The Clarion

3 generations find love at college

D.J. Pierce, Managing Editor February 4, 2015

Madison College prides itself on being, as its motto claims, “real world smart.” It is the establishment where thousands of people of all ages come every year to kick off their education, get practical...

Night hike

Take a night hike

Natalie Connors, Editor in Chief January 21, 2015

Wisconsin requires a certain amount of resilience in the wintertime. The harsh conditions inspire creative activities to occupy the time that would in summer months be spent lounging on patios and beaches. But...

New Year’s resolutions you can stick to

Natalie Connors, Editor in Chief January 21, 2015

Sticking to New Year’s resolutions can be tricky, especially if your goals are vague and/or complicated. Simple consistency leads to surprising results though, even from small changes. If your New Year’s...

Netflix’s new releases for the start of 2015

Deanna Pierce ­, Managing Editor January 21, 2015

In 2014 Netflix became a household staple, replacing cable TV and movie rentals for my friends and myself, as well as some 50 million people worldwide. That’s right, according to CNN, Netflix announced...

Romeo and Juliet

A new take on ‘Romeo and Juliet’

Marisa Comeau-Kerege, News Editor January 21, 2015

We’ve all heard the story; star crossed lovers, society’s effects on young love, and the loss of life in the name of love.  The words of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet have been captured in many...

Starbuck’s Chestnut Praline latte is a new favorite.

Holiday treat becomes new Starbucks favorite

Deanna Pierce, Copy Editor December 11, 2014

Two ladies at Starbucks recently pressured me into trying a new latte. I went in and asked if I could taste the new Chestnut Praline latte because it sounded intriguing. They said no because they didn’t...

Game review: Super Smash Bros. a super success

Connor Spencer, Staff Writer December 11, 2014

Few game franchises carry as many memories with friends as Nintendo’s Super Smash Bros. This video game has been an industry staple since it first burst onto the scene 15 years ago with the original...

Netflix review: movies for Christmas break

Nora Finnerty, Staff Writer December 11, 2014

It’s winter break and you’re scrolling through Netflix; sleeping-in has become a habit, ‘chilling’ is your everyday agenda, and making that cozy, semi-permanent indent on your couch is a well-executed...

UW-Madison’s Blue Note Ensemble, directed by Johannes Wallmann, performs at a concert held recently by UW Jazz.

UW Jazz offers entertaining performance

Stuart Benjamin, Staff Writer December 11, 2014

Last week UW Jazz held a performance for their Blue Note Ensemble and Jazz Composers Septet. The Blue Note, directed by Johannes Wallmann, gave a wonderful performance, playing the music of Freddie...

Organ recitals at Luther Memorial Church

Stuart Benjamin, Staff Writer December 11, 2014

As the holiday season approaches, the Luther Memorial Church marks its 41st year of weekly organ recitals. For the last 37 years, Bruce Bengston has hosted organ recitals every Wednesday at noon during...

A different kind of holiday shopping

Natalie Connors, Editor in Chief December 11, 2014

Holiday shopping can feel monotonous and even burdensome, but the season of the spirit is outside of shopping malls and forced intimacy at large family gatherings. If the lines at the mall kept you home...

How ugly can it get

Bells, sequins, Santas, make an ugly sweater

Marisa Comeau-Kerege, Arts Editor December 10, 2014

It’s the time of year again for trees, lights and a mass amount of holiday goodies.  But what do we know about the new fad sweeping the nation, The Ugly Christmas Sweater? This icon of the hipster...

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