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Take action against global warming.

Worrisome trends bring climate to forefront

Paul Becker, Arts Editor September 26, 2023

This past summer, cacti fell and withered, people suffered third-degree burns from sidewalk cement and people died. Phoenix, Arizona, residents endured 31 straight days of 110 degrees Fahrenheit. The people...

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Book bans on the rise

Owen BonDurant, Staff Writer September 26, 2023

If your child had the capability, would you let them read whatever book they wanted to? There is a large group of parents who think not. Over the years, a growing movement has formed to push back on the...

Speak up, speak out on bullying

Bradley Burt, Business Director September 26, 2023

When experiencing hate and bias on college campuses, strategies can provide solutions. Speaking up and speaking out requires planning and knowing available resources. Bullying happens quick. The victim...

The City of Fitchburg honors the legacy of Ada Deer

Bradley Burt, Business Director September 26, 2023

On Sept. 12, the City of Fitchburg called its business meeting to order formally addressing the “Ada Deer Recognition Proclamation.” The Fitchburg Common Council read aloud a letter on behalf of the...

Students pose with Department of Education Officials at the SSTAR Lab. Pictured are, front row, from left: Mercedes Hernandez-Natera, Sinetra Wilson and Kai Brito; back row, from left, Deputy Secretary Cindy Marten, Sheng Ying Vang, Kate Westaby, Casey Konkol, Under Secretary James Kvaal, Lai’Kita Buie, Kris Flugum.

Affordability is key to college dream

Kai Brito, Staff Writer August 28, 2023

From the cost of tuition to the daily cost of living, college students are struggling to find ways to make higher education work amidst the backdrop of our current economic reality. This is true particularly...

Impact of affirmative action ruling

Claire Liddicoat, Staff Writer August 28, 2023

Within the hallowed halls of justice, where words carry the weight of a nation’s conscience, the United States Supreme Court has once again cut to the core of a contentious and consequential issue that...

A customer explores options at the Truax Campus Atrium Cafe.

Plentiful choices at the Atrium Café

Valerie Utaski, Staff Writer August 23, 2023

There are plentiful meal choices available at the Atrium Café on the Truax Campus to support your health and wellbeing.  The Café offers a large breakfast menu. Egg platters, breakfast burritos...

The Clarion is starting an electronic newsletter this semester.

Our digital-first approach

Kelly Feng, Editor in Chief August 16, 2023

A lot happens within the Madison College community. The Clarion wants you to know about it quickly, so we're launching an electronic newsletter.  According to Pew Research, more than eight in ten...

A red-winged blackbird rests on a branch in a marshy area in Warner Park.

Why is Earth Day important?

Tessara Clark, Staff Writer May 2, 2023

Earth Day has been celebrated on April 22 annually to promote environmental protection and advocacy since 1970. Each year, over a billion people help improve the natural environment by planting trees,...

This word cloud sites reasons given for censorship efforts in 2020.

Book banning is becoming more common

Paige Shapiro, Staff Writer May 2, 2023

Every day there seems to be some headline about a school district that wants to ban books from library shelves. Who are the people that want to take well-known and critically acclaimed books out of the...

Exciting changes coming next year for The Clarion

Bryce Dailey, Staff Writer May 2, 2023

Starting with the 2023-2024 school year, The Clarion will provide students with a weekly electronic newsletter in addition to a monthly print edition. As a current staff member, I believe there was an...

Autism awareness is of vital importance

Paul Becker, Staff Writer May 2, 2023

By the time this article is published, Autism Awareness Month will be over, though its effects will not. Instead, they will be seen, heard and appreciated. Since its introduction as a national month of...

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