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The Clarion

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The Clarion

Try being blunt and bold

Amara Gobermann, Managing Editor November 27, 2019

Recently, I have been hearing the phrase "politically correct" a lot. Being politically correct. What does that mean exactly? Technically, the phrase politically correct is used to describe language,...

Brad Burt visits with a street musician during one of rounds visiting people along State Street in an attempt to connect with veterans who tend to frequent the area

Student on a mission to help other veterans

Tara Olivia Martens, Staff Writer November 27, 2019

Veterans Day is a day that brings feeling of gratitude, reverence, and sorrow from the loss of loved ones who served for the United States. For student Bradley Burt, being a veteran and a full-time student...

A dance group performs at the Asian American Student Association’s Hmong New Year celebration on Nov. 12.

A celebration of culture

Antilica Xiong, Staff Writer November 27, 2019

The Asian American Student Association of Madison College hosted a Hmong New Year on Nov. 12. The night consisted of many musical performances including dancers and singers along with an educational guest...

The Madison College municipal band rehearses for an upcoming concert to be held at Madison College’s Mitby Theater on Dec. 6. at 7:30 p.m. The group will be joined by the college’s big band and jazz ensemble.

3 Madison College groups to perform holiday concert on Dec. 6

Andrew Kicmol, Editor Emeritus November 27, 2019

The holidays are right around the corner, which means holiday music is right around the corner too.  Madison College will be getting into the holiday spirit with a three-group concert in Mitby Theater...

Van is student’s home and refuge by choice

Chris Bird, News Editor November 27, 2019

Adam Schlub, also known as Val, studies web design at Madison College. He has aspirations to one day work in a research station up in Alaska. Val also lives in his van. Val says he chooses to live in...

Dr. Yusef Salaam speaks in Mitby Theater at Madison College’s Truax Campus on Thursday, Nov. 7.

Yusef Salaam visits Madison College

Amara Gobermann, Managing Editor November 13, 2019

Madison College had the honor of having Dr. Yusef Salaam come and talk about his story and how he managed to live this struggle of being accused of a crime that he did not commit. For six years and eight...

Nicotine in vaping pods at higher levels than cigarettes

Amara Gobermann, Managing Editor November 13, 2019

Vaping isn’t that bad right? Wrong. There are a lot more health concerns that are not being shared openly with the public and to younger generations. We see multiple ways to vape now, there are juuls,...

A flock of pigeons takes flight on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 1.

A job that’s truly for the birds

Mandy Scheuer, Office Manager November 13, 2019

A news story on CNN recently explained that 3 billion birds have died since the 1970s. What could have caused the death of that many birds? Could it be deforestation? Climate change? Feral animals, like...

Modern vocabulary of gender

Chris Bird, News Editor November 13, 2019

Madison College recently held  an open meeting on the use of pronouns when it comes to addressing others while considering the evolving vocabulary associated with sex, gender, and sexuality. Members...

Madison College Performing Arts’ production of “Little Women the Broadway Musical” will open on Nov. 22.

This literary classic has a musical form

Andrea Velazquez, Staff Writer November 13, 2019

Madison College Performing Arts’ production of “Little Women the Broadway Musical” will be held the weekend before Thanksgiving. Directed by instructor Robin Fanfara, the musical brings an American...

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...

Madison College Performing Arts is putting on the play, “Puffs,” on Oct. 30-Nov. 3, in Mitby Theater.

Just feel the magic

Andrew Kicmol, Editor Emeritus October 31, 2019

If you’ve ever felt like a side character in someone else’s story, then “Puffs” is the story for you. Taking place in the world of Harry Potter, the show focuses on the characters of the lesser...

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