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Economic disparity hurts minority women most

Sedgwick Smith Jr., Staff Writer September 21, 2016

In our country, and the world, we have a large disparity in wages earned by women comparative to those of men. In America, if asked how much money a woman makes for every dollar a man makes, many people...

Take a stand to stop sexual violence

Sabrina Coonen, Copy Editor September 6, 2016

One in six women will be the targets of attempted or completed rape in their lifetime. We can no longer blame society for rape culture because we are society. For example, have you ever listened to...

History lesson in quarterback’s anthem protest

Sedgwick Smith Jr., Staff Writer September 6, 2016

Controversy struck last week when Kaepernick took a seat, not benched this time, but by choice...during the national anthem. Sitting during the anthem was an action that stirred the emotions of many Americans...

The story Lochte told

Bailey Ayres, Sports Editor September 6, 2016

Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte told a harrowing story that overwhelmed the news cycle and other events in Rio for a few days during the summer Olympics. Shortly thereafter, it became clear that Lochte’s...

Recovery matters: Long-term recovery takes changing again and again

Pat Kempfer, Staff Writer September 6, 2016

Plato said, “Necessity is the mother of invention.” If that is true, then desperation must be the father of reinvention, right? As far back as I can remember I have been reinventing myself. I imagine...

Textbook Prices Soaring

Textbook Prices Soaring

Brighid Monahan, Arts and Culture Editor September 6, 2016

As the new semester begins, so does the financial stress for many college students. Not only do students have to pay the cost of attending classes, but they also have to pay for the books in their...

Elliott Puckette will be the editor in chief for the Clarion during the upcoming school year.

Year as editor of newspaper offers chance to help others

Elliott Puckette, Editor in Chief August 23, 2016

What’s my point? That’s what I’ve been asking myself all summer. When I accepted the role of Editor in Chief at the end of the spring semester, I knew that the position would require a lot of...

Trump and women voters

Casandra Zimmerman, Staff Writer August 23, 2016

Plenty of journalists have given their two cents about Donald Trump since he announced his run for presidency in June of last year. At this point, it is as if the general public has become numb to his...

Disappointed in presidential picks

Vernon JD Ziegler, Staff Writer August 23, 2016

With a climate of disillusionment, anger, and resentment as the backdrop for the historic presidential election this fall, it is small wonder that the American people are faced with what is generally considered...

Simple Secrets to College Success

Mary Joan Nastri, Staff Writer August 23, 2016

The start of the new school year will be coming sooner than you think. And, if you’re a new student or a returning student the following secrets to success may help keep you on track. You have probably...

Individual packaged items, like creamers, create way too much waste.

Avoiding a disposable lifestyle

Nicolas LaMorte, Editor in Chief May 3, 2016

Sustainable Materials Management, a.k.a. recycling, has been commonplace for decades, and in the U.S., found its beginnings in turn of the century in New York City. Back then people were recycling paper,...

Decision-making is a life skill

Josh Zytkiewicz, Managing Editor May 3, 2016

As the managing editor of the Clarion over this last year, I’d like to reflect on something I’ve noticed. Particularly, that at the beginning of the semesters, we will have students come into the...

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