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Private researchers have advantage with stem cell rules

Aaron Miller, Clarion Staff Writer November 8, 2011

The topic of genetics has been out of the spotlight recently, overshadowed by the economy and the war. Findings released by the New York Stem Cell Foundation have brought it back into the light. A recent...

New gun law does not necessarily mean chaos

Jacob Ennis, Clarion Copy Editor October 25, 2011

People read the second amendment and come away with different opinions on what it means. The amendment states: "A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of...

Elections will mean no changes for economy

Jason Cuevas, Clarion Staff Writer October 25, 2011

In case the Occupy Wall Street protests haven’t clued you in, there’s a bit of an economic problem going on in this country. Technically we have been experiencing growth, but it’s creeping at such...

Writer puts his hair on the line to help feed the homeless

Writer puts his hair on the line to help feed the homeless

Max Blaska, Clarion Staff Writer October 25, 2011

Last year I ran a food drive for the River Food Pantry, but it wasn’t your average food drive. I put my hair, my lovely hair on the line. For every donation, a person could vote on my next hairstyle....

Wasting away the day one minute at a time

Brooke McGee, Clarion Opinions Editor October 25, 2011

Time management is something that can make or break your career as a student. It is also something that we rarely put a lot of thought into. We all feel that there isn’t enough time in the day. But,...

The truth about eating organic

The truth about eating organic

Kait Vosswinkel, Clarion Copy Editor October 25, 2011

According to recent Gallup Polls, obesity in the United States is at 25.8 percent. In light of such a striking problem, eating healthy is a rising concern for many shoppers. The buzzwords are endless...

Prepare for parking hazards in winter

Editorial Board October 12, 2011

Parking at the college has been among the top concerns for students this semester. That concern could possibly be overshadowed by another concern very soon. Starting Oct. 24, both the Mitby and the...

You can save without spending on fees

Kait Vosswinkel, Clarion Copy Editor October 12, 2011

I have trouble saving money. I need some sort of place to keep my savings aside. If I don’t, it WILL be spent on 12 coffee breaks, two pairs of shoes and a cute leather wallet. In my years of tending...

The last drop

Brooke McGee, Clarion Opinions Editor October 12, 2011

Often in this world, a glass of cool, pure water is a rare commodity. It is easy for people to take for granted something that they are not without. We are spoiled, and most of the time we don’t even...

Independent sees conflict in political party ideals

Brooke McGee, Clarion Opinions Editor October 12, 2011

I wanted to take the time to introduce myself to the student body. As your new opinions editor, I think it’s only fair to let everyone know right off the bat that I am not an anti-Walker Democrat. Actually,...

Confessions of a recovering homophobe

Max Blaska, Clarion Staff Writer October 12, 2011

When I first attended school here, while getting my first degree, I saw a poster that commemorated “national coming out month.” There was a crude sexual term on there, and I ripped down the poster....

Steve Jobs dead at 56

Branden Kerr, Clarion Media Editor October 6, 2011

On Oct. 5, 2011 Steve Jobs, Apple Chairman and former CEO who brought the company back to life by delivering innovative products like the iPod, iPhone and iPad to the masses, passed away. Jobs had long...

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