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Sharing my Halloween experience

MUHAMMAD ANTA KUSUMA, Clarion Staff Writer November 8, 2011

At a friend's birthday dinner I happened to notice some papers with, “REST IN PEACE” written on them, in the hall by the restroom. I was thinking that they were made by the restaurant to respect its...

Beer Expo disappointing

Beer Expo disappointing

Jason Cuevas, Clarion Staff Writer November 8, 2011

Wisconsin and beer seem to go hand in hand. It’s a long tradition to love beer in the state, and there are many festivals to celebrate this beverage. Some are much better than others. The Wisconsin...

Forgotten footage, crazy clips are a hit

Katrina Simyab, Clarion Arts and Culture Editor November 8, 2011

Where can you see outdated clips from ridiculous Jazzercise tapes, a portly man in an American flag bikini doing a suggestive dance in front of an audience of elderly people, and segments from informational...

Sweet Treats

Sweet Treats

Aaron Miller, Clarion Staff Writer October 25, 2011

With Halloween around the corner most bakeries are gearing up with seasonal treats, and our own bakery is no different. The bakery program is now featuring some tasty treats in time for all hallows eve. Currently...

Restaurant suggests you graze from local pastures

Caryn Kindkeppel, Clarion Staff Writer October 25, 2011

The new restaurant, Graze, which opened on the Capitol Square last July, fits right in with the downtown Madison scene. It's owned by the same proprietors as, and shares a new location with Madison’s...

A taste of India awaits at the Maharani just a block from the Capitol

Alan Irish and Katrina Simyab, Clarion Staff Writers October 25, 2011

Sitting snugly on the corner of West Washington and Broom Street, it is easy to find Maharani Indian Restaurant. Just follow the aroma of exotic spices, inviting all whom pass by to indulge in an exquisite...

50/50 movie review

Sam Johnson, Clarion Staff Writer October 25, 2011

In a market where the majority of films rely upon the overuse of violence, sex appeal and CGI, it’s refreshing to come across something memorable and entertaining. Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays a character...

Simple examples show how belief-based conflict is difficult to overcome

MUHAMMAD ANTA KUSUMA, Clarion Staff Writer October 25, 2011

Fans clothed in red were preparing to go to Camp Randall Stadium to see their Badgers take on Nebraska. I was attending the 81st anniversary of Saudi Arabia in University of Wisconsin-Madison. It wasn’t...

Fall Foliage

Fall Foliage

Heidi Adams, Managing Editor October 12, 2011

Patrick O’Connor is a photography student at Madison College.  He plans on graduating in May of 2012. O’Connor is a Canon brand aficionado.  You can often see him in the hallway with his 40D around...

AJ bombards rivals with social media

AJ bombards rivals with social media

Aaron Miller, Clarion Staff Writer October 12, 2011

College towns always seem to be on the trendy edge of things, and the recent rise of “boutique burger” joints has not passed over Madison. These kitschy themed restaurants – some of them chains,...

Pastries set the standards at People’s Bakery

Katrina Simyab, Clarion Arts and Culture Editor October 12, 2011

Tucked away on East Wash is an unassuming building with the words “People’s Bakery” on the side in red letters. Headed by an endearing older couple, this restaurant specializes in authentic Lebanese...

Student group holds 'International Coffee Tasting'

Student group holds ‘International Coffee Tasting’

Ryan Spoehr, Clarion Editor in Chief October 12, 2011

Steep & Brew, a local coffee company, has been serving students at Truax, DTEC and West since August. Recently, Steep & Brew took it one step further. Mark Ballering, Steep  & Brew owner,...

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