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Taleise Lawrence reads during the Yahara Journal open mic in the Truax Campus Studio Theater on Feb. 21.

Yahara Journal open mic gives students chance to share their work

Paul Becker, Staff Writer February 28, 2023

The Yahara Journal hosted an open mic on Feb. 21, incorporating a pleasant mix of poetry, slam poetry and prose written and performed by Madison College students. Going into the studio where it was held,...

Bailey Hanson enjoys her visit to Wizard Quest located in Wisconsin Dells.

Scavenger hunts, secret passageways and adventure found at Wizard Quest

Bailey Hanson, Staff Writer February 28, 2023

If you’re like most people, you probably have gone to Wisconsin Dells at least once in your life. Like most tourist areas there are plenty of T-shirt shops, arcades, waterparks, large hotels and other...

Rihanna’s halftime show was fantastic

Cisco Garcia, Staff Writer February 28, 2023

Even though it had been five years since her last live performance and seven years since her last album, Rihanna showed the world she could still pull off a stunning performance during her Super Bowl Halftime...

Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen

Grant Nelson, Staff Writer February 28, 2023

A new “Dungeons & Dragons” game book just dropped titled “Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen.” The “Dragonlance Campaign Setting” is one of my most beloved “Dungeons & Dragons”...

The observation deck on the Ponce de Leon lighthouse offers stunning views of the inlet and the ocean.

The Ponce de Leon lighthouse is the largest in Florida

Krista Olson-Lehman, Social Media Editor February 28, 2023

With spring break coming up, people think of warmer locales. For many students who venture to Florida, thoughts of places like theme parks and Daytona Beach probably come to mind. Recently I visited Florida...

From left, Glamrock Freddy Cosplayer, Montgomery Gator Cosplayer, Bailey Hanson and Roxanne Wolf Cosplayer from “Five Nights at Freddys (FNAF) Security Breach.”

Anime Milwaukee: Anime-zing Experience

Bailey Hanson, Staff Writer February 15, 2023

On Feb. 3-5 I had the pleasure of attending Anime Milwaukee (AMKE), a three-day anime and gaming convention hosted in the Wisconsin Center. AMKE is known for being the largest anime convention in the Wisconsin...

‘Everything Is’ an odd and complicated surprise

Paul Becker, Staff Writer February 15, 2023

To be frank, “Everything Is,” the extended version of Neutral Milk Hotel’s 1995 debut EP of the same name, has been very difficult to comprehend and write about. But I do not mean its aesthetic or...

‘Star Wars X-Wing’ is a great book series for fans

Grant Nelson, Staff Writer February 15, 2023

A book series worth reading is the “Star Wars X-Wing” series. It’s a 10-book series that follows the adventures of the rebel pilots of the Wraith and Rouge Squadrons. Michael A. Stackpole wrote...

‘Star Wars: Bad Batch’ is worth watching

Grant Nelson, Staff Writer February 15, 2023

“The Bad Batch” on Disney+ is a great animated spinoff from the “Star Wars” franchise. It follows the missions of the clone commando squad titled Bad Batch as they work as mercenaries in a post...

A visitor looks at paintings on display in the Protecting the Black Woman art exhibit in the Truax Gallery.

Protecting the Black Woman art exhibit in the Truax Gallery

Clarion Staff Report February 15, 2023

Madison College’s Black Women’s Affinity Group is hosting its second annual art show in honor of Dzigbodi Akyea, who worked at the college for 17 years and was a cherished member of the Academic Advising...

Austin Butler stars as Elvis Presley in the film Elvis.

Elvis’ blue suede shoes a great fit for Austin Butler

Kelly Feng, Managing Editor February 1, 2023

I admit I was skeptical about Austin Butler playing the lead role in “Elvis.” Isn’t Butler the same guy from Zippy Brewster on Nickelodeon’s “Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide?”   When...

38 books follow the life of ranger Drizzt

Grant Nelson, Staff Writer February 1, 2023

A book series that any nerd will love is “The Legend of Drizzt” books by R.A. Salvatore. The 38 books in the series follow the life and adventures of the dark elf renegade ranger Drizzt Do’Urden...

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