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Making a difference everywhere we go!

Adrian Holtzman, Clarion Staff April 10, 2012

Imagine being able to go on a six-day vacation to one of the biggest cities in the world, accompanied by 10 of the most interesting people, spending your time doing one of the greatest things imaginable,...

Journey to New York: Student story on campus-sponsored ‘Alternative Break’

Ross Schuette, Copy Editor April 10, 2012

The service trip to New York City was undoubtedly the best way I could have spent my spring break. I had been at work, a week before hearing about the trip, when I was talking with a co-worker about doing...

‘Hunger Games’ movie stays true to the book

Jason Cuevas, Sports Editor March 27, 2012

Based on the Suzanne Collins novel of the same name, “Hunger Games” focuses on Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) as a young woman living in a future dystopian society. She is a citizen of one of...

Essen Haus is a charming ‘trinken halle’

Caryn Kindkeppel, Clarion Staff March 27, 2012

The Essen Haus is a German restaurant and self-proclaimed “trinken halle” (German for “drinking hall”) located in downtown Madison. Visiting the establishment is a Madison tradition, where many...

‘Coopers Tavern’ offers lively mood, eclectic appetizers

Caryn Kindkeppel, Clarion Staff March 27, 2012

Named after the artesian craftsmen who once shaped pieces of wood and rings of metal into barrels that held beer, wine, and liquor, The Coopers Tavern is located on the capitol square at 20 West Mifflin...

Indie band ‘Reptar’ comes to Madison

Alexia Gleyseen, Clarion Staff March 27, 2012

Reptar is no longer just a green dinosaur cartoon from the 90’s. The name Reptar now belongs to a funky foursome from Athens, Georgia. This indie-pop group will be taking the stage along with Quite Hooves...

Elton John performs during a show at the Alliant Energy Center

The Sound of the Soul

Evan Halpop, Clarion Photographer March 27, 2012

One of the most energizing concerts to come to Madison sent waves of best-selling rock music across the Alliant Energy Center. There was that certain life at the Aliant Energy Center that you could only...

Handheld gaming: What to expect from Sony’s long-awaited Vita

George Treviranus, Lead designer March 26, 2012

Sony has finally released its long anticipated PlayStation Vita (Vee-ta), oftentimes called a “Next Generation Portable” since its announcement a few years ago. Despite its promising features and the...

‘John Carter’ a box office flop, but still a great action flick

Callie Vasey, Clarion Staff March 26, 2012

If you like an odd but entertaining movie, than I recommend you go see John Carter. It starts off with John Carter being followed by some weird man, in his journey to send a telegram to his nephew, Ed....

Brazilian carnaval turns Madison into little Rio de Janeiro

Alexia Gleysteen, Clarion Staff March 24, 2012

Often described as the largest party on Earth, Rio de Janeiro’s annual Brazilian Carnaval made it’s way to Madison’s Majestic Theater. This “2 Nights of Carnaval” event is a tradition 10 years...

The Foreigner

‘The Foreigner’ helps us find humor in controversy

Adrian Holtzman, Staff writer March 7, 2012

“The Foreigner,” written by American playwright Larry Shue, is currently being performed at the Mitby Theatre. The hysterical comedy of a shy Englishman, Charlie Baker (played by Dylan Kox), pretending...

Houdini lives at Madison Museum of Contemporary Art

Alexia Gleysteen, Staff writer March 7, 2012

Harry Houdini was one of the most famous and intriguing magicians of his time, and his legacy continues to live on today. A tribute to his life and career is currently on display in downtown Madison at...

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