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Stein, Johnson offer option for disillusioned voters

Rachel Sanders, Staff Writer November 1, 2016

The election for 2016 has been controversial to say the least. Fringe voters may find refuge in the candidates that lie outside of the recognized political spectrum. These alternative options include Green...

Student debt is a decisive issue for many millennials

Bailey Ayres, Sports Editor November 1, 2016

Student debt is weighing down a generation. College students have a lot to be stressed about: papers, exams, time management, and perhaps the biggest issue of all, money. Especially debt. Right now, student...

Foreign policy a key topic in presidential race

Edward Herzberg, Staff Writer November 1, 2016

From the safety of our troops abroad to the fear of terrorism at home, foreign policy has been a topic of critical importance in nearly every Presidential race in United States’ history. The 2016 campaign...

Legendary journalist Bob Woodward was one of keynote speakers at the ACP National College Media Convention.

Clarion wins awards at ACP national convention

CLARION STAFF REPORT November 1, 2016

Four members of The Clarion staff attended the Associated Collegiate Press National College Media Convention held Oct. 20-23 in Washington, D.C., earning both Pacemaker and Best of Show awards. The...

Public Safety

Public Safety

By Sgt. Joe Steffen November 1, 2016

Public Safety Officers respond to many calls for service and we communicate our activities to the college community.  Here are some of the notable incidents from the past couple weeks. On Oct. 20,...

Off The Shelf: Voters need to verify candidate claims

Off The Shelf: Voters need to verify candidate claims

By Cristina Springfield, Librarian November 1, 2016

On Nov. 8, millions of adults eligible to vote in Wisconsin will head to their local polling station – to vote for the President, sure, but also to vote for senators, congressmen and -women, house representatives,...

Wisconsin’s Senate re-match neck and neck

Amanda Richard, Staff Writer November 1, 2016

The presidential election isn’t the only one Wisconsin voters will be watching carefully for its potential effects in Washington D.C. The ballot facing voters on Nov. 8 includes a rematch of incumbent...

Clinton supporters tout her experience

Cullen Granzen, Staff Writer November 1, 2016

When you walk in to the Democratic Party field office at 600 Williamson Street, you’re greeted with an imposing Clinton campaign logo composed of blue and red duct tape. Among the heaps of canvasing...

Trump takes pride in outsider status

Alison Malek, Staff Writer November 1, 2016

Donald Trump’s road to the White House has not taken the typical Presidential candidate’s route. And the Republican nominee is proud of that. In fact, he argues it is one of the main reasons why he...

Presidential debates provide lessons in rhetorical strategy

Cullen B. Granzen, Staff Writer October 18, 2016

Presidential debates can at times seem as chaotic and nonsensical as a shouting match between toddlers. Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump during their first two debates have had their share of back and...

Take extra caution to avoid card skimmers

Sara Hill, Staff Writer October 18, 2016

Fifteen credit card skimmers have been found in Wisconsin in the past year, all at gas stations in various locations throughout the state. Out of the fifteen, five were reported at gas stations in Madison....

Rape Crisis Center now has staff on on campus

Alison Ahlgrim, Staff Writer October 18, 2016

Students who have been victims of any form of sexual assault can now seek assistance from the new Rape Crisis Center Office at Madison College, which will be staffed by Madison Mayer, the new campus counselor/advocate. The...

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