Yahara Journal features student talent in fine art, writing
Sarah Weatherbee, Multimedia Editor
May 8, 2013
From a stack of more than 200 submissions, Editor-in-Chief Zina Schroeder and her staff of editors selected 42 of the best of Madison College’s creative writing and artwork for this year’s Yahara Journal. The student-run team released the 80-page book on April 25. It is available free of charge and... Read more »
CCI Program presents opportunities for students
Meita Estiningsih, Staff Writer
May 8, 2013
Since the start of its involvement with the Community Colleges Initiative (CCI) Program five years ago, Madison College has been enriched by the presence of students from all over the world. Among other international programs and scholarships, CCI has some unique characteristics. The program brings diversity... Read more »
Fitness and health referendum approved; Senate officers voted in
Brandon Allen-Trick, Copy Editor
May 8, 2013
Between April 26 and 30th, Madison College students lined up (or logged in) to cast their ballot for their student body representation. The Clarion sat down with the new Senate officers to ask them what the student body can expect from them in the academic year to come. Colin Bowden won a hard fought... Read more »
Collins’ homosexuality sparks discussion
Michael Klein, News Editor
May 8, 2013
Veteran NBA journeyman Jason Collins took the sports world by storm with his appearance on the cover of “Sports Illustrated” and his essay revealing, “I’m a 34-year-old NBA center. I’m black. And I’m gay.” The announcement was met with widespread support. Not all were quick to praise Collins,... Read more »
Experience Madison culture on the capitol square this summer
Karen Cass, Staff Writer
May 8, 2013
Warmer weather means more activities in downtown Madison. In addition to the weekly farmers’ market, a variety of events are held every summer on the bustling capitol square. Concerts on the Square Each summer the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra presents Concerts on the Square, and 2013 marks their 30th... Read more »
Bruce Fischer walks students through flight process, prep
Jon Reid, Staff Writer
May 8, 2013
F-16 fighter pilot Lieutenant Colonel Bruce “Skip” Fischer came by Truax last Friday. For an hour and a half, he discussed and answered questions regarding several different aspects of his profession. The lesson included everything from the process one must go through to become a jet fighter pilot... Read more »
Off the shelf
Julie Gores, Librarian
May 8, 2013
As another academic year winds down, we can look back at the challenges we’ve faced, the successes we’ve had, the friends we’ve made, the places we’ve been and all the things big and small that have shaped our school year here at Madison College. We have been part of a community where people... Read more »
Campus updates
Clarion Staff
May 8, 2013
Centennial Tribute Gardens Gardens will be placed in three locations at Truax: The Gateway Terrace, Health Education Plaza and Protective Services Center. All pavers and landscape features purchased by May 24, 2013 will be installed by the first week of July. Troy Community Farm will deliver veggies... Read more »
Madison College to begin charging students for printing costs this summer
Shia Aaron Lloyd Fisher, Copy Editor
May 7, 2013
Students using school printers at Madison College will encounter Print Smart, a pay-to-print service set to launch on June 10. Madison College administrators chose the new system in an effort to address five concerns: environmental responsibility, recovering cost of printer paper, maintenance, ink, and... Read more »
Homeland Security Certificate aims to promote preparation in crises, emergencies
Ryan Spoehr, Copy Editor
April 24, 2013
The Boston Marathon is one of the biggest yearly sporting events of the year. One of the highest profile terrorist attacks in the post-9/11 era occurred at this year’s marathon, shrouding the annual sporting event in infamy. On April 15, two bombs went off at the marathon, killing three and injuring... Read more »
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