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Keeping your relationship on the down-low

Daniel Herron, Multimedia Editor April 24, 2014

Love is a funny thing. Most of us find it where we go the most: school and work. However, the very nature of those places makes love more complicated. Rules, friendships and rumors; life in a professional...

Fanta Sylla, copy editor of The Clarion, takes a short break from work for a photo.

Creative writing background fits Sylla’s role on Clarion

Fanta Sylla, Copy Editor April 10, 2014

The day this issue is published I start my final class to complete my Social Media certificate. Sadly, it will also be my last class at Madison College. I’m going back to France when this semester ends,...

Cut out fructose to improve health

Daniel Herron, Multimedia Editor April 10, 2014

America is fat. According to a number of studies, the majority of Americans are now considered overweight. Many have explored the causes and potential cures for this epidemic, but a lot of that research...

What to do if it seems like more than just friends

Daniel Herron, Multimedia Editor April 10, 2014

You have a friend. He or she has hit all your buttons. He or she is cute, smart, funny, everything you like and attractive to boot. You have hung out, maybe gone to see a movie with some friends, maybe...

Concerns about negative impact of legalizing marijuana

Daniel Herron, Multimedia Editor April 9, 2014

There is a lot of talk, here and in other states, of the so-called “benefits” of legalizing marijuana. They talk about its so-called “medical properties” and how it is “less harmful” than alcohol...

Many reasons to change outdated marijuana laws

Natalie Connors, Graphic Designer April 9, 2014

A Dane County referendum April 1 showed strong support for the legalization of cannabis, carrying a solid 64.5 percent of the vote in favor of the little green leaves. The marijuana legalization movement...

Toxic treats in your vending machine

Toxic treats: avoid the poison in your vending machine

Natalie Connors, Graphic Designer March 26, 2014

The vending machines’ cornucopia of treats satisfies students craving something crunchy or sweet. Then again, some of those snacks are better off being left behind the glass. Ingredients like processed...

Betsy Osterberger, news editor of The Clarion, has returned from spring break ready to take on the second half of the semseter.

Editor feels rejuvenated after spring break

Betsy Osterberger, News Editor March 26, 2014

A couple of months ago, I was sure that my busy schedule and slim wallet would keep me in Madison for spring break. As the semester wore on and friends spoke of exciting and affordable vacation options,...

Has breaking news become reality TV?

Adam Ruka, Staff Writer March 26, 2014

Passing through the Madison College cafeteria on March 12 found a number of students and faculty glued to the television watching “Breaking News.” A man in northern Colorado was running on foot from...

The art of compromise is often helpful

Daniel Herron, Multimedia Editor March 26, 2014

Making a relationship work is all about finding the middle ground.There are lots of examples of this, but let’s take a big one: dealing with exes. A number of us are still friends with those we have...

Goal of Common Core is good, but adverse impact possible

Jason Millis, Staff Writer March 26, 2014

One set of standards to keep all students on the same path to academic success and success in whatever path they choose to follow after high school graduation. That is what is promised with the Common...

Memory-enhancing drugs often have long-term consequences

Sean Fitzgerald, Staff Writer March 10, 2014

Chances are you are affiliated in some way with Madison College as a student, faculty member or parent receptive to the concerns associated with academic life. The stresses of the collegiate lifestyle...

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