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The Clarion

Many ways to find college success

Shia Aaron L. Fisher, Staff Writer February 5, 2020

My advice for new college students is to gamify their learning experience: learn the rules, practice the techniques and win. First, I should add a disclaimer, everyone’s experience is unique and I certainly...

Who needs a hug? Not me!

Anica Graney, Design Director February 5, 2020

Hugs. Much like the diaper brand, I can see how they benefit society but would very much prefer to not find myself in one. In general, I find hugs to be a little uncomfortable in most situations. This...

There are many ways to find happiness in life

Amara Gobermann, Managing Editor February 5, 2020

Happiness is more than a moment to me, happiness is more of a dream sometimes. I can see myself in happiness and in blissfulness, but it is hard to get there. Happiness is built off of habits and most...

Why do we care about the royal family?

Emily Merlin, Social Media Editor February 5, 2020

Why are people so interested in the lives of the royal family? I asked myself that very same question when I agreed to write this piece. It’s kind of hard not to realize that the Duke and Duchess of...

Graduation is fast approaching

Tessa Morhardt, Editor in Chief February 5, 2020

Week three of the semester has already started, and the feeling of it being the last semester of my at Madison College really hit me hard. The last semester. Graduation is fast approaching, and I'm ...

WolfPack Parenting: Finding childcare can be a challenge

WolfPack Parenting: Finding childcare can be a challenge

Destiny Hines, Contributor February 5, 2020

I had to bring my six and eight year old boys to my 5:30 p.m. class last week. Of course, as soon as we started to walk from the parking lot to the main building, they started saying they were hungry. With...

More to health than physical well being

Casey Anderson, Opinion Editor February 5, 2020

Physical education in schools must teach more than just standards of physical wellness, but mental wellness, too. I find a lot of students dread gym courses, especially in grade school. I think this...

Social media’s fictional beauty standards

Michelle Ledesma Ceron, Staff Writer January 22, 2020

Growing up in an immigrant household, there are a lot of things you must rapidly understand from a very young age. How you must be more diligent, how you must be secretive, how things can change at any...

Age gap matters when teens are dating

Casey Anderson, Opinion Editor January 22, 2020

Those who are 18 years old or older who date freshman and sophomores in high school contribute to rape culture. It is not right for someone who is an adult to be in a romantic relationship with someone...

Pool to be closing soon due to lack of use. New athletic facility to replace pool.

Response to pool closing

Dr. Howard J. Spearman, Vice President of Student Affairs January 22, 2020

Dealing with budget fluctuations, whether down or up, is never easy, but guidance can be found in the mission and values of the institution. Per our mission, Madison College provides open access to quality...

WolfPack parents: Send us questions

Destiny Hines, Contributor January 22, 2020

Everyone is headed back to school after a relaxing winter break. I personally haven’t stopped moving. Parenting = 24-hour job. I’m excited to get back into the swing of things at Madison College and...

Resolve not to give up

Casey Anderson, Opinion Editor January 22, 2020

Oh man, I know we have all been there before. “This new year, I’m going to work out every morning! Like, for real this time!” You start out ecstatic for this new change, a new, improved ‘you’...

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