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Butterflies need our help

Kelsey Germann, Staff Writer September 29, 2022

We patiently look for the first signs of spring in the air: the warm sun, leaves budding, birds singing and butterflies migrating.   I love butterflies, and I cannot imagine the world without...

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Censorship divides us

Taleise Lawrence, Assistant Editor September 29, 2022

Banned Book Week was celebrated Sept. 18-24 this year. This is the 40th year, as the celebration started in 1982.  It was created in response to a “sudden surge in the number of challenges to books...

Is there still a right to privacy with regard to electronic data?

T Clearwater, Staff Writer September 29, 2022

In the United States, we recognize the people have a right to privacy. But we’re seeing a growing number of court cases where the right to privacy is no longer recognized when it comes to electronic...

A reminder of the pain inflicted by colonialism

Iman Alrashid, Copy Editor September 28, 2022

At age 96, Queen Elizabeth II passed away on Sept. 8, 2022. The whole world was sad, shocked by her passing. The BBC reports, "some of the first mourners to see Queen Elizabeth II lying in state in Westminster...

Parfrey's Glen State Natural Area features a natural waterfall and beautiful scenery that hikers can enjoy.

Waterfalls are Wisconsin’s hidden gems

Lauren Taillon, Staff Writer September 14, 2022

Even though Wisconsin is known for being cold and snowy, few can argue with the state’s beauty. The nature in Wisconsin rivals many other states with the combination of white sand beaches along Lake...

Learning to live in space?

Taleise Lawrence, Assistant Editor September 14, 2022

Artemis I is a part of NASA’s Deep Space Exploration Systems. It is an unmanned mission that will enable human exploration to the Moon and Mars. This is the first of many missions, which will “provide...

Making a case for nuclear energy

Ebenezer Idowu, Jr., Staff Writer September 14, 2022

Climate change. Almost everyone living in this country has heard of it, and most agree it is a big issue primarily caused by the buildup of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere through burning fossil fuels....

Madison College journalism student Lillian Coppelman is the new editor in chief of The Clarion

From student to editor in chief

Lillian Coppelman, Editor In Chief August 29, 2022

After graduating high school I didn’t really know where I wanted to go with my life. I had always been passionate about writing and telling stories, I had been doing it since I could pick up a pen.  So...

Disney on puberty: good or bad?

Lillian Coppelman, Editor In Chief August 29, 2022

Disney, as a big corporation, often finds themselves under fire for anything people could find controversial. With the release of "Turning Red" in March and "Baymax!" in June 2022 there has been some mixed...

Reproductive rights, reproductive fights

T Clearwater, Staff Writer August 29, 2022

This summer seemed like it was going to be such an exciting time for many people, who have felt they could finally start really returning to a more active life again – with many activities and businesses...

Student Nursing Association here for future nurses

Heather Schultz, SNA - Vice President August 29, 2022

Welcome new Madison College Students and welcome back fellow students and faculty. We made the decision to pursue new careers and improve ourselves with education in a tremulous time for our world. With...

Pump prices and inflation give students the shake down

Mary Segall, Opinion Editor August 29, 2022

Inflation is defined by Oxford Languages as “a general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money.” It is a vital term used everyday within the world of economics.   Covid-19...

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