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Racism and violence must be addressed

Veronica Werzinske, Staff Writer August 28, 2019

Politicians are rarely silent. They champion personal causes, argue in support of funding for special projects, and verbally battle with each other all the time. But when it comes to the topics of gun...

Making food more affordable to students

Casey Anderson, Opinion Editor August 28, 2019

Food can be taken for granted – especially at school cafeterias. Walking through the gates of the Truax campus cafeteria, a plethora of options awaits students. Chefs await behind glass displaying options...

Students work in one of the art labs at the Madison College Downtown Campus

Adieu to you, DTEC

Damara Gillett, Staff Writer May 7, 2019

I have to admit, I was a bit saddened when I first heard that the Downtown Campus was being closed, and would be replaced with the new south campus. DTEC had such a wonderful central location in the downtown...

5 priorities we like on the mayor's agenda

5 priorities we like on the mayor’s agenda

Britni Petitt, Photographer May 7, 2019

Every mayor brings a new agenda when they take office. Here are five things Madison’s new Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway has pledged to tackle that I believe are important. 1. Storm Water Management Make...

Why do I thank our veterans?

Brad Burt, Staff Writer May 7, 2019

Every morning at 0630, a service member stands tall by rendering a salute to Reveille.  What this means is that this individual understands the importance of recognizing the level of intensity they...

Shut off the social media spigot this summer

Casey Anderson, Opinion Editor May 7, 2019

Social media is everywhere you go. Literally. Usually, it resides in the palm of your hand or the back pocket of those new blue jeans. You can usually find teens and adults (myself included) with their...

Andrew Kicmol, Editor in Chief of The Clarion

Editor thankful for year at helm of The Clarion

Andrew Kicmol, Editor in Chief May 7, 2019

I can’t believe it’s already over. When I first applied for editor in chief of The Clarion I was anxious and a little scared about how not only I would fare, but the newspaper as a whole. I couldn’t...

IS IT FUNNY TO BE OFFENSIVE?

Cassandra Cullen, Staff Writer April 23, 2019

Google defines comedy as “professional entertainment consisting of jokes and satirical sketches, intended to make an audience laugh.” Comedy has always taken a serious subject and turned it into something...

Communities can find common ground

Amara Gobermann, Managing Editor April 23, 2019

Think about religion. Now think about the LGBTQ community. Now think about them together. I am sure that can be odd, considering the conflict between groups. So how can we start collaborating these groups,...

Running in the right direction, with purpose

Thomas Fitzgerald, Staff Writer April 23, 2019

Humans are made to run. We have developed over the course of our specie’s existence an anatomical structure that allows us to go, relatively slowly, for a long time. In the times of primarily hunter...

Newly elected Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway speaks at forum prior to the April election

A veteran’s wish list for Madison’s new mayor

Brad Burt, Staff Writer April 23, 2019

Every time a new official is elected to public office, they implement their own policies and agenda. As one of the many Madison-area veterans, there are a few things I’d like to see newly-elected Mayor...

Black love should shine in all cities

Amara Gobermann, Managing Editor April 9, 2019

Surroundings affect us more than we are aware of, and when you put race into play to it makes the impact even more influential. Being black in America comes with struggle. But when you look at being black...

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