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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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AI vision model changing how machines see

Balaji “Abi” Abishek, Tech Writer April 8, 2025

In the last edition of The Clarion, I unpacked the "hyperscaling" revolution reshaping general AI – the drive towards smarter, not just bigger, models. That same seismic shift is now profoundly altering...

Confessions of a binge-watcher

Confessions of a binge-watcher

Rylee Rogers, Contributor April 8, 2025

I spent around 23 hours watching Netflix in February. I was shocked when I realized the amount of time I was absorbing Netflix. I have a full course load, play a college sport and work two jobs, but I...

Ready to enjoy spring break

Ready to enjoy spring break

Declan Rafter, Staff Writer March 4, 2025

If you’re the kind of person who sleeps, eats and works through spring break each year, you might just be in the minority. Out of nine student interviewees, six said they would be travelling outside...

Oscars still not inclusive enough

Oscars still not inclusive enough

Ryan Stevens, Staff Writer March 4, 2025

Last issue I wrote about the Oscars and their shortcomings, specifically about their blind spots around what gets nominated and their spotty record in deciding what wins. An award ceremony being bad at...

Hand-picked press pool not good for democracy

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief March 4, 2025

Last week, the White House announced that it “will determine” the news outlets that cover President Donald Trump, instead of rotating traditional ones, breaking more than a hundred years of tradition. The...

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