Romance, though derived from our natural ability to love, is seemingly not a very popular choice of expression among modern day young adults. Due to the shift in our society’s beliefs regarding “old school” dating, Valentine’s Day earned a reputation of being merely an excuse for people (particularly women) to demand gifts. Valentine’s Day comes once a year and serves two purposes. Primarily, the special day makes love’s sappy expressions seem adorable, and secondly offers a chance for... [Read more...]

Am I the last person on earth who’s not afraid of romance? I’m actually thrilled by the thought of setting a day aside solely to convey affection. However, it seems that young adults are more perturbed than excited about Valentine’s Day. In fact, many suggest that the day is nothing more than a scam. But what better scam to fall prey to than one that uplifts the spirit of another human being; particularly a significant other? I’m sure I’m not the only one who’s spent money on a new product... [Read more...]

Poverty. Abuse. Poverty. Abuse. Where’s the connection? Poverty kicks people down in more than one way. Not only does it prohibit the purchasing of our wants and needs, but it also enables predators to find and maintain victims. Sexual, physical and verbal abuse are the more common forms of domestic violence discussed. However, financial abuse is just as damaging, and may have long term effects on victims such as negative credit ratings and hindering the ability to relocate to safety. “Abuse... [Read more...]

Blood donation is a quick but significant act of patriotism. You make way for popular services such as transfusions, as well as uncommon services that include the usage of your platelets or plasma. Sinclair Community College will provide a chance for you to donate life in the Sinclair Library on March 1, 2012, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Appointments are recommended. Mark Pompilio, public relations for the Dayton Ohio Community Blood Center, said that giving blood was the “ultimate gift of self.” Robert... [Read more...]

We all have dreams. But have you ever had a Dream? A specific idea of what the future could be if we all surrendered to the interconnected nature of all living organisms around us? Well, Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream; and if this dream were to come true, its outcome would do more than bridge the gap between this nation’s races and social classes. As most great men, King was most celebrated after his death. His most talked about contributions to humanity are his speeches and his nonviolent... [Read more...]

Now that the holidays are over, the joy that we often feel dissipates. The Christmas tree gets put away; some presents go unused and life returns to normalcy. But the Clarion wonders: are joy and happiness fleeting or are they something that we find within ourselves? And if joy and happiness are fleeting, how do we gain it for ourselves? For the Clarion, we find that it is the smaller things in life that brings the joy and happiness back into our lives. It may be the wide toothy smile from a child,... [Read more...]