West Coast Rap is in an excellent place. Though it is only a sub-genre in the grand scheme of Hip Hop, there is still an audience for it in 2026. Some rappers, like Kendrick Lamar and Tyler, The Creator, most people wouldn’t perceive as rappers in this sub-genre; however, they are.  Lamar’s most recent project, […]

Attending Jane Remover’s concert this past week with two of my best friends was my most anticipated event of the year. I’ve been listening to Jane Remover’s music for a while now, and like many others, their usage of catchy lyricism paired with clever, energetic, electronic beats drew me deeper into their discography and the […]

Opener: Sobs I recall walking into The Stone Pony overjoyed with excitement. The lights were set bright and in a multitude of colors, almost all resulting in a blue tint. Sobs came on before Harrison Gordon, and to say they were fantastic is an understatement. They had amazing stage presence and knew how to talk […]

Sammy Siteman’s debut album, Welcome to My Brain, dropped Friday, August 21st, but its songs span more than a decade. Some date back 11 years, others were finished as recently as this past December, and together they catalog loss, grief, and mental health struggles that her earlier, more love-and-heartbreak-focused songs hadn’t touched. The pop-country singer-songwriter, […]

When girli kicked off her North American tour behind it’s just my opinion, she went back to Baby’s All Right in Brooklyn, the same room where she played her first ever US show. That first time, it was just her and a backing vocalist singing to a track. This time she had a full band […]

On September 18, Montclair State students packed the Student Center from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. for the annual Red Hawk Night. Each guest received a passport and had to complete activities around the building to collect stamps for a shot at winning a plush Rocky the Red Hawk. The Student Center was filled to […]

Taking a closer look at how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of news and media.

Congratulations to MSU junior Earl Spence for being WMSC’s DJ of the Month for April! Earl, a Sports Communication major, has been a part of WMSC since his freshman year here atMontclair. Since joining, Earl has been involved in the sports team, doing play-by-play or colorcommentary for MSU sporting events. In an interview with our […]

On Tuesday, April 14th, In the Loop was joined by the Association of Latino Professionals For America (ALPFA) to discuss their mission, upcoming initiatives, and the importance of empowering Latino students in their professional development.

Robbinsville Twp, NJ – April marks Autism Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding and acceptance of people on the autism spectrum. While many people have heard of autism, fewer fully understand what it is—or how it affects individuals and families in everyday life. Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a developmental condition […]

The second week of NFL action wrapped up between the Los Angeles Rams and New York Giants, where the Rams secured not only their first win of the season but also their first Monday Night Football victory after losing their last five appearances on the primetime stage. Dominating from start to finish, the Rams controlled […]

On September 18, Mets first baseman Jared Young was carted off the field on a stretcher after a violent collision with pitcher Nolan McLean in the sixth inning against the Phillies at Citi Field. The Mets went on to win the game, 6-3. Justin Crawford hit a routine grounder to McLean, who fielded a bad […]

The New York Knicks won their first NBA championship since 1973 this past June, rejuvenating New York sports fans who have not had much to cheer about in recent years. Meanwhile, on the gridiron, the Giants and Jets both won their season openers for the first time since 2009, offering their fans hope for the […]

On Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, we had the privilege of observing New York Jets training camp as members of the WMSC sports team. It was a light practice, players were without pads, with a lot of walkthrough as the team geared up for an intense intrasquad scrimmage the very next day. Some key takeaways from […]

Puck drop for the 2026-2027 NHL season is about six weeks away, with opening night set for Sept. 29. Some teams are coming into the season with higher expectations than others. The four carrying the most weight into October are the Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Rangers, Nashville Predators and Vegas Golden Knights. Tampa Bay […]