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Clarion adopts policy on AI use

CiCi Cox, Opinion Editor August 26, 2025

Artificial intelligence is a part of daily life for most people, including journalists. From grammar checks to Google searches, these tools can improve how we work. But individual journalists continue...

Sara Bernabe is the editor in chief of The Clarion for the 2025-26 school year. (Photo provided to The Clarion)

Like you, I’m a student here to learn

Sara Bernabe, Editor in Chief August 26, 2025

I’m not entirely sure how to start this, but I guess I should introduce myself. Hello, my name is Sara Bernabe. Don’t worry if you can’t pronounce the last name, no one can. Just call me B. I’m...

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Dangers of data manipulation for political gain

Danger Rodnivale, Staff Writer August 26, 2025

Government data isn’t abstract. It’s hurricane warnings, unemployment rates, census counts and public health reports. If officials are punished for reporting uncomfortable realities, numbers become...

Clarion editor Sara Bernabe meets her soon-to-be pet, now named Gatsby, at Madison College’s Vet Tech Lab.

Getting Gatsby: Madison College helped me find the perfect cat

Sara Bernabe, Editor in Chief August 26, 2025

I grew up in a cat family. My early childhood was spent playing with Toby, the cranky black cat. A few years after he passed, we welcomed Luigi the tabby and Percy Jackson the tuxedo cat into our lives....

A few tips to help you find success as a student

Brent West, Staff Writer August 26, 2025

As the new school year begins, returning members of the Clarion staff would like to welcome you back to campus and provide a few tips for how to be a successful student this semester. Do your homework...

Madison College student Furkan Sindar was the first-place winner of the college's Fall 2024 Honor Competition. Sindar advocates for a pathway for international students like himself to remain in the United States after their graduation.

Why international students deserve a pathway to stay

Furkan Sindar, Staff Writer May 6, 2025

There’s been a growing conversation about whether international students should be granted green cards upon graduation. As an international student, I’ve been paying close attention to this issue....

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Attention management in a time of digital chaos

Balaji “Abi” Abishek, Tech Writer May 6, 2025

Ninety-six times. That's how often the average college student checks their phone each day roughly once every 10 minutes of waking life. As I power down my trusty flip phone — yes, a Japanese-built "Kyocera"...

An information table was set up outside the Truax Cafeteria throughout the month of April to help raise awareness about preventing sexual violence.

Increased support needed for survivors of sexual violence

Sierra Brunner, Staff Writer May 6, 2025

As we wrap up the month of April, which is dedicated to raising awareness regarding sexual assault, it’s important to confront the reality of a pervasive crime that has affected many lives. This violation...

Madison College research programs remain optimistic despite national funding concerns

Mari Zangano, Contributor May 6, 2025

Amid concerns over federal cuts to science funding, Madison College students are questioning the impact on their education. UW-Madison recently emphasized the need to protect the National Institute of...

The unwritten rule for women in media: Be seen and not heard

Jordan Hake, Contributor May 6, 2025

In media classrooms, we’re taught about deadlines, ethics and objectivity. But no one prepares you for the reality that being a woman in this industry often means being expected to be seen and not heard....

Social media and body image

Social media and body image

Angela Colvin, Contributor April 8, 2025

In the summer of 2020, at 43, I was pregnant with my second child. I had a toolbox of experiences from my previous pregnancy, preparing to be a better mother and partner. I counted my blessings. I downloaded...

Suada Murseli and her family pose for a photo in front of the Big Ben Clock tower in the UK.

The toll of being a stay-at-home student mom

Suada Murseli, Contributor April 8, 2025

When I gave birth to my first child, Ador, in 2021, I quit my job because I felt guilty about leaving my 3-month-old son. I had struggled with infertility and having a baby was a dream come true. With...

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