In the last edition of The Clarion, I unpacked the "hyperscaling" revolution reshaping general AI – the drive towards smarter, not just bigger, models. That same seismic shift is now profoundly altering...

I spent around 23 hours watching Netflix in February. I was shocked when I realized the amount of time I was absorbing Netflix. I have a full course load, play a college sport and work two jobs, but I...

If you’re the kind of person who sleeps, eats and works through spring break each year, you might just be in the minority. Out of nine student interviewees, six said they would be travelling outside...

Last issue I wrote about the Oscars and their shortcomings, specifically about their blind spots around what gets nominated and their spotty record in deciding what wins. An award ceremony being bad at...

It’s good to be back as a tech columnist for The Clarion after a two-month hiatus. This piece delves into what I’m calling the “hyperscaling” of artificial intelligence — a seismic shift where...

On Monday, Jan. 27, a memo from the Executive Branch’s Office of Management and Budget called for an immediate pause to certain federal funding, which incited widespread concern and confusion. The memo...

For 100 years now, an organization that helps people improve their public speaking skills has existed. Clarion Staff Writers Brent West and Kristine Gallagher have not only been members of Toastmasters...

Out with the old and in with the new – 2025 is finally here! Celebrations continue to stretch on well into January’s first week. No one’s quite ready to stop the party, we’re having too much fun...

In November of last year, I made the somewhat unexpected decision to return to school at Madison College. Following are some of my thoughts regarding this decision, in no particular order. First, I eagerly...