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New album by Beyonce is full of vocal and visual surprises

Erin Johnsrud, Staff Writer January 22, 2014

With Beyonce’s latest self-titled album, came an unprecedented occurrence. It wasn’t just like any other album release. There was no marketing through interviews on the music networks and no Rolling...

Steam vs. Console: Which is the best gaming experience?

Colin Bowden, Staff Writer January 22, 2014

The online streaming service Steam has allowed gamers to play their favorite games right on their own computer and also share those games with others. Now Steam has added a feature to their service that...

President’s picks: Game of the Year selections

Colin Bowden, Staff Writer January 22, 2014

The Clarion selects its favorite video games from the past year. Nominees The Last of Us: This game took us on a wild ride through a dystopian zombie warzone and more importantly an interesting,...

Robin Gee, left, joins some friends on a trip in the countryside while studying in Carlow, Ireland.

Studying abroad heightens perception of the world

Robin Gee, Graphic Designer January 22, 2014

“So, how was your trip?” This question has been on almost everybody’s lips for the last two weeks. I just came back from spending four months studying in Carlow, Ireland, and everyone who knows me...

The Hobbit sequel fails to break trilogy trend

Daniel Herron, Multimedia editor January 5, 2014

There must be a lot of pressure on a person involved in making a movie like “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.” First, you must meet the expectations of all the fans out there who fell in love...

Highlights of the Cave of the Mounds tour include various columns inside the cave.

Cave of the Mounds offers cozy visits year-round

Stephanie Beirne Leuer, Staff writer December 11, 2013

Summer is often thought of as the time of year to enjoy Wisconsin’s many natural resources. In the winter, visitors tend to flock to indoor activities in order to stay out of the cold. One Wisconsin...

‘Frozen’ shows the strength of princess power

Daniel Herron, Multimedia editor December 11, 2013

For a long time Disney has been criticized for failing to provide strong female role models. They have struggled to find the sweet spot at the intersection of gender equality and the dreams of little boys...

Angry Birds Star Wars is a fun new addition

Andrea DeBauche, Arts Editor December 11, 2013

“Angry Birds Star Wars” is a fun new addition to the Angry Birds family. And while we already expect every game to be more or less the same as the previous, this time the feathery fellows are combined...

Clumsy Ninja hit No. 1 on the list of free downloaded games

Daniel Herron, Multimedia editor December 11, 2013

“Clumsy Ninja” hit #1 on the list of free downloaded games for the iOS the week of Nov. 25, and that deserves at least a little attention. So, what is Clumsy Ninja? The game fits nicely in a variety...

Need for Speed Rivals lets you become who you always wanted

Nicholas Garton, Sports editor December 11, 2013

“Need for Speed Rivals” is a high octane, shock stick vibrating look into a world where the prevailing question isn’t why one would drive recklessly through a maze of hideouts and hundred mph speed...

One Direction takes a new direction

Jason Millis, Copy Editor December 11, 2013

The latest album of the popular British boy band One Direction, “Midnight Memories,” was released on Nov. 25. Listening to this album, it seems that One Direction has moved on from songs that show...

Britney Spears’ new album shows breadth of her talent

Daniel Herron, Multimedia editor December 11, 2013

Britney Spears’s new album “Britney Jean” elegantly demonstrates the breadth and depth of her talent as an artist. From the opening song, “Alien,” where she shares her feelings of isolation and...

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