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Poet Matt Hart reads a selection from one of his books during a visit to Madison College on Nov. 17. He was the guest of creative writing instructor Matt Guenette.

Poetry that radiates passion

Megan Behnke, Staff Writer December 8, 2016

On Nov. 17, poet Matt Hart paid a visit to Madison College to read some poetry and answer questions during a creative writing class at the Truax campus. Hart is originally from Evansville, Indiana, and...

Yolen’s ‘Briar Rose’ offers a hopeful ending

Carrie J. Puckette, Copy Editor December 8, 2016

In Jane Yolen’s retelling of the classic fairytale “Briar Rose,” we are not brought to a medieval castle surrounded by enchanted briars. Instead, we are brought to the brutal reality of the Holocaust. The...

‘The Good Place’ is good for a laugh on Thursdays

Brighid Monahan, Arts and Culture Editor December 8, 2016

“The Good Place” combines humor and fantasy to create a world where everything is perfect for everyone. The character Michael (Ted Danson) runs the Good Place. It is a very different role for Danson,...

Jeff Rosenstock performs at the Sett on Nov. 9.

Concert raises money for Planned Parenthood

Paul Little, Staff Writer December 8, 2016

On Nov. 9, Jeff Rosenstock performed at a free event at the Sett, the venue located inside Union South. Also performing were the San Jose pop-punk duo Hard Girls, and Katie Ellen, a low-fi band fronted...

Former student organizes Madison’s Black Business Expo (Interview)

Sedgwick Smith Jr., Staff Writer December 8, 2016

Madison College employee Sabrina Madison has been organizing local Black Business Expos. Here’s the story from Madison on the ones that have taken place this year and the ones to come. Q: Who is Sabrina...

Local winter break events include sports, entertainment

Tina Marshalek, Business Director December 8, 2016

With an entire month approaching without classes, most students are giddy with thoughts of traveling, saving money, or just resting. Now, whatever plans (or lack thereof) you’re gleefully waiting for,...

Latest Marvel film embraces all things strange and unusual in the universe

Sara Hill, Staff Writer November 16, 2016

There is an oversaturation of superheroes in the movie industry, and it can be scary to see our favorite characters brought to film. What about that characters that are less known to the general audience? Welcome...

Documentary about marginalized groups

Alison Ahlgrim, Staff Writer November 16, 2016

In a week of divisiveness, fear and shock, the premier of Justice and Justice LLC’s “Walk a Mile in Their Shoes” delivered a much-needed message of compassion, understanding, and the importance of...

‘The Rest of Us Just Live Here’ examines being a normal kid

Allison Althof, Staff Writer November 16, 2016

Let me be completely honest for a second. None of us are going to grow up to be “the chosen one” like Harry Potter. We won’t have to fight someone who is bound and determined to take over the world,...

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Comic Con fandoms coming together

Megan Behnke, Staff Writer November 16, 2016

The San Diego Comic Con, the New York Comic Con. Fan, comic, toy, and anime conventions are getting bigger and bigger each year. In February 2015, the nation-wide convention, Wizard World, had its inaugural...

Gallery of ComicCon 2016

Gallery of ComicCon 2016

November 16, 2016

Students pictured above and below rehearse for the upcoming Student Showcase sponsored by Madison College Performing Arts.

Madison College Student Showcase!

Elliott Puckette, Editor In Chief November 16, 2016

On Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 19, Madison College Performing Arts will be presenting its first ever Student Showcase, highlighting the talents of Madison College students in the per-forming arts. Performances...

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