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Financial literacy is important

Cansin Ozsoy, Contributor November 14, 2023

Personal finance is important for everyone, yet many Americans lack basic financial literacy. Understanding basic money management skills and applying those to your life might be more important than you...

Maddie Thorman raises 13 chickens at her rural Johnson Creek home. While having fresh eggs is a benefit, Thorman said she simply enjoys raising them mostly as pets.

The benefits of owning chickens

Maddie Thorman, Managing Editor October 17, 2023

My favorite animal is the chicken, but not many people like these silly birds as much as I do. When I mention that I have chickens, people tend to grimace and then tell me that chickens are scary, ugly...

Vote yes on the Student Activities Referendum

Claron Editorial Board October 17, 2023

The Student Activities Board (SAB) has approved conducting a referendum asking students to vote on restructuring the student fee to boost student programs, activities and campus events. As a member of...

Take action against global warming.

Worrisome trends bring climate to forefront

Paul Becker, Arts Editor September 26, 2023

This past summer, cacti fell and withered, people suffered third-degree burns from sidewalk cement and people died. Phoenix, Arizona, residents endured 31 straight days of 110 degrees Fahrenheit. The people...

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Book bans on the rise

Owen BonDurant, Staff Writer September 26, 2023

If your child had the capability, would you let them read whatever book they wanted to? There is a large group of parents who think not. Over the years, a growing movement has formed to push back on the...

Speak up, speak out on bullying

Bradley Burt, Business Director September 26, 2023

When experiencing hate and bias on college campuses, strategies can provide solutions. Speaking up and speaking out requires planning and knowing available resources. Bullying happens quick. The victim...

The City of Fitchburg honors the legacy of Ada Deer

Bradley Burt, Business Director September 26, 2023

On Sept. 12, the City of Fitchburg called its business meeting to order formally addressing the “Ada Deer Recognition Proclamation.” The Fitchburg Common Council read aloud a letter on behalf of the...

Students pose with Department of Education Officials at the SSTAR Lab. Pictured are, front row, from left: Mercedes Hernandez-Natera, Sinetra Wilson and Kai Brito; back row, from left, Deputy Secretary Cindy Marten, Sheng Ying Vang, Kate Westaby, Casey Konkol, Under Secretary James Kvaal, Lai’Kita Buie, Kris Flugum.

Affordability is key to college dream

Kai Brito, Staff Writer August 28, 2023

From the cost of tuition to the daily cost of living, college students are struggling to find ways to make higher education work amidst the backdrop of our current economic reality. This is true particularly...

Supporters of affirmative action protest near the U.S. Supreme Court Building on Capitol Hill on June 29, 2023, in Washington, DC. (Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images / TNS)

Impact of affirmative action ruling

Claire Liddicoat, Staff Writer August 28, 2023

Within the hallowed halls of justice, where words carry the weight of a nation’s conscience, the United States Supreme Court has once again cut to the core of a contentious and consequential issue that...

A customer explores options at the Truax Campus Atrium Cafe.

Plentiful choices at the Atrium Café

Valerie Utaski, Staff Writer August 23, 2023

There are plentiful meal choices available at the Atrium Café on the Truax Campus to support your health and wellbeing.  The Café offers a large breakfast menu. Egg platters, breakfast burritos...

The Clarion is starting an electronic newsletter this semester.

Our digital-first approach

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief August 16, 2023

A lot happens within the Madison College community. The Clarion wants you to know about it quickly, so we're launching an electronic newsletter.  According to Pew Research, more than eight in ten...

A red-winged blackbird rests on a branch in a marshy area in Warner Park.

Why is Earth Day important?

Tessara Clark, Staff Writer May 2, 2023

Earth Day has been celebrated on April 22 annually to promote environmental protection and advocacy since 1970. Each year, over a billion people help improve the natural environment by planting trees,...

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