Expert discusses how our speech patterns and tone of voice can change

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How to Stay Healthy During the Holidays

Exercising can fight stress and balance holiday excess

How Holiday Shopping Will Be Different This Year

Supply chain issues aren’t the only changes this shopping season

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Jellyfish Safety and More Beach Season Tips

Biology Professor Paul Bologna shares advice on jellyfish stings, sharks and more for the summer season

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Harmful Algal Blooms May Impact Your Water

HABs in our lakes and drinking water reservoirs are a danger to humans, pets and wildlife, says aquatic ecologist Meiyin Wu

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Opinion: Sexual Assault Is Not A Women’s Issue, It’s A Societal One

By Maneesha Kelkar, adjunct professor in the Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies department at Montclair State University

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Earth Day 2022: NJ’s Biggest Green Challenges

Faculty experts weigh in on the environmental issues in the state that need attention and action

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Five Questions With . . . Junius Gonzales

A conversation with Montclair’s new Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

Experts Share Predictions for 2022

What to expect in travel, real estate, the economy and more

It’s OK to Talk About Pregnancy and Infant Loss

Using social media to share stories of fertility struggles can help families cope

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Bullying in School Often Reflects the Outside World

Expert advice to consider during World Bullying Prevention Month in October