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Social change and postmodernism

Isaiah Dwyer, Staff Writer November 21, 2017

One of the most influential times of United States was the 1960s and 70s. There was a mini-enlightenment, so to speak, and the world started to change for the better. Social change was at a forefront....

Taking a few steps today can lead to a healthier tomorrow

Isaiah Dwyer, Staff Writer November 21, 2017

Ask any college student and they’ll most likely tell you that they are extremely busy individuals. A lot of students work and go to school at the same time, a lot of students are parents, and every student...

Its time to end gun violence

Jared Gonzales, Contributor November 21, 2017

On Oct. 1, 2017, in Las Vegas, Stephen Paddock opened fire on a large group of concert goers, killing 58 and wounding 527 before killing himself, making it the worst mass shooting in American history. Police...

Scouts rivalry hurts girls who want more

Adrienne Oliva, Editor in Chief November 7, 2017

All I remember about being a Girl Scout is making a “gingerbread” house out of graham crackers and a milk carton, and finding a gun on our nature walk. When I was 5, all I wanted to do was be a...

Victims are silent no more

Melyna Acosta, Staff Writer November 7, 2017

Don’t walk alone at night. Don’t look them in the eye. Don’t wear anything revealing. It’s as if society has made this a norm: don’t provoke. They’ll ask “well what did you expect?” as...

UW System policy limits student protest

Brandon Amato, Staff Writer November 7, 2017

Last month, the University of Wisconsin System leaders approved a policy that calls for suspending or expelling students who disrupt campus speeches and presentations. By approving the policy, the Board...

Halloween has changed since childhood

Halloween used to be fun: Adulthood makes me miss the costumes, treats

Andrew Kicmol, Staff Writer October 24, 2017

Halloween is the chance to dress as your favorite superhero, TV character or monster. When you’re young, it’s all about candy. It’s your chance to stock up on all your favorite treats. When you get...

Time to live out our racial justice values

Brandon Amato, Opinion Editor October 24, 2017

On Oct. 3, the 16th Annual Racial Justice Summit, organized by the Madison YWCA, began with a moment of silence for the victims of the recent shooting in Las Vegas. The moment of silence was followed by...

NHL holding players back from the 2018 Olympics

Andrew Kicmol, Staff Writer October 24, 2017

In September, Commissioner of the National Hockey League Gary Bettman officially made the decision that the league will not be sending its players to PeyongChang, South Korea for the 2018 Winter Olympics. It’s...

In recognition of National Coming OUt Day on Oct. 11, three staff members at The Clarion are sharing their personal experiences of coming out. Pictured, from left, are Spice Phongthiengthan, Adrienne Oliva and Celia Blau.

Our stories: Clarion staff members discuss their experiences coming out

October 24, 2017

To celebrate National Coming Out Day, which was on Oct. 11, three of the staff members at The Clarion have decided to share our own experiences coming out. Whether these experiences were good, bad or...

Overcoming fighting words: Political discourse needs to become more constructive and less combative

Isaiah Dwyer, Staff Writer October 11, 2017

These days it seems pretty easy to look at our political climate, and current state of affairs, in an increasingly dismal way. There’s this ongoing war between the leftists and those on the right end...

Peacefully protesting is a protected right

Ethan Maurice, Staff Writer October 11, 2017

The playing of the national anthem is one of the most sacred traditions in American sports. So much so that most people don’t think twice about standing up, removing their caps and sometimes even singing...

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