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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...

Movie theaters after COVID-19

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...

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...

Mask mandate

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...

Eliminate inequity in youth sports

Kaleia Lawrence and Taleise Lawrence March 1, 2022

Growing up, who gets to play sports? This might sound like a dumb question, but it’s something to think about. The easy answer might be, “Well, kids get to play sports.” But that wouldn’t be completely...

Spring break not the same for all students

Taleise Lawrence, Copy Editor March 1, 2022

March 14 marks a very special day for Madison College students: the first day of Spring Break 2022. I’ve never had a real college spring break. My first break at a different college ended up with all...

MLK’s family wants legislation, not celebration

Lawrence Grunenwald-Ries, Staff Writer March 1, 2022

Unlike most of you, I remember Dr. King Jr. Martin Luther King Jr. stood for civil rights, including voting rights. He taught non-violence civil disobedience. Along the side of great civil rights leaders...

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