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MONTCLAIR, N.J. (October 31, 2025) — Montclair State University’s student-operated radio station, 90.3 WMSC-FM, received six national awards at the College Broadcasters, Inc. (CBI) National Student Electronic Media Convention (NSEMC) held October 22–25 in Denver, Colorado. The station took home first-place honors for: ● Best Student Media Website: wmscradio.com ● Best Audio Hard News […]
Indie-rock project and New Jersey’s own The Happy Fits took over The Wellmont Theatre on October 28, 2023, to celebrate local music, the band’s latest album, and get in the Halloween spirit! After nearly two months of their headlining tour, The Happy Fits treated (trick or treated, if you will) their home state to a […]
By Joely DeMonte Paper Mill Playhouse opens its 25-26 season with Bull Durham: The Musical, a home run of a production that brings romance, humor, and heart to the stage. Based on the beloved 1988 film, this musical reimagines the iconic story with toe-tapping songs, a knockout cast, and that unmistakable Southern charm that made […]
by Jake Pino It’s that time of the year again, (no I’m not talking about fall), I’m talking about the 14th annual Montclair Film Festival, taking place October 17th – 26th in Montclair, NJ. The festival includes approximately 135 films, with 60 features and 75 shorts. There will also be panel discussions, podcast tapings, […]
Written by: Sky Grimes As the spooky season of Halloween creeps closer, Montclair State University is offering plenty of ways for students to get into the spirit. From haunted movie nights and pumpkin decorating to themed parties and trivia, the campus will be filled with festive fun leading up to the big day. Here’s a […]
By Meghan Lipscomb October not only marks the start of fall—it also ushers in the beginning of the National Hockey League season. The 2025–2026 NHL season began on Tuesday, October 7th. At the start of a new season, every team hopes to win the Stanley Cup in June. Some teams exceeded expectations during the 2024–2025 […]
This past weekend on September 17th, Montclair State University students celebrated their annual homecoming event. Current students, alumni, families, and even faculty and staff all gathered in a sold out crowd to watch our Montclair State Redhawks football team take on Wilkes University Colonials. The last time Montclair last faced off with Wilkes was on […]
BY: Luke Cirianni The New York Red Bulls II played their final home match of the regular season at MSU Soccer Park vs Toronto FC II, and earned a 2-1 win. Red Bulls II Manager Michael Bradley coached against the affiliate of a team he spent 10 seasons with, Toronto FC. The first half ended […]
Mad Forest is a play centered around the lives of two families and their journey through the Romanian revolution in 1989. The play showcases the hardships of families and how they have to adapt to the changing times with the use of symbolism, stage direction, and set. It also highlights the struggles of the common […]
MONTCLAIR, NJ (September 26th, 2025) – 90.3 WMSC-FM will be participating in the 15th Annual World College Radio Day through the College Radio Foundation. Held on Friday, October 3rd, 2025, hundreds of college stations across the globe will join together to celebrate and appreciate radio. “World College Radio Day is a time to celebrate […]
Pennsylvania pop-punk band Westmain visited our studio for an awesome final episode of WMSC Unplugged’s Spring 2025 semester! 90.3 WMSC FM · WMSC Unplugged: Westmain
By: Allen Macaraeg (Montclair, New Jersey) Quentin Ocampo, a junior studying Biochemistry at Montclair State University, has brought Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to the Student Recreational Center this fall. The martial art was previously introduced to the campus but wasn’t maintained until Ocampo began spearheading the initiative. Originally, he proposed making a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu […]
Photography and Featured Image taken by: Lindsey Byrnes Review by: Alyssa Arroyo It has never been, and it never will be a phase. On August 15, 2025, My Chemical Romance took the stage at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA to perform the entirety of their famous 2006 album, The Black Parade. I have had […]
By Ben Capp Montclair State University will continue employing student crossing guards this semester, even with the addition of new crosswalk beacons across campus. Chief of Police Timothy Fox confirmed that student crossing guards will soon be stationed at key locations after completing their training. “We will definitely be employing students as crossing guards in […]
Photography and Review by Emily McCormack – Like many other music devotees, a handful of artists carried me through the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020-2021. Declan McKenna was certainly one of those musicians whose music stuck with me throughout the whole isolation period… His album Zeros served as the soundtrack to my online graduation from high […]
