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The Clarion

The news site of Madison Area Technical College

The Clarion

Madison College Performing Arts puts on multiple performances every school year.

A full performing year for Madison College

Elliott Puckette, Editor in Chief August 23, 2016

Last year Madison College put on the eclectic musical “Bone Dance,” created in Door County, and the Pulitzer Prize-winning play “Clybourne Park,” a modern spin-off of “A Raisin in the Sun.” This...

The Fountain hosts open mic night every Monday

Pat Kempfer, Staff Writer August 23, 2016

The Madison music scene is alive and well, and it is turning up at The Fountain, located at 122 State Street, in the heart of Madison’s Downtown. The Fountain is a great spot for many live performances. ...

‘Me Before You’ is heartbreaking

Brighid Monahan, Arts and Culture Editor August 23, 2016

“Me Before You,” originally a book by Jojo Moyes, is a heartbreakingly wonderful love story about a man, Will Traynor, played by actor Sam Claflin, who was paralyzed after a motorcycle hit him on his...

‘Going Bovine’

Allison Althof, Staff Writer August 23, 2016

When a friend of mine first told me about this book the title made me a little nervous, but, before I knew it, I was hooked. The story revolves around a teenager named Cameron, aka Cam, who is kind of...

‘The Lonely City’ on the art of being alone

Stephanie Riedel, News Editor August 23, 2016

“If you’re lonely, this one’s for you.” Such is the dedication of the book “The Lonely City” by Olivia Laing, a cultural criticism that takes an in-depth look into the inner workings of...

The Got The ‘Suicide’ Part Right

Sabrina Coonen, Staff Writer August 23, 2016

The movie that comic goers have been waiting for ever since the thrilling trailer was released in January has finally made its debut, and the film wasn’t exactly what people were expecting. I have...

Patacon is one of the lunch specials at La Taguara

Authentic Venezuelan Food Only A Mile Away

Mary Joan Nastri, Staff Writer August 23, 2016

The Fall Semester of 2016 is coming soon, and you know you will be busy with study groups, classes, and homework. But, before you call that fast food joint that delivers fast, consider a fresh, flavorful,...

You don’t have to leave Madison to have fun this summer

Eric Swanson, Staff Writer May 8, 2016

Even after most of the students leave for the summer, there are endless opportunities for fun in Madison. Great weather and multiple lakes present many outdoor activities. Brightly colored patio chairs...

Tips for summer travelers

Grace Van Gysel, Staff Writer May 8, 2016

Traveling always seems like a good idea at the beginning, but by the time the vacation comes around stress starts to hit. What do I need? Do I have everything? Am I forgetting anything? I travel a lot...

Annual Country USA event is in Oshkosh in June

Kian O’Brien, Staff Writer May 8, 2016

Wisconsin is notorious for being the home of a variety of acclaimed music festivals annually, most of them in the summer. Regardless of what music genre interests you, you are almost guarantee to find...

Summer Set celebrates its fifth year, Aug. 12-14

Eric Swanson, Staff Writer May 8, 2016

When most people think of a major music festival in Wisconsin, they think of Summerfest. While that may be true, there are many others here in Wisconsin and Summer Set is a great one as well. Located...

Old game, new record with Counter Strike: Global Offensive

Eric Swanson, Staff Writer May 8, 2016

Although “Counter Strike: Global Offensive” has been out for nearly four years, it’s time to review where it began and where it stands today, having held its first $1 million tournament that reached...

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