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Some diversity efforts have unintended impact

Ebenezer Idowu , Staff Writer April 20, 2022

How many times have you heard the following words: “diversity,” “equal representation” and “equity?” No doubt you have heard one of those words at least once in the past two months, if not...

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Reducing your environmental impact takes more than new cups

Lillian Coppelman , Staff Writer April 19, 2022

Plastic pollution has been a huge problem since the late 60’s, and since then, it has grown at exponential rates. Multimillion dollar companies are the most to blame for this problem, as Coca-Cola, PepsiCo...

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Voting is already secure from fraud in Wisconsin

Lauren Taillon, Arts Editor April 5, 2022

After the 2020 presidential election, rumors circulated across the country that there was widespread voter fraud in multiple states. One of those states happened to be Wisconsin.   While some politicians...

As the tax deadline draws near, it’s time to consider reforms

T. Horne, Staff Writer April 5, 2022

There is plenty to talk about when it comes to taxes, much the same as it has always been. In many past societies, people felt as though they were being taxed unfairly and to no advantage of the people....

April is Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Month

Individuals have been advocating for sexual assault prevention since people have cared about making the world a safer place. Efforts started to gain traction with the civil rights era in the 1940s and...

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Movie theaters after COVID-19

Kelly Feng, Opinion Editor April 5, 2022

When the Clarion gave me a chance to review "King Richard" a few weeks ago, I was looking forward to walking into a movie theater and imagined seeing a dozen or so moviegoers in the seats with me. When...

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Proposed gun rules in Wisconsin are dangerous

Taleise Lawrence, Copy Editor March 22, 2022

In January, the state Assembly passed Senate Bill 570, Assembly Bill 518 and Assembly Bill 495. These bills are all related to gun control. Their goals are to allow people with concealed carry licenses...

The meaning behind St. Patrick’s Day

Madalyn Breunig, Staff Writer March 22, 2022

There’s one main goal on St. Patrick’s Day – drinking a green beer. Kidding: there are many festivities on this green day, but do we know why we are giving a toast on March 17? We honor the patron...

How the South almost prevailed in the Civil War

Ebenezer Idowu , Staff Writer March 22, 2022

You’re probably thinking, “History is boring, so this article won’t be very interesting, either.” Just stick around; I promise this will be more interesting than you think.  When people...

Penn swimmer Lia Thomas looks up at her time after finishing first in the 500-yard freestyle race during the NCAA championships at the McAuley Aquatic Center in Atlanta on Thursday, March 17, 2022. Thomas, who is a transgender woman, made history Thursday as the first transgender person to claim a Division I national title.

Support transgender athletes

Kaleia Lawrence, Editor in Chief March 22, 2022

Lia Thomas is the first transgender athlete to win a NCAA Division I title. Her career, which has been met with protests and outrage, has come to a close.   At the 2022 National Swimming Championship,...

Mental Health

The importance of mental health in winter

Lauren Taillon, Arts Editor March 1, 2022

Winter can be a hard time of year for many people. The nights are longer, the days are colder, and there seems to be less to do. All of these things can leave someone feeling down. That is why it is so...

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End of mask mandate

Lauren Taillon, Arts Editor March 1, 2022

On March 1 of this year, the indoor public mask mandate will come to an end in Dane County thanks to the decision made by Public Health Madison & Dane County (PHMDC). The decision comes on the heels...

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