Photography by Ash Schnoor Review by Ash Schnoor & Genevieve Cai Up and coming queer and fully non-male band Double Standard performed at their first ever show out of their home city of New York on June 5th at The Foundry in Philadelphia. They hopped on for the last few shows of Hoboken indie rock […]
Review by Genevieve Cai On September 8th, Finn Wolfhard brought the Objection! Tour to Brooklyn at the Music Hall of Williamsburg in celebration of his debut solo album, Happy Birthday, which came out June 6th. The Stranger Things actor is not new to the indie rock world though, having previously fronted the Canadian rock band […]
Photography & Review by Amber Bintliff If you’ve ever caught The Wonder Years at one of their live shows, you’ll know the Philadelphia pop-punk titans are synonymous with high-energy performances that give space for record-breaking numbers of crowdsurfers and rowdy mosh pits. However, the iconic six-piece band gave one of the most magically compelling stripped-back […]
Kelly Schwint After finding success on TikTok by posting covers and original songs filmed in a garage in Ireland, Florence Road’s debut mixtape, Fall Back, dropped on June 20th, 2025. The four-person band, made up of members Lily Aron (vocals), Emma Brandon (guitar), Ailbhe Barry (bass), and Hannah Kelly (drums), is quickly moving towards fame. […]
BY: Vincent Picone On a hot and humid day in Somerset, the Patriots looked to get the bats going and take down the first-place Erie Seawolves. The two teams faced each other on Tuesday, with the Patriots losing 12-5. Despite the loss, Marcus Stroman made another Rehab start, going 3.2 Innings; however, he did […]
By Mia Savidge The 2025 Governors Ball at Flushing Meadows Corona Park held in Queens, New York ran this past weekend June 6th through June 8th. Throughout the festival there were continuous musical sets, food and beverages, shopping, pop ups and so much more all weekend. Join me as I review each musical set I […]
Montclair NJ (June 10, 2025)- Happy Pride Month! 90.3 WMSC-FM is proud to be broadcasting live from Out Montclair’s Pride Festival on Saturday, June 14th, 2025. This year will mark WMSC’s third time broadcasting the event, and sharing all of the excitement from the ground to the airwaves. “Montclair Pride is such an incredible event. […]
Photography & Review by Amber Bintliff Rising punk band Winona Fighter brought their Yes, Chef Tour to Crossroads in Garwood, New Jersey on June 5th. The Nashville-based trio is a powerful force within the scene, proving so especially after the release of their killer debut album, My Apologies To The Chef, earlier this year. With […]
By Mia Savidge The 2025 Governors Ball at Flushing Meadows Corona Park held in Queens, New York ran this past weekend June 6th through June 8th. Throughout the festival there were continuous musical sets, food and beverages, shopping, pop ups and so much more all weekend. Join me as I review each musical set I […]
By: Meghan Lipscomb The world of hockey is at its best during the Stanley Cup playoffs. Over the past six months, we have seen teams battle it out throughout the regular season to prove why they could be the next Stanley Cup winners. Some teams were at the top of their games, and others couldn’t […]
Photography & Review by Amber Bintliff Everything was still ‘Copacetic’ inside the walls of Warsaw as Knuckle Puck brought the 10th anniversary celebration to Brooklyn, New York on May 16th. Copacetic, the debut album from the Chicago pop-punk icons, has been one of the genre’s most influential albums since its release in 2015. It’s a […]
By: Luke Cirianni The first place Kansas City Current took a trip to Harrison, NJ to face Gotham FC, and came away with a 2-1 victory. The first half started the best possible way for the Current, as they took a 2-0 lead in 11 minutes. Michelle Cooper started it off in the 3’, and […]
Photography & Review by Amber Bintliff Post-hardcore icons Chiodos celebrated 20 years of their debut album All’s Well That Ends Well with a sold-out show at Webster Hall on April 28th. The show featured support from The Callous Daoboys, Emmure, and Hawthorne Heights. It was the band’s first tour in nearly 11 years after they […]
By Joely DeMonte Every element of The Little Mermaid at Paper Mill Playhouse is absolute perfection! Closing its 24-25 season with an absolute splash, delivering a production that is nothing short of magical. From the moment you step into the theater, you’re swept under the sea, literally. The space is transformed into a […]
Photography & Review by Amber Bintliff South Arcade brought a fantastic show to New York City’s Gramercy Theater on April 27th in support of Magnolia Park alongside Savage Hands and Hot Milk. Emerging from the United Kingdom and consisting of Harmony Cavelle (vocals), Harry Winks (guitar), Ollie Green (bass), and Cody Jones (drums), the up-and-coming […]