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March 23rd Public Safety Update

Sgt. Joe Steffen, Crime Prevention Team March 23, 2016

What’s happening? Public Safety Officers respond to many calls for service and we communicate our activities to the college community. Here are some of the notable incidents from this past month. On...

Victor Freiremelgizo, a student from Spain who is now studying at Madison College, was one of four international students to visit with The Clarion about their thoughts of the presidential primary election.

International perspectives

Stephanie Riedel, Staff Writer March 22, 2016

Within the U.S. borders, the election process can seem like a circus – especially with the current presidential primary, which some are arguing shows that the candidates are clueless and the government...

‘A Matter of Laugh and Death’

Elliott Puckette, Arts Editor March 2, 2016

The road of recovery can be a tough one, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t moments of levity along the way. The Wisconsin Recovery Community Organization (WIRCO) is hosting "A Matter of Laugh and...

Members of the Business Professionals of America at Madison College pose with their awards at Lakeshore Technical College.

BPA students qualify for nationals in Boston

Clarion Staff Report March 2, 2016

Students from the Business Professionals of America (BPA) chapter at Madison College attended the organization’s 2016 State Leadership Conference at Lakeshore Technical College in Sheboygan on Feb. 18. The...

Student survey response rate lower than hoped

Mary Joan Nastri, Staff Writer March 2, 2016

A low response during the first few days of the implementation of the Student Satisfaction Inventory (SSI) survey has Madison College officials concerned. As a result, the deadline for completion has been...

Undocumented business owner faces uncertain future in city

Mouna Algahaithi, News Editor March 2, 2016

Like many other undocumented immigrants, a local business owner who attended the Dia sin Latinos rally in downtown Madison worries about her future as a state resident. The woman, whose name shall be...

The Clarion staff won several awards at the Wisconsin Newspaper Association annual convention in Middleton.

Clarion wins first place at WNA

Bailey Ayres, Sports Editor March 2, 2016

Members of The Clarion staff won seven awards in the Wisconsin College Media Association Better Newspaper Contest. The awards were presented during the Wisconsin Newspaper Association’s annual convention...

Spring Break 2016

March 2, 2016

Spring Break is almost here but have you thought of why we celebrate it and when did it start? While some of might think of Spring Break as lounging on the beaches of Cancun and debauchery at night, others...

The BCycle station was installed in front of the Health Education building last fall.

BCycle rolls to success in first year on campus

Rebecca Waraczynski, Business Director March 2, 2016

A new BCycle station was only at Madison College for a short three-months in the fall, but the student group that helped bring it here saw enough in that time period to anticipate continued success. The...

Print or electronic? Both offered at library

Jennifer Kasch, Librarian March 2, 2016

Recently the book world has witnessed a surprising trend, a decrease in e-book sales and e-book reader ownership and a preference amongst many students for print books. As a student, which do you prefer...

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Public Safety Report March

Sgt. Joe Steffen March 2, 2016

Public Safety Officers respond to many calls for service and we communicate our activities to the college community. Here are some of the notable incidents from this past month. On Feb. 11, Public Safety...

An estimated 20,000 people gathered outside the State Capitol in mid-February in protest of anti-imigration legislation.

Time has passed, will the bills?

Mouna Algahaithi and Nicolas LaMorte March 2, 2016

“I am an American citizen but my heart is illegal,” one sign read, held up high amongst the thousands of signs in the crowd gathered at the state capitol on Feb. 18 demanding acknowledgment and equality...

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