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Forgiveness leads to acceptance

Patrick Kempfer, Opinion Editor October 27, 2015

This week, I’d like to talk about forgiveness. What I think of as forgiveness probably differs from yours, because we’re different people. Some things can exist on common ground, and maybe that’s...

Social class mobility dismissed as a myth

Patrick Kempfer, Opinion Editor October 27, 2015

In the New York Times article, “Shadowy Lines That Still Divide,” we are told of a progressive disparity between those who have much, those who have little, and that the gap between them is ever growing....

Madison College’s West Campus is set to close when its lease ends following the spring semester.

West students deserve easier access to classes

Clarion Editorial Board October 27, 2015

Barring unforeseen circumstances it appears Madison College will be closing the West Campus after the spring semester. Full details are still being worked out and more information will be presented to...

The BCycle station is located outside the Health Education and Information Thechnology Building, across the street from the Truax Gateway.

BCycle station at Truax Campus

Amanda Love, Student Senate President October 14, 2015

Many of you who attend classes or work at the Truax Campus have probably seen the newly installed Madison BCycle station in front of the Health Building. More than three years after the idea was first...

Recovery corner: Book helps bring clarity

Patrick Kempfer, Opinion Editor October 14, 2015

“Sometimes you cannot believe what you see, you have to believe what you feel. And if you are ever going to have other people trust you, you must feel that you can trust them too, even when you are in...

After September 11 Graphic

#afterseptember11 – giving a voice to the unnamed victims

Mouna Algahaithi, News Editor October 13, 2015

On September 11, amidst the memorial services and flashbacks of the World Trade Center attacks, Twitter exploded with the hashtag #afterseptember11. In less than 24 hours, over 50,000 accounts of racial...

Ghost bike graphic

Ghost bikes serve as reminders to be aware of bikers and pedestrians

Stephanie Riedel, Staff Writer September 30, 2015

They sit on street corners around the world. Bicycles painted white, chained to sign posts, waiting to be claimed by riders who will never come. Some carry plaques, some are wrapped in flowers and others...

Alive, free and manifesting destiny

Patrick Kempfer, Opinion Editor September 30, 2015

It is the search for truth that brings purpose to my life today, not drugs. In everyday living, moving in and out of relationships, acquired titles, responsibilities, etc., it is a responsibility in itself...

Hundreds rally in the rain to shine a light on sexual violence in society

Patrick Kempfer, Opinion Editor September 29, 2015

The rain was of little concern to those in attendance, as literally hundreds came out in support of the Take Back The Bike Path Rally. Several ongoing chants could be heard from the crowd that stretched...

Scenes from the derelict tennis courts show nobody has played on them in years.

Madison College’s tennis courts reflect the state of the game

MJ Mathy, Staff Writer September 16, 2015

Tennis anyone? Not so fast Billie Jean! Have you seen the condition of the courts at Madison College? Sisters Venus and Serena would have had difficulty learning the game from their father Richard had...

A bit about Nicolas LaMorte

Nicolas LaMorte, Editor in Chief September 16, 2015

To the students and faculty members of Madison College. Hello! My name is Nicolas LaMorte, and for the next two semesters I will be the editor in chief of our school newspaper, The Clarion. For the...

Recovery corner: Rockin’ Recovery Rally is Sept. 19

Patrick Kempfer, Opinion Editor September 16, 2015

September is National Alcohol and Drug Awareness Recovery Month. This is bound to be a very exciting month for the recovering population, as President Obama is set to host a recovery month dinner and online...

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