Voting to begin for health, fitness centers at Truax
Jacob Ennis, Managing Editor
April 9, 2013
The student health clinic is in a trailer and bursting at its seams, and the fitness center is outdated. Students will have the opportunity to correct these problems by voting in a health services and fitness referendum. A yes-or-no question will be on the ballot for next year’s Student Senate president,... Read more »
Culinary program relocating to downtown campus, building plans change.
Sarah Weatherbee, Multimedia Editor
April 9, 2013
It is midday and Truax’s cafeteria kitchen is buzzing with the clinking of hot pans and sharp objects. Voices and the traffic of food preparation compete for attention. The cafeteria staff and the culinary students are not strangers to sharing space, but over the course of the next two years, the culinary... Read more »
An international student’s view on class participation in American classrooms
Ilham, Staff Writer
April 9, 2013
It cannot be denied that the student participation expected in western classrooms is important, since it helps students gain more knowledge through discussion and improve their learning process. However, class participation can be a major problem for many students, especially Asian students. In one of... Read more »
Global Showcase brings many cultures together for event at Truax campus
Shezad Baloch, Staff Writer
April 9, 2013
It was as though the entire world was assembled in a single room with everyone decked out in traditional dress. Rather than a fashion show or concert with famous artists and models, it was a gathering of Madison College international students. The event that brought this disparate group of students together... Read more »
WolfPack baseball team starts the season with 12-6 record
Clarion Staff Report
April 9, 2013
The Madison College baseball team has won six of the eight baseball games it has played since its spring break trip to Florida. The recent stretch of success pushed WolfPack’s overall record to 12-6 and 3-1 in conference play. On April 7, Madison College finally got to play at home after 16 games on... Read more »
Spring Break: Solutions for students unable to get out of town
Michael Klein, News Editor
March 20, 2013
The time-honored tradition of Spring Break is one of the most anticipated parts of the school year. Unfortunately, most cannot afford the ideal trip to Cancun and are stuck in Midwest with little nothing to do. For this reason, The Clarion is offering up some suggestions for somewhat comparable “Staycations.” Movies... Read more »
Beyond the photograph: A tribute to Phil Ejercito
Clarion Staff
March 20, 2013
Philip Ejercito, student at Madison College and photographer for The Clarion, passed on March 14 for Unknown reasons. His photography left a lasting impression on the Madison community. Phil’s passion for activism and photojournalism was widespread. During the Act 10 protests of 2011, Phil... Read more »
Baseball team looks to build on success
Clarion Staff Report
March 20, 2013
After three-straight NJCAA Division II World Series berths, it’s not surprising that the Madison College baseball team enters the season ranked seventh nationally. Last year, the WolfPack placed fourth in the World Series tournament, won the N4C conference title with an 11-1 record and finished 45-13... Read more »
Rock band Garbage plans return to Orpheum
George Treviranus, Editor-in-Chief
March 20, 2013
Garbage, the rock band native to Madison, has plans of playing here during its 2013 tour. These are our kind of people. The band consists of lead singer, Shirley Manson, of Scottish descent, as well as American musicians Duke Erikson on bass, guitar, keyboards and percussion, Steve Marker on guitar and... Read more »
Loose state laws on drinking and driving are a threat to everyone
Angie Danielski, Staff Writer
March 19, 2013
There is a strong drinking culture in Madison, and in a place where it can be difficult to walk a block without finding a bar, it’s no surprise that there have been several fatalities on Madison area roadways due to drunk driving. In 2009, 238 people died on Wisconsin roadways with almost another 4,000... Read more »
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