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Negligence of important social issues turning us into the system we tried to escape

Dwayne Bland, Staff Writer November 13, 2012

From the biblical tale of David and Goliath, to mythical heroes like Odysseus, throughout history, people have been taught to embrace the idea that brain will always win over brawn. Odysseus tricked the...

Pocan emphasizes education to spur the economy

Nicholas Garton, Staff Writer October 30, 2012

One important issue in the 2012 presidential election is the economy. Candidates have voiced their opinions for how to do this.. However it is not just the presidential candidates who are under fiscal...

Parents should save now for child’s future

Jacob Ennis, Clarion Copy Editor September 13, 2011

New students and returning students alike are in school with a better job in mind. Paying for college to a four-year university or even a two-year technical college may be difficult. Some students make...

Your View: Students oppose budget cuts to higher education

Jon Mack, Madison College student June 28, 2011

Dear Editor, Gov. Scott Walker’s 2011-2013 budget and his so called, “Budget Repair Bill” are a direct assault on Madison Area Technical College students and workers. Walker’s budget would decimate...

Cutting up education: Governor’s plan overlooks value of educated work force

Clarion editorial board April 13, 2011

Cutting funding for educational institutions like Madison Area Technical College, in exchange for corporate tax breaks, is a short-term budget fix that will negatively affect local economies and have long-term...

Letter to the Editor: Students will be hit hard by governor’s plan

Benjamin Oertel, Student March 9, 2011

Dear Editor, I am a student and a parent. I do not agree with Gov. Scott Walker and the ideas he is putting forth. He is going too far in this so-called budget repair bill and the fiscal budget itself. ...

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