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Power of the press highlighted at White House

Josh Zytkiewicz, Managing Editor • May 3, 2016

Obama reminds students of the role journalists play

Back to school after 30 years

MJ Mathy, Staff Writer • August 25, 2015

I really did it this time. Not only did I decide to return to school after a 30 year hiatus, but I have signed on to write for the school newspaper having never worked in the field of journalism. Add...

Opinion: Newspaper websites can succeed with paywalls

Ryan Spoehr, Copy Editor • April 10, 2013

In February, Madison.com instituted a paywall on its site, including the Wisconsin State Journal and The Capital Times. But is this an effective and essential measure? Yes, it is. Shoveling content...

Editor says farewell, ready for his next adventure

Ryan Spoehr, Clarion editor in chief • May 8, 2012

As a student at Madison College, it has been a long, wild ride that has made me a better person because of it. But all good things come to an end at some point. Five years ago, I walked into Truax for...

Pay Up or Get Out: Could paywalls save or break journalism?

Kait Vosswinkel, News Editor • April 25, 2012

The journalism industry has been on unsteady legs for several years now. Since the broad-based publicizing of printing and news companies in the 1980’s, many newspapers haven’t been able to keep up...

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