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book dispute

War of the words

Daniel Herron, Staff Writer August 29, 2014

Amazon and Hachette are in the midst of a dispute over eBook prices. Amazon recently sent out an email to all of the Kindle Direct Publishing authors asking them to write-in with their support, while nearly...

Fight for Gaza

Robin Gee, Artistic Director August 29, 2014

The events of the last month between Palestine and Israel have been tracked with much interest by news organizations all over the world. Since July, there have been several ceasefires and attempts for...

Fundamentalism can be frightening if taken too far

Natalie Connors, Graphic Designer May 9, 2014

I wake up weeping. It’s the third time tonight, and the third night this week that I’ve been woken up from a hideous dream. I am only 8 years old, but already the voices of my parents are not as convincing...

Every faith has something to teach us

Daniel Herron, Multimedia Editor May 9, 2014

Spirituality is universal and essential. At our cores, we all have questions. We wonder about who we are, what we are and why we are here. We turn to science and philosophy to answer these questions, but...

Potential employers care about your business image

Christopher Pinkert, Graphic Designer May 9, 2014

I am a reserved person. When writing, I do not let my fingers press the keys without already having a good idea of what I will say. I am nervous about my performance at a job and how others will judge...

Helping your significant other, friends get along

Daniel Herron, Multimedia Editor May 9, 2014

We are all complex, multi-sided creatures, and rarely do we meet someone who meshes with all our facets. This means that not all of our friends get along with one another. This is fine; it is part of life....

Clarion editor reminds students of importance of good health

Michael Klein, Editor in Chief May 9, 2014

Wow; it has been 13 issues since I last wrote to you all. I am glad to be back for the last issue of the 2013-2014 school year. First and foremost, I would like to congratulate Natalie Connors, the...

A healthier way to survive college: make good meal choices

Evan Halpop, Staff writer May 7, 2014

For some students, eating at school or grabbing something from a fast food restaurant is the easiest way to get through the day while they go to class and study. Anna Marie Hoffmann, Madison College health...

It’s easy to find summer fun in Wisconsin

Evan Halpop, Staff writer May 7, 2014

Many students find summer boring without something fun to do in addition to working a summer job. However, with the cost of entertainment on the rise, options are becoming pricey. Here are some alternatives...

Taking only online classes can be isolating, exhausting

Fanta Sylla, Copy Editor April 24, 2014

The advantages of online classes have been listed many times. In the Huffington Post, Tom Snyder states that online education can be revolutionary. In his post, he talks about how online education is necessary,...

Choosing college-level alternatives could save money in the long run

Tali Despins, Contributor April 24, 2014

Your next semester plan might need a revision. There are over 144 career programs offered at Madison College, many of which will award you an associate degree at the end of two years (four or five semesters). Associate...

Our view: Your vote will set the direction of Student Senate

Karen Cass, Opinion Editor April 24, 2014

The week of April 24 – 28, Madison College will hold its Student Senate election. Much like The Clarion sees itself as a voice of the students, the Student Senate is also representative of the student...

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