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THE BUZZ

Students of Madison College • September 26, 2018

Starting out at a 2-year college

Megan Binkley, Staff Writer • September 12, 2018

Two years ago, I transferred to Madison College from a four-year college. As far as I know, this isn’t a common choice. The reactions of my peers at my old institution ranged from polite, slightly confused ‘congratulations’ to outright skepticism and aversion. “Wait – you’re going to a community college?” My best friend said. “So... are you dropping out of real college?”

Meet The Clarion’s new editor in chief

Andrew Kicmol, Editor In Chief • September 12, 2018

I am the new editor in chief of The Clarion. Yikes. Not sure how I was chosen for the job but since I’m supposed to introduce myself I’ll give you my story. I started at Madison College...

Tips on saving money in college

Jacki Brickner, Opinion Editor • September 12, 2018

College can be a tough road. Whether you are just out of high school or you are older and trying to change careers, college is a challenge financially. Here are my tips to help you save money while you are in college.

Reviewing the myths and facts about nation’s obesity crisis

Jacki Brickner, Opinion Editor • August 29, 2018

There is a nationwide crisis with obesity in the United States. From negatively stereotyping overweight individuals, to body shaming what some people consider to be weight outside the norm, it can be difficult...

Top apps for students

Jacki Brickner, Opinion Editor • August 29, 2018

In today’s world, technology is the reigning king. From smartphones to tablets, you are never far away from resources, people and games. Technology permeates through every aspect of our lives from school...

Weighing in on years-old social media posts

Matt Withers, Arts Editor • August 29, 2018

Imagine you got the job of your dreams, something that you have always wanted to do. Once you get that job, it turns out that you happen to be one of the top employees and your workplace. More than that...

News of a lake of water deep below surface of Mars draws only yawns

Joseph Craker, Staff Writer • August 29, 2018

This past month has played host to an amazing discovery of a lake deep below the surface of Mars. While astronomers in particular would argue that this is an extremely important and unique discovery,...

Manage your end-of-school-year stress

Bailey Ayres, Sports Editor • May 1, 2018

It is getting to the end of the semester. There’s just a few days left until finals. I got a little stressed out just by typing those words. It’s a stressful time for us all. Everyone has final...

Last-minute tax filers faced a little extra stress

Bailey Ayres, Sports Editor • May 1, 2018

This year on April 17, during Tax Day, the International Revenue Service (IRS) had some technological difficulties while people where handing in their taxes. The IRS gave an extra day for everyone to hand...

International Clitoris Awareness Week: May 6-12

Megan Binkley, Opinions Editor • May 1, 2018

Hey, let’s talk about the clitoris. Did that make you uncomfortable? Let me continue. The clitoris is a small, pea-sized part of the female genitalia, home to over 8,000 nerve endings. It’s named...

Letter to the Editor

May 1, 2018

Dear Madison College Students, As you and your classmates know, we have great faculty at Madison College that teach and support each of you in more than 140 different programs. Our faculty focus on...