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Parfrey's Glen State Natural Area features a natural waterfall and beautiful scenery that hikers can enjoy.

Waterfalls are Wisconsin’s hidden gems

Lauren Taillon, Staff Writer September 14, 2022

Even though Wisconsin is known for being cold and snowy, few can argue with the state’s beauty. The nature in Wisconsin rivals many other states with the combination of white sand beaches along Lake...

Learning to live in space?

Taleise Lawrence, Assistant Editor September 14, 2022

Artemis I is a part of NASA’s Deep Space Exploration Systems. It is an unmanned mission that will enable human exploration to the Moon and Mars. This is the first of many missions, which will “provide...

Making a case for nuclear energy

Ebenezer Idowu, Jr., Staff Writer September 14, 2022

Climate change. Almost everyone living in this country has heard of it, and most agree it is a big issue primarily caused by the buildup of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere through burning fossil fuels....

Madison College journalism student Lillian Coppelman is the new editor in chief of The Clarion

From student to editor in chief

Lillian Coppelman, Editor In Chief August 29, 2022

After graduating high school I didn’t really know where I wanted to go with my life. I had always been passionate about writing and telling stories, I had been doing it since I could pick up a pen.  So...

Disney on puberty: good or bad?

Lillian Coppelman, Editor In Chief August 29, 2022

Disney, as a big corporation, often finds themselves under fire for anything people could find controversial. With the release of "Turning Red" in March and "Baymax!" in June 2022 there has been some mixed...

Reproductive rights, reproductive fights

T Clearwater, Staff Writer August 29, 2022

This summer seemed like it was going to be such an exciting time for many people, who have felt they could finally start really returning to a more active life again – with many activities and businesses...

Student Nursing Association here for future nurses

Heather Schultz, SNA – Vice President August 29, 2022

Welcome new Madison College Students and welcome back fellow students and faculty. We made the decision to pursue new careers and improve ourselves with education in a tremulous time for our world. With...

Pump prices and inflation give students the shake down

Mary Segall, Opinion Editor August 29, 2022

Inflation is defined by Oxford Languages as “a general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money.” It is a vital term used everyday within the world of economics.   Covid-19...

Clarion editor Kaleia Lawrence, left, is joined by staff member Eimy Gonzalez at an event in the fall semester.

Time spent in athletics, newspaper was something special

Kaleia Lawrence, Editor in Chief May 3, 2022

I’ve always been a busy person. I can’t remember a time where I didn’t have at least two jobs, not counting school or sports. There were times when it was overwhelming, but now, as I’m on my way...

Uncomfortable conversations can lead to knowledge

Courtney Nygren, Contributor May 3, 2022

We pulled into the parking lot of our local town hall on that gloomy Tuesday afternoon of Nov. 3. My sister and I walked in with our documents in hand to prove our address and identification. They handed...

Navigating a year of evolving challenges

The Editorial Board May 3, 2022

Now that the academic year is over, we can collectively reflect on what we accomplished and what we survived. This was a long year of many changes. We began the year with many classes taught virtually....

Some policies help create more segregated public spaces

Ebenezer Idowu, Staff Writer May 3, 2022

Have you heard the phrase “separate but equal?” Recently, many public spaces are reverting to segregation; this time it has a different face. Progressive institutions are separating people by race...

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