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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...

Heroin addiction, deaths are at epidemic levels

Julia Simenz, Staff Writer October 11, 2017

National Heroin and Opioid Awareness Week was held in mid September. What this means to you may vary depending on whether you lost a family member or a friend, or if you are simply struggling yourself....

Mailbag: Leters to the editor – Downtown Campus transition update

October 11, 2017

Dear Editor, In 2016, the college’s District Board made several strategic decisions to continue to live out and serve the college’s mission to provide access to quality education for its residents....

Accusation does not always mean guilt: Why DeVos is right about changing campus sexual misconduct procedures

Brandon Amato, Staff Writer October 11, 2017

In a speech addressing policy regarding sexual assault on college campuses on Sept. 14, Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced that the current administration plans to drastically change its approach...

Technology: The good, the bad, and the educational

Diana Calderon, Outreach Associate September 27, 2017

Imagine what students are doing around school while they walk through the hallways, or learn in their classrooms. Many are connected to the internet through their cellphones or laptop. Others are listening...

Fandom should not overlook violent behavior

Matt Withers, Arts Editor September 27, 2017

Separating the art from an artist can be practically impossible. Where do consumers draw the line? Does talent excuse erratic and sometimes violent behavior? No, but as a society we tend to be more lenient...

An all-too silent struggle

Megan Binkley, Staff Writer September 27, 2017

As a woman who has spent the last 16 years combatting clinical depression and chronic anxiety, Sept. 10 through Sept. 16 — National Suicide Prevention Week — is an opportunity for reflection and evaluation. As...

Climate change denial is a dangerous path: Why Washington needs to restart the discussion now

Brandon Amato, Opinion Editor September 27, 2017

Last week my dad told me he was heading out to play a round of golf on a sunny afternoon. My father happens to be very bald. As a good son, I naturally urged him to wear sunscreen. He...

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