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Helping veterans in crisis

Adam Reed, Video Producer November 12, 2024

I’ll never forget when I returned from my first deployment. A whirlwind of emotions and images are seared into my brain from what was about a week in transit from Al Taqaddum Airbase, Iraq to Camp Lejeune,...

Banned Books illustration

Banning books is a form of censorship

Eli Schmidt, Arts Editor November 12, 2024

Banned Book Week is traditionally held in the last week of September to raise awareness of the challenges to books in public libraries and schools. Unfortunately, the concept of burning piles of books...

A sign outside a polling place in Madison, Wisconsin, welcomes voters.

Helpful poll workers made election day smooth

Raven Parmentier, Staff Writer November 12, 2024

Election days are always tense, but Madison’s polls had an odd stillness to them. The anxiety of such an important event was blunted by the friendly attitudes of the helpful poll workers. In the large...

The Internet Archive’s hack and recovery

Balaji “Abi” Abishek, Tech Writer November 12, 2024

When one thinks of the word "archive," the mental imagery of long rows and tall stacks of books shelves with thousands of printed and paper-bound treasures comes to mind. But what if I told you that there...

Illustration about voting misinformation

Election misinformation

Sara Bernabe, Managing Editor October 21, 2024

Most of us were taught the importance of a good source back in grade school. Sure, it was a boring lesson no one wanted to sit through made worse by the fact your English teacher felt the need to revisit...

An illustration of a Thank You Card for Poll Workers

Our view: On Election Day, let’s give poll workers a respectful nod

The Clarion Editorial Board October 21, 2024

On Nov. 5, millions of Americans will cast ballots and entrust them to local poll workers. Poll workers play a pivotal role in administering elections, carrying out a wide range of essential duties. While...

Suicide Prevention Month illustration

A heartfelt reflection

Sierra Brunner, Staff Writer October 21, 2024

As September arrived and the world acknowledged Suicide Prevention Month, I found myself reflecting on the profound impact of mental health awareness and the tragic loss of my best friend, Denni. The statistics...

The Internet of Things

Cyberspace has invaded physical space

Balaji “Abi” Abishek, Tech Writer October 21, 2024

When one thinks of “the internet,” we often envision the software on our screens — the browser, the website, the playing video or the online multiplayer video games. However, there's another aspect...

Stolen Valor: What every American must know

Bradley J. Burt, Student Entrepreneur / Freelance Magazine Feature Writer October 21, 2024

Letter to the Madison College Clarion newspaper editor, When John Q. Battlefield comes marching home after spending time down range in a combat zone to use his hard-earned G.I. benefits, he proudly...

A look at the next big evolution in computing

A look at the next big evolution in computing

Balaji “Abi” Abishek, Tech Writer September 25, 2024

Computing — the process of using computers to solve real-world problems — has revolutionized our modern world. From the earliest computers in the last few centuries to Enigma code-breaking WW2-era...

Kristine Gallagher is excited about returning to college at age 55.

Never too late to learn new tricks

Kristine Gallagher, Staff Writer September 25, 2024

In 1995, Adam Sandler wrote and starred in “Billy Madison,” in which he plays a 27-year-old who had to repeat all 12 grades in a few short weeks. The smash-hit streaming series, “Schitt’s Creek,”...

Self-care must haves for September

Claire Cox, Opinions Editor September 25, 2024

A self-care routine is a healthy way for many people to regulate their stress, feel happier and more confident, and learn to enjoy some of the mundane tasks of life. The best self-care routine is always...

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