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Vaping’s appeal to youth may bring about restrictions

Casey Anderson, Opinion Editor November 13, 2019

With the heavy advertising and release of the Juul in 2015, vaping became a sensationalized activity that was extremely popular amongst teenagers and young adults. In high schools, it was easy to catch...

Muppets offer comfort

October 31, 2019

Tessa Morhardt Editor in Chief Sesame Street has come out with a new character to show children that they’re not alone while their parents struggle with addiction. The new muppet Karli, who is 6...

Domestic violence does not discriminate

Hailey Griffin, Arts Editor October 31, 2019

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month is held in October to recognize victims of domestic violence and help spread awareness. Participants wear purple ribbons to show their support towards the fight...

Halloween fun can turn frightening

Halloween fun can turn frightening

Kaleia Lawrence, Staff Writer October 31, 2019

Halloween is right around the corner. It is important to remember that along with this spooky season, you must also take precautions to stay safe. Madison is filled with so many unique, fun things to...

Hailey Griffin is the new arts and cultures editor at The Clarion.

Meet the new arts and cultures editor

Hailey Griffin, Arts Editor October 31, 2019

I've always thought that names that could be spelled in three or more ways were overcompensating. The name Hailey, which can be spelled in at least five different ways, demonstrates overcompensation at...

Culture should never be a costume

Cassandra Cullen, Music Director October 31, 2019

Halloween is fast approaching and with times changing, we, as a society, are becoming more aware that certain costumes are culturally insensitive. With older photos of Justin Trudeau in blackface coming...

Professor Claire Lind, Co-advisor Emmalee Pearson, Co-advisor Victor Raymond, GSA officer Tierney Miller, and GSA officer Pete Beach gather for a photo after the club’s National Coming Out Day celebration at the Truax Campus on Oct. 11.

Celebrate National Coming Out Day

Casey Anderson, Opinion Editor October 16, 2019

National Coming Out Day was founded in 1988, and is still proudly celebrated today. This year, it took place on Oct. 11, filling the day with pride and love for all. National Coming Out Day celebrates...

No bull: This event needs to end

Britni Petitt, Photo Editor October 16, 2019

The second week of July, every year, over a million people fill the streets of Pamplona, Spain for the San Fermin festival and running of the bull. The festival hasn’t always been this large but was...

Take a stand to stop sexual violence in our community

Tessa Morhardt, Editor-in-chief October 16, 2019

Safety is one key to life. No matter where you are, what you are doing, or who you are with. Being active and aware of your surroundings will help you in any situation. It is easy to forget all of those...

Take a mental break every now and then

Kaleia Lawrence, Staff Writer October 16, 2019

Mental health is important. I am sure we have all been told to “treat yoself” on a bad day, or maybe to take out our frustrations with an exhausting run or by writing a letter that you’ll never send....

Nursing students have been helping provide free flu shots on campus to students, staff and faculty throughout the month of October. Getting your flu shot is a great way to protect your health and that of others.

Don’t be afraid to get your flu vaccination

Krista Olson-Lehman, Staff Writer October 16, 2019

Each year the Center for Disease Control puts out warnings about influenza. In response, workplaces, pharmacies and even campuses like Madison College offer up free or reduced-price flu shots for people...

Slow hurricane response still hurts Puerto Rico

Veronica L. Werzinske, Staff Writer October 3, 2019

It's been almost two years since Hurricane Maria hit the island of Puerto Rico in September 2017. At that time, it was Hurricane Category 5, with winds of 175 mph which were devastating for all the population...

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