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Rock ‘n’ Roll on fire

Ryan Spoehr, Editor March 6, 2012

It was a night packed with up-and-coming bands, marquee names and an unrivaled passion for rock music at the Regent Street Retreat with five bands rocking downtown Madison. “This is quite a lineup,”...

Fusion Science Theater

Fusion Science Theater: Learning through investigation

March 6, 2012

Fusion Science Theater's new SCI show, Race to the Glow, shows that theater in education works. Children cast ballots prior to and after the show in order to provide proof that they learned something....

Former Gov. Tommy Thompson

Preparing for the Senate Primary

Kait Vosswinkel, News editor March 6, 2012

Herb Kohl is retiring, leaving a U.S. Senate seat for Wisconsin open. Rep. Jeff Fitzgerald (R-Horicon), former two-term congressman Mark Neumann and former Gov. Tommy Thompson are the three contending...

WolfPack women's basketball

Tripped in Tourney: WolfPack women struggle in second half of loss

Jason Cuevas, Sports editor March 6, 2012

Sometimes energy and hustle are not enough to overcome adversity. Despite missing their leading scorer, the Women’s basketball team put on a valiant effort against Joliet Junior College but succumbed...

The American Special Hockey Association

League helps student with autism gain new skills

Evan Halpop, Staff writer March 6, 2012

Many people who play sports are often overlooked because they have a developmental disability. This is often because they do not play at the same level of competition that neuro-typical athletes tend to...

Sam Meinholtz

Fixing Big Rigs: Only female in diesel program is groundbreaker in profession

Faith Hughes, Staff Writer February 22, 2012

Working with trucks and heavy equipment is often considered a male-dominated field, but Samantha Meinholtz is doing her part to change that. Meinholz, a Madison College student, is currently the only...

My Doctor is My Dealer

Brooke McGee, Opinions Editor February 22, 2012

For some, getting drugs is a far cry from the back alley exchange that we see depicted in the movies. Instead, it occurs in a well-lit room with smiling faces. Names are not withheld, and the whole transaction...

Exclusive interview with the band Bobaflex

Ryan Spoehr, Editor February 22, 2012

Ryan Spoehr of The Clarion recently sat down with Shaun McCoy, lead singer of the hit band Bobaflex leading up to their show at the Regent Street Retreat on March 1. After their release of "Hell in My...

Mental health stigmas sting

Brooke McGee, Opinions Editor February 22, 2012

Mentally ill. Mood disorder. Depression. Unfortunately, when we see words like this we do not think of our neighbors, classmates and friends. We typically stigmatize and begin thinking of “that”...

WolfPack Women's basketball

Winning big for the home crowd

Clarion staff report February 22, 2012

When Madison College hosted its annual Jam the Gym event on Feb. 18, both the men’s and women’s basketball teams were looking for a boost after three-straight losses. A large crowd, including several...

President Obama’s visit to Master Lock in Milwaukee

February 22, 2012

Clarion photographer Phil Ejercito chronicled President Barack Obama's visit to Master Lock headquarters in Milwaukee, Wis., on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012. Obama recognized Master Lock for relocating 100...

A Monster Truck show was held at the Dane County Coliseum at the Alliant Energy Center.

Hoping for more roar

Phil Ejercito, Clarion Staff February 8, 2012

Even as I stood there watching Megasaurus breathing fire and eating a car, I couldn’t help feeling a little bit disappointed, like I’d walked into Golden Corral instead of Old Country Buffet. Don’t...

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