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Shawn Pfaff, Joseph Hasler, and Marcia Whittington were recently selected to be the newest members of the District Board of Trustees.

Madison College board appointments announced

Clarion Staff Report March 24, 2016

Madison College's Board Appointment Committee selected Joseph Hasler, Shawn Pfaff and Marcia Whittington to fill three vacancies on the District Board of Trustees for terms beginning July 1, 2016, through...

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Cruz, Kasich struggle to remain relevant in race

Jacob Gretzlock, Staff Writer March 23, 2016

The drama of the NCAA Basketball Tournament has nothing on the Republican race for presidential candidate. In fact, the race for the Republican Party nominee has been so theatrical that it has caused...

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Billionaire playing the Trump card in primary

Caroline Faust, Staff Writer March 23, 2016

Donald Trump is a well-known billionaire, famous for his real estate business, but recently, even more famous for his outrageous statements and controversial stances. He is a bottomless source of media...

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Lifelong politician leads in Dem. delegate count

Shannon Connor, Staff Writer March 23, 2016

Before her campaign was official, Hillary Clinton was the first clear candidate for the 2016 presidential election. Having already run unsuccessfully in 2008, many people viewed her as the one who would...

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Sanders faces long odds on way to White House

Stephen Taylor, Staff Writer March 23, 2016

The “Feel the Bern” bumper stickers and T-shirts are all over Madison and tell a story. Bernie Sanders, democratic candidate for President of the United States, has struck a nerve with voters who want...

Gil Bliss, a volunteer from the League of Women Voters, helps a student register to vote at the Truax Campus.

Voting 101: What you need to know this year

Amanda Rogers, Staff Writer March 23, 2016

What are your plans for April 5? Hopefully, you will be heading to the polls to cast a vote for the Presidential Preference Primary election. Going to the polls can be a stressful time especially when...

Power of the youth vote is key

Jacob Ringelstetter, Staff Writer March 23, 2016

Young people comprise a huge portion of the eligible voting population, yet the number of young people who show up to the polls on election day has dwindled since the voting age was lowered from 21 to...

Key issues for Madison College students

Bailey Ayres and Megan Behnke March 23, 2016

We recently polled a class of 15 Madison College students representing varying areas of study and ages to find out what their top concerns are as students heading to the polls on April 5. The top six...

Three contested elections for Dane County Board

Tiffany Pearson, Staff Writer March 23, 2016

When Dane County voters go to the polls on April 5, they will find the big races -- presidential primary and Wisconsin Supreme Court – but for the majority of races, voters will be asked to determine...

Students4Bernie unique among clubs on campus

Ana Bon, Artistic Director March 23, 2016

How involved are Madison College students in political affairs? How interested? About 40,000 students are enrolled in the college at nine locations. There are 91 student clubs and organizations. Yet...

Supreme Court race not without controversy

Renee Hake, Staff Writer March 23, 2016

Somewhat overshadowed by all of the presidential election shenanigans, until recently, was the Wisconsin Supreme Court race between Justice Rebecca Bradley, and State Court of Appeals Judge JoAnne Kloppenburg....

Exploring the Wisconsin experience

Christina Springfield, Librarian March 23, 2016

I have a confession to make. Growing up, I never gave nonfiction books a chance. Compared to the thrill I got trying to name the real killer in a mystery novel, immersing myself in the fantastical happenings...

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